New Kia WKNDR Is the Craziest Camper Van Ever: It Generates Power While Standing Still!

[@trzarector]

KIA JUST GET THIS INTO PRODUCTION NOW!!!! I'll definitely be in line!!!! PERFECT!

[@insomnia5050]

Their PBV van line will come out first, this is just a reskinned version of that, shouldn't be too hard to add. It's the whole point of their new PBV modular system.

[@xxwookey]

Depends what range they actually achieve, but there certainly are some good ideas here. It's basically a pop-top van, but taking advantage of some innovations like steer-by-wire. I've been waiting for a decent e-campervan since 2014, and we are getting closer.

[@jmim5018]

트랜스포머 같기도 하고요, 장난감 같을 정도로 재미있으면서도 조잡하지 않군요^^

[@Anon-greyman]

Costs way too much to produce on a large scale. This is simply a concept sample to entice their investors to pour more money into their company. Sadly..

[@nahshonimmanuel1704]

I think they will they have been consistent with making futuristic cars available

[@yvan2563]

I absolutely love the exterior design. Looks like it's from the future.

[@axelkusanagi4139]

It will look like every dogass van and SUV on the market by the time it releases, if it releases. Unique and appealing visuals have been sanded off by wind tunnels and capitalism

[@navion1946]

This is exactly the kind of imaginative design that is missing from the market. I WANT!!!

[@mentally.retired]

You can tell they dont offroad though. A muddy capacitive touch screen to control the winch would be useless on the trail. I like aspects of it but overall not a fan.

[@CGGS_0]

@@mentally.retired This ain’t a offroad trailing vehicle bud.

[@corndawgz]

I WANT TOO

[@sonofsamwaters8350]

It's a concept car. Don't get your hopes up.

[@thefamily512]

Too unrealistic, unsafe and expensive. No one will be able to afford.

[@mdsf01]

KIA's innovation and styling has exploded in the past several years. Gorgeous vehicles!

[@MultiYlin]

This is a copy cat of Chinese design: 极氪 MIX

[@davidholmer6099]

This checks a lot of boxes for me. I hope it gets the green light at Kia.

[@guyintenn]

Concept vehicles rarely if ever enter production in the form they are displayed at shows. Crash regulations, mass manufacturing constants, price, etc significantly change a production model from its concept and prototype form.

[@빠끔이]

2025년에 양산차로 나온다고 한국기자가 말하네요.

[@insomnia5050]

This is basically a modified version of their upcoming PBV modular vans, right down to that folding steering wheel.

[@CodyCha]

@@guyintennthis is a modified version of Kia PV5 which is a consumer EV van.

[@jmim5018]

@@빠끔이 ㅋ 캠핑족들한텐 군침이 돌겠군요... 아이디어 하는 기상천회창의력 K정신 이군요

[@nahshonimmanuel1704]

As a Benz owner I’m really impressed with Kia and proud of how they are the only car brand that has taken themselves to another level

[@djp1234]

I love it. We need more off-road adventure vehicles like this.

[@muumarlin1731]

Can't wait for companies to build stuff like this. Versatile vehicles are so fun, useful and needed! Please build!

[@914050]

Sadly, due to safety regulations, this particular layout could never go to market. It's a pure concept. Still, EV platforms do lend themselves to the camper van niche well, with plenty of flat floorspace and wide wheelbases.

[@dizzleslaunsen2372]

@@914050what about this wouldn’t meet standards?

[@MrStrosty]

Alright KIA stop playing around. Please make this.

[@danporges]

I have been a fan of Kia, have had an Optima SX 2.0T, Forte 5 door, and now have had my Telluride for over 4 years and close to 100k miles. I would be very pleased to trade it for this WKNDR if they would have the balls to make it!!

[@xxwookey]

Their e-Niro has been one of the best EVs for ~8 years now too. Extremely efficient.

[@joo02]

Im buying this when it hits the floor

[@adwhite804]

@@joo02long wait

[@Lozenhimer]

i'm not a kia fan or an electric fan, but i LOVE this!!!

