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