Kia K5 (2022)

The 2022 Kia K5 is classified as a family sedan, but its exciting design and 290-hp engine option allude to something sexier. Sure, the sedan formerly known as the Kia Optima isn't about to usurp its perennially excellent rival, the Honda Accord, but the K5's roster of popular equipment and friendly pricing make it a strong value play. We even named it to our 2022 Editors' Choice list. Every model enjoys standard active safety features and infotainment tech, and the sedan's attractive interior is bolstered by a roomy back seat. The K5 GT gets a souped-up engine, and its tire-spinning antics will either draw or deter shoppers. The standard powertrain is largely inoffensive, and it's also the only way to access the all-wheel drive. Despite a driver's seat that's too high and rides isolation that's negatively impacted by the biggest available wheel-and-tire combo, overall the 2022 K5 is an impressive sedan