Delivery Vans - Future 2
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Despite the big press coverage, we want to try to approach the topic soberly and realistically. A van whose windows are heavily tinted to match at least the A and B pillars and which contrast strongly with the rest of the white
is by no means a model for the future.
But let's see what else is out there. At least there is a new factory in South Korea that will start work with the PV 5 in 2025. That's not long now, so we can forget about the folding steering wheel. The possible heights of 1.9
and 2.2 m also sound like what we already mentioned in 'Delivery Vans - Future 1'.
The sliding side door and the double-winged rear door do the rest. There is also the option of large lettering at the front and back, but this is probably too intrusive for a production model and perhaps not allowed
everywhere. So a completely normal car in this segment.
Not quite, because the idea of ??the delivery vehicle was thought further to the packaging of goods. Exactly two containers fit in at the bottom and two at the top, using the entire length of the loading space. They are more
attractively styled than normal containers and can be used already as a sales counter with their glass lid.
But first of all, it contains the standardized packages that are already delivered to the front door today. More on that later. It should only be mentioned here that the PV 5 is to be loaded with packages in containers fully
automatically.
Want even more differences? Particularly striking is the division between the chassis, drive and driver's cab on the one hand and the rear structure on the other. According to Kia's plans, this is interchangeable. The
transporter for goods and products becomes one for people.
Why a complete part, including the roof, floor and rear, has to be replaced will probably remain a secret of Kia designers forever. If the van had windows, it could be optionally equipped with seats, as before. Only the effort
of sweeping out the vehicle during the conversion would then no longer be necessary.
On the contrary: the solid connection between the driver's cab and the cargo area is a real advantage in terms of weight savings, which is lost with a modular system. Incidentally, this is also partly possible with a box at the
back (pickup) with high side walls. Incidentally: there are already ramps for wheelchair access.
So what is new about the Kia concept? Certainly the interior design of the variant for passenger transport. Incredible possibilities for arranging seats and redesigning them in the case of wheelchairs, an all-round rail for
variable use of lights, power and computers.
More about the PV 1 and 7 models in the next chapter . . . |
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