Head-to-head
2027 Kia K5 vs 2027 Lucid Air
Too close to call: Lucid Air 78.3 vs Kia K5 78 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips.
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2027 Kia K5
The 2027 Kia K5 is sold in the U.S. as a gas large sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the K5 w/Stop-Start, is EPA-rated at 30 mp…
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A2027 Lucid Air
The 2027 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as an electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 in…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Lucid Air
Toss-upToo close to call: Lucid Air 78.3 vs Kia K5 78 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips.
Price 2027 Kia K5 leads by 60.9
Fuel & range 2027 Lucid Air leads by 78.4
Performance 2027 Lucid Air leads by 50.8
| Category · weight | 2027 Lucid Airoverall 78.3 | 2027 Kia K5overall 78 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 39.1 | 100 | |||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 21.6 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 85.4 | 100 | |||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 70.6 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 49.2 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 70.4 | 100 | |||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||
| Overall | 78.3 | 78 | |||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Lucid Air: base trim Air Pure RWD · Kia K5: base trim LXS FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and the answer flips.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Lucid Air wins
- It is rated 146 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $2,250).
- It makes 430 hp against 186.
Where the 2027 Kia K5 answers
- It starts $43,210 lower ($27,690 against $70,900 base MSRP).
- It lists 41 standard driver-assist features against 17.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
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Specifications side by side
49 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $70,900 | $27,690 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor RWD | 2.5-Litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engine with 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Roller Swing Arm |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 430 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque | — | 179 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 30 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 37 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.195 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 55.4 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 196 in | 193 in |
| Overall width | 76.2 in | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 117 in | 112 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 74.8 cu-ft | — |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 22.1 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | — | 121 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.4 in | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 37.6 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 35.2 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,564 lbs | 3,230 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 4,365 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.7 ft | 36 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | Electric brake operating on rear wheels |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 284 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 19 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P205/65R16 95H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 15.8 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 58.3 in | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 54.5 in | 56.1 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
224 features · differences first, then sharedSafety48 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Cyclist Detection (includes Car / Pedestrian) / Junction Turning Detection (Car) (Camera and Radar based) | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/ S&G) | — | std |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA) | — | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA | — | std |
| Dual front advanced airbags | — | std |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | — | std |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | — | std |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R) | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Lock Combined with Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Power Child Lock | — | std |
| ADVANCED DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEM: DreamDrive® Premium | std | — |
| Auto door lock AT position | — | std |
| Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA) | — | std |
| BRAKING: Automatic Brake Hold and Hill Hold | std | — |
| BRAKING: Integrated Electronic Parking Brake | std | — |
| Cruise control | — | std |
| Driver seat-belt warning system | — | std |
| Driver's knee airbag | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold | — | std |
| Emergency internal trunk release | — | std |
| FEATURES: 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear | std | — |
| FEATURES: Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags | std | — |
| FEATURES: Child Safety Rear Door Locks | std | — |
| FEATURES: Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release | std | — |
| FEATURES: Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System | std | — |
| FEATURES: Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions | std | — |
| FEATURES: Shock & Tilt Alert System | std | — |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | — | std |
| Front seat-belt pre tensioner and load limiter | — | std |
| Front seat-belt reminder | — | std |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | — | std |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | — | std |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Impact sensing door unlock | — | std |
