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Kia Achieves Five Awards At Red Dot Design Award 2025, Including Top Honour For PV5 WKNDR Concept
Kia has been honoured with five awards at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards, highlighting its leadership in innovative design. The PV5 WKNDR Concept, an electric adventure van, received the top accolade, 'Best of the Best'. Additionally, the Concept PV1, Concept EV2, Concept PV7, and Concept PV5 were recognised for their user-focused designs in the Cars and Motorcycles category.
"Winning five Red Dot Design Concept awards, including the Best of the Best, is a proud moment for everyone at Kia," said Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design. "Being recognized by one of the world’s leading design competitions is a wonderful achievement, and reflects the thoughtful innovation and dedication that we invest into every model we design. We will endeavor to build on this momentum as we shape the future of sustainable and accessible mobility."
The Kia PV5 WKNDR Concept is an electric adventure van designed for both city streets and rugged terrains. Unveiled at the 2024 SEMA Showcase, it offers a sustainable lifestyle solution with off-road enhancements and a unique external storage system that can transform into a mobile kitchen. Its modular interior maximises space and functionality while integrated solar panels and hydro turbine wheels generate self-sufficient energy.
Alongside the PV5 WKNDR concept, four other Kia models received accolades for their forward-thinking designs. The Concept PV1 is an ultra-compact PBV designed for urban deliveries with autonomous driving capabilities. The mid-sized PV5 PBV caters to logistics and passenger transport with flexible interior layouts. The Concept PV7 offers extensive cargo space and advanced storage solutions ideal for businesses.
Concept EV2: Versatile Electric SUV
The Concept EV2 is a compact B-segment electric SUV featuring rugged proportions and advanced technology. Its pillar-less design allows for a configurable interior that adapts to various lifestyles. This model exemplifies Kia's commitment to blending technology with nature through its 'Opposites United' design philosophy.
Kia's Design Philosophy
Kia's success at the Red Dot Awards underscores its 'Opposites United' philosophy which combines contrasting elements like practicality and emotion to create sustainable mobility solutions. By tailoring PBV and EV designs to diverse lifestyles, Kia continues to assert itself as a global leader in design innovation.
About Red Dot Design Award
Established in 1955, the Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions globally. It recognises excellence in product, brand, and concept design based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, and quality. Judged by an international panel of experts, it celebrates outstanding achievements in design.
{TABLE_X}Kia Corporation is committed to creating sustainable mobility solutions worldwide. Founded in 1944, it operates in over 190 markets with manufacturing facilities across six countries. With around three million vehicles sold annually, Kia leads in electrified vehicle development while inspiring consumers through its products under its slogan 'Movement that inspires'.
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