2023 Kia K5

The 2023 Kia K5 sedan has five trim levels: LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT-Line AWD, EX, and GT. The LXS offers a Hyper Silver front grille, heated power mirrors, and amber LED daytime running lights. The GT-Line comes with GT body styling, a Gloss Black rear spoiler, and a panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade. You'll find a smart trunk and 18-inch Gray Machined alloy wheels on the EX. The top-of-the-line GT features 19-inch Gloss Black wheels and a quad-tip dual exhaust.

Each 2023 Kia K5 has the same engine layout except for the GT. The other trims come with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. You'll get 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque with this combination. The GT has a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, and delivers an impressive 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque.

Various performance features make the new K5 a fun daily driver. With the drive mode select system, you'll be able to choose from a fuel-saving ECO mode, COMFORT, Sport, Sport+ with Launch Control, and adjustable SMART and Custom modes. You'll get up to an estimated 37 mpg, so you can go longer between stopping to fill up. The LXS is front-wheel drive, while the GT-Line is available in both a front-wheel-drive option and all-wheel drive to help navigate better in various road conditions.

The expertly designed interior of the K5 offers premium finishes, high-end comfort, and advanced infotainment options to help you stay connected and entertained while on the road. The LXS will get you an 8-inch touch-screen display with voice recognition, Bluetooth wireless technology, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. You also get dual-zone automatic climate control and cloth seating. The GT-Line offers a 10.25-inch touch screen, wireless phone charger, and cloth and SynTex seating with the GT-Line logo. You also get a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Inside the EX, you'll find heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and wood graphic interior accent trim. The GT has a GT leather flat-bottom sport steering wheel, GT sport bolster front seats, and a Bose premium audio system.

Thanks to the Kia DriveWise program, you get a series of driver assistance programs to help you steer clear of harm on the road. It includes standard forward collision avoidance assist technology, available smart cruise control with stop and go, and available highway driving assist with rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist. While none of these features is a substitute for safe and attentive driving, they can help you potentially avoid collisions. If a collision does occur, you and your passengers will be protected better, thanks to a series of advanced air bags.