2022 Kia K5 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel (standard), AWD
Price :	MSRP: $23,690-31,090
Weight :	3115 lbs \| 1412.94 kg
MPG City :	29
MPG Highway :	38
Combined MPG :	32.00

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.8 seconds.
Coefficient of Drag :	0.27

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1598 cc \| 97.5 cu in. \| 1.6 L.
Power :	180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore :	75.6 mm \| 2.976 in.
Stroke :	89.0 mm \| 3.504 in.
Compression :	10.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission:
8 Automatic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	4.717:1
2nd Gear :	2.906:1
3rd Gear :	1.864:1
4th Gear :	1.423:1
5th Gear :	1.224:1
6th Gear :	1.000:1
7th Gear :	0.790:1
8th Gear :	0.635:1

Production Figures

Total Kia Production for 2022 :	693,549
2022 Kia K5

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	16 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume :	105.3 cu. ft.
Interior Volume :	121.3 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	14.8 Gal
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	4
Length :	193.1 in \| 4905 mm.
Width :	73.2 in \| 1859 mm.
Height :	56.9 in \| 1445 mm.
Wheelbase :	112.2 in \| 2850 mm.
Front Track :	64.3 in \| 1633 mm.
Rear Track :	64.6 in \| 1641 mm.
Ground Clearance :	5.3 in \| 135 mm.
Front Overhang :	37.2 in \| 945 mm.
Rear Overhang :	43.7 in \| 1110 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	40.2 in \| 1021 mm.
Rear Headroom :	37.8 in \| 960 mm.
Front Legroom :	46.1 in \| 1171 mm.
Rear Legroom :	35.2 in \| 894 mm.
Front Hip Room :	56.6 in \| 1438 mm.
Rear Hip Room :	56.6 in \| 1438 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	58.0 in \| 1473 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room :	56.1 in \| 1425 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson strut Rear : Multi-link

Steering
Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio :	13.27:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.60
Turning Circle :	18.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	Ventilated disc
Rear Brakes :	Solid disc
Front Brake Size :	12.0 in \| 305 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.2 in \| 285 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P205/65R16 95H
Wheels :	6.5J x 16 alloy

Optional Tires
Front Tire :	P205/65R16 95H
Rear Tire :	P235/45R18 94V
Tires :	P235/45R18 94V

Optional Wheels
Front Wheel :	6.5J x 16 alloy
Rear Wheel :	7.5J x 18 alloy
Tires :	7.5J x 18 alloy

Recall

Component	STEERING
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V447000
Summary	Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.
Consequence	A sudden increase in steering effort can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC213.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	Kia Motors America
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V519000
Summary	Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Consequence	A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC214.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V760000
Summary	Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle's 'fail-safe' limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Consequence	Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC250.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Manufacturer	Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V149000
Summary	Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence	Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC263.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2022 Kia K5? A: The 2022 Kia K5 has a wheelbase size of 112.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2022 Kia K5? A: The 2022 Kia K5 has a length of 193.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2022 Kia K5? A: The 2022 Kia K5 has a width of 73.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2022 Kia K5 have?A: The 2022 Kia K5 has 40.20 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2022 Kia K5 have?A: The 2022 Kia K5 has legroom of 46.10 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2022 Kia K5? A: The 2022 Kia K5 was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2022 Kia K5 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2022 Kia K5 had an MSRP of $23,690 - $$31,090 (USD).

Q: What tires did the 2022 Kia K5 have? A: The 2022 Kia K5 had P205/65R16 95H tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2022 Kia K5 have? A: The 2022 Kia K5 had 6.5J x 16 alloy wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Kia produce in 2022? A: Kia produced 693,549 automobiles in 2022.

Q: What engine did the 2022 Kia K5 have? A: The engine powering the 2022 Kia K5 was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1598 cc | 97.5 cu in. | 1.6 L.) with 180 HP (132.48 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2022 Kia K5 have? A: The 2022 Kia K5 had a 8 speed Automatic gearbox.