NEW Honda Accord vs Kia K5 - This is the one I buy and why 

I actually owned both of these. I had the K5 GT, which comes with the chrome quad exhaust and the 290 hp turbo 4 cylinder. I just bought the accourd touring 2 days ago. I want to point out that the gentleman in this video incorrectly states that the GT line (which is a trim level below the GT) comes with 290 hp. It doesn't. It also doesnt come with the quad exhaust, rather the fake exhaust tips you see on every other kia teim except the GT. The car he is visually reviewing is the GT, which also btw does not come in awd, to me only 1 of 2 drawbacks to the GT model. The second being that if you have it in sport plus mode, you WILL spin your front wheels if you give basically any gas. Overall, loved thebcar, was fun as hell to drive (GT), and the interior with the camel color was amazing, although the seats hadba defect in it ansld lost support randomly in the lumbar sometimes. Gotna new job which requires a ton of traveling, so i opted, relunctantly, to part ways with the GT and traded for the accord touring hybrid. While it lacks the punch and pizzaz of the GT, it is smooooooth. Clearly it wont win in a drag race, but i dont need it to. The sound system in the touring accord is better, comes with ventilated seats, rear heated seats, and a heads up display, something the GT does not have. All in all, inwould say the Accord gets the edge in tech, cabin features, and gas mileage, whereas the GTbis just plain fun to drive. Cant go wrong with either. Sorry for the long post, but i felt compelled seeing ive owned a 2023 model of both top of the line models.

as a k5 owner lol with aftermarket mods if you check my shorts, it definitely looks ridiculously amazing with aftermarket mods on it. the new accord looks so awful, nothing about it looks pleasing aesthetic wise besides the interior. i feel as if they took a step down from their previous gen, which was very good looking

Have a 23 K5 GT and couldn't be happier with it

If you buying for a long period of time - Honda. Kia is still having problems with engines (in a long-term) and re-sell capabilities. But I agree, Kia's designs are realy-really good nowadays.

Kia for sure. It actually looks like the designer was confident in his work and made something that stands out. I love that the front almost looks like a muscle car, although I do agree Accords rear looks better.. Honda on the other hand looks like just another boring skoda, renault, mazda sedan with no personality whatsoever.

For some reason the front of the K5 reminds me of the 8 gen Mitsubishi Galant and I like it

As a long distance commute company car, accord is for sure. But I want K5 more than accord. That looks crazy.

It looks to me like the K5 was designed and thought about it instead of just put/take out things on/from it, you gotta remember that this is a sucesor of the optima which had that chrome thing in the C pillar as well, this time was just better designed and integrated, aside from its weaknesses in certain details, the Kia seems to me like a designed car, I look at it and I don’t think it was over styled in purpose but more like if they actually wanted it to look like that, I’m the other hand Honda had a beautiful Accord that they could’ve improved and they just took the best parts from it, it’s the K5 for me.

K5 has such an imposing front end, instantly recognizable in public with those Amber LEDs

I like old school sedans, if it was up to me I'd go with the Honda

I just bought a 2023 Kia K5 GT and couldn't be happier. It really is a beautiful looking car. I love that I don't see many GT's on the road.

The kia k5 sure looks good and young. The Honda Accord is a car suitable for a grandfather.

I kind of like the Kia but hate the chrome that runs through the C pillar. I also like the back to basics feel of the accord too though. Love the interior in the Accord as well.

What is the K5 you show in the video? I have NEVER seen ambient lighting in a k5, not even in a gt

I definitely agree on the taillights of the KIA. The back is a little messy but I still will skip that Accord no matter what!

There isn't a sedan under $53K that looks better than the Stinger. K5 has a lot of carry over especially in the silhouette (though it's longer). Kia know what they're doing with sedans so far. Shame the Stinger is leaving us but hopefully the EV5 will be close on its tail. The Forte is also one of if not the last in the class due for a full redesign sometime very soon and I hope they blow our minds with the possibilities. The entire class looks pretty lack luster today despite all of them being brand new or less than 2 years old.

Bembli, I doubt you'll see this but Formula 1 teams have been releasing their liveries for the new season. Just as an idea, could you review the aesthetic design of the cars? I know a lot of the design has to do with aerodynamics but it would still be cool to hear what you think of the designs of the cars 🙂

Kia definitely wins, especially in the exterior design department

Accord feels more like it's geared towards older ppl

they call it a cvt, but its really just 2 electric motors with direct drive and simulated gear shifts on the touring accord, the base is a regular cvt

Ok. What about road noise? Honda is notorious for loud road noise. How's that on the K5?

Did you drive them?

If I had to lease one of them.. which is a better choice when it comes to the tech and driving assists? I don’t care much about the exterior design. Though I like the simplicity of the accord. I just want to know what’s better value cause I will be leasing it. Please help !