[@freddybell8328]

1 and 2 with taste

[@coreyswann8735]

Yeah, my sentiments exactly!

[@brendanpasmore716]

Was about to comment this

[@dabradguy]

I have an electric fan on my desk

[@COYSWEDEN]

​@@dabradguy😂

[@carrioncrow8191]

That van is super cool. I really love the hinges for the rear doors, and all the power sources

[@dougdobkowski]

I've been dreaming of a van like this for years. Please make it!!!

[@daltonbedore8396]

look at getting a 4x4 hiace or delica from japan

[@athensattila]

If Kia can offer this with good range and for a price that undercuts the VW ID Buzz they will be practically printing money. Looks distinctive, imaginative and practical. Kia needs to build this!!

[@rokko_fable]

I don't want a VW Buzz, and I don't want to pay $60k+ for one. but i do want an ev van so bad I've been considering it. Because no other freaking company will build one! come on KIA!!! I'll cancel my canoo order to get this.

[@RobotDecoy2]

The VW Buzz was going to explode until they re-priced and spec'd it it for US. I knew people who were just waiting and immediately cancelled

[@BodySculptTV]

I really hope this comes out. What a great concept.

[@sebwen581]

i fell in love with this design of the first one

[@Itsajourneything]

still looking better than cybertruck

[@drsnowmon]

Lol, the Cybertruck is one of those designs where you look back 30 or 40 years later and people say "What were they thinking? That's hideous"

[@Tbcycoji]

Still a weird design.

[@Handleyman]

Everything looks better than a Cybertruck!

[@asjeot]

Won't sell better though

[@Itsajourneything]

@@asjeot no doubt. 😂hold value better though

[@Emmett1407]

I'm a fan, if Kia makes that, I'm buying it!

[@gravins32]

I would 100% buy this!!!!

[@simon359]

It’s electric? $$$?

[@Mulder-Scully]

You'd never be able to afford it.

[@frankr111th]

This is my favorite concept from this year's show. Considering how popular off-road vehicles have become, I'm surprised no one has done a small off-road van.

[@s-c..]

I have a Mitsubishi Delica - they used to be 4x4, these days they’re AWD, not electric though. Similar to the VW ones I guess, but more affordable. I can’t fathom why they weren’t exported, there’s such a huge gap in the market. I love mine so much! Wouldn’t mind one of these KIAs though, if I was rich enough.

[@MultiYlin]

This is a copy cat of Chinese design: 极氪 MIX

[@jh6031]

Thanks for the SEMA love, Roman! Glad you liked what we did for the show. JH

[@Secretlyanothername]

Absolutely love this! If it's not insanely expensive (like most EVs) I'm interested

[@pnwexplorer1122]

my old 2016 kia forte seized up at 109k miles.. probably just need a new top end.. but I do love where Kia's ideas are heading. very cool!!!!

[@JaycobFactor]

I've always wanted a moon rover. Would love to have it

[@ivjun02]

너의 말에 동의해. 😊

[@mho...]

thats one of the most logical vehicles ive seen coming out in the last decades! a small camper, rugget enough to go "anywhere" & seems like its been designed with function over form in mind, wich i always appreciate! very nice!

[@palebeachbum]

These are great-looking Kias. Very cyberpunk and rugged. Kia should consider making a cargo and passenger version of that camper van. We need more variety than SUVs in the market.

[@CodyCha]

They are. It’s called PV5. This is basically a heavily customized PV5

[@dingchavez1960]

It's a whole line from PV1 to PV5 😊

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

This looks great! I do hope Kia actually make this van. It will be great for its intended purpose so it will definitely be a worthy rival against VW ID buzz, but it would also be brilliant in the commercial sector as well! I can see folks also using the van as a daily driver over and above a truck. Come on Kia, get busy building this! That Wkndr is definitely something else!

[@Wiseguy3hh]

Please make this van!!!

[@RadiantFreeEnergyResearch]

your van looks really nice. anytime i see a van with solar cells on the roof, i immediately imagine solar cells (monocrystalline, work great in cloudy and overcast days, because powered by UV light which is abundant on such days) on the sides as well. this would increase the overall wattage being collected from the UV/the sun. great work!

