2027 Kia K5 · All-wheel drive

Which 2027 Kia K5 trims have all-wheel drive?

One of the three trims. 2027 list MSRPs exclude $1,245 , paint and dealer fees. estimates are manufacturer-published; follows explicit table over the builder range field. All-wheel drive is optional on the GT-Line. The LXS and GT can't be ordered with it. On that one, you'll need the Active all-wheel drive. The cheapest K5 with it costs $30,290. It's a GT-Line with the Active all-wheel drive.

Our K5 data has all three US 2027 , GT-Line /AWD and all major factory equipment : GT-Line Premium, GT-Line Convenience and GT1. It doesn't have discontinued EX, 2026 inventory, paint/upholstery colors, port/dealer and option-adjusted weights yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Trim by trim

TrimHow you get itCheapest with it
LXSNot offeredNot offered
GT-LineAdd the Active all-wheel drive$30,290With the Active all-wheel drive
GTNot offeredNot offered

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The cheapest K5 with all-wheel drive

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GT-Line

$30,290

Active all-wheel drive

Situation

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Active AWD

Rear axle helps

GT-Line active can distribute engine between the front and rear . The rear wheels receive power through a mechanical driveshaft and controlled coupling; this illustrates assistance, not a fixed torque split.

How this works

2027 GT-Line alone offers active ; LXS and 290-hp GT remain . Kia describes variable front/rear distribution. This simplified demonstration does not reproduce controller calibration or predict grip, stopping distance or a fixed torque split. No , or rear electric motor.

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Packages & options

Powertrain

Comfort & tech

Vs. a stock GT-Line

  • Rear axleActive all-wheel drive
    Unpowered rear axle→Active AWD rear axle and mechanical driveshaft
Combined mpg
29 mpg → 27 mpg−2 mpg
Curb weight
3,291 lb → 3,463 lb+172 lb

Gains all-wheel drive, heated steering wheel

Adds Heated steering wheel

  • Has AWD
  • Has Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
  • No Bose audio
  • No 360° camera
Drive
Active mechanical AWD
Transmission
Eight-speed automatic
Torque
178 lb-ft
City / hwy
23 / 33 mpg
Trunk
15.6 cu ft · rear seats up
Rear legroom
35.2″
Ground clearance
5.3″ · all trims
Tires
235/45R18 tires
Gauges
4.2-inch supervision display
Audio
Six-speaker audio
Heated / ventilated seats
Heated / no ventilation
Heated wheel
Equipped
Sunroof
Not equipped
Suspension
Independent strut / multi-link

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