Sedans are convenient for daily driving around town or hitting the highway. Kia offers several sedan options for you to discover, whether you want a new midsize K5 or one of the discontinued lines, such as the Cadenza, in our used car range. Whether you buy a new or used Kia sedan, our team at Huffines Kia in McKinney, Texas, can help you find the ideal vehicle that best suits your needs.
The Compact Dynamo: The Kia Forte
Kia K5 GT (2024) by Charles is licensed with CC BY 2.0
The small but practical Forte has been Kia’s leading compact car model since 2008. It’s a great choice if you don’t have much space when navigating around town or looking for parking. With seating for five people across two rows and a wide range of cutting-edge tech in the cabin, this vehicle is an affordable option that gets the job done on your daily commute. The MSRP of the Kia Forte starts at around $20,000 and goes up to about $25,000 for the top trim.
Most Kia Fortes have a 2.0L four-cylinder base engine capable of producing 147 horsepower. If you require a bit more power, a turbocharged engine that achieves 201 horsepower is on offer. The most fuel-efficient Forte in the 2024 lineup managed 30 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. Inside, adults will have plenty of legroom in both rows, and you can fit over 15 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk, making it one of the roomiest trunks in the compact car class.
Kia K5
If you’re looking for a Kia midsize car with a handful of more upscale features, the K5 is well worth your consideration. No Kia full-size sedan appears in the lineup, but the K5 is pretty close, with a spacious interior and a great selection of potent engine options. The base unit is a turbocharged four-cylinder capable of churning out 180 horsepower, enough for you to move around town with authority. If you want to turn your vehicle into a sporty car, check out the K5 GT, which has a turbo-four under the hood achieving 290 horsepower.
You’ll find 16 cubic feet of storage in the trunk, with a hands-free liftgate for your convenience. The four-door car allows adults to ride comfortably up front or in the rear row. The standard infotainment system in the 2024 model year includes an 8-inch touch screen, six-speaker stereo, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Cloth upholstery comes standard, but you can add more luxurious features in the higher trims, including synthetic leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.
Kia Stinger
The Kia Stinger’s design showcases a powerful and sporty feel to make a statement on the road. Its inspiration was the GT sports car, which gave its name to the sportier versions of other Kia models, including the K5 GT.
The Stinger boasts a tiger-nose design, and its interior looks like a cockpit. You can choose between the standard turbocharged engine or a twin-turbocharged mill for an impressive 368 horsepower. If you’re looking at Kia sedan cars and want one that’s ready for the local track, the Stinger should be your first choice. As a bonus, it has a luxury interior with features such as nappa leather upholstery and metallic accents.
How Kia Sedans Stack Up Against Their Rivals
Some of the main rivals to Kia’s sedans come from the brand’s extensive selection of crossovers. For example, reviews on Kia Soul models point out that the compact SUV is ideal for drivers who need a bit more space than they’ll get in a sedan while maintaining good fuel efficiency. You’ll find that the SUV lineup is just as diverse as Kia’s sedans when viewing the Kia Soul or Kia Sportage inventory at our dealership. If you have a larger family or just need more space for your gear, these crossovers offer the ideal choice.
Kia’s new sedan cars also go head-to-head with other popular brands such as Toyota, Subaru, and Hyundai. Kia midsize cars and compact sedans are more than capable of holding their own, as shown by the Forte’s 14% increase in sales during 2023.
Discontinued Models To Look Out For When Shopping for a Used Car
Some drivers prefer to shop for a new sedan, but others enjoy exploring the used car market. Whether you want a new Kia Soul or K5, or you’re considering a used Forte or another model, we’ve got plenty of options to choose from at Huffines Kia McKinney.
Several excellent Kia models are still available as preowned vehicles, although they’re no longer available new. For example, the Kia Cadenza, an upscale sedan, was discontinued in 2021. The decision to end production on the Cadenza was due to Kia’s shift toward making more SUVs, not any problem with the model itself. As a result, if you like the look of the Cadenza and find a used model, you can buy it with confidence. Another model to keep an eye out for is the Kia K900, which was discontinued for similar reasons.
Test-Drive Kia Sedan Cars at Huffines Kia McKinney Today
There’s no better way to decide on your ideal car than to test-drive it. At Huffines Kia McKinney, we’re ready to help you get behind the wheel of a K5 sedan or Forte before you commit to the purchase. A test-drive gives you an excellent opportunity to ask one of our experts any questions you may have about the vehicle and see how it performs on the road. Contact our team to explore our competitive auto financing and lease options, and we’ll help you find the right deal to suit your needs.