Kia

Kia K5

Price $30,495 – $41,495
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 9.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 76%(view ratings)
The former Optima became the K5 in 2021. Despite the much better-looking design, ergonomic interior and quiet ride, sales are disappointing. Some of the blame can be attributed to the K5’s powertrain options. The turbocharged 1.6-litre engine (180 horsepower) comes with all-wheel drive but lacks gusto, while the turbocharged 2.5-litre unit (290 horsepower) is punchy but limited by its front-wheel drive setup. Unlike its top competitors, the K5 doesn’t offer a hybrid variant.

Kia K5

Pricing
MSRP CA$30,495
Fees CA$1,950
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$574/month
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 l I-4
Power 180 hp @ 5,500 rpm (134 kW)
Torque 195 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,500 rpm (264 N·m)
Induction Turbocharged
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Mid-size Sedan
Assembly West Point, GA, US
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 9.3 L/100km
Highway 7.0 L/100km
Combined 8.3 L/100km
Autonomy 722 km
CO₂ emissions 196 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof not available
Heated front seats standard
Heated rear seats not available
Heated steering wheel standard
Ventilated front seats not available
Head-up display not available
Surround-view camera not available
Smart key standard
Blindspot detection standard
Forward collision warning standard
Autonomous emergency braking standard
Lane departure warning standard
Adaptive cruise control not available
GPS not available
Infotainment
Front USB ports standard
Rear USB ports not available
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Sirius XM not available
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot not available
Wireless phone charging not available
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P205/65R16
Rear tires P205/65R16
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,905 mm (193″)
Width 1,860 mm (73″)
Height 1,445 mm (57″)
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112″)
Weight 1,506 kg (3,320 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 453 l
Fuel tank 60 l (13 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 8.6 s
80-120 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 41 m
Warranty
Base warranty 5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 76%(view ratings)