The K5 is due to recieve a heavy facelift this year. Ive seen the spy shots. It might just become the best looking mass market midsize sedan(again).

The accord will be a more timeless design and the car itself will likely last longer too, so that’s my pick. I also like that the rear three quarter looks like a Japanese A7… Audi A7 (first gen) is one of my favorite sedan designs, so that’s a big win for me!

Man, thats K5 all day. I love the aggressive, strong flowing lines as well as the unique headlights and taillight designs. And the aftermarket support for the K5 just makes it better. While the Accord has dialed back its styling a little too much

The Accord Hybrid doesn’t have a CVT. It feels totally different. It’s just a smooth direct drive setup with an electric motor powering the car forward in below highway speeds. It’s a very desirable feeling, and much better than a CVT

I would buy the Accord despite loving the design of the K5 more.

SO you keep speaking about the AWD but it only comes in one trim and doesn't come with the GT trim

In South Africa Kia is like the LG and Hyundais are Samsung, bad analogy, but Kia makes some really good looking cars but sadly they are not as heavily invested as Hyundai, especially here in our shores. In fact they have pulled out some of their models that I think would be great (example: we don't get those excellent Kia Stingers anymore and they are planning on pulling out their Kia Rio models later this year, 2023...). Similarly LG, as opposed to Samsung is dead and gone... Maybe that's not yet the case for Kia, but here in South Africa it is starting to feel that way. But the current K5 (I think we had it here under the moniker Kia Optima) is something that I think would make the German carmakers shaking in their boots, because it looks good and it has the performance to boot.

Nah I disagree with the K5’s rear, It’s very unique and think it looks sporty and overall phenomenal

Considered both. I bought Corolla Cross instead.

I agree with the A$$ of the Kia. It looks much different in person. I don’t see many on the road but I did see one the other day and it’s very different looking in person.

RIP K5. Great looking sedan.

The would disagree with the taillights.. but both cars are nice

Why are you showing the K5 with the old Kia logo?

You can’t get the Kia GT high output in AWD?!

I would just go for stinger gt if I had money

Wow, so many things wrong in this video you should probably redo it and do more research first. Kia K5 GT-Line: 1.6L turbo 180 hp, AWD option, fake exhaust trim Kia K5 GT: 2.5L turbo 290 hp, FWD only, quad exhaust tips That said, I do agree the K5 is a better looking car and our family bought a GT-Line over the Accord. Even with less power, I think the one you want is the K5 GT-Line AWD.

The Kia K5 looks like what a Mitsubishi Galant should have looked like if it had a bigger development budget

100% agree

My pick is the k5 all the way (unless you want a hybrid, there is no reason to buy the accord)

Make videos about current Peugeot design

I so so so want the K5 as a cool wagon hybrid in Europe. Pleeeeease

BBS LMs on that accord would look even better

Reliability=Toyota Driving capability(except power)=Honda Design and features=Kia

You cannot get all-wheel drive with the 290 horsepower engine. Only with the base engine.

Honda makes decent cars (my Civic LX was WAY underpowered), but agree, it's K5 for me for the same reasons.

Kia looks better

Kia

Plz do the video on 2018 camry xse v6 !! Not the mid cycle refresh 2021 Camry

Make K5 redesign as mid engine

I want a KN K9

Hi

Is Kia better with reliability ? Because regardless of anything else, if the car is going to break down then ... Honda all the way

Honda for sure 👌 ✅️ looks much better in person sporty with luxuries look top notch love mine ❤️

Accord is a hybrid!!!

GT LINE DOESN'T COME WITH 290 HP

I never thought I'd say this, but Kia k5 is better in every single way.

You can't get AWD with the 290hp GT

Personally I don’t like the k5s styling I think the stinger looks better

The problem around here with the KIA is you will die of old age before you get the car because the wait times are so long. The Hondas seem to be much easier to get.

Well we all know why the warranties are different

In terms of the design, K8 - Digital, Futuristic Vs Accord - Analog, old fashioned

A sporty car that's AWD and 180 HP is pretty solid...Honda is the best technical long lasting vehicle but kia is coming up the charts and is top 7 of all brands.

The K5 has me absolutely livid with no digital dash

You ‘ll forgive me for choosing the one that is harder to steal and less prone to spontaneously combusting.

I would rather wait for the new Toyota Camry instead 😊😊😊

It’s too bad…I’ve been a Honda owner over the years…seems like Honda has rested on there reputation…Kia and Hyundai have been catching up for sometime now…and I believe they eclipsed Honda..I still think Honda is slightly more reliable but…the Korean motor companies have done there homework

Comparision honda to kia is like compare racing horse to skinny mare. Is not that same class.

The Kia is a IVT and Honda is a CVT. I'm going for the Kia.

Honda is much more elegant and sophisticated.

Honda all the way. The Kia is alright, and has a nicer rear, but the Honda is gonna drive better (chassis etc), has a less busy/classier design overall, and more resale value...

