2023 Kia K5 GT-Line: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW

[@johnfranklin5277]

Very good review . Ive had my 2021 K5 GT LINE with premium package for a little over a year now. Really like it. On my trips from Southern California to Las Vegas , about 235 miles, at 80 85 mph, im still getting about 35 36 mpg, with the AC on the whole way. Premium package Really is a must, panoramic sunroof, led interior lighting, upgraded cruise with stop and go feature, upgraded led headlights. Upgraded radar safety turn traffic avoidance, pedrstrian detection. Yes, very nice cars..and DECENT POWER.

[@MoneyMakerRayRay]

I second this, I own the same car/package as well really feels premium. I wanted to upgrade to add new features but besides the new Kia logo I see no changes in the 2022 or 2023 to upgrade, it's the same car. Kinda disappointing Kia couldn't add some extra perks like power folding mirrors at least or AWD in the GT version.

[@WillTrott94]

For the 2023 K5, Kia split up the packages for some reason; there is now a premium package (auto emergency braking, highway driving assist, smart cruise control, and LED projector headlights) and a panoramic sunroof package (panoramic sunroof, LED interior lighting, Gloss Black B-Pillar, windshield trim surround, and antenna, and black side view mirrors). I was a little upset when I saw they split the packages up because it is slightly more expensive, but I definitely had to get both! I ordered a K5 GT-Line with both packages in AWD and I cannot wait until it gets here! I also wish the EX or GT Trim came in AWD, but oh well!

[@Aubreycr707]

Had it for a year and a half and love it

[@ianemory5800]

I pretty much agree with all of this as I've got a 2022 k5 and really enjoy it

[@Knick001]

Is it bc I just orders the 2023 kia k5 GT line with those packages

[@joncruz]

The problem is that all Kia dealers are putting $5k in top of the MSRP So it’s about $33.5k

[@msqueenja6805]

Great review.. I just got one yesterday and I’m in love 😍😍

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thank you good luck with the car!! 👍🏼

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan]

Wow!! This is my most favorite Kia sedan. Brilliant review and POV test driving bro.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

The orange daytime lights is what makes the K5 stand out. 🙄

[@WTFCRLT1]

I didn’t think of it like that good call! 👍🏼

[@CRVgarage]

Nah. I hate them too.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

@@CRVgarage Not everyone has style.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Nice 2023. We bought the 2022 and are loving it.

[@johnw9245]

Very nice review. Wow you really crammed a lot of details into it. Thanks!

[@steverodgers3866]

Nice thorough review. I enjoy the casual driving and the on throttle comparisons with different drive modes.

[@bh848]

I just bought this exact car but the AWD with panoramic moonroof and premium package. Arrives end of august.

[@jbnoneya386]

Same, except mine won’t be here for another three months unfortunately. Got the white w red interior, very excited for it

[@nukedogger86]

Best part is the GT-Line you can get awd, like I did with my blue '22. Commuting I got 32 mpg off the first tank! I know that they separated the premium pack out for '23 to not automatically include the moonroof, I heard there was issues getting parts for it in '22. Also noticed they updated the GT-Line badging, no red in the GT part. Car and Driver tested the GT-Line fwd for a 0-60 in 7.0, which is pretty snappy for a 180 hp car of this size. Great car.

[@jamesgraves9858]

I just got the awd '24. It's a solid car so far obviously. Had an infiniti q50 with the turbos going out every 40k miles. People will learn eventually that Kia isn't all that bad. I pity those driving the Q50 now. I had a Mustang too and this interior beats that by a mile. The new body style of the Mustang got some attention in 2017 but now it's just run-of-the-mill. I think Kia is definitely moving in the right direction.

[@fortheluvofthegame_]

Got 4 mins in and its just so informative. If I lived in Florida I’d be on my way down to buy from this person!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thanks man!! 🙏🏼

[@GaryTBuffalo24]

Nice car for $30K and great mileage. I would think the Wolf Gray paint would be a good choice for the Florida sun,

[@WTFCRLT1]

Haha It’s a beautiful color anywhere but I especially agree with it being perfect for Florida!

[@wizels1403]

Where tf are y’all seeing them for 30k? All the dealerships in my area selling them for 35k new

[@MeredithLawwson]

@@wizels1403 yeh me too

[@pokebox7198]

You need to call beforehand and look hard. A lot of dealership are trying to tax on top right in Florida

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@wizels1403 I got lucky buying my K5 GT LINE with premium package in june of 21. Total price of car was 28.752. Its absolutely crazy what cars are selling for now. I'd definitely wait awhile and see if things start getting reasonable again.

