The arrival of the Kia EV5 electric SUV in Australian showrooms has been postponed due to unforeseen software and wheel updates. This news comes just days before a scheduled media test drive event.
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Kia Australia confirmed the delay, citing the need to address these issues before a wider launch. The exact launch datehas not been confirmed, but Kia expects a wait of several weeks.
Originally planned for imminent arrival, the first Kia EV5 models were to be the Air and Earth variants. These were expected to be priced competitively, potentially undercutting the Tesla Model Y. However, recent price reductions by Tesla have made that outcome less likely.
