Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The K5 is the latest entry in the competitive mid-size segment.
The K5 is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 191 or 290 horsepower depending on the trim level both mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The K5 range includes the FWD LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT, while the only the GT-Line is offered with all-wheel drive. Standard equipment across all K5 models include LED headlights and daytime running lights, dual zone automatic climate control, AM/FM/HD stereo with six speakers, Bluetooth, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, and 4 USB ports.
Stepping into the GT adds fog lights, 19-inch wheels and heated front seats, the EX takes those heated seats and adds ventilation for to help keep the driver and passenger cool in the summer.
Safety features across the lineup include 9 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure system, forward collision mitigation with left turn assign, rear collision warning, blind spot warning, pedestrian detection, and a driver attention alert.
The K5 gets a refreshed exterior, new engine, and a larger touchscreen for 2025.
The Kia K5 made its debut in the mid-size sedan category in 2021. The K5 competes against the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, the Hyundai Sonata and the Nissan Sentra. With its driver-oriented cockpit, advanced technology, turbocharged engines and stability enhancing wide-track suspension the K5 is here to compete.