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LXS - $28,365 MSRP
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$27,65214 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in OH thru 6/2/25
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.
Intermittent Engine Code, Huge safety concern.
Dustin D., 05/08/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
41 of 44 people found this review helpful
I've had horrible luck with my 2024 Kia k5 GT that I got less than 6 months ago. Constant re-occurring Engine Code (P065312) that's happened from 1000-current (12,665) mileage. HUGE safety concern in my opinion. Also the exterior trim is falling off in certain places and is being replaced under warranty. I've had a few issues with the radio/back-up camera freezing up and becoming unresponsive as well. The primary issue is the Engine. When the Code occurs the car gets stuck at a certain rev point w/ no control from the accelerator, you have to pull over and restart the vehicle to resolve issue. Not the worst thing don't get me wrong, but if it happened on the highway? that's an accident waiting to happen. I've had no luck with any of the dealerships I've been to, and my Kia Consumer Affair rep keeps advising me to give another dealership a chance. I've given the dealership/affair rep ample information to be prepared for the issue, but no luck so far.
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Unbridled Power
Russ, 09/03/2023
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The K5 GT is a beast. I have to purposely dial it back or I'll get in trouble. Love it. Really impressed with the MPG I'm getting. Rated at 32 highway, over first 3000 miles of mostly highway driving it has returned 37 mpg. Very comfortable seats and interior. Not impressed with the Bose "premium" stereo system. The Fender system on my previous VW was MUCH superior to this Bose. The car has just about every convenience features and options available but has no automatic windshield wipers. What's with that Kia? But overall I'm very pleased with my choice and how this car drives. For $37,700 this a lot of car and tons of value. Especially considering this seams to be a dying breed, the medium sized non-premium brand, non-EV sport sedan. ++
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Young grandpa
Paul, 11/04/2023
updated 05/08/2025
2024 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Sporty yet practical. Great value with all the features and safety. Great gas mileage Great warranty. I bought my wife a new K5 a year ago and bought myself one this year. No buyers remorse, just love it every time I drive it
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Trim falling off of 2024 Kia K5 GT
Laura Delray Beach FL, 08/29/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought the car last Nov. 2023 and noticed 2 months ago that the trim near the roof was very loose and lifting up. Kia said had to order 2 new trim pieces but I keep getting told that it is in BO and they have no idea when the trim pieces will be in. I already lost one of the pieces as it fell off and I do not know where this happened. Very poor cs. serv. as they should be able to at least tell you when they will receive the pieces, instead all I get is "on backorder and have no idea when the pieces will arrive." That is not a satisfactory response!!! This is Kia Delray Beach.
My new K5
Brian Young, 08/15/2024
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have owned this car for three weeks - 700 miles. It is a nice solid riding car and handles nicely. Lots of extras on this model, the G-Line. An excellent value. My only real complaint is excessive road noise on some road surfaces. We live on a gravel road and there is lots of noise inside the car and the same if the paved roads are not glassy smooth. Very little wind noise. If the pavement is smooth this K5 is pleasant to drive. (I replaced the stock 18” wheels and Pirelli P-Zero tires with aftermarket 16” alloy wheels and Cooper Endeavor tires saving 12 lbs of unsprung weight for each set and ride improved and the noise reduced somewhat).
