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Kia K5 2023.

When the Korean manufacturer KIA planned to replace the Optima sedan on the Russian market with the new K5, it probably could not have imagined, even in its boldest forecasts, that the car would prove so popular.

Today it is the absolute flagship in the segment of business sedans, bypassing such recognized rivals as Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Camry.

To explain such popularity of KIA K5 2023 is simple enough.

First of all, the sedan is offered in seven variants that have an excellent level of built-in features.

In addition, the price of the Korean model is still relatively low, starting from a mark of 2.73 million rubles.

In addition, the car is equipped with extremely reliable engines, which allows buyers to consider with confidence the purchase of a business sedan.

Packages and prices

Naturally, the Korean model arrived in car dealerships in a new body, seriously differing from its predecessor.

In addition, the KIA K5 2023 has a decent number of available options, despite the fact that in terms of technical characteristics the car differs little from the previous version.

All photos of the current business sedan, as well as prices for it can be found in this review.

Classic
This is the starting version of the business sedan, costing 2.734 million rubles. It should be noted that despite the status of the basic variation, the level of its equipment was very decent.

The car was immediately «shod» in 16-inch alloy wheels, offered LED optics, provided the installation of a sensor that automatically switches high beam to low beam.

Comfort .
To get this modification, the buyer will be forced to pay 105 thousand rubles more.

Luxe .
The price for this version ranges from 2.93 to 3.19 million rubles.

Style
Those who decide to buy a car in this version, will have to pay from 3.05 to 3.33 million rubles.

The list of additional features of the sedan includes a regular navigation system, multimedia with a 10.25-inch touchscreen and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Prestige .
The next variant of «Korean», costing 3,09-3,36 million rubles. Somewhat broader functionality, typical for a business sedan, suggests the presence of a system to control the situation in the «blind» zones, an overview of the situation around the car, the driver’s airbag, as well as a heated rear sofa.

GT Line
One of the most equipped versions of the KIA K5, which the manufacturer has estimated at 3.47 million rubles. Here it should be said that the buyer gets a car with an aerodynamic body kit, as well as a sports steering wheel.

In the interior appear LED lighting with 64 different modes of operation, ventilated seats, a sunroof built into the roof, as well as a digital dashboard with a screen of 12.3 inches.

GT Line+
The richest set of «Koreans», costing 3.57 million rubles. The list of features sedan, along with all of the above systems are: a display projection on the windshield, adaptive cruise control, a sensor to assess the level of fatigue of the driver, the determination of how confidently the vehicle remains in the occupied lane, and assistant, which allows you to avoid collisions with other cars.

Specifications

The changes that the KIA K5 received, had a positive impact on its popularity among motorists. Thus, the business sedan is now offered with two independent suspensions and much more built-in abilities. In addition, the car has become larger, which allows it to offer more space for passengers in the cabin.

As a standard motor buyers are offered a two-liter «atmospheric». Its output is 150 horsepower and torque is 192 N*m. This engine is paired with a front-wheel drive mechanism and a six-speed «automat».

In more «pumped up» modifications the 2,5-liter motor is involved. Its performance and tractive torque are higher than in the first variant and make 194 horsepower and 246 N*m, respectively.

All the same front wheel drive is available here, but the automatic transmission received eight gears. Depending on the type of the engine, the manufacturer said the average fuel consumption of the KIA K5 at the level of 7.1-7.2 liters. Up to «hundred» the business sedan is able to reach 8.6-10.2 seconds.

As already noted, the novelty has managed to surpass its predecessor in terms of dimensions. Thus, the size of KIA K5 body is 4905x1860x1445 mm and wheelbase reaches 2850 mm.

The clearance of Korean model is only 155 mm. The capacity stated for the sedan’s fuel tank is 60 liters, and here in the trunk you can carry 510 liters of cargo.