A rare situation when a turbo engine is replaced by a larger volume naturally aspirated engine
The North American office of Kia announced prices for the Kia K5 2025 sedan. The car has risen in price, and in one configuration — EX — significantly, by $5,000. Other configurations added from 900 to 1400 dollars. As a result, the basic version costs 28 145 dollars, the top — 34 245 dollars.
The most interesting — The Kia K5 in the US is no longer equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, it has been replaced by a conventional naturally aspirated 2.5-liter engine. At the same time, the power increased to 191 hp. The top version of the GT also has a 2.5-liter engine, but already turbocharged, producing 290 hp. All versions of the car are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. with the exception of the Kia K5 GT — she has a «robot» with two clutches.
Externally, the Kia K5 2025 is no different from last year’s model, the key difference is inside — redesigned front panel with two 12-inch screens in one unit. The media system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless interfaces in all car trim levels.