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2024 Kia K5: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Kia K5 is a quiet carryover year, and its main change is that heated front seats become standard on the GT-Line. The engines, styling, safety features, structure, and four-trim lineup otherwise remain largely unchanged.
About the 2024 Kia K5
Current U.S. K5 generation introduced for 2021; 2024 is its fourth year and the last pre-refresh model before the 2025 update.
Kia positions the K5 as a bold-looking midsize sedan that mixes family-car usefulness with a sportier attitude than most rivals. In 2024, its identity centers on sleek fastback-like styling, standard turbo power on most trims, available AWD on GT-Line, and a strong list of driver-assistance features. The big differentiator is that the K5 does not try to be anonymous: even in lower trims it leans into sharp design, while the GT gives the model range a genuine performance version.
The 2024 K5 lineup runs from the straightforward LXS to the comfort-focused EX, which has a panoramic sunroof plus heated and ventilated front seats. The GT-Line emphasizes sporty styling and is the only trim found with AWD, while the GT is the performance model with a 290-horsepower turbo engine, stronger brakes, and a firmer suspension.
What changed, by category
Tech
Heated front seats become standard across the GT-Line range; they were optional for 2023.
2024 Kia K5 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 8-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 24 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 290 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft | 195 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in | 35.2 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 Kia K5 compared with the 2023 model?
The main change for 2024 is standard heated front seats on the GT-Line, replacing the prior optional setup. The rest of the K5 lineup is largely unchanged.
Did the 2024 Kia K5 get a new engine?
No, the 2024 K5 keeps the previous engines. LXS, GT-Line, and EX use a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder, while the GT has a 290-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo four-cylinder.
Which 2024 Kia K5 trim has AWD?
The GT-Line is the only 2024 K5 trim found with AWD. The LXS, EX, and 290-horsepower GT are front-wheel-drive models.
Are the 2024 Kia K5 GT and GT-Line the same?
No, the GT and GT-Line are different. The GT-Line pairs sporty-looking trim with the everyday 1.6-liter turbo engine, while the GT uses a 290-horsepower 2.5-liter turbo engine, stronger brakes, and a firmer suspension.
Was the 2024 Kia K5 redesigned?
No, the 2024 K5 was not redesigned. It is the final pre-refresh version of the generation introduced for 2021, before the more noticeable 2025 update.
2024 Kia K5 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Kia K5.
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2024 Kia K5
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