Kia K5

For 2024, the K5 sedan starts at $26,515 (all pricing includes a $1,125 destination charge).

The recall of nearly 189,000 model-year 2021-23 K5s involves the car’s side curtain airbags.

Despite swirling rumors about its impending demise in the U.S., Kia’s K5 sedan is returning for the 2023 model year.

After narrowing the field to the most affordable models in several popular classes based on average prices listed on Cars.com, we choose our value favorites based on features, warranties and overall performance for the money.

In addition to its new, more stylish badge, Kia also plans some refinements and feature updates for the rest of the lineup. Here’s a look at what else is coming from the automaker in 2022.

The 2021 TXI Study analyzes 36 vehicle technologies that fall into one of four categories: convenience; emerging automation; energy and sustainability; and infotainment and connectivity.

These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2021.

The 2022 Kia K5 enters its sophomore year with more standard convenience features on its top three trims, plus a new GT-Line AWD Premium Package to enhance the mid-tier trim’s offerings.

For drivers who refuse to jump on the SUV bandwagon, the list of available cars is dwindling at an alarming rate as automakers focus on classes that dominate the sales charts.

Kia has big plans for its mid-size car. With a completely new design came the need for a new name used around the globe: K5.