Kia Design Triumphs at Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2025 with 5 Awards & Top Honor for PV5 WKNDR - CleanTechnica

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Published: 7/22/2025
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Read original articleKia achieved significant recognition at the 2025 Red Dot Design Awards, securing five accolades including the top honor, ‘Best of the Best,’ for its PV5 WKNDR Concept. This electric adventure van stands out with its modular, adaptable platform designed for both urban and off-road use, featuring off-road enhancements, a customizable interior, and self-sufficient energy generation through integrated solar panels and a hydro turbine. The PV5 WKNDR exemplifies Kia’s commitment to innovative, sustainable lifestyle solutions that blend functionality with adventure.
In addition to the PV5 WKNDR, four other Kia concepts—the PV1, PV5, PV7, and EV2—were honored for their user-centered and forward-thinking designs in the Cars and Motorcycles category. These models showcase Kia’s focus on versatile, practical mobility: the PV1 targets last-mile urban deliveries with autonomous capabilities; the PV5 offers flexible layouts for logistics and passenger transport; the PV7 provides expansive cargo space and mobile office features;
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