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.