Kia

Kia K5

Price $30,195 – $41,195
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 9.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 76%(view ratings)
The Kia K5 is a midsize sedan from South Korea that boasts much racier looks than the Optima it replaced two years ago. LX, EX and GT-Line models all feature a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and paired with AWD as standard. The top-line K5 GT doesn’t have AWD, but it packs a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder that increases output to 290 horsepower. Kia made a few equipment revisions for 2023.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 76%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10

What's new in 2023

Minor equipment revisions.

Pros

  • Beautiful and well equipped
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Excellent seats and engine (GT)

Cons

  • Front-wheel-drive only GT version
  • Less inspiring base engine
  • Small trunk opening

Recalls

none