2026 Kia K5 Trim Level Comparison

2026 Kia K5 sedan front view driving on curvy mountain road

The 2026 Kia K5 is a real head-turner — this car has great style and sleekness more reminiscent of a luxury model than one that’s more “economical.” It also gives you a lot of options, with four feature-packed trims. Here you’ll learn what to expect with each with highlights from O’Brien Kia of Bloomington.

Kia K5 LXS

The base LXS comes with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, along with front-wheel drive and 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside you will find cloth upholstery and six-way manually adjustable front seat. The dashboard consists of a 4.2-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system.

Other built-in tech systems include:

  • Proximity keyless entry
  • Push-button start
  • Remote start
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Voice recognition
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Satellite radio
  • 12-volt power outlet

This new Kia sedan comes well-equipped with these safety features:

  • Lane-Keeping Assist
  • Lane Following Assist
  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Driver Attention Warning
  • Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
  • Parking Distance Warning

Kia K5 GT-Line

This trim rides on 18-inch wheels and adds synthetic leather upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. In-dash navigation is standard as well.

Kia K5 GT

The GT trim comes with a turbocharged 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque, and it rides on 19-inch wheels. A sport-tuned suspension, a quad-tip dual exhaust, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters are also included.

2026 Kia K5 interior dashboard with widescreen display and steering wheel

Kia K5 EX

This top trim has the base engine, and enhanced comfort amenities including driver’s seat memory settings and a heated steering wheel. The digital instrument cluster has increased to 12.3 inches, and the stereo now has 12 speakers. Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking is included, too.

Find Your 2026 Kia K5 Trim in Bloomington, IN

Which 2026 Kia K5 trim is the right one for you? Visit our Kia dealership in Bloomington, IN, to find out. Plus, you can expedite the Kia financing process by filling out our online pre-approval application. See you soon!