2021 Kia K5 GT-Line
Kia K5 Details
L4, 1.6L; DOHC; Turbo
Glacial White Pearl
FWD / AWD
Gasoline
36,755 Miles
Black
1N0036B
5XXG64J29MG079371
Cloth
GT-Line
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2021 Kia K5
This 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line, featured in Glacial White Pearl with a black interior, is powered by a 1.6L Turbo 4-Cylinder engine coupled with an 8-Speed Automatic Transmission. It includes the GT-Line FWD Premium Package, adding features such as a panoramic sunroof, LED Projection Headlights, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. This vehicle has been maintained with a service history record and has undergone recent servicing, including tire replacements and an oil change. Key Features:Two previous owners with personal lease history.Equipped with GT-Line Premium features and advanced driver-assist technologies.Recent services include tire replacement and comprehensive maintenance.Vehicle offered for sale and serviced by Hello Kia Valencia, including tire replacements and an oil change.Maintained to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.At Hello Auto, all of our used cars are backed with our suite of Hello Benefits. You also get a personal client advisor that walks you through the process from start to finish. No pushy finance managers trying to sell you products you don't need. We never charge over MSRP and pledge to keep our prices fair and transparent from the beginning. Please check the iPacket to view a full detailed service history on this vehicle. We look forward to saying Hello to you soon!
Features & Options
- GT-Line FWD Premium Package
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio
- Radio data system
- Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Audio System
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear side impact airbag
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Front fog lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- LED Projection Headlights
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Cyclist
- Forward Collision Avoidance-Assist - Junction Turn
- Front reading lights
- Gloss Black Pillar & Door Frame Cover
- Illuminated entry
- LED Interior Lighting
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear seat center armrest
- Sport steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Wireless Charger
- Cloth/Leatherette Seat Trim
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 7.5J x 18" Graphite Machined Finish Alloy
- Variably intermittent wipers
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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.