It kind of looks like the Genesis GV60. Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV is set to receive a sleek new coupe variant. The Kia EV2 Coupe was spotted for the first time, giving us a clear look at how it compares to the SUV version.
Meet the Kia EV2 Coupe, a new entry-level EV
The Concept EV2 was first showcased during Kia’s EV Day in April, previewing its upcoming entry-level EV. Kia has yet to say exactly how big it will be, but it’s expected to be slightly smaller than the EV3 at 4,300 mm (169.3″) in length.
Despite its small size, Kia claims it will feel much more spaceous, thanks to a unique interior design. With a higher-sitting ride than you would expect, the EV2 even looks bigger on the road. It sort of resembles a mini EV9 with wide wheel arches and Kia’s new Tiger Face grille design.
With its official launch coming up, EV2 prototypes have been spotted driving out in public a few times now. Camouflaged, of coarse.
We even got a sneak peek of the interior during an exclusive event at Milan Design Week in April, but the most recent sighting looks a little different.
The new Kia EV2 Coupe variant was spotted on a car carrier in Korea with a coupe-like design. A video from HealerTV provides a side by side comparison of it compared to the original SUV model.
As the reporter notes, the vehicle looks almost identical from the front and back, until it comes to the C-Pillar. From what we can see, the new coupe design has a bit of a Genesis GV60-like feel to it. The bumper and trunk area have been slightly modified to fit the coupe styling.
The new Coupe variant gains pixelated turn signals on the side mirros, giving it a more futuristic, electric look.
Unlike most of Kia’s new electric vehicles, including the regular EV2, the Coupe variant features horizontal taillights, as opposed to the new vertical design. However, that could change when it arrives in production form.
The interior will feature Kia’s new ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit), a panoramic curved infotainment system with dual 12.3″ driver cluster and touchscreen navigation screens.
Top comment by Pete Gorton
THAT is NOT a "coupe", for dog's sake. It's a medium size (in Rest of World) "cross over". It's not even close to an "SUV". For all that, it's quite a nice size and shape. I'm guessing it has conventional doors, rather than the terrific 'coach' doors of the concept model... (Our BMW i3 has two really good-sized main doors, and the smaller coach doors at the rear. (Only problem is the triangle of death in space-limited side parking!))
Kia is set to launch the EV2 in Europe and “other global regions” next year. Given the love for bigger trucks and SUVs in the US, it’s not expected to make the trip overseas.
Although the company has yet to officially reveal prices, Kia’s CEO, Ho-Sung Song, told Autocar in 2023 that the company wants to launch the EV2 at around £25,000 ($32,000) in the UK. It will sit below the EV3 in Kia’;s lineup, which is priced from £32,995 ($44,800) in the UK and €35,990 ($41,600) in Europe.
What do you think of the Kia EV2 Coupe? Do you like the design better than the original modle? If it looks like the Genesis GV60, sign me up. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Check back soon for more info on the upcoming Kia EV2 and new Coupe variant. We’ll keep you updated with the latest.
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