The 2024 Kia K5 is a stylish midsize sedan that blends performance and value. It’s not yet available in India. Starting prices range from around 2,075,000 and 2,656,000 INR. This estimate is based on US prices. Actual prices could be higher due to import fees.
The K5 offers two engines. The first is a 1.6L turbocharged engine with 180 horsepower. The second, in the GT trim, is a 2.5L turbocharged engine with 290 horsepower. The base model is fuel-efficient, achieving up to 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway.
Its design is sleek and sporty. Inside, it features modern technology. An all-wheel drive option is available, making it suitable for tough weather. However, the K5 isn’t sold in India yet. The Kia Carens is the closest alternative in their lineup.
2024 Kia K5 Overview
| Brand | Model | Launch Date | Status | Price Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia | K5 | 2024* | Active | 2,075,000 and 2,656,000 INR |
Price
The 2024 Kia K5 has a starting price of approximately 2,075,000 INR for the base LX trim, ranging up to around 2,656,000 INR for the top GT trim.
Variant
| Variant | Ex-Showroom Price (INR) | Estimated On-Road Price (INR)* |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 20,75,000 | 24,90,000 |
| LXS | 22,00,000 | 26,40,000 |
| GT-Line | 24,50,000 | 29,40,000 |
| EX | 25,75,000 | 30,90,000 |
| GT | 26,56,000 | 31,87,000 |
Price in All States of India
| State/UT | Base Variant (INR) | Top Variant (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 2,075,000 | 2,656,000 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 2,080,000 | 2,662,000 |
| Assam | 2,078,000 | 2,660,000 |
| Bihar | 2,076,000 | 2,658,000 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
| Goa | 2,073,000 | 2,654,000 |
| Gujarat | 2,074,000 | 2,655,000 |
| Haryana | 2,076,000 | 2,658,000 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2,079,000 | 2,661,000 |
| Jharkhand | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
| Karnataka | 2,075,000 | 2,656,000 |
| Kerala | 2,076,000 | 2,658,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
| Maharashtra | 2,075,000 | 2,656,000 |
| Manipur | 2,081,000 | 2,663,000 |
| Meghalaya | 2,080,000 | 2,662,000 |
| Mizoram | 2,081,000 | 2,663,000 |
| Nagaland | 2,081,000 | 2,663,000 |
| Odisha | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
| Punjab | 2,076,000 | 2,658,000 |
| Rajasthan | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
| Sikkim | 2,080,000 | 2,662,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 2,075,000 | 2,656,000 |
| Telangana | 2,075,000 | 2,656,000 |
| Tripura | 2,079,000 | 2,661,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2,076,000 | 2,658,000 |
| Uttarakhand | 2,078,000 | 2,660,000 |
| West Bengal | 2,077,000 | 2,659,000 |
Colors
| Color Name | Type | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Snow White Pearl | Exterior | All Trims |
| Everlasting Silver | Exterior | All Trims |
| Gravity Gray | Exterior | All Trims |
| Ebony Black | Exterior | All Trims |
| Sapphire Blue | Exterior | Select Trims |
| Passion Red Tint Coat | Exterior | Select Trims |
| Wolf Gray | Exterior | GT-Line, GT |
| Glacial White Pearl | Exterior | GT-Line, GT |
| Black | Interior | All Trims |
| Gray | Interior | Select Trims |
| Red | Interior | GT-Line, GT |
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Mileage
The 2024 Kia K5 offers a fuel economy of up to 29 mpg city / 38 mpg highway (12.3 km/l city / 16.2 km/l highway) for the base 1.6L turbo engine.
| Variant | Engine | Drive | City (mpg) | Highway (mpg) | Combined (mpg) | City (km/l) | Highway (km/l) | Combined (km/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 29 | 38 | 32 | 12.3 | 16.2 | 13.6 |
| LXS | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 11.5 | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| GT-Line | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 11.5 | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| EX | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 27 | 37 | 31 | 11.5 | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| GT-Line | 1.6L Turbo | AWD | 25 | 33 | 28 | 10.6 | 14.0 | 11.9 |
| GT | 2.5L Turbo | FWD | 24 | 32 | 27 | 10.2 | 13.6 | 11.5 |
Top-speed
The 2024 Kia K5 has an estimated top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h) for the GT trim, while other trims are electronically limited to around 130 mph (209 km/h).