[@therealamias2697]

The thing that isn’t made clear to a lot of people is that FWD doesn’t have heated seats or steering wheel but AWD does.

[@chazroberts8008]

I have a fwd and it has Heated and ventilated seats and steering wheel and actually everything you could possibly get for it

[@chazroberts8008]

But I also do have the GT

[@johnw9245]

For 2024 the GT Line in the US has heated front seats standard.

[@tubedude2028]

New subscriber here...love your reviews, very detailed and amazing info., you've helped me decide on buying the KIA K5🤓

[@WTFCRLT1]

Glad I could help!! I really appreciate the support happy to have you along👍🏼

[@ponchoman49]

Good review. The K5 is a good design but has several modern day baked in flaws that these manufacturers seem to keep making. Starting with the now upper trimmed base model LXS with its dull cheap looking std wheels. Last year you could get the LXS with AWD and that came with the much nicer GT Line and EX wheels. But that model is axed forcing a move up to the GT Line. The GT line is okay but you are forced to take an all black interior and there are bizarre restrictions on exterior paint colors with different models. The EX has the best interior color choices but again one must choose a specific exterior color in order to avoid black. The EX is also now over 30K but is FWD only, another flaw! And last but not least these are really thin on the ground still and quite scarce. None of my 3 Kia dealers has had one of these in stock in well over a year and used ones are priced as if they are new still.

[@johnw9245]

You are able to get a red interior on the GT-line with the premium package and certain body colors like whie.

[@ronald5080]

Is this a watered down premium packaged GT-Line? I have a 2022 GT-Line in wolf gray with the red seats but it also has a panoramic sunroof, white LED touch sensitive dome lights and glossy black exterior door plates. Or did Kia cut corners and take stuff out to save themselves money?

[@joncruz]

I saw today the 2023 version of the one you have it’s $40k. The problem is Kia dealers are putting $5k in top of the msrp in all their cars.

[@JerseySoCal82]

I just bought a 2023 today. Glacier white w/ red interior and have the full package. Only thing I don’t have is heated seats due to fact only the AWD has that feature along with the GT.

[@johnw9245]

You need to add the Premium package onto the GT Line.

[@MartyOToole-w5q]

I liked your review. I have a GT in Wolf Gray with a black interior on order…

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

I have a 2022 KIA Forte GT with the 1.6 liter making 201 HP. For the life of me, I can't understand why KIA make this 1.6 liter 180 HP, with a car that 2 to 3 hundred pounds heavier than my GT??? For God's sake pump up the horsepower and then there will be less complaints about needing more power in the K5 for passing on the interstate. Makes no sense!!!!

[@Blazermichel]

So weirdly specific. 30 license plate, 2 pairs of shoes under size ten 😂💀🤣

[@tonyhector4842]

Gorgeous car! Go Kia!!!!!

[@imwaviis]

Hopefully they put an AWD option in the next K5 GT, especially if they're gonna discontinue the Stinger

[@greyhoundrox]

I just curious but how does this car compare to an elantra limited or sonata? I’m trying to decide between getting either of the two.

[@davidG15]

Get the Kia. Way more luxury items and it looks far better

[@WTFCRLT1]

I also personally prefer the Kia but if I was gonna go with a Hyundai in this price range id probably go elantra n line. It’s about a second quicker to 60!

[@ianemory5800]

If you're looking for a hybrid go with the Sonata as for some reason they don't have a K5 hybrid. Both it and the K5 are more of the family style with a smoother ride both are very quiet. The Elantra is more of the speed of comfort over the three. Granted I test drove the 22 not the 23 of all of them before I bought the K5 myself. Also with noting the K5/ sonata get slightly better gas mileage

[@carrieannramirez7733]

I just put my down payment on the 2023 GT Line. What kind of sound does this have? Speakers? Bose? Or the Infinity again?

[@outrightfoot3]

Stock

[@tremaiden3144]

@@outrightfoot3 you have to get the ex or higher before you could get the sound system.

[@johnfranklin5277]

If you had gone to kias website, all your questions are answered there.

[@MoneyMakerRayRay]

What changed from 2022 to 2023? Looks the same

[@ProdSaiko]

Very minor. The badges in the back are more minimal looking as well as the badge on the steering wheel doesn’t have the red in it like the previous year and most notable the seats have gt line engraved in instead of stitched in which me personally the 2022 I prefer but other then that there is literally no other differences.

