For those in search of a sleek and sporty mid-size sedan that provides an unforgettable experience in every aspect of your drive, the 2025 Kia K5 is engineered to impress. The K5 showcases a refreshed, cutting-edge design, a sophisticated interior, and advanced technology made to enhance your every day and instill confidence on the journey. Ready to learn more? Continue reading this 2025 Kia K5 review written by the experts at Southlake Kia, and visit our Kia K5 trims guide for a look at each model’s standard features.
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The 2025 Kia K5 boasts a stylish exterior design that ensures you’ll turn heads at every corner. Eye-catching amber LED daytime running lights, new LED headlights and taillights, and a range of fashionable wheel options help get you noticed on the road. The smart trunk feature adds extra convenience, automatically opening when you approach the vehicle with your Smart Key.
Available exterior features include:
Make yourself at home in the sumptuous cabin of the 2025 Kia K5. This sedan is designed with the driver in mind, offering a range of amenities such as cloth or SynTex seat upholstery options, ten-way power front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Additionally, the GT-Line or GT trims feature a sporty interior with a standard flat-bottom steering wheel.
Available interior features include:
The 2025 K5 comes with a range of advanced technologies designed to provide maximum convenience. You can wirelessly pair your smartphone with the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display for seamless access to your music or podcasts. Additionally, the EX trim offers a standard curved screen that combines a 12.3-inch instrument display with the touchscreen for optimal accessibility to essential information. Take advantage of the available wireless charging feature to keep your device powered up and reduce clutter in the cabin. Furthermore, you can augment specific audio effects to match your selected drive mode with available active sound design.
Available technology features include:
With powerful and confident performance, the 2025 Kia K5 delivers the on-demand power you need for a remarkable daily driving experience. Enjoy an enhanced standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine or an available GT-exclusive 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Plus, certain models come equipped with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities for tailored performance. See the accompanying chart for engine specifications.
Engine | 2.5L four-cylinder | 2.5L turbo four-cylinder |
---|---|---|
Horsepower | 191 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 181 lb.-ft. | 311 lb.-ft. |
Transmission | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (wet type) |
Drive Type | FWD / AWD | FWD |
MPG (City/Hwy) | 26 / 37 | 23 / 33 |
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style in the 2025 Kia K5. With room for up to five passengers and generous 46.1-inch front legroom, you’ll be feeling refreshed for every arrival. Additionally, a 15.6-cubic-foot trunk offers plenty of space for your cargo. See the accompanying chart for interior specifications.
Having peace of mind while on the road is crucial, and the 2025 Kia K5 provides a range of top-notch safety options and advanced driver assistance technology to ensure just that. With features like Highway Driving Assist and smart cruise control, the K5 helps to alleviate the stress of your daily commute. Additionally, you can choose between a rearview or surround view monitor for optimal visibility around your vehicle.
Available safety options include:
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Looking for a mid-size sedan that offers a compelling driving experience across the board? The 2024 Kia K5 boasts an ultramodern design, refined cabin, and advanced innovation that’s sure to uplift your daily commute and inspire confidence wherever the road takes you. Learn more with this in-depth 2024 Kia K5 review guide composed by the professionals at Southlake Kia in Merrillville, IN, and check out our detailed K5 trims comparison for a list of standard features.
Find your ideal K5 model in our inventory, and don’t forget to pair it with an available finance or lease offer. When you’re ready to take the next steps and bring home a new Kia K5, contact us online or call our team at (219) 942-6549.
Featuring a sleek and sporty exterior design, you can make a grand entrance around every turn in the 2024 Kia K5. Standard amber LED daytime running lights paired with various stylish wheel options add an eye-catching flair. Plus, maximize convenience with a helpful smart trunk, which opens automatically when you stand behind your vehicle with your smart key. Available exterior features include:
Settle into a deluxe cabin packed with driver-centric amenities inside the 2024 Kia K5. This opulent sedan takes passenger comfort to a new level with available features like ten-way power front seats with two-way power lumbar, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Plus, the GT-Line or GT trims offer a more sport-inspired interior with a standard flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel. Available interior features include:
The 2024 K5 offers a variety of high-tech innovations built for ultimate convenience. Tether your smartphone to a premium 8- or 10.25-inch touchscreen display to listen to your favorite music or podcasts, and utilize available wireless charging to help minimize cabin clutter while keeping your device charged at all times. Additionally, you can start or turn off your engine and set the interior climate before you enter when you use available remote start and climate control through the Kia Access app.
Available technology features include:
Featuring stirring performance and confidence-enhancing precision, the 2024 Kia K5 offers exceptional on-demand power for your daily drive. A standard 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine offers the choice between front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) capability depending on your selected trim. You can also opt for a potent 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is offered solely on the GT trim with standard FWD for upgraded power and excitement. Utilize drive mode select on all trims to access modes like eco, sport, sport plus with launch control, comfort, smart, and custom.
Additionally, a wide-track suspension helps optimize responsiveness and handling while the GT trim’s sport-tuned suspension delivers track-inspired performance while maximizing precision and agility. When you choose the 2024 Kia K5 GT, you can also enjoy riveting acceleration from 0 to 60 MPH in as low as 5.7 seconds.
