Is the 2023 Kia K5 GT a BETTER sport sedan to buy than an Acura TLX? 

Right, unless you are drag racing from a stand still it shouldn't be an issue.

No but if someone revs it next to you and you feeling disrespected, what are you gonna do huh?! Just pretend like u don't hear him or u gonna man up and race him? 🤔

@@gabrielsanchez4207 I would be an adult and not give a shit. Is your ego really that fragile that you would have to race someone to feel like a man? Dude, come on.

@@chrisgulbranson5867 well u must be really fun at parties.. here and there some pple like to have some fun, not saying your going to go crazy racing every one you meet

How much did it run you if you don't mind me.aaking. I'm on the fence between this and the accord 2.0

I totally agree with you!

Oh wow! That is so fantastic Tommy!

Are you getting one?

Literally been doing the same thing the last week .

I shopped this last year as well....glad I got my Accord Touring instead.

@@nikolaikrow238 why your accord touring was 38k dollars lol the gt2 in the Kia is 34.500 and a much nicer and sportier looking car as well

So for the most part it's a good value? Is it actually fun to drive?

@@porfiriato84 yes! It’s really a fun car to drive. I think Kia has added so much value in their cars. And when you’re not pedal to the medal it actually gets great gas mileage (around 34 on freeway travel).

Did you make a custom order, or was it in stock ? I want this exact build , it’s hard to find

@@MrBeastguy24 yeah they said they had only ever gotten 3 GT trims and this was the first black. It came in that morning so I snagged it. Been super happy with it, everyone who sits in it and drives it loves it. Wish they were making more K5s to meet demand!

Hows the torque steer with no awd?

GREAT? haha this thing is f-ing ugly af

Ya you fairies up north are basically Canadians, millions of people would agree.😂😂

@@Kawmbat_Veteran from a Texan, get a life

Winter Tires Help you don't need AWD or 4 Wheel drive unless you going through deep 8 to a foot

Put snow tires on ,you be fine, upstate NY where am from gets lots of snow .

They used to be red…

It's my first new car. You will love it. Trust me.

Yup it’s so Fye

I love Mine got the GtLine

It is a great package to have on that car. Really elevates the car technology to another level.

Maybe ventilated seats were recently removed from that GT1 package? I keep looking at dealerships and on configurators, but no ventilated seats any where.

I have a 22 gt and it has vented seats and a full digital display

Yes there is a GT1 and Gt2 I ve been in both of them the GT2 has a different shifter from the Gt1 and there's carbon fiber like trim on the GT2 and it's brushed metal on the GT1

@Luc Proulx there is no full digital gauge display on the KIA K5 GT. The digital display gauge is only available on Hyundai's car.

Thank you so much for saying tyat!

You're correct, they absolutely do have ac vents for rear seat passengers.

I just don’t get how he’s comparing a tlx with this car they are not even In the same price range and the tlx is a much better built car in many ways especially the sh awd the driving dynamics in those are just incredible

Don’t get why people get so bent about connectivity. Just get a charger bank and u can have a charger anywhere u go, in ur car or not.

@@Cynical496 exactly this car scene is just completely engulfed in tech who cares it’s the car itself that you need to think about!! Reliability number one!! Dealer services and networking is next in my book because so many auto makers after the sale is complete are a nightmare to have your car serviced and repaired properly the first time!! So many people overlook the dealer experience after the sale then they complain number one on that list is alfa Romeo in this country is a horrible brand to buy in I hear nothing but horror stories about the service after the sale that alone I would never buy a new one!! I would buy one used out of warranty and find a good reputable Mecanic that works on them rant over

@@cbruno12180 yeah, just know one of those integrated ports are gonna cost you like >200 bucks. My charger bank was about 30 bucks, it can charge while I got to a store, go for a walk and my car can not even be on.

You got it man!

I am so glad that you are digging them!

Thanks man! Good eyes!

Turn "singles"?🤔

I drove my K5 GT for 12k miles and never got any torque steer despite spinning the tires on hard takeoffs. Idk how they did it but I had zero torque steer.

