2023 Kia K5 Overview: Updated Trim Levels, Optional AWD, Safety Features, Pricing & More
The 2023 Kia K5 is a commendable steed if you can’t relish the thought of upgrading to a generic-looking crossover or SUV. First introduced in 2021 as Kia’s most powerful sedan, the newest K5 will arrive at dealerships with a few changes under its belt. Previously available in five trim variants, the 2023 K5 makes do without the base LX trim. Moreover, Kia’s all-wheel drivetrain is no longer available in the LXS. For 2023, all-wheel drive is only available in the midtier GT-Line.
2023 Kia K5: What’s New"
The GT-Line also receives a Panoramic Roof Package that includes gloss black interior trim, LED interior lighting, and a sharkfin antenna. Meanwhile, plunking down more money for the GT-Line AWD now consists of a heated steering wheel, while the EX, GT-Line, and the GT have standard acoustic glass on the front doors.
Engine & Transmission
The 2023 Kia K5 LXS, GT-Line, and EX have a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Generating 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft. of torque, the gutsy 1.6-liter turbo achieves a decent 27 in the city and 37 on the highway with the standard front-wheel drivetrain.
The range-topping K5 GT is Kia’s most powerful four-door sedan with its high-strung 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder mill that generates 290 horsepower and a healthy 311 lb-ft. of torque. Reigning in all that power is an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. Despite it...
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