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2026 Kia K5
Sedan · 2021–2027
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: +$300 (4 trims; hover for each)
- Parking sensors: Front, Rear, Side → Front, Rear (EX)
2026 K5 trims
| EX | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | $34,990 | $33,590 | from $28,490 | $27,490 |
| 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 | Auto |
| 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 | Optional | Optional | — |
| 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 | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Cloth |
| Heated seats | Front | Front | Front | — |
| Ventilated seats | Front | Optional | — | — |
| 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 | 18 in | 16 in |
| Headlights | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector | LED Reflector |
Packages and options (24)
| EX | GT | GT-Line | LXS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT1 Package $4,400 | — | Optional | — | — |
| GT-Line Premium Package $2,200 | — | — | Optional | — |
| Mud Guards $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Mat $110 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $130 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| LED Trunk Light $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Interstellar Gray | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Runway Red $495 | 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 Cloth | — | — | — | Optional |
| Black SynTex | Optional | — | — | — |
| Black SynTex with Neon Green Stitching | — | Optional | — | — |
| Black and White SynTex | — | — | Optional | — |
| Red SynTex $295 | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: K5 2021–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.
EPA fuel economy (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.