Thanks for having my back Ryan!

Nice! what color do you have? Mine is in my picture. LOVE the Wolf Gray, pops nicely with the red bucket seats.

@@Kawmbat_Veteran Just got the Ebony Black with chestnut brown interior and GT1 package - I am in love!

That is so very exciting! Congrats!

@@RaitisRides thank you, love the reviews

Lmao did he say that? I didn’t catch it

I just wish it was dark chome.

Yes, the Stinger is RWD based, better looking overall, and doesn't have the goofy extra rear-quarter windows.

@@Johnny-lr5jt k5 won it for me with the technology upgrades from the stinger and better mpg.

Thanks man! That really means the world!

@@RaitisRides No problem

I litterally just said that to a friend he always seem to get cars quicker

I sure will for you! Stay tuned!

the hyundai sonata n-line has digital gauge cluster, but also compromises in some other areas vs the kia of course. it makes sense the sonata limited has those it has the 180hp(nippy) motor yet costs a few grand off the top spec k5 gt. they have to make models different and cant have everything on one model or price would balloon. it has ambient lighting

I would go Stinger personally.

@@RaitisRides Thanks for the reply! That's what I'm leaning towards, honestly. But I'd be happy with either.

Stinger Gt-line is a no brainer.

More like a digital instrument panel like the elantran N.

I don't think the K5 GT will ever be AWD unless you get the GT Line. If they were to make the GT AWD then the Stinger would sell even less.

@@Yoshee717 now that the Stinger is discontinued it's too bad they didn't add AWD to 2024 K5 GT.

What do you think of the Kia so far?

@@dcs939 Still no complaints with driving. I have had some issues with the infotainment system as far as the radio goes. Haven't had anyone look at that yet to see how far the problem goes. Not sure how common this issue is.

I still have my white 2011 kia optima sx turbo. It only has 75k. Had issues. HOWEVER, I had to order the new 2023 K5 GT TURBO 290 horsepower. Same car in the video. I was told 4 to 6 months. In June of 2023, it will be 6 months. 😢. Still waiting.

​@@loganboind1798You get your K5 yet? I'm going to test drive a 2023 GT tomorrow.

I had a 2012 Optima SX and I have a 2023 K5 GT now. The K5 is faster than the Optima was, even with a Lap 3 1.5 tune. Trans has just as much to do with that as increased power but still.

The Kia is Nicer & better Interior & Exterior. Better technology

TLX any day for me. AWD and better handling.

@@basstheangelo the k5 offers awd aswell though 💀

Slight?

@@Cynical496 yes, slight

@@vonsgone and ur slightly correct lol

Stay tuned Hector!

I have one ElantraN 2023 on order

doesn't matter, it's still a superior car. TLX has outdated interior and much worse styling on the 39K model(boring small wheels, chrome/silver trim, it's poor on purpose to upsell), less features too! K5 is also faster and has better brakes, proper exhaust, and the kia k5 undercuts by 2.5K w/ gt1 package (360 degree camera, ventilated seats, highway drive assist(acura doesn't have this! proper luxury feature, also has blindspot acura does not have that, safety features are superior on kia it has even more I'm not listing, big deal, also has much better sound system the bose 12 speaker, passenger's seat is 10 way power w/ power lumbar, acura has MANUAL(not a luxury experience for passenger), heated steering wheel, leather shift knob, memory seating, bigger sunroof, much faster transmission like a PDK, etc.) if you go higher trim above 40k mark acura TLX gets smashed by Genesis G70 or kia stinger 2.0 turbo(300hp)

@@roboticvenom1935 your entire statement is like 99% inaccurate lol

@@drivescene6747 what about it is inaccurate?

Lets be honest. An Acura is an Acura at the end of the day. You can't compare it to a Kia. Also, the new Acura's have a much better styling, handling and interiors. The are just leagues better than a crappy Kia.