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2024 K5 GT w/GT1 Package
PB, 11/28/2023
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I previously had a 2015 Optima LX and upgrading to this fully loaded performance model was an excellent decision. Car turns many heads. It’s just visually pleasing to look at like an amazing painting. Had to get tints to avoid the constant looks. Comes with a nice 360 camera that is probably the most useful tool in my opinion to help park in those tight spots and I feel that alone is worth the cost. In addition, this car is FAST. I really didn’t expect too much but the 2.5T coupled with a DCT really blew my mind and had me grinning from ear to ear. If you’re irresponsible with your driving, you can really propel yourself into copious amounts of trouble. However, the car does a great job at correcting its position while on the road while giving you advanced warnings of incoming cars. The car also has a neat emergency braking feature that also responds to pedestrians. Car is amazing on highway. You can go 70-85 MPH and won’t even feel it. Has a Bose audio system however it’s not exactly amazing. The sound is crisp and clear however, the audio system lacks a substantial amount of bass that I feel could be easily resolved by adding a small subwoofer. Bottom line, if you’re looking for a fast car that also has stunning looks, many advanced safety features, great interior, and all at a for an AFFORDABLE rate, I highly recommend the K5 GT. Yes it’s a KIA but KIA now makes amazing cars and combined with their warranty, makes it worth a try. This car is not “just a KIA” any longer I assure you. Side note, I cannot speak for the lower trims in regards to performance, however I hear both the GT and GT-line are virtually the same with the exterior with the exception of a few details such as the true dual exhaust and the standard GT rims, and larger brakes. I’d also like to mention a few cons, Interior looks great for its class (you’re buying a KIA not a Mercedes) comes with Synthetic leather (not a con imo) however the con lies in the lack of available color options for the GT. And for the flagship model, I would expect the red leather seat option but that wasn’t available. Another con would be the lack of AWD for this model. The GT line has it available but not the GT. I’d also say lack of an Limited Slip Differential causes this car to be unable to put its full potential power down as it causes a lot of torque steer whenever you launch the car or accelerate violently from a lower gear. This in turn almost always causes a lot of tire spin as the car just is unable to put the power down initially. Bose audio system while producing great sound, lacks bass. Apple CarPlay is WIRED only and cannot be used wirelessly if you have navigation apparently. You would think someone could figure that out by now. But that’s neither here nor there. In the end, this is an overall great car that many will find to be enjoyable.
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2025 GT
GT, 06/13/2024
2025 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Gorgeous and quick. Comfortable and the twin 12 inch displays are cool. Love it.
A 4 Door Sports Car
TJMac, 09/11/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I’ve owned or leased many vehicles in my time and many, many sedans. Ford Taurus, Dodge Intrepid, Hyundai Sonata 2.0T, and now a 2024 Kia K5 GT. I’ve also owned a Jaguar XK convertible and have a BMW 230i convertible. I’ve had the K5 for a year now and put 10,000 miles on it and have enjoyed the heck out of it. This is basically a 4 door sports car with tons of room inside and a huge trunk. For long trips it’s phenomenal with a super quiet ride and awesome sound system. It’s quicker than the Jag and the Beemer and handles better too. I’ve driven several long distance trips from my home in South Florida to Massachusetts, Virginia and other eastern states. Gas mileage at highway speeds, well over the limit, recorded 36+ mpg and when I backed off to 5 to 7 over it was pushing 40 mpg. I’m an engineer and a car guy. For a sedan to have this kind performance is really impressive. And the car looks great. I ended up with Wolf Gray thinking it would be less popular, I like to be different, but, it turns out there’s a lot these out there in that color. Definitely shop around if you’re in the market for a sedan, but if you want above average performance, gas mileage, roominess, trunk space, comfort and cool electronics, and an outright stunning look, you have to check this car out.
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Infotainment extreme
Gary, 12/29/2024
2025 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ride and quietness are outstanding. Info screens are unbelievably complete, but not as intuitive as I would like - takes some time to understand.
