2026 Kia K5
Starting MSRP
$27,390
to $34,890
About the 2026 Kia K5
The 2026 Kia K5 positions itself as a highly competitive sedan within its segment, offering a calculated balance between efficiency and usable power across its five available trims. With a starting price of $27,390, the base model provides substantial value anchored by its 2.5L four-cylinder engine generating 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy is a significant data point for the K5, achieving a combined 30 MPG (26 city/37 highway), relying on a standard front-wheel-drive configuration paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission utilizing regular unleaded fuel. Measuring 193.1 inches long and 112.2 inches in wheelbase, the 2026 Kia K5 prioritizes passenger accommodation, evidenced by 46.1 inches of front legroom, while maintaining a reasonable 15.6 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Key Highlights
Highway Efficiency
The standard powertrain delivers a 37 MPG highway rating, providing substantial operational economy over long distances for the FWD variants.
Size and Stance
With a wheelbase of 112.2 inches and an overall length of 193.1 inches, the 2026 Kia K5 offers substantial exterior presence and interior volume for a mid-size sedan.
Value Hierarchy
The price range spanning $27,390 to $34,890 across five trims allows buyers to access either the efficiency-focused base model or the higher-output GT variant within a relatively narrow expenditure window.
Spacious Front Quarters
Front occupants benefit from 46.1 inches of legroom, setting a high bar for comfort in this specific vehicle dimension compared to segment rivals.
Best For
Mileage-Conscious Commuters
- The 2026 Kia K5 achieves a 37 MPG highway rating, making the 26 MPG city performance economically viable for daily driving patterns.
Value-Seeking Sedan Buyers
- With a base price of $27,390 and five distinct trims available, buyers can specify features while adhering to a strict budget constraint.
Drivers Seeking Highway Stability
- The 112.2-inch wheelbase contributes to predictable road manners, pairing well with the 191 horsepower engine output.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $34,890 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 29 mpg |
| GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM) | $33,490 | front wheel drive | 290 hp | 27 mpg |
| GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $28,390 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 29 mpg |
| GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $29,990 | all wheel drive | 191 hp | 27 mpg |
| LXS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) | $27,390 | front wheel drive | 191 hp | 30 mpg |
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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 | 235/45R V | 245/40R | 235/45R V | 235/45R V | 205/65R |
| 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 | — | 5.4 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 primary difference between the standard engine and the GT trim engine in the 2026 Kia K5?
The standard engine configuration provides 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, while the GT trim specifically utilizes a turbocharged 2.5L engine, offering increased performance figures not detailed here, but distinct from the naturally aspirated units.
Does the 2026 Kia K5 offer all-wheel drive capability?
Yes, AWD is available as an option; specifically, the GT-Line 4dr Sedan is offered in both FWD and AWD configurations, distinguishing it from the strictly FWD base and EX models.
How does the cargo capacity of the 2026 Kia K5 compare to its exterior length?
The vehicle measures 193.1 inches in length, providing a substantial footprint that translates into 15.6 cubic feet of dedicated cargo volume, which is standard for this class of sedan.
What type of gasoline is required for the 2026 Kia K5?
The 2026 Kia K5 runs exclusively on regular unleaded fuel, maintaining lower running costs compared to vehicles requiring premium fuel grades.
What is the maximum seating capacity for the 2026 Kia K5?
All five available trims of the 2026 Kia K5 are configured to seat a maximum of five passengers.
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