All-new 2026 K5 · 5 trims

Kia K5
Trim Cheat Sheet

Five trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.

QUICK GLANCE

Pick a personality

Tier 1Spotlight

LXS

The Essential

Smart 191-hp 2.5L starting point with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.

Tier 2

GT-Line FWD

The Sporty

GT-Line body styling, 18-inch alloys, SynTex sport seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, and 12.3-inch navigation — the everyday upgrade.

Tier 3

GT-Line AWD

The All-Weather

All the GT-Line attitude, plus standard all-wheel drive, heated steering wheel, and Drive Mode Select with Snow Mode.

Tier 4

GT

The Performance

Turbocharged 290-hp 2.5L, 8-speed wet DCT, sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, paddle shifters, and neon-green GT calipers.

Tier 5

EX

The Premium

Ventilated front seats, Bose 12-speaker premium audio, 12.3-inch curved cluster, Digital Key 2.0, and Surround View Monitor.

SPOTLIGHTThe Essential

LXS

Smart 191-hp 2.5L starting point with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.

Horsepower
191 hp
Transmission
8-speed auto
Drivetrain
FWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
26/37/30
Wheels
16"
Heated Front Seats
No
Ventilated Seats
No
Heated Steering
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Bose 12-spk Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
Surround View Monitor
No

Side by side

The headline comparison

LXS
The Essential
Horsepower
191 hp
Transmission
8-speed auto
Drivetrain
FWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
26/37/30
Wheels
16"
Heated Front Seats
No
Ventilated Seats
No
Heated Steering
No
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Bose 12-spk Audio
No
Onboard Navigation
No
Surround View Monitor
No
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Horsepower
191 hp
Transmission
8-speed auto
Drivetrain
FWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
25/36/29
Wheels
18"
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Heated Steering
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Bose 12-spk Audio
Optional
Onboard Navigation
Yes
Surround View Monitor
No
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Horsepower
191 hp
Transmission
8-speed auto
Drivetrain
AWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
24/33/27
Wheels
18"
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Heated Steering
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Bose 12-spk Audio
Optional
Onboard Navigation
Yes
Surround View Monitor
No
GT
The Performance
Horsepower
290 hp turbo
Transmission
8-speed wet DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
23/33/27
Wheels
19"
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Heated Steering
Optional
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Bose 12-spk Audio
Optional
Onboard Navigation
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Optional
EX
The Premium
Horsepower
191 hp
Transmission
8-speed auto
Drivetrain
FWD
EPA (city/hwy/cmb)
25/36/29
Wheels
18"
Heated Front Seats
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Heated Steering
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Bose 12-spk Audio
Yes
Onboard Navigation
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Yes