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Great Dirving Sporty Looking Car
Jackster , 03/23/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I only had the car 1 month but drove it to Florida (all around) and back and put on 3,500 miles. My car is a GT-Line, Wolf Grey with the Red interior, Bose speakers etc. The car is a real pleasure to drive. Very Quiet on the road, and my mileage exceeded the 37 mpg epa rating, and that’s while maintaining speeds of 80 mph with 2 people and fully loaded with luggage. Little if any wind noise. Note that at times I hit much higher speeds not knowing since it was so quiet & smooth. The engine RPM was mostly between 2 to 2.1 at 80mph. The power of the 2.5 liter is good, and slightly better than the 2019 Camry I had, which was a very good car as well. The Bose system sounded great, and all the alert sensors and some other sensors like keeping your car steering between the lines worked very well, but I preferred to turn that off most of the time. If you turn on your turning signals to changing lanes, and a car is present, not only does your side mirrors alert you, but you’ll get sound notices and the steering wheel will vibrate. Triple redundancy. The handling is very good, and secure, brakes are excellent and has a very good feel to them. A very important note is, I appreciate that the 2.5 engine has both Direct & Port Injectors on each cylinder. Port injectors will help cleaned the valves and clear any carbon build up. This is the same arrangement my Camry 2019 had which greatly reduces or eliminates carbon buildup in these Direct Inject Engines. The Nav system worked flawlessly and quickly. I also love you can remotely start your car with the key FOB (No additional charge) or with Kia Connect though Kia connect is only free the 1st 3 years. Also, happily, it doesn’t have the stop & start engine control which can cause more wear on your starter motor with little gain on MPG. The seats are very comfortable as I can attest driving 12 hours straight on my first stop. The car’s 8 spd auto shifted smoothly in all conditions. Plenty of room inside. Lot of storage in the console area for incidentals and drinks. I enjoyed the Panoramic roof. The negative was the Combine toggle Climate & Media control is a bit counter intuitive and sometimes causes more effort to control. Trunk space is good, as I had lots of luggage. The car feels solid & hopefully reliable down the line. The only other negative which is because I do my own oil changes etc, is this car takes a Cartridge oil filter (Not spin on) and takes 6.1 quarts of oil, (Not 5 qts) but I knew this well before I bought it but it’s location and design is good. So it’s not a real big deal, but this will cost a little more for oil changes. Recommended oil chg is 7,500 but I’ll be doing it every 5 to 6K for sure. BTW recommended oil is 0 -30W. Based on my limited time but very heavy usage I highly recommend this car, and I really enjoy driving it. Very sporty looking.
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2024 Kia K5 issue.
Jon2w1, 02/20/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
12 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought a brand new 2024 Kia K5 Gt the day after Christmas. In less than a month and a half with 880 miles alle the light went on and there was no power. Not sure what happened. I turned it off then back on, power was back but check engine light satyed on. Took to dealership and they told me make an appointment. I did but in the days following the car reset and light went off. It did it again about 2 weeks later and again before I could go in check engine light went off. Dealer said take it in as soon as it cone on next time. Been sitting here for 2 hours while they tinker with the car and no idea what it is.
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Cheap made
Jamie Bradley , 12/09/2023
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
From factory paint had issues it was a battle to get warranty to fix it then they sent me to a crappy body shop that made car paint worse less they 4 thousand miles door panel coming apart seats cheap and scratch easy headliner started coming down more you open and close sun roof.
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Beautiful replacement for Optims
Sally, 08/15/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car is absolutely beautiful. My only complaint about the car is the paint. I can’t take it to a regular car wash. Was told the brushes may scrap the paint. The complaint I have about the dealership is it took nearly 7 hours to complete transaction. We had to wait forever.
Everything works perfectly
Chuck, 11/07/2024
updated 05/09/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 2 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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What have they done!?!?!?
Karen Stroid, 05/07/2025
2025 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
2 of 4 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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Sharp & Quiet Ride - GT-Line Fun.
Jack , 03/19/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my car only 4 weeks ago. I traded in my 2019 Camry SE that I really liked, and had no problems. I read a lot about the K5 and was impressed enough to look at it. The test ride was perfect, and it looked sharped and drove smooth & quiet . Very insulated ride. I believe the windows are special to deaden noise. I then drove it to Florida and back, about 3,500 miles. My intially impession. Very quiet and smooth ride. Very well balanced handling and driving. Many features. I got the Wolf Grey with the Red syn Seats. I was really impressed with the quietness of the car, I was mostly going 80 mph, and virtually no wind noise, and I was getting around 37- 38.5 mpg on average (checking per each fill up) surpassing the EPA estimate and this is with two people and lot of luggage etc. I found the seats very comfortable, and the Bose stereo was really great. Nice to have the panoramic roof, to let more light in when needed. Excellent room inside, and loaded with alot of nice features. The only thing negative thing I would say is it combined heating & media controls which shares the same screen based on a screen press toggle. That took somewhat time to get use to etc. The Nav system was dead on and very timely in instructions. ride was very balanced. Decent room for luggage and the trunk arms have their own insert sleeving so your luggage won't get ruined once shut. I know these cars don't have the resale value of the Camry, but they do have a very good rating for durability from what I read. BTW, the engine uses the same setup as my Camry with 2 injectors per cylinder. One for port injection the second for Direct injection. It's no secret as to why since Direct inject engine have a problem with carbon build up after 40K miles. This greatly reduces that problem, hence why Toyota and I think Ford went that route. Only time will tell, but after hard driving for long hours, it was excellent!!!
