The Kia K5 brings an intriguing array of features and a sleek sedan design to the mid-size family sedan segment. The K5 competes at a very credible level against sedan stalwarts like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. It comes with powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine choices and offers optional all-wheel drive. The interior is handsome and the list of features is long. Let's take a look at the ins and outs of the new Kia K5.
Trim levels in the new Kia K5
The Kia K5 at Hyman Bros. Automobiles in Midlothian VA gives buyers from Richmond and Newport News, VA a total of four trims to choose from:
- LXS
- GT-Line
- EX
- GT
The LXS trim starts the party with a very affordable price in the mid $20K range. The GT-Line provides a blend of high-octane styling elements while keeping the price at an attractive level. It offers all-wheel drive as an available option and you'd also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The EX and GT trims add tantalizing additional options while still being easy on your budget.
Engines and performance
Most new K5 models are powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that's good for 180 horsepower. Front-wheel drive comes standard and all-wheel drive is available on the GT-Line. The top end GT model sports a muscular 2.5-liter turbo four with 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. To make handling as much fun as possible, the high-end GT has a unique suspension tune, bigger brakes and wider 19-inch tires.
Fuel economy in the new Kia K5
According to the EPA, the Kia K5 with a standard four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive will deliver a remarkable 27 MPG on city streets and an even more remarkable 37 MPG on highways around Williamsburg and Fredericksburg VA. Even the front-drive 290-horsepower GT trim gives you 24 MPG in the city and 32 MPG on the highway. Even better, the editors at Car and Driver tested the GT and hit an amazing 36 MPG in their private test.
The interior of the new Kia K5
The Kia K5 over-achieves on the inside. The layout manages to be simple, straightforward, and sophisticated. The cabin has luxury touches like wood trim on the dash and doors. Look around and you'll see ambient interior lighting, a wireless charging pad, heated and ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof. There's a generous amount of legroom in the back seat and the trunk is remarkably spacious. In short, it's a lot of car for the money.
Infotainment technology
The new Kia K5 comes with a generously-sized 8-inch touch screen and the base model also includes wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. There's an even more generous 10.3-inch display that you will find standard starting with the GT-Line trim. At that same level, you can connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time. If you want the best in audio, you can upgrade to the available Bose stereo with 12 powerful speakers.
Safety technology in the new Kia K5
The Kia K5 has a reassuring list of standard features that include a forward-collision warning system along with automated emergency braking to help you avoid a collision in front of you. There's also an available blind-spot monitoring system and a rear cross-traffic alert feature. Talk to us about your purchase and lease options and browse our current new Kia models to get the online buying process started at Hyman Bros. Automobiles.
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