2021 Kia K5 GT-Line
Kia K5 Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 1.6L
Sapphire Blue
FWD / AWD
Gasoline
64,461 Miles
Black
FA44692B
5XXG64J28MG008646
Cloth and leatherette
GT-Line
About This 2021 Kia K5
Vehicle Details
Rev up your excitement with this dynamic 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line, a stunning blend of style, performance, and technology! This sleek sedan is a head-turner with its bold design and sporty stance, guaranteed to make a lasting impression wherever you go. Under the hood, the responsive 1.6L 4-Cylinder engine delivers an exhilarating drive, while the choice of FWD or AWD ensures confident handling in any condition. Step inside and experience a world of comfort and cutting-edge tech. The sophisticated interior boasts premium materials and spacious seating, perfectly complemented by Automatic Climate Control to keep you comfortable on every journey. Stay seamlessly connected with Android Auto, allowing you to access your favorite apps, music, and navigation with ease. Safety is paramount, and this Kia K5 GT-Line is equipped with advanced features like Collision Avoidance and a Back-Up Camera, providing you with peace of mind on the road. Plus, with Remote Start, your vehicle will always be ready to go when you are. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line. It's the perfect combination of power, precision, and practicality, designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Get ready to turn heads and enjoy every mile in this remarkable sedan!
Equipment
This unit's Lane Departure Warning helps keep you in your lane. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this 2021 Kia K5 - stay connected and entertained on the go! See what's behind you with the back up camera on this 2021 Kia K5 . This vehicle comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The Kia K5 offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. It utilizes collision avoidance to enhance safety by automatically detecting and evading potential accidents. The leather seats in this mid-size car are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Bluetooth technology is built into this mid-size car, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Start this mid-size car from inside with remote start. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in the Kia K5 is easy with the climate control system. Impresses the most discerning driver with the deep polished blue exterior on this vehicle.
Packages
GT-Line FWD Premium Package: Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go; LED Interior Lighting; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Junction Turn; Gloss Black Pillar & Door Frame Cover; LED Projection Headlights; Panoramic Sunroof; Wireless Charger; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist. Carpeted Floor Mats. Wheel Locks. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Rev up your excitement with this dynamic 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line, a stunning blend of style, performance, and technology! This sleek sedan is a head-turner with its bold design and sporty stance, guaranteed to make a lasting impression wherever you go. Under the hood, the responsive 1.6L 4-Cylinder engine delivers an exhilarating drive, while the choice of FWD or AWD ensures confident handling in any condition. Step inside and experience a world of comfort and cutting-edge tech. The sophisticated interior boasts premium materials and spacious seating, perfectly complemented by Automatic Climate Control to keep you comfortable on every journey. Stay seamlessly connected with Android Auto, allowing you to access your favorite apps, music, and navigation with ease. Safety is paramount, and this Kia K5 GT-Line is equipped with advanced features like Collision Avoidance and a Back-Up Camera, providing you with peace of mind on the road. Plus, with Remote Start, your vehicle will always be ready to go when you are. Don't miss your chance to own this exceptional 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line. It's the perfect combination of power, precision, and practicality, designed to elevate your driving experience to new heights. Get ready to turn heads and enjoy every mile in this remarkable sedan!
Equipment
This unit's Lane Departure Warning helps keep you in your lane. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for this 2021 Kia K5 - stay connected and entertained on the go! See what's behind you with the back up camera on this 2021 Kia K5 . This vehicle comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. The Kia K5 offers Automatic Climate Control for personalized comfort. It utilizes collision avoidance to enhance safety by automatically detecting and evading potential accidents. The leather seats in this mid-size car are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Bluetooth technology is built into this mid-size car, keeping your hands on the steering wheel and your focus on the road. Start this mid-size car from inside with remote start. Maintaining a stable interior temperature in the Kia K5 is easy with the climate control system. Impresses the most discerning driver with the deep polished blue exterior on this vehicle.
Packages
GT-Line FWD Premium Package: Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go; LED Interior Lighting; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Junction Turn; Gloss Black Pillar & Door Frame Cover; LED Projection Headlights; Panoramic Sunroof; Wireless Charger; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist. Carpeted Floor Mats. Wheel Locks. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- GT-Line FWD Premium Package: Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go; LED Interior Lighting; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Junction Turn; Gloss Black Pillar & Door Frame Cover; LED Projection Headlights; Panoramic Sunroof; Wireless Charger; Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Wheel Locks
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)
- Pedestrian Detection
- Rear View Monitor with Parking Guidance rear mounted camera
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC w/S&G)
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Keyfob remote start
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance-Assist (RCCA)
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Gamma-II 1.6L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVD variable valve control
- intercooled turbo
- regular unleaded
- engine with 180HP
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Smart Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Front windshield solar coating
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Smart Trunk proximity cargo area access release
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning blind spot warning
- Safe Exit Assist external exit warning system
- Dual-zone front climate control
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Immobilizer
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Chrome rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)
- Automatic climate control
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) rear seat check warning
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- LED front fog lights
- Leather and metal-look steering wheel
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Driver selectable steering effort
- Gauge cluster display size: 4.20
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Metallic paint
- Wheel security locks
- 18 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- P235/45VR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Cloth and leatherette front seat upholstery
- 9 airbags
- Cloth and leatherette rear seat upholstery
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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.