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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)
1 of 2 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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Don't let the looks fool you!
1st and last time Kia owner, 05/18/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We own a 25' Kia K5 GT-LINE and it's one of the most uncomfortable vehicles I've ever been in! The seats are not supportive and your butt will be aching after being in those seats for more than 1hour! The vents on the dash are too low and the driver side vent is blocked by the steering wheel. The touch screen is confusing and not user friendly. The gas pedal functions are laggy and is anchored to the floor which makes using it odd. This car has 700 miles on and we haven't even made our 1st payment but I'm already making plans to get rid of it ASAP. Car has a lot of shinny hard plastics in it. Cup holders are about useless except for a 12oz can. I thought we'd give KIA a chance but being totally unhappy with this car we won't be coming back to them.
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Good looking Lacks quality
Harry 1, 09/16/2023
updated 03/20/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
2 of 9 people found this review helpful
The door, hood, trunk fitment is poor closing. The headlight fitment to fender is ok on the driver side the passenger side is sad to say the least. The rear internal fender shield will not stand up to snow/ ice build-up, guaranteed. The GT1 has power. The tech for self driving is good, but do not rely on it at on ramps. They cut a lot out from the 2015 optima SXL for a class car they are toting. Had it not been for burning a qt of oil in 500 miles I would have kept the Optima with 89000 miles Oh BTW not into apps to drive a car Please go back to the basics The above is all legit. After the headlamp assembly was adjusted to fit the fender and hood, Im ok with it. The trunk area is larger than it looks and has no real interference with speakers and what not. The lane assist and dynamic cruise control works quite well. The interior and seat comfort is of higher quality. Two things puzzle me! Why do the main headlights have to be on for the fog lpd to be turned on! Kind of defeats the purpose in the fog. Second, the map destination can not be set while in drive mode, I understand the safety aspect for a driver only in the car, but a passenger is detected and the system should allow it. I am a bit more positive overall.
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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)
0 of 0 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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My grey wolf
Ron shackelford , 03/05/2024
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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Love love it
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More than I expected
Chuck, 10/23/2024
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2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 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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Fun and looks sporty
Jamie Textus, 02/24/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am loving this car and all of the safety features!
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Smooth and fast
Driver, 03/24/2025
2025 Kia K5 LXS 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would have liked some of the features that are on the GT but the salesman talked me out of them.
Best car ever
Norm Dillon, 04/02/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had this car for two days and have had more positive comments on its looks than any other car I’ve owned( and I’ve owned close to 45 cars in my life) That being said it also drives like a much more expensive sedan. The Bose 12 speaker sound system is AWESOME. I’m a senior citizen and this car has brought back the joy of driving. The Turbo is exhilarating to say the least. Watch the YouTube car vs car. I feel like I did when I had my first new muscle car, a 1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340. I actually think this car is faster. Do yourself a favor, test drive a 2025 Kia K5 with the Turbo. If I’m lying I’m dying!!
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Everything but!
Norm Dillon, 04/03/2025
2025 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a vast improvement over the previous Optima model. Only thing I don’t understand is why they left out the Eyeglass/Sunglass storage compartment that is usually located over the rear view mirror? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a modern car that didn’t have this minor feature?
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Awesome car!
Nathan, 11/05/2023
2024 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car!! Love the new ride so far!!
Nice car
Bill, 11/21/2024
2025 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great deal