2027 Kia K5: every answer

25 answers

Fuel and range

• How many mpg does it get?30 mpg combined, LXS FWD.
• What does a road trip cost?$59 for 500 miles, LXS FWD.
• What does it cost per mile?58 cents a mile all in, LXS FWD. Fuel 14 cents.
• Does the IRS mileage rate cover it?Yes. IRS 76 cents vs 58 cents all in, LXS FWD.
• Is my mpg normal?Normal: 26 to 35 mpg. EPA 30 combined, LXS FWD.
• What mpg at my city and highway mix?30.5 mpg at 50% city, LXS FWD.
• Does it need premium gas?Regular, listed for the LXS FWD.
• Drive or fly?Drive $218, fly $750, 500 mi each way, 2 people.
• How far does it go on a tank?474 miles per tank, LXS FWD.

Price and payments

• What is the monthly payment?$550 a month, LXS FWD, 60 months.
• What is the out-the-door price?$30,686 out the door in Michigan.
• 0% financing or a rebate?0% wins by $2,849. $2,000 rebate, 60 months.
• How fast does it lose value?Keeps 76% after 3 years (2023 model).
• What changed since last year?+$300 base price vs 2025. 2026: no redesign found. Cheapest trim.

Hybrid, EV and AWD

• What does it cost to own a year?$6,942 a year, all in. LXS FWD, 12,000 miles, 5 years.

Size and fit

• Will it clear the snow?5.3 in of clearance, LXS FWD.
• Can it make a U-turn?36.0 ft turning circle, LXS FWD.

Tires

• What tire size does it take?Stock size P235/45R18. 3 factory sizes.

Trims and equipment

• What are the trim levels, in order?4 trims, from $27,690. Top: $33,790. MSRP, before options.
• What transmission does it have?8-speed automatic, 3 of 4 trims.
• How long is the warranty?5 years or 60,000 miles, basic cover. Powertrain 10 years or 100,000 miles.

Safety and recalls

• What is its crash test rating?5 of 5 stars overall.

Performance

• How fast is it 0-60?5.7 s 0-60, GT FWD.

Compare and choose

• Which cars are like it?Closest: Hyundai Sonata, by size and price.
• Is it a good car?Yes. 4 of 4 checks. Compared with 2027 sedans.

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