In this video I head down to Murrays for an exclusive first look at the Kia PV5 in the flesh, and I’ll be honest — I’d previously gone on record saying I thought it was ugly. Seeing it properly (especially in that Steel Grey) has genuinely changed my mind. We talk about where it sits in the market, why there’s so much hype around it, and the big headline: it’s roughly £30,000 cheaper than its main rival, the VW ID. Buzz. Ryan walks me through the key EV bits that actually matter in the real world: the long range version is quoted at 256 miles WLTP, and he’s seeing around 220 miles in winter, which is impressive for what’s basically a box going down the road. We also look at the practical details I care about — low step-in height, loads of clever storage, USB-C everywhere (including a 100W port), and Kia’s modular “AD gear” rails where you can stick cup holders and phone holders wherever you sit. Then I chat to Johnny from Slidepods about turning the PV5 passenger into a micro-camper in minutes. The big takeaway for me is this: the PV5 feels like a “head” purchase that could be the ultimate daily driver and weekend camper, especially with proper V2L power (3.5kW-ish) that could actually make induction cooking viable without messing about with extra battery packs.