Marketed trim
2027 Kia K5 LXS
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS is the entry trim in a lineup of 3 trims. Its documented equipment centers on 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp, 16-inch alloy wheels standard, Automatic LED headlights standard. The 2027 K5 lineup is listed with 2.5L four-cylinder or turbo 2.5L four-cylinder across its 3 trims. The 2027 K5 lineup seats 5. The 2027 K5 LXS is a Midsize sedan, the same body style as the other 2 K5 trims. The older 1.6L turbo engine is gone since 2025, so the GT is the only turbocharged K5. Yes. Kia lists 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp as standard equipment on the LXS.
Documented equipment
What sets this trim apart.
| # | Equipment item |
|---|---|
| 01 | 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp |
| 02 | 16-inch alloy wheels standard |
| 03 | Automatic LED headlights standard |
Cost to own
What five years with the LXS cost in 2026.
Kelley Blue Book has not priced the 2027 Kia K5 LXS yet. For the same trim in the 2026 model year it puts the five-year cost to own at $50,840: $14,982 of depreciation and $35,858 in out-of-pocket costs, leaving a residual value of $13,753.
| Five-year cost | This trim, 2026 model year | Across the 2026 K5 trims KBB lists |
|---|---|---|
| Five-year cost to own | $50,840 | $50,840 to $56,492 |
| Depreciation | $14,982 | $14,982 to $18,832 |
| Fuel | $9,664 | $9,664 to $10,519 |
| Insurance | $11,180 | $11,180 to $12,375 |
| Financing | $3,630 | $3,630 to $4,570 |
| State fees | $2,189 | $2,189 to $2,638 |
| Maintenance | $8,500 | $8,500 to $8,582 |
| Repairs | $695 | $695 |
Standard equipment Kelley Blue Book lists for the 2026 LXS
12V Power OutletBluetooth Streaming AudioBluetooth Wireless TechnologyCloth SeatsCruise ControlFolding Rear SeatHands Free PhonePower OutletPower WindowsProximity Sensing Keyless EntryPush-Button Engine StartRear Window DefrosterRemote Engine StartRemote Keyless EntrySatellite RadioSmartphone InterfaceSteering Wheel ControlsTilt Steering WheelTilt/Telescoping Steering WheelUSB Port
Trim-specific answer desk
22 answers for the LXS.
T01What is the 2027 Kia K5 LXS?
The LXS is one of the 3 trims on the 2027 Kia K5, the entry level.
T02What comes standard on the K5 LXS?
The Kia materials for the LXS list 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp, 16-inch alloy wheels standard, Automatic LED headlights standard.
T03Where does the LXS sit in the K5 lineup?
The 2027 K5 LXS is the entry trim, just below the GT-Line.
T04What engine does the K5 LXS use?
The 2027 K5 lineup is listed with 2.5L four-cylinder or turbo 2.5L four-cylinder across its 3 trims.
T05How many people does the K5 LXS seat?
The 2027 K5 lineup seats 5.
T06What body style is the K5 LXS?
The 2027 K5 LXS is a Midsize sedan, the same body style as the other 2 K5 trims.
T07What changed for the K5 LXS this model year?
The older 1.6L turbo engine is gone since 2025, so the GT is the only turbocharged K5. New for 2027: torque-vectoring AWD is available on the GT-Line for $1,600, the only K5 trim offered with AWD; every other trim, including the GT, remains FWD-only. Kia's 2027 spec-compare chart lists three trims (LXS, GT-Line and GT), and TrueCar agrees.
T08Does the K5 LXS come with 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp?
Yes. Kia lists 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp as standard equipment on the LXS.
T09Does the K5 LXS come with 16-inch alloy wheels standard?
Yes. Kia lists 16-inch alloy wheels standard as standard equipment on the LXS.
T10Does the K5 LXS come with Automatic LED headlights standard?
Yes. Kia lists Automatic LED headlights standard as standard equipment on the LXS.
T11What engine is in the 2027 Kia K5 LXS?
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS is certified with a turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (SIDI & PFI). (EPA certification data, read 2026-08-06.)
T12What transmission does the 2027 Kia K5 LXS use?
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS certifies with 8-speed automatic transmission.
T13What drivetrain does the 2027 Kia K5 LXS have?
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS is certified in 2 drivetrain configurations: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive.
T14What gas mileage does the 2027 Kia K5 LXS get?
EPA combined ratings for the 2027 Kia K5 LXS run from 27 mpg (front-wheel drive) to 30 mpg (front-wheel drive).
T15How much cargo space does the 2027 Kia K5 LXS have?
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS is certified with 16 cubic feet of cargo volume.
T16What kind of gas does the 2027 Kia K5 LXS take?
The 2027 Kia K5 LXS is certified on regular.
T17How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 Kia K5 LXS each year?
The EPA estimates $2,300 a year to fuel the 2027 Kia K5 LXS, at 15,000 miles a year on its certified rating.
T18What size class is the 2027 Kia K5 LXS?
The EPA classifies the 2027 Kia K5 LXS as a large cars.
T19Which 2027 Kia K5 trims come with 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp?
1 of the 3 K5 trims list 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp: LXS. The other 2, GT-Line, GT, do not list it.
T20Which 2027 Kia K5 trims come with 16-inch alloy wheels standard?
1 of the 3 K5 trims list 16-inch alloy wheels standard: LXS. The other 2, GT-Line, GT, do not list it.
T21Which 2027 Kia K5 trims come with Automatic LED headlights standard?
1 of the 3 K5 trims list Automatic LED headlights standard: LXS. The other 2, GT-Line, GT, do not list it.
T22What equipment is exclusive to the 2027 Kia K5 LXS?
Of the equipment documented for the LXS, 2.5L engine standard, 191 hp, 16-inch alloy wheels standard, Automatic LED headlights standard appear on no other 2027 K5 trim.
Rest of the lineup
Compare the LXS with the other 2027 K5 trims.
This trim in figures
The 2027 K5 LXS: specifications and equipment.
The figures below are the 2026 model year's for the LXS.
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2026 Kia K5 LXS at a $28,735 base price, with 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (GDI) making 191 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque, automatic, 8-spd transmission with FWD drive.
It is 193.1 in long, 112.2 in wheelbase, 3,230 lb curb weight, and seats 5.
Capability figures listed for it: 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space.
EPA ratings for this row: 29 mpg combined, 25 city, 36 highway.
It rides on P205/65R16 tires and carries a 5-year, 60,000-mile basic warranty.
As the entry row, it lists alloy wheels, blind spot alert, bluetooth streaming audio, bluetooth wireless technology, child door locks, child seat anchors, collision warning system, collision warning systemwith auto brake, cruise control, cup holder, folding rear seat, hands free phone, and 18 more items as standard.
Generation history, the NHTSA safety record and background on the Kia K5 are on the Kia K5 model page.
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