[@skittlesgarage]

Kia (Hyundai) really has become a great company in th last several years.

[@Georgewashington-o7m]

umm no they haven't lmao, total junk

[@volvo09]

No, they're still junk.

[@COYSWEDEN]

2 monkeys are so jealous.

[@two-five-one]

Wow! GM, Ford, and Chrysler have lower global sales volume than Hyundai/Kia. Do you want to say they are better than Hyundai/Kia? Knock it off.😂

[@드로죤아이언보스]

​​@@Georgewashington-o7mDo you know that your family is still trash?😊

[@junkandcrapamen]

Love it. Particularly the front end, which unlike most trucks is not a safety hazard. You can actually see what's in front of you!

[@ericcarabetta1161]

I like that they’re thinking outside the box.

[@christopherp8441]

Go KIA Go KOREA bring us the innovative future at reasonable price please!!!! Can’t wait to see this in near future.

[@celestialnubian]

Ok Kia, for the first time in your existence you have my attention.

[@GrimBanana42]

Indeed!

[@ryanhughes676]

Same!

[@tarekg1083]

100% Awesome! I've never pre-ordered a vehicle in my life... I would drop a deposit today for this.

[@gaivoron]

Kia said to VW hold my beer!

[@s1yeonnie]

Hold my Soju!

[@G_G_G_G_]

unlike the VW this would be worth the 60K+ price tag.

[@CGGS_0]

@@G_G_G_G_Something tell’s me that it’s going to be over 100k usd base and only Military use.

[@4ce5bf154]

​@@G_G_G_G_ still cheaper than the cybertruck...

[@shannonolivas9524]

I think the starting price for the new VW van is 68k, which is uhhh kinda expensive. Let's see what Kia is thinking on this.

[@MrObvious125]

Can't imagine the offroading capabilities are the greatest, but this is on the right track.

[@WW-wf8tu]

That van struck the... very interesting/cool vibe. Probably not for my current lifestyle. But I could see how a slightly different version of it would be great as a day tripper. (if it had an engine or generator to charge up the battery)

[@TheBhumbak]

The future can actually look like the future now ❤

[@DrGregWeisswasserND]

This is the right direction.

[@SuspectAccount]

I'd have the production version of that for sure in Australia. Bring it.

[@lowfunk2592]

take my money KIA WEEKENDER!!!

[@Seven3four1]

I love it! I don’t need all the pullout bits. But if they keep the exterior I’d be my first Kia.

[@doneB830]

Very nice, well done KIA.

[@insomnia5050]

I love the slat wall system, this would be great for contractors or any service pros.

[@CodyCha]

The camper van is the greatest vehicle Kia has ever made.

[@jpaek969]

Kia, also is the first to produce a small-size utility vehicle called Sportage in 1992.

[@10zico10]

It reminds me the great concept car style from the 80s and 90s, which I think being the golden eras of car designs, every company had their own characters. This KIA camper is nicely designed and not too crazy.

[@gqami]

That Kia has slatwall inspiration on walls, and ceiling. Pablo Picasso - "good artists copy, great artists steal". It looks like my garage! :) Great video guys.

[@1kzrider]

Great thinking outside the box. If this kind of thoughts go into future tech we will have amazing future. Great Job !

[@delfean2666]

This is actually impressive!

[@cidhomerimperialpneulemen2107]

The new designers at KIA are really great 👍. Their design language with a few of the new concept cars are really resonating with the futurists in me.

[@chandleredwards]

Reminds me of the failing Canoo or old school VW bus. I like the concept and hope it has good specs.

[@davidsentanu7836]

Wait, Canoo has failed?

[@CodyCha]

@@davidsentanu7836they ran out of money. If they don’t find more investors, it’s going bankrupt.

[@two-five-one]

@@davidsentanu7836 That's right. Canoo's annual sales last year were less than $890k. It's sales, not operating profit. On the other hand, operating losses exceeded $260m. It's no wonder they go bust tomorrow right away.

