Kia EV5 Full Review – Big, Chunky, Packed With Tech… But Camera-Shy?!

Kia EV5 Full Review – Big, Chunky, Packed With Tech… But Camera-Shy?! | Range, Specs, Price & Real-World Test Today I’m reviewing the all-new Kia EV5 GT-Line S, Kia’s latest electric SUV that aims to be the EV equivalent of the hugely popular Kia Sportage — but is it actually better? With an 81.4kWh battery, 214bhp, and a claimed 313-mile range, the EV5 promises practicality, space, and serious tech — including AI voice assistant, fingerprint recognition, remote parking, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L). But here’s the thing… 👉 Some of that clever tech didn’t quite want to cooperate on camera! So in this full review, I’ll show you: • What the Kia EV5 is and where it fits in the market • Exterior design and why it looks like a proper SUV • Boot space, rear seats, and family practicality • Interior tech, screens, and features • AI assistant, voice control, and remote parking • Real-world driving impressions and comfort • Range, charging performance, and efficiency • Whether it’s worth up to £47,000 CHAPTERS 00:08 Introduction 00:47 Full pricing and specifications 02:12 Design Walkaround 03:54 Luggage space (rear) 05:18 The 'Frunk' 05:40 Rear Passenger Compartment 07:55 Front Passenger Compartment and Features 17:23 Is it Camera Shy?! 19:17 Drive Review 32:06 Verdict Is this the electric SUV that finally replaces petrol family cars? Or just another overcomplicated EV? 👉 Watch to the end and decide for yourself. ⸻ 🚗 Test Car Specs Kia EV5 GT-Line S 81.4kWh battery 214bhp / 295Nm 0–62mph: 8.4 seconds Range: up to 313 miles (WLTP) Charging: 10–80% in ~30 minutes Price: ~£47,000 OTR Visit and subscribe: https://BrownCarGuy.com for more motoring stories, videos and updates! SUBSCRIBE for more motoring news, car reviews and insights! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy?sub_confirmation=1 And follow all my channels https://linktr.ee/browncarguy 🔥 MY BOOKS ON AMAZON! 🔥 https://browncarguy.com/2025/05/12/browncarguy-books/ 📖 Want to become an automotive journalist, content creator, or car influencer? Check out my book: How to be an Automotive Content Creator 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/7VTs0ii 📖 The ULEZ Files – My all-action thriller set in a dystopian ULEZ future! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/jhADkOt 📖 Quantum Races – A collection of my best automotive sci-fi short stories! 👉🏽 https://amzn.eu/d/0Y93s9g 📌 SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AUTOMOTIVE JOURNALISM Enjoy my content? Support the channel using the links below! Every little helps. 👉🏽 Channel membership: https://www.youtube.com/browncarguy/join 👉🏽 Buy me a Coffee! https://ko-fi.com/browncarguy 👉🏽 Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/BrownCarGuy 🙏🏽☺️ 🚗 Want to work with me? Sponsorships, reviews, collabs – DM me! Big Thanks to Design5IT www.Design5IT.co.uk Please subscribe to my channel for more videos like this - and make sure you hit the bell icon to switch on notifications. 📲 Follow @BrownCarGuy everywhere! 📧 Contact me for collaborations, freelance work, or press/media enquiries. #KiaEV5 #ElectricSUV #CarReview #EVReview #BrownCarGuy