The Kia K5 carries over with minimal changes for 2026.

The K5 range includes the FWD LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT, while only the GT-Line is offered with all-wheel drive. The K5 is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission; while the GT has a more powerful turbocharged engine producing 290 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Standard equipment across all K5 models include LED headlights and daytime running lights, dual-zone automatic climate control, AM/FM/HD Satellite radio, 6-speakers, Bluetooth, wireless phone connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-go, and 4 or 5 USB ports depending on the trim level.

The GT adds 19-inch wheels, while the GT-Line and GT also add LED front fog lights, heated front seats; the EX takes those heated seats and adds ventilation to help keep the driver and passenger cool in the summer.

Safety features across the lineup include 9 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, an active lane departure system, forward collision mitigation with left turn assign, rear collision warning, blind spot warning, front pedestrian detection, and a driver attention alert.

The Kia K5 made its debut in the mid-size sedan category in 2021. Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The K5 is one of the strongest offerings in the competitive mid-size sedan segment, with its driver-oriented cockpit, advanced technology and powerful engines. The K5 competes against the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, the Hyundai Sonata, and Nissan Altima.

Midsize sedan; powerful engine lineup; quiet on the highway; available all-wheel drive; great value