| Key operated warning system | — | std |
| Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) | — | std |
| Parking brake warning system | — | std |
| Rear child-safety door locks (power) | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based) | — | std |
| Rear seat-belt pre tensioner | — | std |
| Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | — | std |
| Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Immobilizer | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment23 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA | — | std |
| 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters) | — | std |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| AUDIO: Surreal Sound™ with 9 speakers | std | — |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Rear Center Console Display Screen | opt | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: USB-A (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 12.5" Portrait Orientation Center Touchscreen Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: 34" Glass Cockpit Display | std | — |
| LUCID UX: AM/FM HD Radio | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Digital Key | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Mobile Owner App w/ Remote Services | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Lucid Virtual Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Native Support for Streaming Apps - Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Smartphone Wireless Charging | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation included for 7 years | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Android Auto™ with Google Assistant | std | — |
| LUCID UX: Wireless Apple CarPlay® integrated with Siri | std | — |
| Over-the-Air Software Update Capability | std | — |
| Shark fin antenna | — | std |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: Surreal Sound Pro Audio with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers | opt | — |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls | — | std |
Convenience9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open) | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: 12V Accessory Power Outlet in Cargo Area | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Power Trunk Open/Close | std | — |
| Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-C (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port) | — | std |
| Power driver window with auto-up/down | — | std |
| Second row USB-C charge ports (x2) | — | std |
| Two-turn driver door unlock | — | std |
| Central door lock switch | — | std |
| Front and rear power windows | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Three-Zone Automatic Climate Control | std | — |
| Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC) | — | std |
Seating8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split-folding rear seat | — | std |
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Cloth seat trim | — | std |
| Manual Driver and Front Passenger Seat with Double Recline, Sliding Adjustment, and Height Adjustment | — | std |
| Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down | — | std |
| SEATING CONFIGURATION: 5-Passenger Seating | std | — |
| SEATING: 12-Way Power Heated Front Seats with Memory | std | — |
| Rear center arm rest with cup holder | — | std |
Interior43 differ · 43 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel | — | std |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | std | — |
| Assist Grips (x4) | — | std |
| BASIC VEHICLE: 4 Years / 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Black paint B/C Pillar trim | — | std |
| Cargo lamp | — | std |
| Coat hook (x1) | — | std |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Ambient Lighting | std | — |
| COMFORT & CONVENIENCE: Multi-Function Steering Wheel | std | — |
| Dark silver metal paint power window switch panel | — | std |
| Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo | — | std |
| HEADROOM FRONT SEATS (METAL ROOF): 39.6 inches | std | — |
| HEADROOM REAR (METAL ROOF): 37.8 inches | std | — |
| Illuminated ignition key cylinder | — | std |
| IMG skin front upper door trim | — | std |
| Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim | — | std |
| LEGROOM REAR (LONG RANGE BATTERY): 37.6 inches | std | — |
| Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner | — | std |
| MAXIMUM LEG ROOM FRONT: 45.4 inches | std | — |
| Metallic paint center fascia panel | — | std |
| Metallic paint dash pad and door trim accents | — | std |
| Overhead front map lamp | — | std |
| Plastic center door trim | — | std |
| Plastic cover door side armrest trim | — | std |
| Plastic lower dash pad | — | std |
| Plastic rear upper door trim | — | std |
| Plastic side garnish armrest trim | — | std |
| Polyurethane wrapped gearshift knob | — | std |
| Polyurethane-wrapped (Metal Paint finish) steering wheel | — | std |
| Rear room lamp | — | std |
| SHOULDER ROOM FRONT: 58.3 inches | std | — |
| SHOULDER ROOM REAR: 54.5 inches | std | — |
| Silver metallic paint inside door handles | — | std |
| Starting price (USD) | std | — |
| THEME: Mojave PurLuxe Leather Alternative | std | — |
| Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch | — | std |
| Day & night rear-view mirror | — | std |
| Front console with armrest, storage and cup holders | — | std |
| Manual tilt and telescopic steering column | — | std |
| Sun visor with vanity mirror with LED lights, ticket holder and extension | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets with back panel | — | std |
| Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder | — | std |
| Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | — | std |
Exterior50 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| 16-inch alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| AERODYNAMICS: 0.197 cd | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Platinum | std | — |
| APPEARANCE: Stealth | opt | — |
| Black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover | — | std |
| BODY AND Paint | std | — |
| Body-color outside door handles | — | std |
