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Kia K5

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings

Price $29,595 – $40,495 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.0 – 9.9 L/100km

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The K5 midsize sedan replaced the Optima last year and immediately pleased drivers with a much more modern look and interior layout. There’s even a GT package specially designed for performance enthusiasts—it serves up 290 horsepower from a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine. Other K5 models settle for a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine delivering just 180 horsepower, but those come with all-wheel drive. Standard equipment is generous in typical Kia fashion.

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2021 Kia K5 GT Line: One Engine Shy of Perfection

Sedans are slowly but surely sinking. SUVs have taken over the industry like a tidal wave, and I’m not saying they can’t be fun, but they just don’t offer the same driving dynamics as a car. People want to sit higher, see farther, feel safer, and given our weather conditions …May 5, 2021

2021 Kia K5: More Than Just Good Looks

Do you feel that? That’s the wind of change blowing through the Kia lineup for 2021. Gone is the Optima . Here comes the brand new K5 , a much more elegant and advanced family car arriving in dealerships this fall. Why K5? For marketing purposes, Kia has decided to …November 11, 2020

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The Fuel Tank in Your Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5 Could Melt

Do you happen to own a Hyundai Sonata or Kia K5 ? Watch out: according to a new safety recall that’s just been issued, the fuel tank could melt and leak. More specifically, 5,616 Sonatas from 2020-2023 and 2,737 K5s from 2021-2024 are being recalled nationwide, all of them equipped …November 21, 2025

Kia K5 to be Axed in Canada

The midsize sedan segment will lose at least one player for the 2025 model year. The Car Guide has received confirmation that the Kia K5 will not return to Canada. It will continue to be offered in the U.S., where sedans are historically more popular. Only 874 units of the …February 7, 2024

Refreshed Kia K5 Unveiled in Korea, Coming for 2025

Introduced in 2021 as a replacement for the uninspiring Optima midsize sedan, the Kia K5 is essentially unchanged for 2024. However, things will be different the following year. The 2025 K5 is set to receive a significant mid-cycle refresh including updated styling and new technology, as we can see from …October 26, 2023

Dual-Clutch Transmission Issues in Hyundai, Kia Models Lead to Recall

It’s safe to say that the dual-clutch transmission developed and sold by Hyundai and Kia is generating mixed reviews so far. And now a particular manufacturing issue has been discovered, prompting the two companies to announce a recall. More than 130,000 vehicles are affected in North America. Transport Canada has …October 17, 2022

AJAC Crowns 2021 Best Cars, SUVs, Truck of the Year

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today crowned the eight vehicle category winners that will ultimately determine the 2021 Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. 2021 Best Midsize Car Winner: Mazda3 Other finalists: Nissan Sentra and Toyota Corolla 2021 Best Large Car Winner: …February 20, 2021

Hot and Punchy 2021 Kia K5 Starts Under $30,000

Unveiled in a virtual world premiere on June 30, the all-new 2021 Kia K5 , which replaces the outgoing Optima , will land in Canadian showrooms beginning in October. The company today announced pricing and equipment details. Wait a minute. K5? It just happens to be the car’s original name …September 2, 2020

All-new 2021 Kia K5 Takes Torch From Optima

A few weeks after its debut in South Korea, the all-new 2021 Kia K5 had its North American premiere today during a virtual media event. It’s the next generation of the Optima midsize sedan and the name change reflects the automaker’s international nomenclature. The K5 will be available in LX, …June 30, 2020

The Car Guide rating 76%

Pros

All-wheel drive as standard (except GT)
Good habitability
Complete equipment

Cons

Power a bit tight (LX, EX and GT Line)
No all-wheel drive for GT version
Light steering

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2022

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

none

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