| Variant | Engine | Drive | Estimated Top Speed (mph) | Estimated Top Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 130 | 209 |
| LXS | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 130 | 209 |
| GT-Line | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 130 | 209 |
| GT-Line | 1.6L Turbo | AWD | 130 | 209 |
| EX | 1.6L Turbo | FWD | 130 | 209 |
| GT | 2.5L Turbo | FWD | 155 | 249 |
Features
| Feature Category | Feature | LX | LXS | GT-Line | EX | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety, Security & Locks | Airbags | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belt Warning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Engine Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Comfort & Convenience | Parking Sensors | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers | Anti-glare Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power ORVMs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Boot-lid Opener | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Chrome Door Handles | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Interior Door Handles (Illuminated) | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Door Pockets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Lighting | LED Headlights | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| LED Tail Lights | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Cabin Lamps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seats, Upholstery & Storage | Leather Seat Upholstery | – | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Driver Height Adjustable Seat | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Power Driver Seat | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Rear Passenger Seats Type | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | 60:40 split | |
| Interior Colours | Black | Black | Black/Red | Black | Black/Red | |
| Cup Holders | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Entertainment, Information & Instrumentation | Infotainment Screen Size | 8″ | 8″ | 10.25″ | 10.25″ | 10.25″ |
| Instrument Cluster | 4.2″ LCD | 4.2″ LCD | 4.2″ LCD | 4.2″ LCD | 4.2″ LCD | |
| Trip Meter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tachometer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Warranty | Standard Warranty (Years) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | |
| Technology Features | Infotainment System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | – | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wired | Wired | Wired | |
| Driver Assistance Features | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
Specs
| Specification | LX | LXS | GT-Line | EX | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions & Weight | |||||
| Width | 73.2 in (1859 mm) | 73.2 in (1859 mm) | 73.2 in (1859 mm) | 73.2 in (1859 mm) | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height | 56.9 in (1445 mm) | 56.9 in (1445 mm) | 56.9 in (1445 mm) | 56.9 in (1445 mm) | 56.9 in (1445 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2850 mm) | 112.2 in (2850 mm) | 112.2 in (2850 mm) | 112.2 in (2850 mm) | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
| Capacity | |||||
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| No. of Seating Rows | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 16 cu ft (453 L) | 16 cu ft (453 L) | 16 cu ft (453 L) | 16 cu ft (453 L) | 16 cu ft (453 L) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14.8 gal (56 L) | 14.8 gal (56 L) | 14.8 gal (56 L) | 14.8 gal (56 L) | 15.8 gal (60 L) |
| Engine | |||||
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 2.5 L |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged GDI | Turbocharged GDI | Turbocharged GDI | Turbocharged GDI | Turbocharged GDI |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Max Power (BHP) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 290 |
| Max Torque (NM) | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 422 |
| Transmission | |||||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | DCT |
| No. of gears | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 0-60 mph | 7.0 sec | 7.0 sec | 7.0 sec | 7.0 sec | 5.2 sec |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD | FWD/AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel | |||||
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres | |||||
| Suspension Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Spare Wheel | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Tyre Size Front | 205/65 R16 | 205/65 R16 | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 | 245/40 R19 |
| Tyre Size Rear | 205/65 R16 | 205/65 R16 | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 | 245/40 R19 |
Competitors
| Specification | Kia K5 | Honda Accord | Toyota Camry | Hyundai Sonata | Mazda6 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Engine | 1.6L Turbo I4 | 1.5L Turbo I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L I4 |
| Base HP | 180 hp | 192 hp | 203 hp | 191 hp | 187 hp | 188 hp |
| Upgrade Engine | 2.5L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 3.5L V6 | 2.5L Turbo I4 | 2.5L Turbo I4 | 2.0L VC-Turbo I4 |
| Upgrade HP | 290 hp | 252 hp | 301 hp | 290 hp | 250 hp | 248 hp |
| Transmission | 8-speed auto / 8-speed DCT | CVT / 10-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 8-speed auto | 6-speed auto | CVT |
| MPG (base, city/hwy) | 29/38 | 30/38 | 28/39 | 28/38 | 26/35 | 28/39 |
