Korean automotive manufacturer Kia Corporation, widely known as Kia, operates from its home base in Seoul, South Korea. In 2019, it sold over 2.8 million vehicles, making it the country’s second-largest automobile manufacturer after Hyundai Motor Company. The 2022 Kia K5 is classified as a family sedan, but its outstanding design and 290-hp engine suggest something sexier. The sedan’s spacious back seat is complemented by active safety features and infotainment technology as standard.
Overview
An eight-speed automatic transmission combines with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that generates 180 horsepower. All-wheel drive is optional, but not on the GT model. Front-wheel drive is standard for the engine. The Kia K5 GT is impressively fast, with the sprint to 60 mph coming in just 5.2 seconds.
Reliability
This model has never been fully tested for reliability. As a result, it doesn’t have an overall score and cannot be ranked against other midsize cars. But many engine problems are registered regarding this vehicle. Because of many engine issues, it is not considered as reliable vehicles as others.
Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given the 2021 Kia K5 an overall safety rating of five stars, including five stars in side-crash testing and four stars in frontal and rollover tests.
Resale Value
The resale value of a vehicle depends on the time and condition factors. It is estimated that the 5-year resale value of a KIA K5 will be $14,640 after 5 years of depreciation.
Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance and repairs on a KIA K5 during its first 10 years will cost approximately $5,949 per vehicle. Compared to popular sedan models, this is about $890 less expensive. There is also a 17.53 percent chance that a K5 will need major repairs during that time. It has an average value as compared to the other cars.
FAQ
Is Kia K5 a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Kia K5 is a Front Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Kia K5?
The Kia K5 is a car with 5 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Large Cars
What is the horsepower in a Kia K5 and does it have a turbo?
The Kia K5 has 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 1.6 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
How much ground clearance does the Kia K5 have?
5.3 inches ( 13,46 cm )
What type of wheels does it have?
Kia K5 has 18 X 7.5 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 18 X 7.5 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.
What kind of engine does the Kia K5 have?
The K5 models feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged 180-hp four-cylinder engine that pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the engine; optional all-wheel drive is available for the GT model.
Does Kia K5 take regular gas?
Yes, Kia K5 takes regular gasoline. All 2020 and 2021 Kia cars are engineered to run on regular-grade gasoline with 87-octane and higher.