K5 Performance

You'll enjoy composed handling with the new Kia K5. Its accurate steering and well-built chassis keep it poised around turns. The K5's sophisticated wide-track suspension absorbs most road blemishes for a soft, gentle ride on pavement. Front-wheel drive comes standard on the K5, but advanced all-wheel drive is available for better road grip. Engine options in the new K5 include:

• Standard: Turbocharged 180-horsepower four-cylinder motor
• Available: Turbocharged 290-horsepower four-cylinder engine

The base motor pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but the more powerful optional engine mates with a dual-clutch eight-speed automatic. Saco drivers who want to trim gas expenses will appreciate that the K5 gets 27 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway when properly equipped. Its no slowpoke, either. K5 GT models with the 290-horsepower engine can zip from 0 to 60 mph in only 5.7 seconds.

K5 Exterior & Interior Design

The new Kia K5 will catch your eye with its aggressive styling. It's sloped, fastback roof, chiseled sides, and bold lines will draw compliments from your neighbors in Portland, ME. The K5's sculpted headlights angle in toward its honeycomb grille for a hawk-like look. A metallic band of trim down the K5's roofline draws attention to its sleek rear end and classy, full-width taillights.

Get inside the new Kia K5 and you'll be taken with its horizontal dash and futuristic interior. The K5's ergonomically designed cockpit has screens and controls that are tilted toward the driver for an easy reach. All models are adorned with soft-touch materials, but higher trims have textured dash panels with open-pore woodgrain trim and metallic accents on the speaker grilles.

There's plenty of room to stretch out and relax in the Kia K5's cushy, supportive seats. Westbrook drivers will like how quiet and serene its cabin is, thanks to ample insulation and sound-deadening materials. There's also lots of space for shopping bags or suitcases in the K5's 16-cubic-foot trunk. All K-5 models except the base trim have a 60/40-split-folding rear seat that simplifies storing long items.

K5 Technology

Every new Kia K5 model comes with the user-friendly UVO infotainment system. Its well-positioned buttons, crisp graphics, and easily navigable menus make it a cinch to run while driving. An eight-inch touch screen comes standard, but a 10.25-inch screen is available. Other standard tech features in the K5 include:

• Cloth upholstery
• HD Radio
• A six-speaker stereo

People in Gorham will enjoy the K5's available panoramic sunroof, which brightens the cabin and lets in fresh air.

K5 Safety

Auburn, ME drivers will be confident about their safety in the new Kia K5, which received Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It was made with a solid steel safety cage, a traction control system, and nine standard airbags for your protection. The K5's plethora of driver-assist aids include:

• Forward automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• A rear-seat reminder

The K5's standard forward collision mitigation feature warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes when necessary to help you avoid it.

K5 Trim Levels

The new Kia K5 is available in five trims so that people in Saco can have one with all the features they like. The trim-level breakdown is as follows:

• K5 LX: Even the base LX trim comes well-equipped. Standard features include LED multi-reflector headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, manually adjustable front seats, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist.
• K5 LXS: Comes with everything in the LX model, but adds an automatic hands-free trunk, remote keyless entry, remote engine start, push-button start, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat, blind spot monitoring collision avoidance, rear cross traffic alert, and safe exit assist.
• K5 GT-Line: This well-appointed model comes with trim-specific exterior accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• K5 EX: The EX trim adds more appealing tech and comfort features, including a panoramic sunroof, satellite radio, wireless device charging, heated and ventilated front seats, and rear parking sensors.
• K5 GT: This range-topping model has the 290-horsepower turbocharged engine. Added amenities in the GT trim include a sport-tuned suspension, synthetic leather upholstery with unique styling, front sport seats, and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Test Drive the New Kia K5 at Rowe Kia Auburn

The new Kia K5 is a smooth-riding midsize sedan with outstanding safety ratings and a slew of useful standard tech features. Rowe Kia Auburn has a wide selection of K5 trims for sale near Portland, ME. Come see us and test drive one today.