Most definitely the K5, it’s defining characteristics and bold looks make it unique on the road. It’s gives off a powerful stance from its amber lights and sport-like design. I’m definitely looking forward to what they do with this car in the near future considering the Kia Stinger is being discontinued, and hopefully implement some features they put in their Canadian model over to the American one.

Just so everyone knows they sold 37,000 k5’s in 2023 and 117,000 accords… just to put it in perspective. I test drove a k5 with a friend right after I bought my 2024 accord they are crappy…… horrible build quality and driving experience compared to the accord. Not to mention the gage cluster in the k5 looks like a 2018 Kia Rio gage cluster unless you get a high end model.

Honda didn't redesign the Accord, they 'de-styled' it. As an ardent Honda fan (and 10th Gen Accord owner), I'm looking at you, Kia, and the k5 GT. Sorry Honda, you lost me.

I respectfully disagree with your styling analysis. Yes, the Honda does have a more harmonious look and a cleaner design, but it is BORING! I was stunned when I first saw it and I think Honda has dropped the ball with this, the HRV and others in their line. This was a non-starter for me as I recently purchased a K5 GT Line AWD (which, like you, I need for our local climate). The other decider was the 8SP automatic vs. the droan of a CVT. The value proposition and sporty agressive look made this an easy choice. Look at the comparison photo to displayed. The honda screams 90's Buick while the KIA says "let's go!"

Honda wanna be kia so bad nevertheless same thing happened in 2011 with sonata

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you (and perhaps only you) like the "classic" bland look......... if you hide the badge of these cars and show them to the public, 95% would chose the K5, because the Accord looks DULL, BORING, and not like 2023 car AT ALL. the K5 is doing a better uplift this October, and the Accord will look even more outdated..... Hondas are good cars, BUT (a big but) they are inexistent in Europe (the most competitive car market of the world)

Comparing a KIA😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 to a HONDA?! You surely smoking some bad s## man. That's like comparing a ssangyong to a rolls.

I think the new Accord looks so much better

Modern cars all look the same. Imo, pre 80s cars are the best.

k5 ftw

Get that kia. Paint will peel, transmission will slip before 50k miles.

that honda looks outdated

I’ll be damn if I buy Kia over Honda.

Sorry bro, I gotta give you and others like you a thumbs down. Your opinions on what is beautiful, ugly, classy, tacky etc. are just that, opinions. Everyone has an opinion and it's neither right or wrong however when someone comes across as the authority on design and makes comments on others' designs as if they are facts is an annoying hubris. It bugs the hell out of people especially other designers and potential buyers of the vehicles. I remember years ago when Chris Bangle was supposed to be the sht as he was the chief designer at BMW. His decision to give BMW 7 series in the early 2000s a unique rear became known as the "Bangle Butt" which led to his demise and he supposedly quit on his own due to millions of BMW customers and fans calling for his ousting. This goes to show that what one person deems beautiful might be considered hideous by another, the only thing a designer can do is try his/her best to give what the buyers want.

Honda is going the wrong direction. Making cars bigger doesn't translate to better fuel economy. The change in engine and retaining the size of the car translates to higher efficiency. If you want it bigger, opt to a CUV or SUV but most of the time, people who buy cars like this Accord don't use the second row seats. Plus, Honda could have designed this better. It's totally bland, generic or basic looking. I'll take the Nissan Altima with VC turbo engine anytime. You'll definitely get more for your money.

Kia looks 5 years newer than accord

Honda Accord is comparable to Kia K7, both of them are large saloons. K5 is midsize car, even with its ugly overhangs.

It's a big embarrassing moment for Accord history to choose Kia Honda I feel that they doesn't like to pay Money to bring Honda to another level there level is the same maybe is going less while other cars are improving

,the Honda is ugly especially the rear end

Who wants to be basic when you can be great?? I read a report where it said people were paying $1,000+ a month for Accords 😯😯😯 Lord why???

I adore the K5 and the Stinger. They always make me turn my head, so elegant and muscular.

Kia is trying "and is in fact doing so" to replace in the Customers Mind , Dodge and Jeep..( making Jeep a even smaller niche player that it is.. Dodge maybe one in a few years as would the Chrysler Name.. that Leaves Hyundia "sister coming " to be the Chrysler ~ Buick range with hints of Chevy. .. Toyota VW Hyundia Kia .. The three biggest car makers in the world.. US Big Three aren't in the top five. I believe...

That flip in the editing is cheesy.

The KIA K5 looks so much better than the new Honda accord. But I know the Honda is more reliable to me

The Accord looks like an old mans car now. I don't trust Kia and Hyundai so I hope Toyota doesn't ruin the Camry redesign otherwise I may have to go for a luxury brand.

That accord look boring 😂. Kia k5 wins for me🏆