Best looking mid-sized sedan out! My ideal trim is the GT-Line AWD in Wolf Gray and red interior. Of course panoramic roof is a complete must. I've seen this car actually have people turn their heads! And the almost fastback look is what stands out the most to me. KIA is no longer just a KIA anymore. Put some respect in their name!!
I have a GT-Line AWD. The car is a great value. Mines in Passion Red. However, the car is seriously underpowered in my opinion. The engine is loud and does not have enough gettyup. Coming from a Ford Fusion Ecoboost Titanium, it feels like a downgrade. I would get the GT if it came in AWD. The AWD on the GT-Line isn’t great either but definitely a necessity in Michigan winters.
@@lincolnshirley4220 I test drove the AWD model and it drives fine to me. Different strokes for different folks!..I know it's not a fast car. And the GT is the way to go. But I want a AWD vehicle. I actually forgot the Fusion even exisited..lol. But my question is why buy the car if it don't like how it drives?
I test drove a K5 GT Line and the brakes are very touchy so I think its common on all trims. Plus it was kind of funny how the base engine still chirps the tires when you accelerate from a stop if you're not used to it. It also had a ton of leg room and thigh support. I'm 6' 3" and actually had to pull the seat up a little from the max setting, which is something that almost never happens. Very comfy for tall people. I really wanted one with AWD, but all K5s were so scarce that my local dealer couldn't find one, but he was charging 3K over MSRP for the 2WD version and wouldn't budge on the price. After scouring Northern and Central California looking for one I finally gave up and got a Subaru Legacy. Still kind of wish I had waited or special ordered on. I really like the styling and love that sapphire blue.
I own a 21 k5 GT LINE i bought new in May of 21. Southern California. Love it, quite peppy, goes up hills with ease unlike some regular 4 cylinders which struggle, the 1.6 l turbo doesn't. And the brakes....very touchy, especially 1st thing in the morning. However, they are very good, and stop the car very well at all speeds. I got the passion red, with premium package, glad I bought when I did, prices a little lower, and NO MARK UP!! Great review, as always. Your family is so nice.
I never thought a sedan would wind up being more interesting than other types. Mahalo for choosing this car to test as opposed to an SUV. It's NOT your fault that SUVs are so prevalent and are the dull, default choice for so many of us. Signed: an old man without a car who rides a bicycle everywhere.
There is not just SUV and Sedan, people please realise there are hatchbacks, lift backs, and wagons... it's just that square-headed market does not get it... and thanks to CAFE regulations mid-size cars suffer and gas guzzlers are incentivised.
Evie, Thank you for letting Micah zoom around the curves in a slightly unnerving manner. It's good to know if the cars are fun to drive and watching you hold on for dear life is also highly entertaining 🤣 Another great family review. I really like the K5!
I love my 22 K5. I can’t tell you how many compliments I get on my car I have the Wolf grey with the red leather seats and it’s amazing. This my first official car and yes, the car has some bad things to it but that’s not enough for me to give up on the car like sell it or trade it. I’ve had my car now for bout 6-7 months and I’m still not tired or bored of it.
I have a '22 K5 GT-Line, I opted for the AWD on this for my own climate circumstances. Well worth the money. I will say having a turbo engine takes time getting used to and some speeds lack power when flooring it. Overall a SPORTY vehicle and fun to drive for a good price. 8.7/10!
Great timing! I was literally just looking at this car today, specifically the GT trim. My two biggest issues were no AWD on the GT, and the old looking (to me) gauge cluster. I didn't drive it, so I'm curious about that power with FWD only. Now to actually watch this video and see what y'all have to say. 😎
If AWD was offered on the GT I would have bought it, however with the climate I live in a 300hp FWD sedan was NOT acceptable. I have seen this too often with car manufacturers making a sub 300hp sedan/coupe FWD....
Micah, I've commented how your family is my favorite RU-vid family. I've added one more item to my list of many reasons I like you so much! My wife has the same 8 and 4 hand position/elbow requirements as you! We're car shopping for her, and you've helped narrow our list down 😊. Can you recommend any other vehicles in a similar class to this with good arm rests?
Geez. I am WAY late to recognize your generosity. Sorry just saw this. First, thank you!! Second, among midsize sedans I like the Camry. I rated 85% inboard and 85% outboard. Cheers!
