Kia PV5 Passenger Wins Autocar's 'Best Large Car' Award for 2026
The all-electric Kia PV5 Passenger has been named 'Best Large Car' at the 2026 Autocar Awards, with judges praising its design, packaging, and value.
- 51.5 kWh (Standard) and 71.2 kWh (Long Range)
- 350 liters
- 12.9 inches
- Under 1.9 meters
What Happened
The Kia PV5 Passenger has been named 'Best Large Car' at the 2026 Autocar Awards. Judges praised the all-electric MPV for its progressive design, clever packaging, exceptional value, and efficient interior layout. Autocar noted that the PV5 Passenger sets a new benchmark for electric LCVs and MPVs.
- Available as a 5-seater with Standard Range 51.5 kWh or Long Range 71.2 kWh battery
- 7-seater version with 2-2-3 layout and 350 liters of luggage space behind third row
- 12.9-inch touchscreen with navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7.5-inch cluster, front and rear parking sensors with rear camera
- 2027 model year updates include reduced height to under 1.9m, height-adjustable driver's armrest, and walk-away automatic locking
The PV5 Passenger plays a central role in Kia's global PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) strategy, offering modular electric mobility for personal and commercial use. Based on the dedicated PBV platform, it supports multiple body types and conversions, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
The PV5 Passenger has already earned other major awards, including the 2026 International Van of the Year and Family Car of the Year at the BBC TopGear.com Awards 2026. Kia has a strong track record at the Autocar Awards, with Ho Sung Song receiving the Issigonis Trophy and the EV3 named Best Electric Car in 2025, and the EV9 winning Best Large Car in 2024.
Previously from Kia
In July 2026, Kia's PV5 models also won four awards at the Auto Express New Car Awards, including Family Car of the Year for the PV5 Passenger.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Kia's official releases.
Why this matters
The award underscores Kia's progress in electric commercial vehicles and could boost consumer confidence in the PV5 Passenger as a versatile EV option for families and businesses.
Terms in This Story
- PBV
- Platform Beyond Vehicle – Kia's modular electric vehicle platform designed for multiple body types and use cases.
- MPV
- Multi-Purpose Vehicle – a vehicle designed for passenger transport with flexible seating and cargo space.
- LCV
- Light Commercial Vehicle – a vehicle used for commercial purposes, such as cargo delivery.
- E-GMP.S
- Electric Global Modular Platform for PBVs – Kia's dedicated platform for electric commercial vehicles.
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