| Body-color outside mirrors with black base | — | std |
| Body-color side sill molding | — | std |
| BRAKING: Anodized Brake Calipers | std | — |
| Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding | — | std |
| COLOR: Infinite Black Metallic | std | — |
| COLOR: Quantum Grey Metallic | opt | — |
| COLOR: Stellar White Metallic | opt | — |
| Corrosion Perforation | std | — |
| CURB Weight | std | — |
| FEATURES: Power Charge Port Door | std | — |
| Gloss black rear bumper | — | std |
| HEIGHT: 55.4 inches | std | — |
| Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | — | std |
| LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights | — | std |
| LED rear combination lamps | — | std |
| Length | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Adaptive Front Lighting System | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Daytime LED Signature Lighting | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Micro Lens Array LED Headlights | std | — |
| LIGHTING: Powered Illuminated Door Handles | std | — |
| Outside door handle pocket lighting | — | std |
| Power adjustable heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| ROOF: Metal Roof | std | — |
| Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler | — | std |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite) | — | std |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: 19" Aero Range Stealth Wheels/20" Aero Lite Stealth Wheels | opt | — |
| STEALTH & SOUND PACKAGE: Stealth Appearance | opt | — |
| Turning Diameter | std | — |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| WHEELBASE: 116.5 inches | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range | std | — |
| WHEELS: 19" Aero Range Stealth | opt | — |
| WHEELS: 20" Aero Lite Stealth | opt | — |
| Width WITH Mirrors Folded | std | — |
| WIDTH WITH MIRRORS OPEN: 86.4 inches | std | — |
| Auto light control | — | std |
| Rear-window defroster | — | std |
| LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | — | std |
| Temporary spare tire | — | std |
| Low washer fluid warning system | — | std |
Powertrain27 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | — | std |
| 0 - 60 MPH | std | — |
| 2.5-Litre Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Engine with 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Mobile connector with 20 foot cable | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 14-50 adapter for 240V outlet | std | — |
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: NEMA 5-15 adapter for standard household outlets | std | — |
| Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off) | — | std |
| BATTERY: 16 Module Battery Capacity | std | — |
| BATTERY: AC Charging up to 19.2 kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: DC Fast Charging up to 250kW | std | — |
| BATTERY: Long Range Battery | std | — |
| BRAKING: Driver-Adjustable Regenerative Braking | std | — |
| Charge TO 200 MI | std | — |
| Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | — | std |
| COMBINED DIRECT CO2 EMISSIONS: 0 g per mile | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Combined Charging System (CCS) | std | — |
| COMPATIBILITY: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems | std | — |
| Drive TYPE | std | — |
| FEATURES: Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Capability | std | — |
| FEATURES: Wunderbox™ Onboard Boost Charger | std | — |
| HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first, to 70% capacity) | std | — |
| MAX Power | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: 8 Years / 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) | std | — |
| Powertrain: RWD | std | — |
| POWERTRAIN: Single Permanent-Magnet Electric Motors | std | — |
| Projected Range UP TO | std | — |
| TORQUE VECTORING: Standard | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select | std | std |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers | — | std |
| STEERING: Electronic Power Steering | std | — |
| SUSPENSION: Adaptive Damping Suspension | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 40A MOBILE CHARGING CABLE: Storage bag that fits perfectly in the trunk wheel well | std | — |
| FRUNK: 10.0 cubic feet | std | — |
| TOTAL CARGO SPACE: 74.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK WITH ALL REAR SEATS DOWN: 64.8 cubic feet | std | — |
| TRUNK: 22.1 cubic feet | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Kia K5
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid AirAir Pure RWD | Kia K5LXS FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70,900 (base trim) | $27,690 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $70,900 – $249,000 4 trims | $27,690 – $33,790 4 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | K5 w/Stop-Start |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 30 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $2,250 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 8 yr / 100,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Lucid Air or the 2027 Kia K5?
Too close to call: Lucid Air 78.3 vs Kia K5 78 with these weights. The Kia K5 is ahead on price and tech & comfort. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.1 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Lucid Air scores 78.3 and the 2027 Kia K5 78. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Lucid Air or the 2027 Kia K5?
The 2027 Kia K5 starts lower — $27,690 against $70,900, a gap of $43,210 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Lucid Air or the 2027 Kia K5?
2027 Lucid Air: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Kia K5: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Lucid Air and the 2027 Kia K5?
Where the 2027 Lucid Air wins: it is rated 146 combined against 30 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,750 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($500 against $2,250), and makes 430 hp against 186. Where the 2027 Kia K5 answers: it starts $43,210 lower ($27,690 against $70,900 base MSRP) and lists 41 standard driver-assist features against 17. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.