Kia Corporation today announced that the Kia PV5 Passenger has been named ‘Best Large Car’ at the 2026 Autocar Awards. The Autocar Awards judges praised the PV5 Passenger as a standout example of how electric commercial vehicles can be reimagined, citing its progressive design, clever packaging and exceptional value. Judges also highlighted the model’s forward-thinking styling, refined driving dynamics and efficient interior layout.
Autocar also recognized the PV5 Passenger’s strong performance and range, made possible by Kia’s PBV dedicated E-GMP.S platform, while noting its attractive positioning as a new benchmark for both electric LCVs and MPVs. With versatile 7-seater and wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) versions planned, Autocar concluded that the PV5 represents one of the smartest, most imaginative and accessible all-electric LCV and MPV propositions on the market today.
“The Autocar Award for the Kia PV5 Passenger is strong recognition of our commitment to redefining the electric vehicle experience for customers,” said Sang Dae Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of PBV Division at Kia Corporation. “With its flexible interior, dedicated EV platform and expanding range of passenger, cargo and conversion variants, the PV5 shows how Kia’s PBV strategy can create new value across personal mobility, business use and specialized transportation. This award is a meaningful milestone as we continue to build a global PBV lineup designed around real customer needs.”
Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, commented: “Besides looking so wonderfully progressive, fresh and unusual, the Kia PV5 is very cleverly packaged, appealing to travel in, really well-mannered to drive – and it’s outstanding value for money. With clever seven-seat and wheelchair-accessible conversion versions due soon, the PV5 looks set to be one of the smartest ways you could spend a modest budget on a big family car for some considerable time to come – and we like it a lot.”
