2025 Kia K5
Starting MSRP
$27,190
to $34,960
About the 2025 Kia K5
The 2025 Kia K5 arrives with a renewed focus on aggressive styling and satisfying road manners, proving that practicality doesn't have to sacrifice excitement. Its sleek silhouette, stretching 193.1 inches long, hints at the spirited performance waiting under the hood. While the base engine churns out a respectable 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, managed by a smooth 8-speed shiftable automatic, the driving experience is consistently engaging. The K5 firmly plants itself in the dynamic sedan segment, offering confidence through its 112.2-inch wheelbase, which contributes to stable handling dynamics. Furthermore, efficiency is a bonus, with the 2025 Kia K5 achieving an impressive 30 combined MPG while running happily on regular unleaded fuel.
Key Highlights
Efficient Cruising
The standard powertrain delivers a commendable 37 MPG on the highway, making long commutes economical without sacrificing the 191 horsepower output.
Spacious Stance
With a length of 193.1 inches and a wide 73.2-inch body, the 2025 Kia K5 provides a substantial and grounded presence on the road.
GT Performance Potential
The top-tier GT trim promises heightened thrills, contrasting the standard 191 hp with the potent turbocharged variant available in the lineup.
Adequate Utility
Despite its fastback styling, the sedan manages 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space, useful for weekend gear or daily errands.
Best For
Value-Conscious Enthusiasts
- Buyers seeking engaging dynamics can access the 2025 Kia K5 starting at just $27,190 while still getting 191 horsepower and efficient FWD.
Highway Commuters
- With an impressive 37 highway MPG and an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, daily driving becomes smooth and budget-friendly for the 2025 Kia K5.
Drivers Prioritizing Front Space
- Passengers up front benefit from generous 46.1 inches of leg room, ensuring driver and co-pilot comfort on extended trips.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $34,960 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 29 mpg |
| GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) | $33,290 | front wheel drive | 290 hp | 27 mpg |
| GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $28,190 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 29 mpg |
| GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $29,790 | all wheel drive | 191 hp | 27 mpg |
| LXS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $27,190 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 30 mpg |
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Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
LXS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
| Feature | EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) | GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | LXS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (33 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | |||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | |||||
| Brake Assist | |||||
| Daytime Running Lights | |||||
| Driver Attention Alert | |||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags | |||||
| Electronic Stability Control | |||||
| Engine Immobilizer | |||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | |||
| Front Head Airbags | |||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | |||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | — | ||||
| LATCH System | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | |||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | |||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | |||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | |||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | |||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | |||||
| Rear Head Airbags | |||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (9 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 290 hp @ 5800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | |||||
| Center Differential Type | — | — | — | Limited Slip | — |
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | all wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 395.0/568.8 mi. | 363.4/521.4 mi. | 395.0/568.8 mi. | 379.2/521.4 mi. | 410.8/584.6 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 25/36 MPG | 23/33 MPG | 25/36 MPG | 24/33 MPG | 26/37 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 29 MPG | 27 MPG | 29 MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (4 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (26 features) | |||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | |||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | |||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Electric Power Steering | |||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | |||||
| Front Cupholders | |||||
| Front Door Pockets | |||||
| Front Parking Sensors | |||||
| Front Seatback Storage | |||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | — | — | |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | ||
| Leather Steering Wheel | — | ||||
| Push Button Start | |||||
| Rear Cupholders | |||||
| Rear Door Pockets | |||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing | — | — | — | — | |
| Rear Ventilation Ducts | — | — | — | ||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | — | — | |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | |||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | |
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | — | ||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | ||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | |||||
| AM/FM Stereo | |||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | |||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | |||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | Bose | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Stereo System | Bose | — | — | — | — |
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | — | — | — | — | |
| Subwoofer Count | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Surround Audio | Discrete | — | — | — | — |
| USB Port | |||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | |||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | |||||
| Heated Mirrors | |||||
| Keyless Entry | |||||
| Moonroof Type | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | 1st Row Power Glass Extended | — | — | — |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Frontseats (21 features) | |||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | — |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | — | — | — | — | 6-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | — |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Head Room | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. | 40.2 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. | 46.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | ||||
| Front Seat Type: Sport | — | — | — | — | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. | 58.0 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | — |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | |||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | — | — | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | ||||
| Rearseats (6 features) | |||||
| Folding Center Armrest | |||||
| Rear Head Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. | 37.8 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. | 56.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. | 35.2 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. | 56.1 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | |||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||||
| Spare Tire Location | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted | Inside Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | P235/45R | P245/40R | P235/45R | P235/45R | P205/65R |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in | 19 x 8.0 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 18 x 7.5 in | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | |||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | |||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | |||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | |||||
| Clock | |||||
| Compass | — | ||||
| External Temperature Display | |||||
| Tachometer | |||||
| Trip Computer | |||||
| Measurements (12 features) | |||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | — | 5.7 seconds | — | — | — |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 15.6 cu.ft. | 15.6 cu.ft. | 15.6 cu.ft. | 15.6 cu.ft. | 15.6 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 3395 lbs. | 3596 lbs. | 3291 lbs. | 3463 lbs. | 3230 lbs. |
| EPA Interior Volume | 121.3 cu.ft. | 121.3 cu.ft. | 121.3 cu.ft. | 121.3 cu.ft. | 121.3 cu.ft. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4365 lbs. | 4608 lbs. | 4365 lbs. | 4519 lbs. | 4365 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Height | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. | 56.9 in. |
| Length | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. | 193.1 in. |
| Turning Circle | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. | 36.0 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. | 112.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. | 73.2 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | |||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | |||||
| Destination Download | |||||
| Emergency Service | |||||
| Hands-Free Calling | |||||
| Roadside Assistance | |||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | |||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy for the 2025 Kia K5?
The 2025 Kia K5 achieves a combined 30 MPG, breaking down to 26 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway for the base setup.
Can I get All-Wheel Drive (AWD) on the 2025 Kia K5?
Yes, an AWD option is available specifically for the GT-Line trim, providing enhanced traction over the standard front-wheel-drive setup.
How much power does the standard 2025 Kia K5 engine produce?
The standard gas engine in the 2025 Kia K5 generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission.
What is the price range for the five available 2025 Kia K5 trims?
The 2025 Kia K5 pricing spans from a competitive starting point of $27,190 up to the top-tier model priced at $34,960.
How spacious is the rear seating area in the 2025 Kia K5?
The 2025 Kia K5 offers 35.2 inches of rear leg room, accommodating passengers across its five-seat configuration.
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