“The Kia PV5 is hands down one of the most practical cars on sale; huge boot, loads of legroom; this MPV majors on versatility.” – Richard Ingram, deputy editor
Kia generally does well in Driver Power and provides excellent warranty cover, but its NCAP score could be better
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The Kia PV5 was awarded a four-star out of five rating by safety experts Euro NCAP. That’s on par with the likes of the Peugeot E-5008, but the Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9, and Volkswagen ID. Buzz managed to get the maximum five-star rating.
Every model gets forward collision-avoidance assist, highway driving assist, intelligent speed limit assist and smart cruise control with stop/go. You’ll need to step up to the Plus trim to add rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist and safe-exit warning.
Due to the PV5 being so new, we don’t yet have any data on the vehicle’s reliability, but it is backed up by the same seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty as the brand’s regular passenger cars should the worst happen. However, the brand only finished 18th (out of 31 brands) in our 2025 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey.
Overall, the PV5 feels like it’s built to last and should stand the test of time thanks to a selection of hard-wearing materials and a simple electric drivetrain with fewer moving parts compared with combustion-engined models of the past.
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| Euro NCAP safety rating | Four stars out of five (2025) |
| Adult occupant protection | 84% |
| Child occupant protection | 85% |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 70% |
| Safety assist | 73% |
Best buy: Kia PV5 Long Range Plus
Given how cheap the PV5 is to buy, we’d recommend stepping up to the best-equipped model you can afford. We’ve not yet driven the base car with the low-power motor and smaller battery, but given the Long Range version is only £3,000 more and the flashier trim another £2,300 on top, if you can stretch the monthly budget slightly, we would.
Kia PV5 Passenger alternatives
The Kia PV5’s main rivals include van-based MPVs such as the Peugeot Traveller, Citroen SpaceTourer, and Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric, as well as the altogether more expensive Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Buyers could quite reasonably be cross-shopping with seven-seat SUVs such as the Peugeot E-5008, or even the Hyundai Ioniq 9, too.
Key updates of the Kia PV5 Passenger review
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20 January 2026: Review updated to include the £1,500 Band 1 Electric Car Grant discount, UK driving impressions, and the latest Euro NCAP crash test results.
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18 February 2026: Added impressions of the Standard Range Essential version
Kia PV5 Passenger pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
The PV5 gets the same seven-year, 100,000-mile warranty as all Kia cars.
