2025 Kia K5 - Mid-Size Sport Sedan in details

Thanks: Greenway KIA Hickory Hollow 2025 Kia K5 $–$ At a Glance HIGHS One handsome devil, the 290-hp GT is unnecessarily fun (and we love it), generous offering of standard features. LOWS Driving position is a bit awkward, big-power K5 GT desperately needs a summer tire option, largest tire option degrades ride quality. VERDICT A great looking, highly capable family sedan that looks more expensive than it is and gives you a lot for your money. Overview Kia delivers one of the best three-row SUVs with the Telluride, an incredibly-well packaged Carnival minivan, and for those without such a needy space requirement, a compelling mid-size family sedan in the K5. Fighting strong competition from the 10Best-winning Honda Accord, the K5 offers a lot for its price. Most K5s are powered by a inline-four; front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive can be added at some trim levels. At the top of the lineup sits the 290-hp K5 GT, which is good, rowdy fun. The K5 and its Hyundai-badged mechanical twin, the Sonata, have a lot in common but the two offer a slightly different driving experience. Standard features such as LED headlights, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as rear cross-traffic alert, give the K5 equipment that buyers will find useful every time they get behind the wheel. What’s New for 2025? The Kia K5 sedan gets styling updates for 2025. The K5’s new headlights and taillights, as well as a major update to its interior, were first debuted on the Korean-market K5. When Kia revealed the K5 at the Chicago Auto Show, we learned that last year’s turbocharged four has been replaced with a nonturbo unit that makes slightly more power at 191 ponies. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2025 Kia K5 starts at $ and goes up to $ depending on the trim and options. LXS: $28,145 GT-Line: $29,145 GT: $34,245 EX: $35,645 Engine, Transmission, and Performance Most K5 models are powered by a 191-hp four-cylinder that pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Using that engine, the K5 comes standard with front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive is optional. The full-Monty GT model has a more powerful turbo four that generates 290 horses and 311 pound-feet of torque. Along with its exclusive eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (also available on the Hyundai Sonata N Line), the sportiest K5 is fitted with bigger brakes, a unique suspension tune, and wider tires on larger 19-inch rims. 0–60-MPH Times The GT we drove sprinted to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and stopped from 70 mph in 163 feet. The Sonata N Line, which shares the same engine and transmission, was slightly quicker to 60 mph (5.0 seconds) and stopped even shorter (152 feet). However, the hi-po Hyundai we tested wore optional summer tires (the Kia only comes with all-seasons), which contributed to its performance advantage. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo Inside, the K5 looks great for how much it costs, and this year’s refresh improves the ambiance even more. The layout is both sophisticated and straightforward, and the cabin is appointed with attractive materials such as wood trim on the dash and doors. The K5 also offers an array of upscale interior features, such as ambient interior lighting on the dash and doors, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and a wireless charging pad. While the driver’s seat feels high even set at its lowest point, the comfortable dead pedal for your left foot and floor-hinged accelerator are nice touches. The back seat also provides generous legroom, and the trunk has plenty of luggage space. We managed to fit seven carry-on suitcases back there. Read More 📌 Instagram ▶ 📌 Tiktok ▶ @cartvpress