Kia

Kia K5

Price $29,595 – $39,995
Fuel consumption 6.9 – 9.9 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
The all-new Kia K5 replaces the Optima as the midsize sedan in the Korean automaker’s lineup for 2021. Sporting much sharper looks, a higher-class interior and more advanced technology, the K5 comes standard with a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower. Performance enthusiasts will be better served by the available turbocharged 2.5-litre engine, however, as it delivers 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque. Yep, we’re still talking about a Kia.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 83%
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability N/A
Safety N/A
Infotainment 9/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Mid-size sedans
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What's new in 2021

New model replacing the Optima.

Pros

  • Good looking vehicle
  • Spacious interior
  • All-wheel drive available

Cons

  • Not much power (1.6L engine)
  • Too many shiny plastics on board
  • No hybrid version

Recalls

none