The 2026 Kia K5 gives Cocoa, FL shoppers a strong mix of everyday efficiency and available sport-sedan power. Most trims use a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 191 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 181 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Kia pairs that engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the LXS FWD trim is EPA-estimated at 26 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.

For stronger acceleration, the 2026 Kia K5 GT uses a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 290 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 311 lb-ft of torque from 1,650 to 4,000 rpm. The 2026 Kia K5 GT also uses an 8-speed wet dual-clutch automatic transmission, while the GT-Line AWD trim adds all-wheel drive with Snow mode.

• 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower at 6,100 rpm
• 181 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm on most trims
• Available turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 290 horsepower
• Available 311 lb-ft of torque from 1,650 to 4,000 rpm
• EPA-estimated up to 26 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined

The 2026 Kia K5 offers driver assistance technology for daily commuting, lane changes, and busy parking lots. Kia lists Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection, giving the 2026 Kia K5 support when the system detects certain frontal or turning collision risks.

Available safety features expand awareness around the sedan. Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist can help warn when a vehicle is detected in a blind spot, and available Blind-Spot View Monitor shows a rear-side camera view in the cluster. Available 360-degree Surround View Monitor uses four wide-view cameras for parking and low-speed maneuvering.

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Available Blind-Spot View Monitor
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Available 360-degree Surround View Monitor with four wide-view cameras

The 2026 Kia K5 brings useful technology into a clean, driver-focused cabin. Kia lists a 12.3-inch touchscreen display, and available navigation on the 12.3-inch screen gives drivers a wide view for navigation, diagnostics, entertainment, and vehicle information. An available 12.3-inch curved instrument display adds a modern digital gauge layout.

Smartphone and connected features make the 2026 Kia K5 easy to live with every day. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto allow compatible phone functions without a cable. Available Bose premium audio uses 12 speakers, available Digital Key 2.0 can let compatible devices work as a virtual key, and Over-the-Air system updates support select technology functions.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen display
• Available 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation
• Available 12.3-inch curved instrument display
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
• Available Bose premium audio system with 12 speakers

The 2026 Kia K5 has the space shoppers expect from a midsize sedan. Kia lists 105.3 cubic feet of passenger volume, 121.3 cubic feet of total interior capacity, and 15.6 cubic feet of cargo area capacity. Passenger room includes 46.1 inches of front legroom and 35.2 inches of rear legroom.

Comfort features help the 2026 Kia K5 feel refined. Depending on trim and package, shoppers can find heated front seats, available ventilated front seats, an available 10-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar adjustment, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear A/C vents, and available LED interior lighting.

• 105.3 cubic feet of passenger volume
• 121.3 cubic feet of total interior capacity
• 15.6 cubic feet of cargo area capacity
• 46.1 inches of front legroom and 35.2 inches of rear legroom
• Available ventilated front seats

The 2026 Kia K5 has a low, athletic profile that helps the sedan stand out around Cocoa, FL. Kia lists the 2026 Kia K5 at 193.1 inches long, 73.2 inches wide, 56.9 inches tall, and 112.2 inches in wheelbase. Minimum ground clearance is 5.3 inches.

Exterior details vary by trim, giving shoppers several ways to match style and function. Wheel sizes include 16-inch, 18-inch, and 19-inch alloy wheels depending on configuration. The 2026 Kia K5 can also offer LED headlights and taillights, heated side mirrors, available power-folding side mirrors, and GT quad-tip dual exhaust.

• 193.1-inch overall length
• 73.2-inch width and 56.9-inch height
• 112.2-inch wheelbase
• 5.3 inches of minimum ground clearance
• 0.27 coefficient of drag