2024 Kia ​​K5 sedan up $100 to $26,515

The 2024 Kia ​​K5 midsize sedan is doing pretty well into its fourth model year. No change, except for a $100 price increase. 2023 Kia K5Kia Motors said Monday.

The price difference starts at $26,515 on the base LXS and goes up to $32,915 on the Kia K5 GT. Of the four trims, only the GT-Line FWD differs with new standard front heated seats and a price increase from $200 to $28,015. The $100 price hike with heated front seats seems worth it, supporting Kia’s focus on value in the shrinking midsize sedan segment.

Formerly known as the Optima, the sedan has four trims and two powertrains. The base engine is a 1.6-liter turbo 4 with 180 horsepower, which drives the front wheels in combination with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Only GT-Line has all-wheel drive and he’s available for a price of $1,600.

Oddly enough, the top GT model is front-wheel drive only, even though Kia has a 2.5-liter Turbo Four rated at 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. The transmission is combined with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.not a substitute for The Kiastinger has been discontinued.

Still, the 2024 Kia ​​K5 is still a relative value. Each model is equipped with driver assistance technologies such as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active lane control, blind spot monitoring and driver attention monitoring. Standard convenience features include upholstery, his 8.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and keyless start.

together Hyundai SonataThe K5’s biggest advantage over its rivals is its 5-year/60,000-mile base warranty.

The GT-Line is priced at $28,015 FWD and $29,615 AWD. In addition to front seat heaters, synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-way power seat for the driver’s seat, and acoustic glass are used for the windshield. It has 18-inch aluminum wheels and a heated flat-bottom steering wheel. It has a 10.3-inch touchscreen and comes with a wireless smartphone charger, but requires a cord to connect to your smartphone.

The $30,415 EX adds cooled front seats and a sunroof, as well as an optional premium package that includes upgrades like the Bose 12-speaker sound system.

The $32,915 GT and its larger engine include all of these features, plus 19-inch gloss black wheels, large disc brakes, dual twin exhausts and other stinger-like features.