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Overview
Being a family sedan the 2022 Kia K5 has the aggressive interior and snazzy interior at an affordable pricing. Its 290 HP GT variant is impressively quick. But its driving position is bit high and its oversized tires makes the ride quality chunky. If you are looking for a performance friendly family sedan at an affordable pricing, then K5 will be a sweet spot for sure.
What’s new For 2022?
The EX and GT variant will get power folding ORVMs, front parking sensors and 360-degree camera. The GT-Line and other top-end variant will get 10.3-inch infotainment system as a standard.
Price & features
| KIA K5 2022 Variant | Pricing |
| LX | $24,815 |
| LXS | $25,815 |
| GT-Line | $27,215 |
| EX | $29,715 |
| GT | $32,215 |
It has some desirable features such as 8.0 or optional 10.3-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, wireless charging, panoramic sunroof, LED headlights, heated steering wheel, 10-way power adjustable driver’s seat and leather wrapped steering wheel.
K5 scored 5-star safety rating according to NHTSA. Lane departure warning with lane keep assist and forward collision warning with automated emergency braking as a standard while rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring is available as an optional.
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Dimensions & Weight
- Length : 193.1-inch
- Width : 7.2-inch
- Height : 56.9-inch
- Wheelbase : 112.2-inch
- Curb weight : 3581lbs
Engine, Top Speed, 0-60 mph & Performance
The 2022 Kia K5 is powered by 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 180 HP and mated to 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and available with front-wheel drive as a standard and all-wheel drive as an optional except GT variant. It will hit 0 to 60 MPH in 7.0 seconds and top speed of 130 mph with all-wheel drivetrain. Well the top-end GT variant is motivated by a 2.5-litre turbocharged engine burns out 290 HP and 311 pound-feet of peak torque and paired to 8-speed DCT. But its only downside is it only offered with front-wheel drivetrain. Kia K5’s handling is as competitive as rivals such as Hyundai Sonata N Line and Honda Accord but its ride quality is quite chunky due to its 19-inch bigger wheels.
Fuel efficiency
| KIA K5 2022 Powertrain | City | Highway |
| 1.6-litre turbo with front-wheel drivetrain | 29 mpg | 38 mpg |
| 1.6-litr turbo with all-wheel drivetrain | 25 mpg | 33 mpg |
| 2.5-litre turbo with front-wheel drivetrain (GT) | 24 mpg | 32 mpg |
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Interior & Exterior
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