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LXS - $28,365 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$27,0642 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in OR thru 7/28/25
Final assembly in South Korea
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2025 K5, so we've included reviews for other years of the K5 since its last redesign.
I like it, but not too much
Recent K5 owner, 03/22/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This review is for the FWD version. I like the way it drives. Smooth and quiet cabin with nice acceleration with the 2.5L normally aspirated. Good gas mileage, getting like 40 mpg at 65 on the highway. When I test drove the AWD it felt heavier and nosier. Things that I don't like: #1: the control of the climate is horrible. It is mostly touch with the controls shared with the radio. This means that if you reach for the volume knob without watching, you may be changing the temperature. Even if you have it in radio mode, when you reach for the volume you may be accidentally touching the touch sensor next to the knob and again changing the temperature. Also, when you turn off the climate, you actually get hot air coming out of the vents, unless you also put it in recirculate. #2: the dashboard looks like a screen, but the actual graphic portion is a small 4.2" in the middle. The speedometer and tachometer are digital (numeric) only, with no possibility of showing actual gages. I think this is a step back from older models. #3: this is a personal opinion, but I think that the 2024 front and back lights with their simpler and cleaner design looked better. #4: the Bose premium audio was a bit of a disappointment. It is good, but not great. It does not sound as good as what you get with a base audio system in an Audi Q5. I don't know how it compares to the basic audio in the K5. Overall I'm happy with the purchase but there are some details that could have made the experience much better
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Everything works perfectly
Chuck, 11/07/2024
updated 05/09/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have only had the car about 3 weeks and 1000 miles. Everything works perfectly and it is very smooth and quiet. Why spend more. They don't get any better. Update: It has been 6 months and 5500 miles now and still perfect.
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Sporty but luxurious too!
Lindsey Z, 01/20/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolutely LOVE my K5. It has so many amazing features that I didn’t realize I’d want or need. But I feel like it’s the safest car on the road bc of all the features it has. It has some “get up” for a sedan. But looks fancy too! I would HIGHLY recommend the Kia K5. It’s the best car I’ve ever owned in my opinion.
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More than I expected
Chuck, 10/23/2024
updated 04/25/2025
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So far, it is absolutely the overall best car I have owned. I don't know why anyone would spend more money on more expensive cars. There is more stuff on this car than I can understand. Probably will never use some of it. Only been a couple of weeks now so I can not say for the long term.
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What have they done!?!?!?
Karen Stroid, 05/07/2025
2025 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd and last Kia, my first two were Optimas. I purchased the EX and absolutely HATE this car. It's missing so many standard options; no auto rearview dimmer, no heated/cooled back seats, The radio/heat and cooling dash area is a joke. No autolink to open the garage door...all standard on my Optimas. For $41,000 I'd expect more. It has a for sale sign in the rear windows already. Talked to the dealer to discuss options; according to them there are none so I'll be paying over $600 a month for a car I hate. Will NEVER buy another Kia.
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