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2026 Kia K5 Model Specs & Features | Woodside, NY

For all your daily driving needs, count on the sophisticated 2026 Kia K5. This compact sedan brings impressive fuel economy, the latest technology, and sporty design to help enhance every commute. Continue reading this 2026 Kia K5 review created for you by the team at Northstar Kia in Woodside, NY, to learn more.

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2026 Kia K5 Exterior Design

With a dynamic exterior design, the 2026 Kia K5 exudes confidence and energy. Stand out from the crowd with standard multi-reflector LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels with a gloss black finish, and body-color exterior details. On higher trim levels, you can also find 18- or 19-inch wheels, unique GT-Line or GT body styling, and 18- or 19-inch wheels.

Standard exterior features:

  • 16-in. alloy wheels with gloss black finish
  • Body-color exterior details
  • Multi-reflector LED headlights with auto control
  • LED amber daytime running lights and taillights
  • Illuminated door handles
  • Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors
  • Smart trunk

Exterior features included on higher trims:

  • 18- or 19-in. wheels
  • GT-Line/GT body styling
  • Gloss black exterior details
  • LED fog lights
  • Power-folding side view mirrors with integrated LED turn signals
  • Neon green GT brake calipers
  • Dual exhaust with quad tips

2026 Kia K5 Interior Features

Find comfortable and convenient amenities inside the 2026 Kia K5 to elevate your commute. Standard interior features include cloth seat upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a remote start system. Enhance your driving experience with available heated and ventilated front seats, a ten-way power driver’s seat, and SynTex seat upholstery.

Standard interior features:

  • Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
  • Cloth seat upholstery
  • Six-way manual front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Smart key
  • Remote start system

Interior features included on higher trims:

  • SynTex seat upholstery
  • Ten-way power front seats with two-way power lumbar and 
  • Driver’s seat memory
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Heated, leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel
  • Front passenger’s window with one-touch auto up/down
  • LED interior lighting
  • Rear air vents
  • Digital Key 2.0 (mobile device-as-a-key technology)

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2026 Kia K5 interior dashboard

2026 Kia K5 Engine & Performance

Travel farther with the efficient engine options available to the 2026 Kia K5. The standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine produces 191 horsepower and achieves up to 37 highway MPG. If you’re looking for more energetic performance, consider the 2.5L turbo four-cylinder engine on the GT trim, which outputs 290 horsepower while maintaining up to 33 highway MPG. The 2.5L four-cylinder can be equipped with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), while the 2.5L turbo four-cylinder is FWD only.

View the following engine specifications.

Engine 2.5L four-cylinder 2.5L turbo four-cylinder
Horsepower 191 HP 290 HP
Torque 181 lb.-ft. 311 lb.-ft.
Drivetrain FWD / AWD FWD
Transmission Eight-speed automatic Eight-speed wet-type dual-clutch
Max. MPG (City/Hwy) 26 / 37 23 / 33

2026 Kia K5 Capacity & Seating

The roomy cabin of the 2026 Kia K5 helps you stay comfortable on your commute. Enjoy 46.1 inches of front legroom for stretching out, along with 40.2 inches of front headroom. When it comes to storage, use up to 15.6 cubic feet of cargo volume in the trunk.

View the following interior specifications.

  • Passenger Capacity: Five
  • Headroom (Front/Rear): 40.2 / 37.8 in.
  • Legroom (Front/Rear): 46.1 / 35.2 in.
  • Trunk Capacity: 15.6 cu.-ft.
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2026 Kia K5 interior seating

2026 Kia K5 Safety & Technology

The 2026 Kia K5 elevates every drive with its advanced safety capabilities and intuitive infotainment technology. Travel in confidence with standard forward collision avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and blind spot collision avoidance assist. Expand your driver assistance capabilities with the available Highway Driving Assist system and a 360-degree surround view monitor. Pair your phone to the standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and utilize wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. On higher-level trims, find the Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system and a wireless phone charger.

Standard safety features:

  • Rearview monitor
  • Blind spot collision avoidance assist
  • Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
  • Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
  • Front and rear park distance warning
  • High beam assist
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Lane following assist
  • Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
  • Rear occupant alert
  • Safe exit assist
  • Smart cruise control with stop and go

Safety features included on higher trims:

  • 360-degree surround view monitor
  • Blind spot view monitor
  • Highway Driving Assist
  • Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go – curve
  • Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
  • Side park distance warning

Standard technology features:

  • 4.2-in. instrument cluster display
  • 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluetooth®
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • Front and rear USB-C ports
  • Front 12V power port
  • Kia Connect capability

Technology features included on higher trims:

  • 12.3-in. curved instrument cluster display
  • Bose 12-speaker premium audio system
  • Active sound design
  • Navigation
  • Wireless phone charger

2026 Kia K5 Trim Levels

  • LXS FWD $27,490*
  • GT-Line FWD $28,490*
  • GT-Line AWD $30,090*
  • GT $33,590*
  • EX $34,990*

*Starting MSRP

2026 Kia K5 FAQs

What colors are available for the 2026 Kia K5?
  • Aurora Black Pearl
  • Interstellar Gray
  • Snow White Pearl
  • Wolf Gray
  • Steel Matte Gray
  • Runway Red
  • Yacht Blue
Does the Kia K5 offer all-wheel drive?

Yes, the 2026 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD trim has AWD.

2026 Kia K5 for Sale in Woodside, NY

If you’re looking for a new Kia K5 for sale in Woodside, NY, visit Northstar Kia. Browse through our available new inventory, or see our pre-owned models in our used inventory. Pair your favorite K5 with one of our finance or lease offers. If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (929) 344-0278.

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