| AWD Available | Yes (GT-Line) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.4 in | 111.2 in | 111.8 in | 111.4 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 196.1 in | 192.1 in | 192.9 in | 191.5 in | 192.9 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.3 in | 72.4 in | 73.2 in | 72.4 in | 72.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 57.1 in | 56.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.0 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
| Base Price (approx.) | $25,000 | $27,000 | $26,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Striking exterior design | Limited rear headroom due to sloping roofline |
| Powerful GT trim with 290 hp engine | No hybrid option unlike some competitors |
| User-friendly infotainment system | AWD only available on GT-Line trim |
| Comfortable and quiet ride | Less brand cachet compared to Honda or Toyota |
| Spacious interior for the class | Some hard plastics in lower trims |
| Available all-wheel drive | No manual transmission option |
| Competitive fuel economy | Top trims can get expensive |
| Strong value proposition | No hatchback or wagon variant |
| Advanced safety features standard | Sport-tuned suspension in GT may be too firm for some |
| Smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic | Base engine may feel underpowered for some drivers |
| Large trunk space for the segment | Rear visibility somewhat compromised by design |
| Available 10.25-inch touchscreen | Piano black trim prone to showing fingerprints |
| Excellent warranty coverage | No plug-in hybrid or EV version available |
| Sporty handling, especially in GT trim | Some advanced features limited to higher trims |
| Good predicted reliability | Less established model name compared to Optima |
Reviews and Ratings
| Source | Rating | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Car and Driver | 8.5/10 | “Sharp styling and engaging driving dynamics make the K5 one of our favorite family sedans.” |
| Edmunds | 8.1/10 | “The Kia K5 is stylish, comfortable and well equipped. It’s one of our top-rated midsize sedans.” |
| Kelley Blue Book | 4.5/5 | “The Kia K5 offers style, value, and performance in a compelling midsize sedan package.” |
| U.S. News & World Report | 8.5/10 | “The Kia K5 ranks near the top of the midsize car class thanks to its sprightly handling, upscale cabin, and user-friendly features.” |
| MotorTrend | 8.2/10 | “The K5 delivers on style, tech, and performance, especially in GT trim.” |
| Consumer Reports | 81/100 | “The K5 impresses with its handling, braking, and well-equipped interior.” |
| J.D. Power | 79/100 | “The Kia K5 offers a good blend of quality and dependability in the midsize sedan segment.” |
| NHTSA Safety Rating | 5/5 stars | Overall 5-star rating for crash safety. |
| IIHS Safety Rating | Top Safety Pick+ | Highest possible safety rating when equipped with specific headlights. |
| TrueCar Consumer Rating | 4.7/5 | Based on owner reviews praising style, value, and features. |
Accessories
| Category | Accessory | Description | Approx. Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | Rear Spoiler | Adds a sporty look to the rear of the vehicle | $300 – $400 |
| Side Window Visors | Allows windows to be partially open in light rain | $150 – $200 | |
| Alloy Wheel Locks | Provides security for alloy wheels | $50 – $75 | |
| Splash Guards | Protects paintwork from road debris | $100 – $150 | |
| Interior | All-Weather Floor Mats | Provides enhanced protection for the car’s carpet | $150 – $200 |
| Cargo Mat | Protects the trunk area from spills and dirt | $80 – $120 | |
| Cargo Net | Helps secure items in the trunk | $50 – $75 | |
| Illuminated Door Sill Plates | Adds a premium look to door sills | $250 – $300 | |
| Technology | Wireless Charger | Enables wireless phone charging | $200 – $300 |
| Heads-Up Display | Projects key information onto the windshield | $300 – $400 | |
| Rear USB Charger | Adds charging ports for rear passengers | $100 – $150 | |
| Comfort | Remote Start | Allows engine start from a distance | $300 – $500 |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Provides warmth in cold weather | $200 – $300 | |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Reduces glare from following vehicles | $200 – $300 | |
| Protection | Paint Protection Film | Preserves paint from chips and scratches | $500 – $1000 |
| Rear Bumper Protector | Guards against scratches when loading cargo | $75 – $100 | |
| Towing | Trailer Hitch | Enables light towing capabilities | $300 – $500 |
| Roof Accessories | Roof Rack Cross Bars | Allows for roof-mounted cargo carriers | $200 – $300 |
| Bike Attachment | Secures bicycles to the roof rack | $150 – $250 |
FAQs
Q: What would be the price of the Kia K5 if it were sold in India?
A: If the K5 were hypothetically sold in India, considering import duties and taxes, it might be priced between ₹25,00,000 to ₹35,00,000, depending on the variant.
Q: What is the mileage of the Kia K5?
A: The U.S. version of the K5 offers a fuel economy of up to 27 mpg (11.5 km/l) in the city and 37 mpg (15.7 km/l) on the highway for the base engine.
Q: What are the key specifications of the 2024 Kia K5?
A: The K5 features a 1.6L turbocharged engine (180 hp) in most trims and a 2.5L turbocharged engine (290 hp) in the GT trim. It has an 8-speed automatic transmission and is available in FWD or AWD.
Q: How does the K5 compare to sedans available in India?
A: The K5 is a midsize sedan, comparable in size to cars like the Honda Civic or Hyundai Elantra in India, but with more powerful engine options.
Q: What are the dimensions of the Kia K5?
A: The K5 measures 193.1 inches (4905 mm) in length, 73.2 inches (1859 mm) in width, and 56.9 inches (1445 mm) in height.