Engine |
1.6L turbo four-cylinder |
2.5L turbo four-cylinder |
Horsepower |
180 HP |
290 HP |
Torque |
195 lb.-ft. |
311 lb.-ft. |
Transmission |
Eight-speed automatic |
Eight-speed dual-clutch automatic (wet type) |
Drive Type |
FWD / AWD |
FWD |
MPG (city / hwy) |
27 / 37 |
24 / 32 |
Explore your favorite urban areas or cross the open country road in optimal comfort inside the 2024 Kia K5. Up to five travelers can stretch out and enjoy ample accommodations, and you can utilize a spacious 16-cubic-foot trunk for anything from bulky luggage to your latest grocery haul.
Seating |
Five |
Passenger Volume |
105.3 cu.-ft. |
Headroom (Front / Rear) |
40.2 / 37.8 in. |
Legroom (Front / Rear) |
46.1 / 35.2 in. |
Trunk Volume |
16 cu.-ft. |
Peace of mind is essential on the road, and the 2024 Kia K5 offers an impressive collection of safety options and cutting-edge driver assistance technology designed to deliver just that. Various collision avoidance assistance features help intervene when they detect possible collision scenarios while driving, and advanced available features like Highway Driving Assist and smart cruise control help take the stress out of your commute. Available safety options include:
Experience pure exhilaration and turn heads in the 2023 Kia K5 mid-size sports sedan. This dynamic model offers stunning performance, sleek style, and intuitive technology to support you during your daily drive. Sound up your alley? The Southlake Kia team has put together key information on the Kia K5 so you can determine if it’s your perfect vehicle.
Should you have any questions, get in touch with our Merrillville, IN, Kia dealership online or by phone at (219) 942-6549. Don’t forget to check out our new K5 inventory, and our current finance and lease offers.
Eye-catching exterior design is a hallmark of the 2023 Kia K5, featuring a Hyper Silver front grille, illuminated door handles, and amber LED daytime running lights. Multi-reflector headlights are standard, but you can upgrade to LED headlights, as well as LED fog lights and tail lights for a unique glow. To further extend sporty aesthetics, GT-Line and GT trims come with GT body styling, which includes aggressive front and rear end design, gloss black accenting, a rear spoiler, and 18- or 19-inch gloss black wheels. Additionally, a quad-tip dual exhaust is exclusive to the Kia K5 GT.
Other available exterior features include:
Take on your commute or weekend driving from the comfort of your 2023 Kia K5! You can choose between cloth, cloth and SynTex, or SynTex seat trim. Plus, all passengers can adjust the level of comfort they prefer with standard dual-zone automatic climate control. Prefer specific styling? The Kia K5 comes with technical embossing, wood graphics, or hair line interior accent trim. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support, LED interior lighting, and heated and ventilated front seats are available as well.
GT-Line and GT trims also add an extra boost of sportiness with available GT bolster front seats. Additionally, these trims are available with a leather-wrapped, flat-bottom sport steering wheel.
The 2023 K5 is equipped with a host of ahead-of-the-curve technology features such as its intuitive infotainment system, available with an 8- or 10.25-inch touchscreen — choose the 10.25-inch touchscreen to receive navigation and Kia Connect services. And if you’re a music enthusiast, you won’t want to miss out on the available Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system for a one-of-a-kind listening experience.
Other available technology features include:
Explore roads familiar and unknown with the vigorous 2023 Kia K5. It’s available to equip with one of two turbocharged engines so you can choose your preferred level of power. It comes with drive mode select, a traction management system that allows you to customize performance. The K5 GT-Line AWD also comes with snow mode so you can traverse winter weather more confidently.
See the accompanying table to learn more about engine and performance specs on the 2023 Kia K5.
Engine |
1.6L GDI turbo I4 |
2.5L GDI / MPI turbo I4 |
Horsepower |
180 HP |
290 HP |
Torque |
195 lb.-ft. |
311 lb.-ft. |
Transmission |
Eight-speed automatic |
Eight-speed DCT (wet type) |
Drive System |
FWD or AWD |
FWD |
Max. MPG (city / hwy) |
27 / 37 |
24 / 32 |
Enjoy seating for up to five passengers inside the 2023 Kia K5. If you’re running errands or taking a weekend getaway, you can utilize the 16 cubic feet of cargo space for your items. Need more flexibility? Simply fold down the 60/40 split-folding rear seats!
The accompanying table has more details about interior measurements within the 2023 Kia K5.
Max. Cargo Space |
16 cu.-ft. |
Max. Head Room (Front / Rear) |
40.2 in. / 37.8 in. |
Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) |
58 in. / 56.1 in. |
Hip Room (Front / Rear) |
56.6 in. / 56.6 in. |
Leg Room (Front / Rear) |
46.1 in. / 35.2 in. |
Available to be equipped with Kia Drive Wise safety technologies, you’ll ultimately feel more confident in the 2023 Kia K5 no matter the driving situation. Kia Drive Wise driver assistance features help you better anticipate and navigate certain traffic conditions to help you focus more on the stellar driving experience the K5 has to offer.
Available safety features on the 2023 Kia K5 include:
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