Hyundai didn’t have the only surprise at the New York Auto Show as Kia used the event to unveil the PV5 WAV New York Taxi and Rideshare concept. It was introduced alongside the redesigned Seltos as well as the new EV3.

Created in collaboration with BraunAbility, the concept is a wheelchair accessible vehicle that is fully compliant with the Americans with Disability Act. It’s designed to demonstrate the electric van’s potential as a wheelchair-accessible taxi and rideshare vehicle.

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The companies said little about the “production-ready” concept and have only released one low-resolution image as of this writing. That doesn’t exactly scream commitment, but we can see the concept features a classic yellow and black livery with numerous wheelchair graphics.

More importantly, the PV5’s liftgate opens to reveal a wheelchair ramp that deploys from the back of the vehicle. Kia also mentioned the model has “integrated tiedowns and occupant restraints” as well as a low step height that is “well-suited to everyday taxi operations and entry for wheelchair users.”

The companies said the concept was “created with real-world production feasibility in mind” and will be evaluated in New York, which is one of the largest taxi and rideshare markets in the world. As part of this process, they’ll “engage government agencies, fleet operators, disability advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to gather additional input and refine the vehicle based on their feedback.”

While little is known about the concept, the PV5 offers Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab configurations as well as 43.3, 51.5, and 71.2 kWh battery packs. The model rides on the fleet-focused E-GMP.S platform and sports a front-mounted motor developing 161 hp (120 kW / 163 PS) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) of torque.

Despite the lack of details, Kia offers a PV5 WAV Taxi in Korea. It starts at $33,768 (₩ 51,100,000) and offers a range of up to 214 miles (345 km). However, that model has a side-mounted wheelchair ramp.

Subaru has spent the past few years dabbling in EVs, but the Solterra always felt more like a compliance exercise than a serious attempt to challenge segment leaders. The new Trailseeker and Uncharted take the brand to new heights. Now, the Getaway, another EV built in partnership with Toyota, wants to add more passengers to the mix.

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Revealed at the New York Auto Show, the Getaway is Subaru’s first three-row EV and easily its boldest electric model yet. It’s also the most powerful production Subaru ever built, with dual electric motors producing a combined 420 hp (313 kW), which is a lot more than the Highlander’s 388 horses.

According to Subaru, that’s enough to send the family hauler from 0-60 mph in under five seconds, which means it’ll outrun plenty of sports sedans while carrying six or seven people and all of their luggage.

Three-Row Space And Practicality

From a design standpoint, it’s easy to see the clear ties to Toyota’s new Highlander EV, which, like the Getaway, will debut later this year. Subaru says its new three-row SUV offers 45.6 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row.

That’s more than Kia’s EV9 manages. There’s also 15.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, captain’s chairs or a bench seat in the second row, depending on trim, and allegedly enough headroom and legroom for six-foot adults in all three rows.

Inside, the Getaway gets a standard 14-inch infotainment display, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB-C ports in every row, and available luxuries including ventilated seats, heated rear seats (including the third row), and a panoramic roof.

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Every Getaway comes standard with all-wheel drive, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and the brand’s X-Mode system. The SUV can tow up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kg). Power comes from a 95.8 kWh battery pack that Subaru says will deliver over 300 miles (483 km) of range. In 2027, a “standard-range” version will arrive with a 77 kWh battery pack, but Subaru didn’t release a range estimate for it.

The Getaway comes with a NACS charging point, which means that owners will have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. The Getaway has a maximum charging speed of 150 kW, which is not very quick compared to most new EVs, but Subaru says it’ll go from 10 to 80 percent in around half an hour.

Expected Pricing Range

The biggest question at this point is what will pricing look like? For now, expect it to start at around the low-to-mid $50,000 range. That’s right in line with the Kia EV9 and a few thousand cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Likely, the Getaway will also undercut the new Toyota Highlander by roughly the same margin.

Either way, we’ll know later this year, and Subaru will find out how big an appetite its fans have for what is likely the heaviest and somehow fastest production car it’s ever made.

The all-new 2027 Kia EV3 has officially debuted in the US at the New York Auto Show, and it’s about time. This compact electric SUV, positioned above the smaller EV2 in Kia’s global lineup, has already built momentum in overseas markets. Now it’s finally set to take on American buyers, with an estimated starting price in the low-to-mid $30,000 range.

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Positioned as the most attainable EV in the brand’s North American lineup, the EV3 opens the possibility of electric Kia ownership to a very different audience. A 105.5-inch (2,680 mm) wheelbase means it’s smaller than the EV5 Kia offered in Canada, though not the US, and tiny compared to the three-row EV9. But it doesn’t look or feel like a stripped-down option, or a copycat one.

