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background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221;]\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Kia wins four of seven categories including body design, safety, convenience and driving performance<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ain Alalam &#8211; Rashad Iskandrni<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Kia&#8217;s EV5 electric SUV has once again demonstrated its industry-leading credentials with a first place finish in a comparative evaluation conducted by renowned German automotive magazine, Auto Motor Und Sport. Surpassing several best-selling competitors from markets including the United States and China.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The evaluation reiterated the EV5 GT-Line\u2019s outstanding ability across seven categories:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Body design<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Safety<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Convenience<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Powertrain<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Driving performance<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Environmental friendliness<\/li>\n<li style=\"direction: ltr;\">Cost-effectiveness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">In the body design category, the EV5 earned 100 points, outpacing its US rival by 24 points and leading Auto Motor und Sport to comment: &#8220;The EV5 delivers the confident, open-feeling characteristic of SUVs with its elevated seating position and extended hood, and features spacious, comfortable seats and generous second row and cargo space (566-1,650 liters) &#8220;.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">In the safety category, the score difference between the two models was larger still, with a 29-point gap separating the EV5 from the chasing pack. This was partly thanks to the EV5 achieving the shortest braking distance in the entire test, recording exceptional distances (35.1m\/35.0m) in both cold and warm conditions from 100 km\/h to a complete stop.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">In the convenience category, the EV5 won by 11 points, with the judges noting: &#8220;The EV5 offers the best operational convenience, as drivers can directly control the regenerative braking strength and one-pedal drive function via steering wheel paddles.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The EV5 went on to claim victory in the driving performance category by nine points, with the reviewers concluding: &#8220;The EV5 most stably controlled road surface irregularities and demonstrated a highly refined driving experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">When combined, these results contributed to a 31-point victory in the final standings, with the EV5 GT-Line\u2019s 588 points leaving it well clear of the second (557 points) third, (541 points) and fourth (528 points) placed vehicles.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The win is the latest in a series of group test and award victories for Kia, a testament to the brand\u2019s extensive engineering and validation programs. Well before a Kia reaches customers, it undergoes a rigorous series of digital and physical prototype, proving-ground and public road evaluations. Vehicles are assessed on a wide variety of surfaces, under a broad range of weather conditions, with engineers constantly seeking to refine areas such as ride and handling, reliability, economy, packaging and ergonomics.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">A Kia official stated, &#8220;It is particularly meaningful that we received high scores in areas that actual drivers experience daily, such as braking performance and operational convenience. Going forward, we will continue to prioritize real-world usability and safety to earn and expand customer trust.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">The Kia EV5 is the brand\u2019s latest entry in the competitive C-SUV segment. A versatile, family-focused, five-seat SUV, it is built on Kia\u2019s dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The EV5 embodies the brand\u2019s \u201cOpposites United\u201d design philosophy, featuring a bold, boxy silhouette, signature \u201cStar Map\u201d LED lighting, and a modern, high-tech tiger face.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">At its core, all versions of the vehicle are equipped with a long-range 81.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack paired with a front-mounted electric motor, delivering a maximum range of up to 329 miles on a single charge along with fast-charging capabilities that can replenish the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Inside, the EV5 prioritizes comfort, utility, and cutting-edge technology, boasting a unified panoramic display that integrates a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a 5.3-inch climate control screen, along with second-row seats that fold completely flat to maximize cargo space for active lifestyles.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">For buyers seeking an even more dynamic aesthetic and enhanced functionality, the GT-Line version of the EV5 tested introduces several exclusive features and sporty styling upgrades. The variant stands out with aggressive front and rear bumpers, high-gloss black design cues, and stylized 19-inch alloy wheels that amplify its athletic appeal.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">While the GT-Line comes standard with a front-wheel-drive configuration, it also offers an optional all-wheel-drive setup that adds a 35-kilowatt rear-mounted induction motor for increased power, torque, and traction. In terms of technology and convenience, the GT-Line elevates the cabin experience with standard Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability\u2014allowing owners to power external electronics directly from the car&#8217;s high-voltage battery\u2014as well as a wireless mobile phone charging pad, customizable ambient lighting and a smart power tailgate.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">It is worth noting that Aljabr Trading Company, Kia\u2019s authorized distributor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, offers customers a diverse range of Kia vehicles, complemented by comprehensive after-sales services, maintenance, and genuine spare parts, providing an integrated and seamless ownership experience.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">Learn more: <a href=\"kia.com\/aljabr\">kia.com\/aljabr<\/a><\/p>\n[\/mhc_text][\/mhc_column][\/mhc_row][\/mhc_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0633\u0645&#8221; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; specialty=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_fullwidth_menu admin_label=&#8221;\u0642\u0627\u0626\u0645\u0629 \u0628\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644&#8221; menu_id=&#8221;56&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;light&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; submenu_direction=&#8221;downwards&#8221; fullwidth_menu=&#8221;off&#8221;] [\/mhc_fullwidth_menu][\/mhc_section][mhc_section admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; gradient_background=&#8221;off&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; gradient_style=&#8221;horizontal&#8221; inner_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; video_hide=&#8221;off&#8221; video_pause=&#8221;off&#8221; allow_advanced_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; remove_padding=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; column_paddings=&#8221;padding-0pct&#8221; column_match_heights=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak=&#8221;off&#8221; background_leak_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_leak_size=&#8221;25&#8243; separator_top=&#8221;off&#8221; separator_bottom=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; background_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; background_image_position_x=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_position_y=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; animation_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; mobile_2_pr_row=&#8221;off&#8221; mobile_reverse=&#8221;off&#8221;][mhc_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221;][mhc_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243;][mhc_image admin_label=&#8221;\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ainlogo.png&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;off&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; hoverfx=&#8221;scaleup&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; image_mask=&#8221;off&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;0&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; force_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":125926,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-125928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coverage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=125928"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":125929,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/125928\/revisions\/125929"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/125926"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=125928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=125928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ainalalam.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=125928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}