The Full Spec Sheet

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Engine & Performance
LXS
The Essential
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Fuel delivery
GDI
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Drive Mode Select
Yes
Sport-Tuned Suspension
No
Paddle shifters
No
Steering
Column MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Front brake disc
12.0 in.
Rear brake disc
11.2 in.
GT neon-green calipers
No
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Fuel delivery
GDI
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Drive Mode Select
Yes
Sport-Tuned Suspension
No
Paddle shifters
No
Steering
Column MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Front brake disc
12.0 in.
Rear brake disc
11.2 in.
GT neon-green calipers
No
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Fuel delivery
GDI
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Drive Mode Select
Yes (w/ Snow)
Sport-Tuned Suspension
No
Paddle shifters
No
Steering
Column MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Front brake disc
12.0 in.
Rear brake disc
11.2 in.
GT neon-green calipers
No
GT
The Performance
Engine
Turbo 2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
290 hp @ 5,800 rpm
Torque
311 lb-ft @ 1,650–4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
10.5:1
Fuel delivery
GDI + MPI
Transmission
8-speed wet DCT
Drivetrain
FWD
Drive Mode Select
Yes
Sport-Tuned Suspension
Yes
Paddle shifters
Yes
Steering
Rack-mounted MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Front brake disc
13.6 in.
Rear brake disc
12.8 in.
GT neon-green calipers
Yes
EX
The Premium
Engine
2.5L I-4 DOHC
Displacement
2,497 cc
Horsepower
191 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio
13.0:1
Fuel delivery
GDI
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Drive Mode Select
Yes
Sport-Tuned Suspension
No
Paddle shifters
No
Steering
Column MDPS
Suspension (F/R)
MacPherson / Multi-link
Front brake disc
12.0 in.
Rear brake disc
11.2 in.
GT neon-green calipers
No
Fuel Economy
LXS
The Essential
EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb)
26/37/30
Fuel tank (gal)
15.8
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb)
25/36/29
Fuel tank (gal)
15.8
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb)
24/33/27
Fuel tank (gal)
15.8
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
GT
The Performance
EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb)
23/33/27
Fuel tank (gal)
15.8
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
EX
The Premium
EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb)
25/36/29
Fuel tank (gal)
15.8
Fuel requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane
Wheels, Tires & Lighting
LXS
The Essential
Wheels
16-in alloy, gloss black
Tires
205/65 R16
Spare
Compact spare
Headlights
Multi-reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
No
LED taillights
Yes
Amber LED DRL
Yes
High Beam Assist
Yes
Heated mirrors
Yes
Mirrors w/ LED turn signals
No
Power-folding mirrors
No
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Wheels
18-in alloy, gloss black/machined
Tires
235/45 R18
Spare
Compact spare
Headlights
Multi-reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Yes
LED taillights
Yes
Amber LED DRL
Yes
High Beam Assist
Yes
Heated mirrors
Yes
Mirrors w/ LED turn signals
Yes
Power-folding mirrors
No
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Wheels
18-in alloy, gloss black/machined
Tires
235/45 R18
Spare
Compact spare
Headlights
Multi-reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Yes
LED taillights
Yes
Amber LED DRL
Yes
High Beam Assist
Yes
Heated mirrors
Yes
Mirrors w/ LED turn signals
Yes
Power-folding mirrors
No
GT
The Performance
Wheels
19-in alloy, gloss black/machined
Tires
245/40 R19
Spare
Compact spare
Headlights
Multi-reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
Yes
LED taillights
Yes
Amber LED DRL
Yes
High Beam Assist
Yes
Heated mirrors
Yes
Mirrors w/ LED turn signals
Yes
Power-folding mirrors
Optional
EX
The Premium
Wheels
18-in alloy, gloss black/machined
Tires
235/45 R18
Spare
Compact spare
Headlights
Multi-reflector LED
LED Fog Lights
No
LED taillights
Yes
Amber LED DRL
Yes
High Beam Assist
Yes
Heated mirrors
Yes
Mirrors w/ LED turn signals
Yes
Power-folding mirrors
Yes
Exterior
LXS
The Essential
Smart Trunk
Yes
GT-Line / GT body styling
No
Front grille
Hyper Silver
Dual exhaust
No
Side mirror finish
Body-color
Illuminated door handles
Yes
Solar control glass
Yes
Sound-absorbing front door glass
No
Panoramic sunroof
No
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Smart Trunk
Yes
GT-Line / GT body styling
Yes
Front grille
Hyper Silver
Dual exhaust
Yes
Side mirror finish
Gloss black
Illuminated door handles
Yes
Solar control glass
Yes
Sound-absorbing front door glass
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Optional
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Smart Trunk
Yes
GT-Line / GT body styling
Yes
Front grille
Hyper Silver
Dual exhaust
Yes
Side mirror finish
Gloss black
Illuminated door handles
Yes
Solar control glass
Yes
Sound-absorbing front door glass
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Optional
GT
The Performance
Smart Trunk
Yes
GT-Line / GT body styling
Yes
Front grille
Hyper Silver
Dual exhaust
Quad-tip
Side mirror finish
Gloss black
Illuminated door handles
Yes
Solar control glass
Yes
Sound-absorbing front door glass
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
EX
The Premium
Smart Trunk
Yes
GT-Line / GT body styling
No
Front grille
Hyper Silver
Dual exhaust
No
Side mirror finish
Body-color
Illuminated door handles
Yes
Solar control glass
Yes
Sound-absorbing front door glass
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Interior & Seating
LXS
The Essential
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
Cloth
Driver seat
6-way manual
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat/mirrors
No
Heated front seats
No
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Steering wheel
Urethane
Leather-wrapped shift knob
No
Interior accent trim
Metallic paint
LED interior lighting
No
LED illuminated visor mirrors
Yes
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex w/ GT-Line logo
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat/mirrors
No
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
No
Steering wheel
GT-Line flat-bottom sport (leather)
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Yes
Interior accent trim
Pad print
LED interior lighting
Optional
LED illuminated visor mirrors
Yes
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex w/ GT-Line logo
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
6-way manual
Driver memory seat/mirrors
No
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
No
Heated steering wheel
Yes
Steering wheel
GT-Line flat-bottom sport (leather)
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Yes
Interior accent trim
Pad print
LED interior lighting
Optional
LED illuminated visor mirrors
Yes
GT
The Performance
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex w/ GT logo
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
10-way power (opt)
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Optional
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
