The lXS is an accessible entry into K5 ownership, offering key features and efficiency. It has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 191 horsepower, idle-stop and go tech, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. It gets 26 miles per gallon in the city and 37 miles per gallon on the highway. Standard features include a 12.3-inch display with wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®, Lane Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance, and parking sensors. Cloth seats and 16-inch gloss black wheels add style and practicality..

The gT-Line delivers sport-inspired styling, everyday practicality, and versatile drivetrain options. This configuration features the 191-horsepower 2.5-liter engine with either front-wheel drive or available automatic full-time all-wheel drive for enhanced traction. The all-wheel drive variant achieves 24 miles per gallon in the city and 33 on the highway. Sport-oriented touches include 18-inch gloss-black machined-finish alloy wheels, front fog lamps, SynTex seat trim with the GT-Line logo, and a heated sport leather steering wheel. The 12.3-inch display includes integrated navigation with voice activation.

The GT is the top K5 model with a turbo 2.5-liter engine producing 290 horsepower. It uses dual injection, an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) with paddle shifters, and gets 23 miles per gallon city/33 highway. Features include 19-inch alloy wheels, heated sport seats with SynTex, a panoramic sunroof, and Highway Driving Assist. The GT1 Package adds Bose® audio, surround view, blind-spot monitor, ventilated seats, and a digital key functionality.

The EX is a premium K5 model focusing on comfort and convenience, powered by a 191-horsepower 2.5-liter engine with an eight-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, offering 25 miles per gallon in the city and 36 miles per gallon on the highway. Luxury features include heated and ventilated front seats with eight-way adjustment, a heated leather steering wheel, and body-colored power-folding side mirrors. It has the Aerial View Camera System for full visibility, a standard Bose® 12-speaker audio system, 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels, and an open panoramic sunroof..