EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LXS (+$7,500)
| Spec | LXS | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3230 lbs | 3395 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3230 lbs | 3395 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,190 | $34,690 |
| Tire size | P205/65R16 95H | P235/45R18 94V |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA, 12.3-inch curved Full Digital display panel, panoramic type, 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, Acoustic laminated front door windows, Active Sound Design (ASD), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose Premium Audio with 12 speakers including additional center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier, Front center console USB-C charging port (x1), Gloss black B/C Pillar trim, Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black side garnish armrest trim, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), IMG skin lower dash pad, Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Leather wrapped center door trim, Leather wrapped gearshift knob, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C) with Stop and Go, Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Parking Collision Assistance-Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning-Side (PDW-S), Power folding outside mirrors, Power front and rear window with auto-up/down, Rear Climate vents, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Satin chrome center fascia panel, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Syntex leatherette seat trim, Ventilated front seats, Wireless charger, Wood (hydrographic) dash pad and door trim accents
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 121.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 193.1 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 191 hp |
| Torque | 181.5 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $34,690 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45R18 94V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.195:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3395 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3395 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4365 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety46 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Cyclist Detection (includes Car / Pedestrian) / Junction Turning Detection (Car) (Camera and Radar based)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC w/ S&G)
- Blind View Monitor (BVM)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- 12.3-inch ccNC Lite Radio, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, Wireless CP/AA
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C) with Stop and Go
- Parking Collision Assistance-Reverse (PCA-R)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F)
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)
- Parking Distance Warning-Side (PDW-S)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS)
- Auto door lock AT position
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA)
- Cruise control
- Driver seat-belt warning system
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Emergency internal trunk release
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners and load limiter
- Front seat-belt reminder
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Key operated warning system
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking brake warning system
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based)
- Rear child-safety door locks (power)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Active Sound Design (ASD)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Bose Premium Audio with 12 speakers including additional center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier
- Shark fin antenna
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls
- Wireless charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open)
- Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off)
- Front and rear power windows
- Power driver window with auto-up/down
- Power front and rear window with auto-up/down
- Two-turn driver door unlock
- Central door lock switch
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC)
- Rear Climate vents
Seating9 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster
- Heated front seats
- Syntex leatherette seat trim
- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors
- Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
Interior37 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- 12.3-inch curved Full Digital display panel, panoramic type
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Cargo lamp
- Coat hook (x1)
- Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo
- Front center console USB-C charging port (x1)
- Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-C (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port)
- Front console with armrest, storage and cup holders
- Gloss black B/C Pillar trim
- Gloss black power window switch panel
- Gloss black side garnish armrest trim
- IMG skin front upper door trim
- IMG skin lower dash pad
- Illuminated ignition key cylinder
- Leather wrapped center door trim
- Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim
- Leather wrapped gearshift knob
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner
- Plastic cover door side armrest trim
- Plastic rear upper door trim
- Polyurethane wrapped gearshift knob
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Satin chrome center fascia panel
- Second row USB-C charge ports (x2)
- Sun visor with vanity mirror ticket holder and extension
- Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch
- Wood (hydrographic) dash pad and door trim accents
- Day & night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated sun visor
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front seatback pockets with back panel
- LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps
- Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp
- Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
- Rheostat (Dimmer Switch)
Exterior26 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Power folding outside mirrors
- 18-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish)
- Acoustic laminated front door windows
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors with black base
- Body-color side sill molding
- Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding
- Gloss black rear bumper
- Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover
- Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Outside door handle pocket lighting
- Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Power adjustable heated outside mirrors
- Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler
- Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Auto light control
- Rear-window defroster
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 2.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2025 K5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia K5 EX?
The manufacturer lists $34,690 for the 2025 Kia K5 EX. That is $7,500 above the LXS, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Kia K5 EX add over the LXS?
Against the LXS, 39 features become standard that the LXS does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.