How much does the new Kia K5 cost?
Kia essentially began life as a brand known for delivering affordable vehicles, and while that is still the case, they have grown in leaps and bounds in the design and performance categories.
With each new model release, their vehicles seem to be getting better and better, while still providing an incredible value proposition for consumers.
That looks set to continue with the release of the 2022 Kia K5 in US, which is coming at an amazingly affordable starting MSRP.
Let’s take a closer look at the 2022 Kia K5 prices in U.S. and available trim levels in the US-market.
Price of 2022 Kia K5 (by trim level)
| LX | $23.690 | FWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| LXS | $24.690 | FWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| LXS | $26.490 | AWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| GT-Line | $26.090 | FWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| GT-Line | $27.690 | AWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| EX | $28.590 | FWD | 1,6L Turbo |
| GT | $31.090 | FWD | 2,5L Turbo |
Last year, the K5 LX with FWD came in at $23,950 and that has not changed much for the 2022 model, which has a starting price of just $100 more.
That level of affordability continues all way up the line, starting with the 2022 Kia K5 LXS FWD price starting at $24.690 (just $1,000 more than the base model).
If you’d prefer the 2022 K5 LXS with AWD, then you are looking at a starting price of $26,490.
2022 Kia K5 GT-Line (FWD or AWD) MSRP
Next up is the 2022 K5 GT-Line with the MSRP of $26,090 for the FWD model and $27,960 for the AWD variant.
The Kia K5 EX trim level is only available as an FWD model and comes with a starting price of $28,590.
Sitting at the top of the range is the 2022 Kia K5 GT which costs $31,090. This is still ridiculously affordable for a model sitting at the top of the K5 range.
Engine specs & horsepower
As far as engines go, all of the trim levels, minus the GT, come equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo unit that cranks out 180 HP and 195-lb.-ft. of torque and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The range topping Kia K5 GT comes with a more powerful 2.5-liter turbo engine that produces 290 HP and 311 lb.-ft. of torque. That unit is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
What else is new for Kia K5 2022 MY?
For the 2022 model year, all K5s come fitted with the new Kia log!
There’s also some cool tech, such as the wireless charger and a surround-view monitor, as well as navigation, now available as standard on the GT-Line, EX, and GT trim levels.
Have a more detailed look at the 2022 Kia K5 changes and improvements below:
LX
- New Kia logo
- Trim badge removed
LXS
- New Kia logo
- Trim badge removed
- Additional rear USB chargers (FWD)
- Adjusted AWD trim content
GT-Line
- New Kia logo
- Added 10.25-inch AVN5 with wired CarPlay and Android Auto
- Updated Highway Driving Assist and Navigation Based Smart Cruise Control (Premium & Premium AWD)
- Added new base GT-Line AWD trim
- Renamed 21MY GT-Line AWD to GT-Line Premium AWD Package
- Removed GT-Line AWD Special Edition Package
- 10-watt drop-in wireless charger now standard on FWD (center console)
- Changed Red Syntex interior Color Pack availability (available on K5 Premium and K5 Premium AWD)
EX
- New Kia brand badge
- Added 10.25-inch AVN5 with wired CarPlay and Android Auto
- Trim badge removed
- Introduced new Surround View Monitor (switch by shifter), power folding mirrors (switch on driver door panel), Park Distance Warning-Forward (switch by shifter) and rear window auto up/down on Premium Package
GT
- New Kia logo
- Added 10.25-inch AVN5 with wired CarPlay and Android Auto
- Introduced new available “Chestnut Brown” Syntex interior Color Pack
- Introduced new Surround View Monitor (switch by shifter), Power Folding Mirrors (switch on driver door panel), Park Distance Warning-Forward (switch by shifter) and Rear Window Auto Up/Down on GT1
With all of this changes to the trim levels and equipment, as well as a great starting price, the 2022 Kia K5 is definitely one of the best value propositions on the market today.
