Advertisement

Kia K5

The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 76% Detailed ratings
Price $29,595 – $40,495 Payments
Fuel consumption 7.0 – 9.9 L/100km
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.

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

Recalls

none
Advertisement
Advertisement
-> <-
Compare
x