2021 Kia K5 GT-Line
Kia K5 Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.6L
Wolf Gray
FWD / AWD
Gasoline
83,920 Miles
K14076
5XXG64J26MG014476
GT-Line
About This 2021 Kia K5
ST. GEORGE AUTO is pleased to be currently offering this 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line with 83,920mi. The Kia K5 GT-Line speaks volumes about it's driver, uncompromising individuality, passion for driving, and standards far above the ordinary. It's exceptional fuel-efficiency is a clear sign that not all vehicles are created with the same standards. There are many vehicles on the market but if you are looking for a vehicle that will perform as good as it looks then this Kia K5 GT-Line is the one! There is no reason why you shouldn't buy this Kia K5 GT-Line. It is incomparable for the price and quality. The Kia K5 GT-Line will provide you with everything you have always wanted in a car -- Quality, Reliability, and Character.
Features & Options
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Audio System -inc: 6 speakers 8 color TFT touchscreen HD Radio USB ports Bluetooth wireless technology wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Radio w/Seek-Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control Steering Wheel Controls Voice Activation and Radio Data System
- Window Grid Antenna
- Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
- Streaming Audio
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- LED Brakelights
- Chrome Side Windows Trim Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim
- Front Fog Lamps
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Auto On/Off Reflector Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
- Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Lip Spoiler
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Light Tinted Glass
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Metal-Look Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert
- Black Grille
- Tires: P235/45R18 AS
- Clearcoat Paint
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Wheels: 7.5J x 18 Graphite Machined Finish Alloy
- Sport Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Trip Computer
- Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power adjustable driver seat w/2-way lumbar support and 6-way manually adjustable front passenger seat
- Power Rear Windows
- Cargo Space Lights
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- 1 12V DC Power Outlet
- Passenger Seat
- Driver Foot Rest
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Delayed Accessory Power
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Air Filtration
- Analog Appearance
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Driver Seat
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Cloth/Leatherette Seat Trim -inc: GT-Line logo
- Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Interior Trim -inc: Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Urethane Gear Shifter Material
- Rear Cupholder
- Driver Information Center
- Glove Box
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Perimeter Alarm
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Start
- Immobilizer
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Front Map Lights
- 3.37 Axle Ratio
- 15.8 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 130 Amp Alternator
- 70-Amp/Hr 760CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Transmission w/Sportmatic Sequential Shift Control
- Engine: 1.6L Turbo GDI I-4
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS Front Vented Discs Brake Assist Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic -inc: drive mode select system
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance Back-Up Camera
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Keeping Assist
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Collision Mitigation-Front
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning Blind Spot
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist (RCCA)
- Driver Monitoring-Alert
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Driver Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) Lane Departure Warning
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Side Impact Beams
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2021 Kia K5 Review
Not long ago, the family sedan was the standard bearer of the auto industry. It’s where we Americans turned for our next ride and the competition was fierce. But as cars continue crossing over into SUVs the significance of the midsize sedan has been greatly diminished. Yet for those of you who have kept the candle burning, the choices have may have been reduced but the vehicles themselves are better than ever. Case in point; the car formerly known as the Optima – this is the all-new Kia K5.When it comes to actual cars, few automakers have you covered quite like Kia: Rio, Forte, Stinger, Cadenza, K900 and now K5…from 16 to 60 grand there’s something in there for everyone. And this one is the middle child. You could think of it as a front-wheel drive Stinger with its similar sport sedan look and feel. Long gone are the days of boring in this class – now, you’ve got to bring it both in style and drive.
The K5 is offered in 5 trim levels and I’ve got the 2 most interesting…well, at least until the racier GT arrives later this fall. This GT-line is characterized by its sporty appearance, legit performance tires and optional all-wheel drive. It’s the K5 with the most attitude and it starts at $26,355. Meanwhile, this K5 EX takes on a more luxurious, mature persona with a standard panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, sat radio, an optional 12 speaker Bose audio system, and a wireless device charger. It starts at just under $29,000.
As is the new normal during the pandemic, product launches are done in a hit and quit it style on your home turf for 24 hours so I’m driving both of these K5s to explore their unique flavors with a tropical storm thrown in just for fun. But frankly, they’re not as different as you might think. Mechanically, these 2 are identical right down to the Pirelli rubber. So though the GT-Line likes to flaunt its stuff it doesn’t possess any superpowers…there’s not even any paddle shifters in this model…a rare Kia misstep. Both are powered by a Hyundai/Kia staple; the energetic 1.6-liter turbo-4 mated to an 8-speed auto producing 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The Sonata’s base 2.5-liter engine is not on the menu over at Kia. And I mention the Sonata because it is this car’s corporate twin. But the K5 is much more attractive than the new Sonata and offers some goodies that the Hyundai doesn’t and vice versa such as all-wheel drive and wireless CarPlay. As for a hybrid variant, Hyundai has the exclusive at least for now.
The most notable difference between this K5 and the Hyundai Sonata Limited I tested earlier this year lies where the rubber meets the road. While the Sonata came with Michelin Grand Touring tires this K5 comes equipped with Pirelli P Zero ultra-high performance all seasons. This leads to a more athletic drive with improved steering feel without any degradation in ride quality or quietness. Its handling is impressive for a front-drive car making it a lot of fun to drive.
This is a beautiful drive with quick hitting torque, Smart and Sport drive modes, and reactive gear changes. It’s a delight to take on your favorite backroad without ever feeling overdone…if you indeed want some of that the Stinger will gladly oblige. The K5 feels composed, premium and sophisticated in all situations.
Kia has long since been really good at ergonomics. They know just how to make you comfortable and do a perfect job of integrating their vast features in a simple and intuitive manner. And the K5 EX is a perfect example - with all of the controls exactly where you’d expect them and electronics that you can use without an owner’s manual. The only oddity is that with the Premium Package you don’t get Wireless no CarPlay...that’s only available with the smaller screen. And I was expecting to see a heads- up display.
This EX has memory settings, a power passenger seat, HVAC vents in the rear, a heated steering wheel and more robust safety tech. And the big touchscreen offers a deeper dive into electronic features including these mood settings which I’m a real sucker for. On both cars, I really like the placement and design of the wireless phone charger but the Sonata’s Surround View Monitor is absent.
Another thing Kia likes to do that gives their vehicles an advantage is to upsize them. So though it competes in the midsize class the K5 provides large car rear seat room and trunk space.
At 16 cubic feet, this is as big as Kia’s trunks get and both cars have Smart Trunk as standard. As usual or Kia, the feature content is very high with both the GT-Line and EX punching well above their weight, never leaving you feeling like you’re missing something you want while putting your neighbor’s Lexus to shame in terms of modernity.
The GT Line is the one for me. I prefer the more assertive styling, the red interior and this up charge Wolf Gray paint looks amazing. And I could live without the handful of goodies it lacks when compared with the EX. Plus, this one has wireless CarPlay - one of my favorite features.
As tested with the Premium Packages on both, this GT Line checks in at a very palatable $28,400 while the EX adds more of the good stuff for $32,355. Gas mileage is rated at 31mpg in combined driving and an eye-opening 38mpg on the highway.
So the K5 comes out of the gate with a new name, spunkier attitude and more polish. It’s said you never get a second chance to make a first impression and this one has been stellar. And that full-fledged GT model coming in November should be a real treat.