The 2027 Kia K5 has a shorter trim list and a lower published power rating for its standard engine. Kia’s U.S. website now shows LXS, GT-Line and GT, with the comfort-focused EX no longer included. The starting MSRP is $27,690 before destination and other charges.
That leaves an important choice for sedan shoppers: the GT-Line offers available all-wheel drive, while the more powerful GT remains front-wheel drive. Here is how the 2027 Kia K5 specifications compare with the previous model year and what to watch when choosing a trim.
2027 Kia K5 trims and prices: EX leaves the list
The LXS starts at $27,690, the GT-Line at $28,690 and the GT at $33,790. Those are Kia’s advertised starting MSRPs, excluding destination, taxes, options and dealer charges. The GT-Line starting figure is for front-wheel drive; choosing AWD raises the purchase price.
Kia’s 2026 specification chart included an EX alongside those three trims. Its absence for 2027 matters if you were shopping for a well-equipped K5 without the GT’s turbocharged powertrain. Compare the actual option packages instead of assuming a GT-Line automatically replaces every EX feature.
The LXS retains a useful basic equipment list: 16-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a smart key, push-button start and remote start. GT-Line adds its own styling, 18-inch wheels, navigation, SynTex upholstery, heated front seats and a power driver’s seat.
Standard engine output changes; GT keeps 290 horsepower
Kia lists the 2027 LXS and GT-Line at 186 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque from a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Both use an eight-speed automatic. The published 2026 figures were 191 horsepower and 181.5 pound-feet, making this a five-horsepower reduction in the listed rating.
The official pages do not explain that difference, so there is no basis here to attribute it to a particular emissions change or mechanical revision. Shoppers comparing model years should use the current specifications rather than older dealer copy.
The GT keeps a turbocharged 2.5-liter rated at 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet, paired with an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. It also includes sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels and a panoramic sunroof. AWD is offered on GT-Line only, so the strongest engine and four-wheel traction are separate choices.
Fuel economy, passenger room and trunk space
Kia lists EPA estimates of 26 mpg city, 37 highway and 30 combined for the LXS. The front-drive GT-Line is rated at 25/36/29 mpg, while the AWD version is 23/33/27. The GT also lists 23/33/27 mpg. Actual economy varies with conditions and driving.
All three trims seat five. The K5 measures 193.1 inches long and 73.2 inches wide, with a 112.2-inch wheelbase. Rear legroom is listed at 35.2 inches, and the trunk holds 15.6 cubic feet. Check rear-seat comfort with your usual passengers, especially if tall front occupants or child seats are part of your daily routine.
Choose equipment by package, not just the badge
A 12.3-inch touchscreen is part of the entry model, while Kia offers a larger combined display arrangement and additional technology on selected configurations. Its comparison chart reserves available surround-view and blind-spot-view cameras for the GT. Digital Key 2.0 is likewise listed as available on GT, rather than across the range.
The GT-Line remains the AWD choice and a way to get heated seats and upgraded styling without paying for the turbo engine. The GT suits buyers prioritizing power and its available technology packages. Our 2026 Kia K5 review provides driving context for the sedan, but use the 2027 equipment chart when deciding what comes with the car you order.
