KIA K5

How much is the price of the Kia K5 in the UAE?

The Kia K5 is a compelling midsized family sedan. The car was earlier known as Optima. The K5 in its current avatar was introduced in 2021 and a major refresh is expected to be carried out in 2025, with changes that could be much similar to the Hyundai Sonata. Both cars are mounted on the same platform. The price of the Kia K5 starts at AED 87,000. 

How many variants are there in the Kia K5 range?

The 2024 Kia K5 is available in four models with two engine options. 

Which is the most value-for-money variant of the Kia K5?

The 2024 Kia K5 2.5L GDI is the most value-for-money model. It’s the second-highest model in the lineup and comes with several extra features. 

What features does the Kia K5 get?

The 2024 Kia K5 looks smart and handsome from all angles. The majority of car buyers are attracted to a car because of its design. The 2024 Kia K5 hits the right notes in this regard. The headlights now look even more distinctive. They zig-zag through the front fender and the grille and look gorgeous. The car gets all-around LED lighting. The taillights are prominent and larger than before. The trunk-lid gets an integrated spoiler. The doors are large and allow easy ingress and egress. Other exterior features include illuminated door handles and a shark fin antenna. The car runs on 17-inch Pirelli P Zero All Season tyres. 18-inch wheels are optionally available.

The 2024 Kia K5 gets an upscale interior. The layout is both straightforward and sophisticated. The cabin is upholstered in attractive materials, including wood trim on the dashboard and doors. There’s an array of upscale interior features like ambient lighting on the dashboard and doors, a panoramic sunroof, and a wireless charging pad. The central console looks classy with the fighter-jet styled gear selector, and the chrome-bordered switchgear for the heated and ventilated seats. Some hard plastics have been used to increase the cabin’s durability.

The 2024 Kia K5 gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It shares the bezel with the 12.3-inch full-color digital gauge cluster. The display of the two conjoined haptic units is crisp and clear. It allows toggling between the climate control and entertainment functions. There are knobs on either side. The toggle idea makes sense in terms of simplicity and space. The higher models get a 12-speaker Bose audio system. The haptic instrument cluster is customizable There’s a vertically-oriented wireless charging pad. The phone sits upright, leaving more space for other stuff. The seat materials can be customized with Ash Blue or Black SynTex trim with red stitching. The cabin has several convenient storage areas. The rear seat gets cupholders too on the central armrest.

How spacious is the Kia K5?

With 4,905 mm length, 1,860 mm width, and 1,445 mm height, the 2024 Kia K5 is a spacious midsized sedan. The front seats are ventilated and heated. The driver's seat feels rather high even at the lowest point. The windscreen is wide and offers a great view ahead. The comfortable dead pedal on the left foot and the floor-hinged accelerator are good touches. There’s no dearth of legroom and headroom on the two front seats. All seats come with nice padding and back support. Travelling in the 2024 Kia K5 is a nice experience. The rear seat can comfortably accommodate three adults. Taller adults may find headroom a bit compromised because of the downward sloping roofline. But unlike other sedans, it never gets crammed. The automatic climate control cools the car in minutes. The 2024 Kia K5 gets 510 litres of boot space.

What engine and transmission options are available?

The entry-level 2024 Kia K5 is hauled by a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 150 PS/192 Nm. The motor is mated to an eight-speed automatic. The steering is nicely balanced and immediately responsive. It makes overtaking on city roads easier. Despite its length, the Kia K5 turns corners without any fuss. Not that it’s very prompt, but it isn’t delayed either. The car gets a potent powertrain, but as expected, it isn’t sporty. The 2024 Kia K5 is more of a daily commuting car. On highways, the ride quality is pleasant and the car remains stable. The suspension system absorbs most of the bumps and potholes. The cabin is noiseless, courtesy of the great sound insulation.   

What’s the mileage of the Kia K5?

The 2024 Kia K5 returns an average mileage of 11kmpl under mixed conditions. Fuel efficiency increases on highways. Kia has focused more on passenger comfort in the K5 instead of mileage.

How safe is the Kia K5?

All versions of the 2024 Kia K5 get several driver-assist features. The K5 comes with Kia’s Drive Wise as part of standard equipment. It includes forward collision avoidance, 360-degree camera, smart cruise control, blind-spot assistance radar, highway drive-assist, and lane-departure warning. Other safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors and multiple airbags.

How many colour options are there for the Kia K5?

The 2024 Kia K5 is available in Clear White, Aurora Black, Interstellar Grey, Gravity Blue, Silky Silver, Runway Red, Snow White Pearl, Yacht Blue, and Steel Grey colour options.

Should you buy the Kia K5?

The 2024 Kia K5 is a spacious car in the midsized sedan class. The ride quality is comfortable in a roomy cabin. Mileage isn’t bad either. It’s a car for those who don’t mind spending extra on a spacious sedan that has a solid build quality. 

What are my alternatives?

The 2024 Kia K5 faces competition from Toyota Yaris Sedan, Mitsubishi Attrage, MG 5, Toyota Corolla, and Suzuki Ciaz.

Other things to consider

The 2024 Kia K5 is not among the lowest-priced cars in its segment. But it’s equipped with a powerful engine. The car is backed by a wide service network. The maintenance cost is low and spares are easy. It’s backed by a 5-year/150,000km warranty.