[@keilmillerjr9701]

​@@davidsentanu7836Their marketing plan was to lease them out instead of selling them. That will not work in the USA. Failure before it even starts. Reminds me of how Sega of Japan didn't listen to what the barbie guy said about what Americans want.

[@davidsentanu7836]

@@keilmillerjr9701 Wait, wasn't Sega actually listened and did the 32X because of USA while Japan wanted Saturn? If only they cancelled 32X and went straight to Saturn, they would've had a fighting chance againts PlayStation.

[@BrianLockett]

It's like what we all imagined the future of vehicles would be, back as kids in the 1980s. I'm in.

[@brohammer]

Loving watching TFL trying not to think about the election rn

[@DouglasThompson]

So i skipped around but I didn't see a bed section in the Kia, it it just a roll up mattress type situation on the ground with the seats up?

[@jayhiggins5239]

better than the iDbuzz

[@jontyb123]

Kia are one of the most innovative car companies around. So well designed. Love it.

[@Bonkers1980]

I love it!! ❤ Take my money

[@Tbar24]

That EV9 looks pretty good 👍🏼

[@joedonbaker1673]

I think it's really cool.

[@Westhe2nd]

2:28 They finally turned spinners into renewable energy! I had this high thought years ago lol

[@spicoli420forever]

love this mind blown make them bring it

[@stumckhall]

This is INCREDIBLE! Make it with a solid state battery and it’s the killer of all competition

[@scubatrucker6806]

Badass Camper van❤❤❤

[@Gott-liebt-Dich]

Ich bin wirklich begeistert, ich als Frau ! Super gemacht Menschen mit Visionen. In Liebe und Frieden aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

[@PeteLewton]

Reminds me of the canoo, hope they make it !

[@jamesshepard4743]

This is the first modern vehicle that I can actually appreciate the applications. Good to see some concepts based on what the people want.

[@terradon852]

This is a perfect example of a concept vehicle where everybody sees it and says “I will buy one please put it in production!!!” but realistically this wouldn’t sell very much at all. There’s a very small amount of people that this is a perfect vehicle for, and for those people it’s probably going to be too expensive.

[@user27278]

I would buy it if they removed everything from the inside except the walls and front seats, remove the opening top and I would use it for work if it were $25k

[@catalincapota9022]

Amazing! I will take one for personal use and four of them for company use in a cargo only configuration please!

[@Lord_Mangoat]

I don't camp, but that is one very nice looking vehicle. Would be tempting just to have as my daily driver. The market today is thankfully becoming somewhat different. Back in the 90s, most sedans all looked the same. Most SUVs all looked the same. Pickup trucks all looked the same. Such a boring market. Give us more like this!

[@Girack]

I wanted the EV9, then fell for the practicality of the id buzz. This made me want a Kia again. Deciding in january but I guess the kia van won't be for sale in sweden by then unfortunately

[@recontrazohan]

just take my money!!!!!!!! Love it!!!

[@joeaverager]

I like this for similar reasons that I liked the Electric Brands' XBus doublecab concept (RIP). Love the simple interior.

[@goulash75]

If only this design team worked on the Tasman. This van looks amazing.

[@insomnia5050]

There will be a pickup version of the PBV vans, they showed a video earlier this year.

[@kwigybo6992]

Soooooo How do you charge it whilst out in the bush?

[@8Arachne8]

We want more stuff like this. Don’t leave it as a forgotten concept KIA.

[@stephensullivan1011]

Seriously!!!!

[@savagecub]

Wow ! They GOTTA put this into production ! I would put a deposit down today for one.

[@kelRGo]

How can Kia innovate so well and the US and the Germans get so lost

[@take1isbest622]

Probably tons of these designs and better ones in both countries. But value to you and I does not equal perceived value to the manufacturers. America and Germany want to make cars that will cause us to give up on having a vehicle altogether. Too expensive and way too experimental to have the confidence to purchase all these new tech vehicles. The goal is probably just less vehicles on the road, and we get to be heroes and save the environment!

[@keilmillerjr9701]

Mercedes makes off-road vans and SUVs that either do not exist in the USA or are extremely rare.