@@ApohanSaxena 100% accurate. I’m sure the Kia fans will disagree however lol

@Toni Dinh 10 YEAR WARRANTY

@Toni Dinh Toyota just took a car off the lot for wheels falling off the BZ4RX and Toyota also had problems with their 8 speed when it came out. You really don’t understand how big a 10 year warranty is

@@chill_lovings8372 like he said you’ll need it lol go up and down these comments you’ll see why

Drove both getting the accord 2.0 sport over this

@Toni Dinh it comes with one . 🤦🏻‍♂️

You are so very welcome!

Hell my local dealers don’t even have them. The dealers hours away sell them for 38-40k

My dealer has 5k mark ups on kia souls. Feel bad for people who dont know better and pay that

I just mention MSRP. Not all dealers charge martkup. Especially that high of markup.

You can't beat the AWD from Acura.

Check again. And Joe how did you not correct the op? This 23 K5 does have AWD available.

@@porfiriato84 k5 GT DOESNT have AWD

@Ed Findlay Worth it if you can afford it. It's why it's in a tier above what the K5 is. Sure they share a lot of the same features, and it's good Kia offers them so affordably, but you're just not gonna get nearly the same level of driving performance and comfort as you would with the TLX. That's what you pay the extra $$ for. Not to mention something not on a spreadsheet, dealership experience AND resale value. The Acura will hold more value as time goes on vs what a Kia does.

They are seriously hard to find.

@@RaitisRides I'm waiting it out lol

Yeah there's one for 31k at my local dealer, I'ma see if I can score it this week All man I lied I just checked it's only the GT line. The GTs are like 37k. If I can fork up a 6k deposit then I might consider it 😭

I’m saddened they don’t offer it in AWD

Yeah I'm not a fan of either Kia or Hyundai. Make mine HONDA, please. 😉👍

Sounds like a piece of crap Nissan...stick with Honda!

I figured this was the modern day Nissan Altima

I have a 2022 fully loaded K5 GT. No problems at all

your friends first mistake was buying a first year model car. you always wait for the 2nd iteration atleast.

Then get bigger wheels, tf? 😂 They looked completely fine to me up close and in person

Needs a drop.

🤦‍♂️

@@Thatswhatshesaidtweb yes?

yeah but TLX has outdated interior and much worse styling on the 39K model(boring small wheels, chrome/silver trim, it's poor on purpose to upsell), less features too! K5 is also faster and has better brakes, proper exhaust, and the kia k5 undercuts by 2.5K w/ gt1 package (360 degree camera, ventilated seats, highway drive assist(acura doesn't have this! proper luxury feature, also has blindspot acura does not have that, safety features are superior on kia it has even more I'm not listing, big deal, also has much better sound system the bose 12 speaker, passenger's seat is 10 way power w/ power lumbar, acura has MANUAL(not a luxury experience for passenger), heated steering wheel, leather shift knob, memory seating, bigger sunroof, much faster transmission like a PDK, etc.) if you go higher trim above 40k mark acura TLX gets smashed by Genesis G70 or kia stinger 2.0 turbo(300hp) This kia K5 is better.. that's the point, it's a loaded performance beats being compared to base model TLX9barely luxury) and the TLX ends up worse for more money

If you're a car enthusiast why did you a giant truck?! 🤔 🤔

@@dracorosso7129 I already have a 2007 Miata, a 84 Z28 Camaro, a Kawasaki Ninja to drive among a few other classic cars that my dad and I own. Also nothing is more comfortable to daily drive than a pickup truck. The K5 GT was the daily and it just wasn’t getting the job done in any category.

A Ford F-150 is not a car enthusiast vehicle it’s slow and heavy …

@@aslysa2277 I won’t argue that. But as a daily it fits my personality a lot better than a Kia and it’s a lot more comfortable. Plus it feels better to be back in a vehicle from the big three. Once you daily drive a pickup truck you never want to go back.

"didnt sit well," so you went for an f150. what a complete tool, you know the dodge ram wins comparison tests and has a way better sounding v8? the f150 sounds like shit.

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

Because of how many are produced with the supply shortages.

I am so sorry to hear about the issues that you had. What was wrong with it!

Share what you experienced, please!

Why didn’t you like it?

Stop lying you never owned one lair

Possibly

@@RaitisRides Yes.