Optional
Heated steering wheel
Optional
Steering wheel
GT flat-bottom sport (leather)
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Yes
Interior accent trim
Pad print
LED interior lighting
Yes
LED illuminated visor mirrors
Yes
EX
The Premium
Seating capacity
5
Seat material
SynTex
Driver seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger seat
10-way power w/ lumbar
Driver memory seat/mirrors
Yes
Heated front seats
Yes
Ventilated front seats
Yes
Heated steering wheel
Yes
Steering wheel
Leather-wrapped
Leather-wrapped shift knob
Yes
Interior accent trim
Wood graphics
LED interior lighting
Yes
LED illuminated visor mirrors
Yes
Infotainment & Connected
LXS
The Essential
Touchscreen
12.3-in
Instrument cluster
4.2-in TFT
Audio
6-speaker
Active Sound Design
No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Wireless phone charger
No
Digital Key 2.0
No
Kia Connect
Yes
Remote Start
Yes
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Yes
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Center console USB-C
No
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Instrument cluster
4.2-in TFT
Audio
6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt)
Active Sound Design
Optional
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Digital Key 2.0
No
Kia Connect
Yes
Remote Start
Yes
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Yes
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Center console USB-C
No
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Instrument cluster
4.2-in TFT
Audio
6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt)
Active Sound Design
Optional
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Digital Key 2.0
No
Kia Connect
Yes
Remote Start
Yes
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Yes
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Center console USB-C
No
GT
The Performance
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Instrument cluster
4.2-in TFT (12.3-in curved opt)
Audio
6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt)
Active Sound Design
Optional
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Digital Key 2.0
Optional
Kia Connect
Yes
Remote Start
Yes
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Yes
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Center console USB-C
Yes
EX
The Premium
Touchscreen
12.3-in w/ Nav
Instrument cluster
12.3-in curved digital
Audio
Bose 12-speaker premium
Active Sound Design
Yes
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto
Yes
Wireless phone charger
Yes
Digital Key 2.0
Yes
Kia Connect
Yes
Remote Start
Yes
Over-the-Air Updates
Yes
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Yes
Rear USB-C charging ports
2
Center console USB-C
Yes
Drive Wise & Safety
LXS
The Essential
Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction)
Yes
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Yes
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve
No
Highway Driving Assist
No
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Front / Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Occupant Alert
Yes
Rearview Monitor
Yes
Airbags
Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction)
Yes
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Yes
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Front / Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Occupant Alert
Yes
Rearview Monitor
Yes
Airbags
Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction)
Yes
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
No
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Yes
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Front / Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Side Parking Sensors
No
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
No
Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Occupant Alert
Yes
Rearview Monitor
Yes
Airbags
Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee
GT
The Performance
Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction)
Yes
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Yes
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Front / Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Side Parking Sensors
Optional
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
Optional
Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Occupant Alert
Yes
Rearview Monitor
Yes
Airbags
Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee
EX
The Premium
Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction)
Yes
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance
Yes
Lane Keeping & Following Assist
Yes
Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
Yes
NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve
Yes
Highway Driving Assist
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Yes
Front / Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Side Parking Sensors
Yes
Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev)
Yes
Safe Exit Assist
Yes
Rear Occupant Alert
Yes
Rearview Monitor
Yes
Airbags
Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee
Dimensions
LXS
The Essential
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
Length (in)
193.1
Width (in)
73.2
Height (in)
56.9
Track F/R (in)
64.3 / 64.6
Headroom F/R (in)
40.2 / 37.8
Shoulder room F/R (in)
58.0 / 56.1
Hip room F/R (in)
56.6 / 56.6
Leg room F/R (in)
46.1 / 35.2
Total interior (cu ft)
121.3
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Curb weight (lb)
3,230
Gross weight (lb)
4,365
Turning circle (ft)
36.0
GT-Line FWD
The Sporty
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
Length (in)
193.1
Width (in)
73.2
Height (in)
56.9
Track F/R (in)
63.7 / 64.0
Headroom F/R (in)
40.2 / 37.8 (38.4 / 37.4 w/ sunroof)
Shoulder room F/R (in)
58.0 / 56.1
Hip room F/R (in)
56.6 / 56.6
Leg room F/R (in)
46.1 / 35.2
Total interior (cu ft)
121.3
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Curb weight (lb)
3,291
Gross weight (lb)
4,365
Turning circle (ft)
36.0
GT-Line AWD
The All-Weather
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
Length (in)
193.1
Width (in)
73.2
Height (in)
56.9
Track F/R (in)
63.7 / 64.0
Headroom F/R (in)
40.2 / 37.8 (38.4 / 37.4 w/ sunroof)
Shoulder room F/R (in)
58.0 / 56.1
Hip room F/R (in)
56.6 / 56.6
Leg room F/R (in)
46.1 / 35.2
Total interior (cu ft)
121.3
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Curb weight (lb)
3,463
Gross weight (lb)
4,519
Turning circle (ft)
36.0
GT
The Performance
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
Length (in)
193.1
Width (in)
73.2
Height (in)
56.9
Track F/R (in)
63.4 / 63.7
Headroom F/R (in)
38.4 / 37.4
Shoulder room F/R (in)
58.0 / 56.1
Hip room F/R (in)
56.6 / 56.6
Leg room F/R (in)
46.1 / 35.2
Total interior (cu ft)
121.3
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Curb weight (lb)
3,596
Gross weight (lb)
4,608
Turning circle (ft)
36.0
EX
The Premium
Wheelbase (in)
112.2
Length (in)
193.1
Width (in)
73.2
Height (in)
56.9
Track F/R (in)
63.7 / 64.0
Headroom F/R (in)
38.4 / 37.4
Shoulder room F/R (in)
58.0 / 56.1
Hip room F/R (in)
56.6 / 56.6
Leg room F/R (in)
46.1 / 35.2
Total interior (cu ft)
121.3
Cargo (cu ft)
15.6
Curb weight (lb)
3,395
Gross weight (lb)
4,365
Turning circle (ft)
36.0