You know for the longest time I thought the rear windows not going down all the way was a "safety feature" for kids...never realized it is just because it physically could not go down all the way 😅
I wish that this GT trim with the GT1 package included a 7" gauge cluster helper screen or 12.3" digital gauge cluster, Blind Spot View Monitor, Remote Smart Park Assist, & multicolor ambient lighting the way other modern Hyundai & Kias offer. It would be perfect then in this color combination!
I do think the value is there with the K5. However, to buyers in this segment that are not as value conscience, there are better options with select competitors.
My big knock against this is the lack of digital gauges. You get the same chintzy looking gauges they’ve been using for years in cars like the Rio in the top trim? Even the Sonata has a digital gauge option.
This is such a nice car but I can't help thinking it's a shame they didn't spend the extra whatever to give it an LSD because it has some trouble coping with the power and would be a lot more fun in a lot more capable coming out of a corner. Other than that, it looks nice, gets great MPG for the power, has a big back seat and lots of warranty.
Having a Hyundai and a Toyota with both style door handles, its really annoying washing the Toyota and it keeps unlocking and locking. I prefer the button on the handle myself.
The different textures on the steering wheel buttons allow you to know what button you're on without looking at it. It's strange that it's in the same car as the hard-to-distinguish infotainment icons.
The design is beautiful especially in the evening and at night but I prefer the 2023 Accord Touring. Plus I trust Honda over Kia if I plan on keeping my car longer than 100k.
One of the drawbacks is that it doesn’t offer the all digital Instrument cluster with the turn signal view. Very odd especially considering this is the top model, other countries offer it but not in the US.
I have been considering the 2023 K5 GT as my first "new" car but I am concerned with what people have been saying about the transmission and engine issues. On top of this, people seem to complain that Kia is very stingey about allowing customers from using the warranty. Any thoughts on this?
So as a new owner of the 23 GT I can confirm that you may have some issues BUT the warranty definitely makes for a little less stress. I just purchased my 23 GT on Wed and it's back at the dealer as of yesterday (Friday) with 135 miles on the odometer with engine codes 😭 they're fixing it under warranty. It's just inconvenient but I still love the car
@@johnfranklin5277 I wish I was lol I didn't even get to go over 65mph yet. I picked it up from the dealer, drove home, went back to the dealer to get the car I drove up there in, drove back home and took my son to school the next day and the entire light came on as I was heading back home. I haven't even got dirt on the car yet lol
Prior to watching this video today, I saw a car with what might have been curtain rods going through the front windows. I was wondering why the didn’t put them in the trunk with the seat down. Know I know. Must have been fixed rear seats.
This is the Germans version of the Honda Accord. I rented this on my vacation and I really really liked it. It handled so well and throttle response was amazing. It was very easy to drive, no drama.
@@jermainec2462 Hyundai which is a sister company to Kia, hired two German engineers to design their line up. One is from the BMW M devision he was hired to tuned engines and handling.
Good question! The problem is that we live on a mountain. With an elevation gain of several thousand feet, fuel economy suffers. We also shoot driving footage, which involves lots of full-throttle acceleration...further throwing off our numbers. Consequently, we never rely on our driving experience to gauge accurate real-world fuel economy.
My Gt (1500 miles now) has outperformed the specs. I think the specs are 32/24 and I have been getting 36/27. And that is with driving in sport mode most of the time.
Dammit Micah! Is it weird that I still high five the monitor if I watch until the very end which is most of the time actually. Worry I will actually hit the thing one day, lol. Awesome review as always gang, thank you.
Same way here in Palm Coast Florida. If you can find 1 for 1500 to 2000 over you're in good shape. That's for the GT. I will not pay over sticker! I can wait. Fortunately I bought a Kia so I can afford to.
It's not about watching videos and wasting your time on strategies, I was ignorant doing so. So I decided to try Mrs sofia and ever since then she's has made about $14,000 for on every $5,000 I invested just
@@edhcb9359 who told you that .... If you wanna go there then hell ford chevy and especially chysler been at the bottom for years ... That's one of the reasons they asses stop making sedans ... Kia Hyundai aint perfect but shit ill take them over the big three 90% of the time
