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Last Updated on: 23rd April 2025, 02:17 am
Have I told you how much I love the Kia EV3 today? From its launch, I’ve thought it’s one of the coolest looking cars on the market. And apparently I’m not the only one. the EV3 just won the “Best of the Best” Red Dot Award for Product Design in the Automobiles and Vehicles. That’s a huge design award in the industry — and well deserved.
Notably, the judges are big fans of Kia design, as the EV9 won this award in 2024 and the EV6 won it in 2022. Kia is really sweeping up the titles in this category! I’ve loved the EV6 since it came out, but I have to say that I like the EV3 even more (though, I’m yet to see it in person, and that can change things).
As far as the philosophy of the design goes, here’s more from Kia on its latest award winner: “The EV3 exemplifies Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, bringing together contrasting elements to create an innovative and engaging design. The all-electric SUV’s design combines a strong, confident body with a dynamic silhouette. The EV3’s compact exterior is complemented by an open, spacious cabin that blends functionality with a sense of comfort and calm. […]
“The EV3 features a sleek and robust exterior characterized by broad shoulders and a confident stance. The seamless integration of the C-pillar and tailgate glass imparts a high-tech appearance while maintaining a compact, dynamic profile. Vertical headlamps positioned at the extremes of the clean front contribute to a wide, assertive impression.
“Inside, the EV3 offers a spacious cabin that comfortably accommodates five passengers. The interior emphasizes comfort and functionality, featuring a panoramic widescreen display that integrates essential driving and entertainment functions. An elegant center console incorporates a sliding table and storage area, emphasizing the interior’s usability and convenience.”
That’s one way of putting it. Personally, I like the angles of the corners of the car, the rims, the small size but good height, and the doorhandles. I don’t know why. Oh yes, the headlights are also very cool looking, and there’s some kind of flow from the lines of those lights to the bottom portion of the doors that just looks good.
Well done, Kia. Well deserved again!
“It is a tremendous honor to receive the 2025 Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ design award for the Kia EV3, especially after the success of the EV9, winning the same award last year. The award is a reflection of the passion and dedication of Kia Design, as well as all our global colleagues, to bring relevant and meaningful mobility solutions to our users,” said Karim Habib, Executive Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design.
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