The upgraded version of the Kia K5 was officially introduced in the Korean market in November last year. Recently, at the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, this midsize sedan was showcased and introduced to American customers.
Similar to the model in Korea, the Kia K5 2025 for the US market has also undergone changes in both design and convenience and safety features. With the new design language of the Kia brand, this midsize sedan features LED daytime running lights inspired by star maps, compact LED headlights, a distinctive “tiger nose” grille with hexagonal mesh, a sportier front bumper with wing-shaped design and large faux air vents at the corners, adorned with chrome strips along the sides.
The All-New Kia K5 2025 with a new front design
Moreover, the Kia K5 2025 is also supplemented with other new exterior details such as alloy wheels and taillights. In particular, the LED taillights are positioned horizontally and feature a star map-inspired design, similar to the LED daytime running lights. The rear bumper of the car has been slightly improved with the elimination of the faux air vents.
Alloy wheels…
… and the new taillights of the Kia K5 2025
Inside the car, this D-segment sedan is equipped with a standard 12.3-inch center touchscreen. The premium version will have an additional new curved display on the dashboard, integrating a 12-inch digital instrument cluster and a center touchscreen. Other features include software updates via Wi-Fi, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, redesigned center control cluster, power trunk lid, and 60:40 split-folding rear seats.
The interior of the Kia K5 2025
In the US market, the Kia K5 2025 has a total of 3 trims: LXS, GT-Line, and GT. The base LXS trim has new standard features such as front/rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control system, and forward collision avoidance assist. The GT-Line trim adds the Premium Package with a panoramic sunroof, interior ambient LED lighting, and a Bose 12-speaker audio system.
The front seats of the Kia K5 2025
The rear seats of the car
In the top-of-the-line GT trim, the Kia K5 2025 comes with additional features such as a Bose audio system, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, keyless entry, heated steering wheel, and power-folding side mirrors. The adaptive cruise control system with navigation-based control, highway driving assist technology, 360-degree camera, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist are also standard equipment on the Kia K5 GT 2025.
The steering wheel of the Kia K5 2025 will have a heated feature in the premium trim
Under the hood of this Korean car are two engine options. The first is the new 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine, replacing the old 1.6L engine. This engine generates a maximum power of 191 horsepower and a peak torque of 245 Nm. The engine is paired with a front-wheel-drive system and an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive system is an optional feature on the GT-Line trim.
The Kia K5 2025 has a new turbocharged engine
As for the top-of-the-line GT trim, it continues to use the same 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum power of 290 horsepower and a peak torque of 421 Nm. This engine is also paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a front-wheel-drive system.
The Kia K5 2025 GT trim
The price of the Kia K5 2025 in the US market has not been announced yet.
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