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2025 Kia K5
Sedan · 2021–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2025
- Starting prices: +$1,300 to +$5,400 (4 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 1.6 Turbo-GDI 4 Cylinder → 2.5L GDI 4 Cylinder (LXS, EX, GT-Line)
- Horsepower: 180 hp → 191 hp (LXS, EX, GT-Line)
- Torque: 195 lb-ft → 181 lb-ft (LXS, EX, GT-Line)
- Touchscreen: 8 in → 12.3 in (LXS)
- Automatic emergency braking: AEB with Pedestrian Detection → AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection (all trims)
- Touchscreen: 10.25 in → 12.3 in (EX, GT-Line, GT)
- Digital gauge cluster: 4.2 in → 12.3 in (EX)
- Parking sensors: Rear → Front, Rear, Side (EX)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Wireless (EX, GT-Line, GT)
- Android Auto: Wired → Wireless (EX, GT-Line, GT)
2025 K5 trims
| EX | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $34,690 | $33,290 | from $28,190 | $27,190 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Engine | 2.5L GDI 4 Cylinder | 2.5L Turbo GDI 4 Cylinder | 2.5L GDI 4 Cylinder | 2.5L GDI 4 Cylinder |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 290 hp | 191 hp | 191 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Dual-Clutch Auto Transmission, Wet Type | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | AWD / FWD | Fwd |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 4.2 in + option | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Audio | Bose | Optional | Optional | — |
| Speakers | 12 | 6 + option | 6 + option | 6 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | — |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | Optional | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | — |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Optional | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Optional | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 19 in + option | 18 in | 16 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (23)
| EX | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 Package $4,400 | — | Optional | — | — |
| GT-Line Premium Package $2,000 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Mud Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $120 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $185 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Trunk Light $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interstellar Gray | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Runway Red $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Steel Matte Gray $695 | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Wolf Gray $495 | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| Yacht Blue | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
| Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Black and White | — | — | Optional | — |
| Red Interior $295 | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Oem press release, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, 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
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 13 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | 2.5L 4-cyl 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–30 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 51 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 30 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–31 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 113 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 129 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | AWD, FWD | 27–32 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 167 | Optional | Yes |
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
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | KIA K5 4 DR ICE FWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2027 | KIA K5 4 DR ICE AWD | 5 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA K5 4 DR N/A AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2026 | KIA K5 4 DR N/A FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 1 | 13 |
| 2025 | Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 51 |
| 2025 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 51 |
| 2024 | Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 30 |
| 2024 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 30 |
| 2023 | Kia K5 4 DR AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 4 | 107 |
| 2022 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 5 | 129 |
| 2021 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 6 | 167 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | K5 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2027 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2027 | K5 w/Stop-Start | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2026 | K5 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–29 |
| 2026 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2026 | K5 w/Stop-Start | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 30 |
| 2025 | K5 | Auto (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 |
| 2025 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 27 |
| 2024 | K5 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–31 |
| 2024 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2023 | K5 | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
27–31 |
| 2023 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2022 | K5 | Auto (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 |
| 2022 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 28 |
| 2021 | K5 | Auto (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 |
| 2021 | K5 AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 29 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.