Under the skin, it rides on the same dedicated E-GMP EV architecture as its bigger relatives like the EV9, but with 400- rather than 800-volt electrics. Buyers get a choice of two battery packs, starting with a 58.3 kWh unit available only on the entry-grade Light trim, delivering up to 220 miles (354 km) of EPA range. Step up to the 81.4 kWh battery on Wind and Land trims, and that climbs to an estimated 320 miles (515 km) in front-wheel drive form.

All-wheel drive is available with the larger battery as an option on Wind and Land, and comes standard on the GT-Line and GT, giving the EV3 a bit more scope for distance work. Charging is quick enough to keep things convenient, with a 10 to 80 percent top-up taking around 29 minutes on the smaller pack, which is only available on single-motor models, and just over 30 minutes on the larger one that gets you the choice of front- or all-wheel drive

Performance depends on trim, and though Kia in the US doesn’t quote an output for the single-motor powertrain, it rates it at 201 hp (204 PS / 150 kW) in Europe. If it’s the same setup, expect mid-seven-second zero to 60 mph (97 km/h) times and enough kick to handle most city sorties.

GT Should Eat GTIs

Dual-motor all-wheel drive models are confirmed to offer 261 hp (265 PS / 195 kW), and the range-topping GT gets a further lift to 288 hp (292 PS / 215 kW). That ought to be enough to drop the 60 mph time to 5.5 seconds, judging by the Euro numbers for the same model. No match for Volvo’s EX30, which goes a second quicker, true, but since Volvo’s just axed it in the US, Kia can breathe easy.

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Besides, you get more than an extra 17 hp when you step up to the GT. Kia also throws in sport-tuned suspension and steering, plus the option to equip your EV3 with the same kind of Virtual Gear Shift (VGS) and Active Sound Design (ASD) noise generator that’s already won heaps of praise on other Hyundai Group cars like the Ioniq 5 N.

Netflix or Disney?

The EV3 is similar in size to the second-generation Seltos, which Kia is debuting alongside it at New York, and there are more parallels inside the cabin. You get a variation on the same conjoined display setup used on most new Kias, which means dual 12.3-inch screens and a 5-inch climate display sandwiched between them.

The Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), which we first met on the EV9, lets you stream Netflix and YouTube as well as view content from the likes of Disney, Marvel and National Geographic. Want to make the most of those movie jump scares? Select the available Harman Kardon audio system, one of several tasty options you’ll find on the configurator alongside a panoramic roof, a Digital Key for your smartphone, a power liftgate, and a 360-degree camera.

Arrives Late 2026

Full trim details will be announced along with prices closer to the end-of-year on-sale date, but we know GT-Line cars get a three-spoke steering wheel, metal pedals, and off-white dual-tone seats. Splash for the true GT and you bag 19-inch wheels with green brake calipers, plus matching flashes of green on the seatbelts, steering wheel, and other interior trim.

The EV3 was meant to be one of an army of smaller, affordable electric Kias heading stateside, but the brand decided not to bring the EV4 hatch and sedan, or EV5 SUV, after all. That means a lot is riding on this little utility, which we know from our UK drive is a great EV, but one that arrives in the US when EV sales are falling. How do you rate its chances?

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The 2027 Nissan Z and Volkswagen Atlas are getting some company as Subaru has announced plans to introduce a new three-row, electric crossover at the New York Auto Show. It debuts on April Fool’s Day, but it’s real and it will pack a 420 hp (313 kW / 426 PS) punch.

Subaru isn’t saying much, but there’s little doubt the model will be yet another badge engineered vehicle shared with Toyota. This will make four of them and the latest should follow in the footsteps of the redesigned Highlander.

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While the automaker is playing coy, they released a teaser image revealing a familiar front end that echoes the Solterra, Trailseeker, and Uncharted. Details are hard to make out, but we can see split lighting units and an illuminated logo. They’re joined by a roof rack and a shark fin antenna.

That’s not a lot to go on, but the Highlander has 77- and 95.8 kWh battery packs as well as a choice of front- and all-wheel drive. The former has 221 hp (165 kW / 224 PS), while the latter develops 338 hp (252 kW / 343 PS). These setups enable the crossover to offer ranges of between 270 and 320 miles (435 and 515 km).

We can also expect a NACS port as well as a DC fast charging capability that can take the battery from 10% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes. A dual-level 120V/240V charging cable should also be included as well.

Powertrain aside, we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch infotainment system. They should be accompanied by a six-speaker audio system and a 64-color ambient lighting system.

The 2027 Toyota Highlander lands late this year, so expect the new Subaru to arrive around then as well.

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