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2021 Kia K5

Sedan · 2021–2027

Trims and features

2021202220232024202520262027

What changed for 2021

First year we have trim data for.

2021 K5 trims

EXGTGT-LineLXLXS
Price
Starting MSRP$28,090$30,590from $25,490$23,590from $24,590
Powertrain
Engine1.6L Turbo I-4 T-GDI GAMMA-II2.5L Turbo I-4 T-GDI+MPI THETA-III1.6L Turbo I-4 T-GDI GAMMA-II1.6L Turbo I-4 T-GDI GAMMA-II1.6L Turbo I-4 T-GDI GAMMA-II
Horsepower180 hp290 hp180 hp180 hp180 hp
Torque195 lb-ft311 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft195 lb-ft
Transmission—8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission———
Gears88888
DrivetrainFwdFwdAWD / FWDFwdAWD / FWD
Fuel economy (combined)31 mpg27 mpgAWD: 29 mpg
FWD: 31 mpg		32 mpgAWD: 29 mpg
FWD: 31 mpg
Size and capability
Seats55555
Trunk16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft16 cu ft
Ground clearance5.3 in5.3 in5.3 in5.3 in5.3 in
Length193.1 in193.1 in193.1 in193.1 in193.1 in
Curb weight3,228 lb3,534 lbAWD: 3,465 lb
FWD: 3,228 lb		3,115 lbAWD: 3,322 lb
FWD: 3,148 lb
Tech
Touchscreen8 in + option8 in + option8 in + option8 in8 in
Apple CarPlayWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Android AutoWirelessWirelessWirelessWirelessWireless
Digital gauge cluster4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in4.2 in
AudioOptionalOptional———
Speakers6 + option6 + option666
Wireless phone chargingQiQiAWD: Qi
FWD: —		——
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlOptionalOptionalAWD: Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go
FWD: —		——
Lane keepingLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane CenteringLane Centering
Blind-spot monitoringBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot InterventionBlind Spot Intervention—Blind Spot Intervention
Automatic emergency brakingAEB with Pedestrian Detection + optionAEB with Pedestrian Detection + optionAWD: AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection
FWD: AEB with Pedestrian Detection		AEB with Pedestrian DetectionAEB with Pedestrian Detection
Rear cross-trafficRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic BrakingRear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking—Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking
Parking sensorsRearOptional———
Comfort
SeatsSynthetic LeatherSynthetic LeatherOptionalClothCloth
Heated seatsFrontFrontAWD: Front
FWD: —		—AWD: Front
FWD: —
Ventilated seatsFrontOptional———
Climate zones22222
Remote startApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartApp-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote StartOptionalAWD: App-Based Remote Start, Key Fob Remote Start
FWD: Key Fob Remote Start
Exterior
SunroofPanoramic MoonroofPanoramic MoonroofAWD: Panoramic Moonroof
FWD: —		——
Wheels18 in19 in18 in16 in16 in
HeadlightsLED ReflectorLED Reflector + optionAWD: Bi-LED Projector
FWD: LED Reflector		LED ReflectorLED Reflector
Packages and options (37)
EXGTGT-LineLXLXS
EX Premium Package $3,500Optional————
GT1 Package $4,100—Optional———
GT-Line Premium Package $1,700——Optional——
GT-Line Special Edition $900——Optional——
All-Wheel Drive ——Optional—Optional
Mud Guards $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Paint Protection Package $200OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Puddle Lamps $275OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Rear Bumper Appliqué $75OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Wheel Locks $60OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Hook $30OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Mat $95OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Net $50OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Cargo Tray $115OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Carpeted Floor Mats $155OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Illuminated Scuff Plates $300OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Interior Light Kit $300——OptionalOptionalOptional
LED Trunk Light $110OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Remote Start (Key Start) $425———Optional—
Trunk Cargo Management System $120OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Crystal Beige Optional———Optional
Ebony Black OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Everlasting Silver Optional——OptionalOptional
Glacial White $445OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Gravity Gray Optional———Optional
Passion Red $445OptionalOptionalOptionalOptionalOptional
Sapphire Blue OptionalOptionalOptional——
Wolf Gray $445—OptionalOptional——
Ash Blue Optional————
Black Cloth ———OptionalOptional
Black Combi ——Optional——
Black Leatherette Optional————
Black Leatherette with Red Accents —Optional———
Red Leatherette with Black Inserts ——Optional——
Sand Cloth ————Optional
Sand Leatherette Optional————

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Other, Other, Other, Oem brochure, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2027 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–30 mpg 5 of 5 0 0 ——
2026 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–30 mpg 5 of 5 1 13 Standard—
2025 2.5L 4-cyl
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–30 mpg 5 of 5 2 51 StandardYes
2024 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 2 30 Some versionsYes
2023 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–31 mpg 5 of 5 5 113 Some versionsYes
2022 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–32 mpg 5 of 5 5 129 StandardYes
2021 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
2.5L 4-cyl turbo		AWD, FWD27–32 mpg 5 of 5 6 167 OptionalYes

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: K5 2021–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2027 KIA K5 4 DR ICE FWD5 NoNo 00
2027 KIA K5 4 DR ICE AWD5 NoNo 00
2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A AWD5 StandardStandard 113
2026 KIA K5 4 DR N/A FWD5 StandardStandard 113
2025 Kia K5 4 DR AWD5 StandardStandard 251
2025 Kia K5 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 251
2024 Kia K5 4 DR AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 230
2024 Kia K5 4 DR FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 230
2023 Kia K5 4 DR AWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 16
2023 Kia K5 4 DR FWD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 4107
2022 Kia K5 4 DR FWD5 StandardStandard 5129
2021 Kia K5 4 DR FWD5 OptionalStandard 6167

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2027K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 27–29
2027K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2027K5 w/Stop-StartAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2026K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 27–29
2026K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2026K5 w/Stop-StartAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 30
2025K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, SIDI & PFI
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI		 27–30
2025K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L 27
2024K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 27–31
2024K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2023K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo		 27–31
2023K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2022K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI		 27–32
2022K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 28
2021K5Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI
Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI		 27–32
2021K5 AWDAuto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo 29

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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