Does the 2021 Kia K5 have auto start-stop?

On some configurations. No on the 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo. The 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo is listed both with and without it, depending on the build.

Key takeaways

  • Start-stop cars restart the engine many times per drive, so they are usually fitted with an AGM or EFB battery - replace like with like.
  • Most systems have an off button that disables start-stop until the engine is next started; some models remember the setting.

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2021 Kia K5: every EPA-listed configuration
EngineDriveTransmissionStart-stop
1.6L 4-cylinder turboAWD8-speed automaticNo
1.6L 4-cylinder turboFWD8-speed automaticYes
1.6L 4-cylinder turboFWD8-speed automaticNo
2.5L 4-cylinder turboFWD8-speed automated manual (dual-clutch)No

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov). Each row is one certified configuration; a trim or option not sold in a configuration is not listed.

2021 Kia K5 battery size, type and CCA → Some start-stop cars also need the new battery registered: which ones →

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