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Kia PV5 Cargo Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Commercial Van Safety Rating

Euro NCAP cited strong active-safety performance with solid category scores, reinforcing its appeal to European fleets.

Overview

  • The electric PV5 Cargo received the maximum five-star result in Euro NCAP’s 2025 Commercial Van Safety assessment.
  • Euro NCAP recorded scores of 75% for occupant protection, 80% for safety assist and crash avoidance, and 80% for post-crash safety.
  • Standard autonomous emergency braking with forward collision warning detected pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, avoiding collisions in most pedestrian and cyclist tests and responding well at higher speeds.
  • Lane support delivered gentle corrections and stronger interventions when needed, with Euro NCAP describing overall performance as good.
  • A speed assistance system uses digital maps and a forward-facing camera to identify local limits, supplemented by front seatbelt reminders, as Kia points to recent IVOTY 2026 and BBC Top Gear honors.