2026 Kia K5
2026 Kia
K5
Following its 2025 model year refresh, the K5 is back for 2026 with its winning formula of style, value, and ample horsepower. Its quartet of trim choices means there’s something for everyone, including those who appreciate spirited driving (they’ll like the turbocharged GT). That’s right: this midsized sedan is all about choices, including the available all-wheel drivetrain. Kia also packs a lot of technology into the K5, like a generously sized infotainment touchscreen and a comprehensive bundle of the latest driver-assist technologies.
The K5’s value factor rises even higher thanks to its industry-best warranty providing five years/60,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage and ten years/100,000 miles of powertrain protection. Buyers also get roadside assistance for five years/60,000 miles.
How we describe this model: practical, well equipped, versatile, commuter-friendly
Shop this vehicle against: Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima
K5 Highlights
- standard dual-zone automatic climate control
- standard proximity keyless entry and remote start
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- available panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- available Bose audio
K5 Powertrain
LXS, GT-Line, and EX:
- 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (output: 191 hp and 181 lb.-ft. of torque)
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- standard front-wheel drive (FWD), available all-wheel drive (AWD)
- FWD EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 25-26 mpg city/36-37 mpg highway
- AWD EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 24 mpg city/33 mpg highway
- electric column-mounted motor-driven power steering
- MacPherson front struts and independent multi-link rear suspension
- 12-inch front/11.2-inch rear brake rotors
GT:
- turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder (output: 290 hp and 311 lb.-ft. of torque)
- 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters
- turbocharged EPA-estimated fuel efficiency: 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway
- sport-tuned suspension
- rack and pinion column-mounted motor-drive power steering
- 13.6-inch front/12.8-inch rear brake rotors with green-painted calipers
LXS Interior
Fabric upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster, four USB-C ports (two front, two rear), 12-volt power outlet (front), tilt-and-telescopic steering column, push-button ignition, one-touch auto-up/down driver window, LED vanity lights, manual day/night rearview mirror, metallic-painted interior trim, 60/40-split folding rear seat
LXS Exterior
Proximity keyless entry, remote start with pre-cooling and heating, hands-free smart trunk, LED lighting (automatic headlights, taillights, amber-colored daytime running lights), heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors, illuminated door handles, sound-absorbing windshield, solar control glass, 16-inch alloy wheels with gloss-black finish
LXS Safety
Adaptive cruise control, driver attention warning with vehicle departure alert, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, forward collision-avoidance assist with automatic emergency braking (pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection), lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, lane-following assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, park distance warning with front and rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert, safe exit assist, automatic high beams, electronic stability control, traction control, hill start assist control, rearview monitor
LXS Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio, over-the-air system updates, SiriusXM satellite radio, six speakers, access to Kia Connect smartphone app integration
LXS Major Options
Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink integration, LED cargo light
GT-Line
Contents of LXS plus:
- SynTex leatherette upholstery
- 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support
- heated front seats
- leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel (heated in the AWD version)
- leather-wrapped shift knob
- wireless smartphone charging
- LED fog lights
- heated power-adjustable side-view mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators
- onboard navigation
- navigation-based adaptive cruise control
- highway driving assist
- one-touch auto-up/down front windows
- sound-absorbing front door window glass
- unique exterior accents
- dual exhaust outlets
- 18-inch alloy wheels with gloss-black machined finish
- eligible for AWD, heated steering wheel (included with AWD), GT-Line Premium Package (panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Bose audio with 12 speakers, active sound design, LED interior lighting), 18-inch unique design alloy wheels with gloss-black finish
GT
Contents of GT-Line (except heated steering wheel) plus:
- turbocharged engine
- 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters
- sport-tuned steering and suspension
- 13.6-inch front/12.8-inch rear brake rotors with green-painted GT-specific calipers
- panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- center-console USB-C port (five total)
- LED cabin lighting
- rear air-conditioning vents
- quad-tip dual exhaust outlets
- 19-inch alloy wheels with gloss black machined finish
- eligible for GT1 Package (driver’s seat memory, heated/ventilated front seats, 10-way power-adjustable front passenger seat with lumbar support, heated steering wheel, 12.3-inch curved instrument display, 12-speaker Bose audio, active sound design, Digital Key 2.0, power-folding side-view mirrors with memory, 360-degree surround view monitor with blind-spot view monitor, park distance warning with side parking sensors, reverse parking collision-avoidance assist, one-touch auto-up/down windows)
EX
Contents of LXS plus:
- SynTex leatherette upholstery
- 10-way power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support
- driver’s seat memory
- heated/ventilated front seats
- leather-wrapped heated steering wheel
- leather-wrapped shift knob
- 12.3-inch curved instrument display
- panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- wireless smartphone charging
- 12-speaker Bose audio
- active sound design
- center-console USB-C port (five total)
- Digital Key 2.0
- power-folding side-view mirrors with memory and integrated LED turn indicators
- onboard navigation
- navigation-based adaptive cruise control
- highway driving assist
- 360-degree surround view monitor with blind-spot view monitor
- park distance warning with side parking sensors
- reverse parking collision-avoidance assist
- one-touch auto-up/down windows (all)
- sound-absorbing front door window glass
- wood-patterned interior accents
- LED interior lighting
- rear air-conditioning vents
- 18-inch wheels with gloss-black machined finish
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.