GT FWD
What the GT adds over the LXS (+$6,100)
| Spec | LXS | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 345.4 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3230 lbs | 3596 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3230 lbs | 3596 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | 181.5 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) THETA-III engine | 2.5L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) THETA-III engine |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4365 lbs | 4608 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,190 | $33,290 |
| Steering type | Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS), Electric Motor | Rack and pinion Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Front suspension type | McPherson strut | Sport-tuned McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Sport-tuned Multi-link |
| Tire size | P205/65R16 95H | P245/40R19 94W |
| Final drive ratio | 3.195:1 | 4.077:1 / 2.944:1 |
| Transmission type | automatic | 8-speed wet dual-clutch |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 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, 19-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish), 2.5L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) 4-cylinder engine, 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) wet, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, Acoustic laminated front door windows, Black Syntex leatherette seat trim with green piping sport bucket seat and GT logo, Black low density Tricoat Cloth head liner, Black outside mirrors, D-shaped steering wheel with "GT" emblem, Front center console USB-C charging port (x1), Gloss black B/C Pillar trim, Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black rear sport bumper with satin chrome skid plate, Gloss black side garnish armrest trim, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Green caliper with GT logo front and rear disc brakes, Heated front seats, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille, IMG skin lower dash pad, LED front fog lights, 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, Pad print dash pad and door trim accents, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Quad-tip Dual Muffler, Rack and Pinion Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), Rear Climate vents, Rear emblem, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Satin chrome center fascia panel, Sport Tuned Suspension (Monotube shocks, TPS Frame Bushings), Sport front bumper
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 345.4 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 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 | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) THETA-III engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 290 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 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) | $33,290 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and pinion Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), Electric Motor |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Sport-tuned McPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Sport-tuned Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P245/40R19 94W |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.077:1 / 2.944:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed wet dual-clutch |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3596 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3596 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4608 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety42 std · 4 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)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Blind View Monitor (BVM) optional
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) optional
- 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) optional
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F)
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Parking Distance Warning-Side (PDW-S) optional
- 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)
Infotainment7 std · 2 opt
- 12.3-inch ccNC Radio, Navigation, Satellite Digital Radio, Rear view Camera, Telematics, VR, Wireless CP/AA
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Shark fin antenna
- Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls
- Wireless charger
- Active Sound Design (ASD) optional
- Bose Premium Audio with 12 speakers including additional center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier optional
Convenience7 std · 2 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 passenger window with auto-up/down
- Two-turn driver door unlock
- Digital Key 2.0 Advanced (NFC+BLE) optional
- Power front and rear window with auto-up/down optional
- Central door lock switch
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC)
- Rear Climate vents
Seating6 std · 3 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
- Ventilated front seats optional
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster optional
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors optional
- Black Syntex leatherette seat trim with green piping sport bucket seat and GT logo
- Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
Interior37 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color Super Vision display panel
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Black low density Tricoat Cloth head liner
- Cargo lamp
- Coat hook (x1)
- D-shaped steering wheel with "GT" emblem
- 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
- Pad print dash pad and door trim accents
- 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
- 12.3-inch curved Full Digital display panel, panoramic type optional
- 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)
Exterior29 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Power folding outside mirrors optional
- 19-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black, Machine Finish)
- Acoustic laminated front door windows
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Black outside mirrors
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color side sill molding
- Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding
- Gloss black rear sport bumper with satin chrome skid plate
- Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover
- Green caliper with GT logo front and rear disc brakes
- Hyper Silver metallic Sport type radiator grille
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights
- LED front fog lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- Outside door handle pocket lighting
- Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators
- Power adjustable heated outside mirrors
- Quad-tip Dual Muffler
- Rear emblem
- Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite)
- Sport front bumper
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Custom 19-inch alloy wheels (Gloss Black) optional
- 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 Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection + Multi Port Injection (T-GDI + MPI) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) wet
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers
- Rack and Pinion Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS)
- Sport Tuned Suspension (Monotube shocks, TPS Frame Bushings)
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Common questions about the GT
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia K5 GT?
The manufacturer lists $33,290 for the 2025 Kia K5 GT. That is $6,100 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 GT add over the LXS?
Against the LXS, 42 features become standard that the LXS does not and 23 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.