🚐 Kia’s new PV5 vans with LG turn vanlife into a smart, stylish experience—think mobile office, kitchen, or lounge. Coming in 2026!


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🚐 Imagine a van that’s also your fashion store, cozy lounge, or smart kitchen on wheels. At the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Kia turned heads with two futuristic vanlife concepts — the PV5 Spielraum Studio and Glow Cabin — built in collaboration with LG. These next-gen vans combine smart tech, AI, and lifestyle design to transform how we live and travel.

Kia PV5 Spielraum Studio Is a Fashion Store on Wheels

The PV5 Spielraum Studio van is built for creators, digital nomads, and mobile sellers. It includes:

  • Fold-out product display shelves

  • Built-in clothes rack and clear shoe cases

  • Smart mirror, coffee machine, and mini fridge

  • A relaxing round chair for visitors or customers

  • LG Styler for cleaning and refreshing clothes

🧠 With AI support, the van can check your calendar, estimate your travel time, and suggest the best settings for LG appliances.

Kia PV5 Glow Cabin Is a Smart Lounge for Vanlife Lovers

The Glow Cabin concept takes the vanlife trend to the next level, offering:

  • A comfy wraparound sofa and cozy lounge-style walls

  • Fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge, wine cellar, and cooktop

  • Sleek storage spots for travel essentials

  • LED MoodUP panels that change color with your mood

  • Control everything through the LG ThinQ app

Perfect for car picnics, weekend road trips, or just chilling on the go.

Kia & LG Team Up to Build Smart PBV Vans by 2026

The Spielraum vans are just the beginning. Kia and LG have officially partnered to build smart, AI-powered PBVs (Platform Beyond Vehicles). Starting in late 2026, these high-tech vans will offer:

  • Personalized offices

  • Mobile lounges

  • On-the-go studios

  • All packed with LG's smart home tech and AI features

Kia PV5 Spielraum Studio vs Glow Cabin Feature Comparison

Feature

PV5 Spielraum Studio

PV5 Spielraum Glow Cabin

Main Use

Mobile fashion store

Vanlife picnic and lounge van

Smart Appliances

LG Styler, fridge, coffee maker

Fridge, oven, wine cellar

AI Features

Yes

Yes

Mood Lighting

No

Yes (MoodUP Panels)

App Control

Yes (LG ThinQ)

Yes (LG ThinQ)

Expected Launch

Late 2026

Late 2026

Kia PV5 Spielraum Vans Show How Cool and Smart Vanlife Can Be

Kia and LG are reimagining what vans can do — and it's more than just getting from point A to B. The PV5 Spielraum Studio and Glow Cabin are designed to support modern lifestyles on the move.

Whether you want to run a mobile fashion store, work remotely from a smart van, or relax with friends on a weekend escape, these concept vans make it all possible. With built-in AI, smart appliances, mood lighting, and app controls, vanlife just got a major upgrade — stylish, flexible, and full of tech you’ll actually use.

FAQ

The Kia PV5 Spielraum concept is a futuristic van platform developed with LG, offering smart, lifestyle-focused vans designed for modern mobile living. There are two versions — Studio and Glow Cabin — each with unique features for work, relaxation, or even retail.

The PV5 Spielraum Studio is designed like a mobile fashion store. It features display shelves, clothing racks, a smart mirror, a coffee machine, and an LG Styler to care for clothes on the go — perfect for digital nomads and mobile entrepreneurs.

The Glow Cabin offers a cozy lounge setup with a wraparound sofa, kitchen appliances (oven, fridge, wine cellar), and MoodUP lighting panels that change color. It's ideal for weekend getaways, picnics, or road trip lounging.

Yes, both the Studio and Glow Cabin versions feature AI technology that can track your schedule, estimate travel time, and suggest optimal settings for in-van LG appliances — making every ride smarter and smoother.

Absolutely! Both concepts support the LG ThinQ app, which lets you control lighting, appliances, and more right from your smartphone — adding a high level of convenience and personalization.

Kia and LG plan to launch production versions of these PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) vans in the second half of 2026, with more models and use cases expected to follow.

Depending on the model, the vans include appliances like an LG Styler, refrigerator, coffee machine, oven, and even a wine cellar, turning your van into a mobile home, store, or lounge.

PBV stands for Platform Beyond Vehicle — a flexible vehicle concept designed to serve various functions beyond transportation, like a mobile office, studio, or even a pop-up shop.

Yes, the MoodUP panels in the Glow Cabin can change colors based on your mood or preference and are controlled via the LG ThinQ app, adding an extra layer of personalization to your travel experience.

These vans are perfect for digital nomads, creatives, remote workers, travelers, and small business owners looking for a flexible, tech-powered mobile lifestyle. Whether you're selling products, working on the road, or just relaxing — there’s a Spielraum for you.

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