[@kelRGo]

@@keilmillerjr9701 or extremely expensive and old school basic technology

[@kelRGo]

@@take1isbest622 I think unions and shareholders are the reason we are going down this path

[@keilmillerjr9701]

@@kelRGo Old school basic technology... I can fix a carburetor in an hour. Fuel injection, go eff yourself because its lots of time and money. Sometimes keeping it simple means that it will work for a long time with little aggravation.

[@georgerudinsky489]

I am a big fan of Kia -Hyundai Corp. Very innovative, great warrantee, good quality post purchase support, great competition to Sleepy Europe products.

[@williamkreth]

That is slick

[@carlosmartoral6268]

Looks better than any camper I have seen in a long time.

[@treavy1]

I like the futuristic design

[@psjvirtualreality397]

Really nice and well done to Kia for being courageous in there design.

[@kparkree]

Wow wow ❤❤❤❤ i want that.

[@santiagocondemorales5567]

i would buy it right now if i could, add some solar panles, that you can deploy, so you can add some miles when you are at the wild it can work as a little roof in the open which is nice

[@JDDevice]

RIP Canoo. This is what Canoo should've been.

[@nexpro6985]

Any regen power essentially is recovering energy expended and adding that equipment often adds to the energy expended and the complexity and reliability issues.

[@사적돌]

와 지름신왔습니다😮

[@fzsolt7]

Great job Andre Franco Luis!!

[@vegasdavis5404]

I absolutely LOVE the coolest shit Kia and Hyundai are doing. The rest better pay close attention to what they are doing bc I'm telling you if you want folks to buy electric cars it better do some cool shit like turn into a freaking camper !!! How awesome is this is really hope they put this into production i swear I would buy one.

[@Neilus001]

TAKE MY MONEY.... Lets make this happen...First Time I really want a KIA. Great Job on this Design team!!

[@RC-wt7fr]

A phone on the steering wheel? Should make for some safe non-distracted drivers and an exceptionally interesting result when the airbag deploys. Who doesn't want a bunch of glass in the eyes?

[@AaronVets]

It’s a concept. 🤡

[@RC-wt7fr]

@@AaronVets You can't fix what you don't have. 🤡

[@ohos.4795]

this is what I exactly want for a configurable van. I like Kia's weekender a lot more than VW's ID buzz!!

[@Futurase1]

Toy that will never exist. Wild concept that is very kool but that is only one that will EVER exist.

[@MarlinMay]

Like most concepts, while the whole package is cool, it's really about which pieces will make it into production. Something to keep in mind, though. Hyundai / Kia has been knocking it out of the park recently by bringing to market vehicles remarkably similar to concepts they've shown a couple of years prior.

[@NomenClature-o8s]

That what they said about the Cybertruck

[@insomnia5050]

This is definitely coming out, it's a just a reskinned version of their upcoming PBV vans.

[@thatchanguy]

I love how Kia is bringing the utilitarian concept art from Star Citizen to life! I want one.

[@DrKreiger]

Sadly, they'd never make something this crazy, but it's awesome.

[@davidsentanu7836]

Looking at how most Kia now looks that's not too outlandish for the exterior design. But the wheel turbine thingy is just bollock.

[@vjdjwaffelz]

Whats it going to cost to replace that screen in the bumper if the tow strap or cable snaps, let alone if your actually 4x4'n enough to need the winch?

[@FREEDOOOOM]

Don´t know, guys. Not long ago there was the talk about damaging electro-magnetic radiation from phone batteries, even worse smartphone batteries, and now, they want us to travel and sleep on one about hundred times the size? Am I missing something?

[@grabannon]

Yes you are. It's was when putting a phone close to your head with all the radiation. This is a car not a phone.

[@AaronVets]

It’s not the batteries...there’s your answer.

[@wfhtech7976]

I would buy one if available. NCAS charging and quick charge times and I am in.

[@matthewreed1078]

If Kia put their own diesel in it then it would be more practical

[@SuperlunarNim]

I was looking forward to Canoo's trucks and vans but it looks like those aren't probably happening. I'm glad to see a larger non-start up taking up the concept. I hope they actually commit to manufacturing it.