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@ProdSaiko i noticed that to! I'm glad I have the chrome K5 badge, and the red gt line emblem in the steering wheel, and the stitched Gt line in the seat looks better.

[@robert-tm3qz]

Also in 2023 no panoramic roof ...the 22 has it with the premium package

[@ProdSaiko]

@@robert-tm3qz wait are you serious??? They really got rid of the panoramic roof. If they did I wonder why because that was definitely a selling point for me to get the 2022 model. It was the only car in that segment when comparing to the accord, the Camry, the Mazda 6, the k5 was the only car u could option for a panoramic sunroof so that’s disappointing if they don’t have that premium package option anymore.

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@ProdSaiko panoramic sunroof is available on the 2023 k5.

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

The car needs a suspension fix to reduce the body roll. No not the same as the GT, but definitely better than what's currently in the K5 GT Line.

[@carguy-xv2cl]

Haven't gotten to test drive one, do you think it will still feel quick coming from an Accord Hybrid (0-60 6.7 seconds)?

[@mrraffle81]

Which u think is better this or the Altima sr ?

[@marlenedeal7124]

Got one yesterday..I was told didn’t need premium gas …I’ll read more regarding that.

[@johnw9245]

Who told you that? It uses regular gas.

[@xXxRaviesxXx]

How do turn on the “lightning bolt day time running lights” I have the same exact car and can’t figure out how to make the DRL move like that.. please let me know thanks!

[@oldpirate7434]

Wish I could had got this ride at Century, it was sold before I knew it was there ( Red Interior)

[@waynewilliams1487]

That’s all the hp from a k5 turbo 4? The sorento gets 281 hp an 311 torque and hits 60 in 5.7-6.7 how is it that s 3 row SUV is quicker than a sedan using a similar turbo 4?

[@joycechenette7640]

Is the GT line AWD ?

[@justinthematrix]

I’m a sucker for red leather man

[@hi-ih7xh]

Does this have a wireless charger?

[@blacklyfe5543]

Why doesn't this have the full screen Guage?

[@josueportillo8941]

Real question, if I wanted this car exactly how it is shown in this video, what package would I have to get or how would I ask if the dealership had this specific car?

[@anonydew8657]

2023 K5 GT-Line, think they call the exterior wolf gray, red interior. Msrp around 27k

[@joncruz]

Correction $27 is what you see online but when you go to Kia dealer is $33.4K

[@JerseySoCal82]

Have to remember what you see on the sticker isn’t the price. Dealer mark ups is what’s making the brand new Kia’s about 5k- 10k more.

[@johnw9245]

You need to add the Premium package onto the GT Line.

[@keandreglenn6565]

How does the dtrl blink like that? Is that a feature?

[@WTFCRLT1]

That’s just how some LED lights show up on camera they’re not actually blinking!

[@mharro88]

This or the fully loaded 2023 Hyundai Elantra n-line sedan ?

[@WTFCRLT1]

That’s a tough call, The n line is about a second quicker to 60 but this feels far more premium. Id probably go with the better deal

[@mharro88]

@@WTFCRLT1 yeah. The interior looks nicer in the kia... What did you think drives better, are the DCTs similar? How's road noise in both? Thanks man

[@combatveteranusnavy2012]

I don't understand what's up with KIA. I have a 2022 KIA Forte GT, which has the same engine as this K5, but mine puts out 201 hp. My car weights slightly over 3,000 lbs. The K5 is 2 to 3 hundred pounds heavier, but KIA tunes the engine to put out 180 hp. No reason whatsoever for this stupidity. This KONA which also has the same engine puts out 195. This car can use more power, what the hell are you doing KIA?

[@mariacorona9177]

Nice car I love it but in white.

[@the_alpha1111]

18:00 “also Hyundai you heard that” sheesh I’ll take the sonata limited over this one lol. I know he didn’t mean to though.

[@basicbrownbish1002]

Kia website doesnt have the wolf gray, why is that?

[@WTFCRLT1]

It should.. maybe because it’s only available as an option for the GT and GT-Line?

[@basicbrownbish1002]

You were right, i checked afterwards. I ended up buying this car, its awesome!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Good luck with the car!👍🏼

[@blacklyfe5543]

I rather get the ex trim it's way better

[@johnfranklin5277]

Nicer inside, but not as good looking outside.

[@aaronkcmo]

the engine is made to use gas of 87 octane or higher. it says so explicitly on page 1-2 of the owners manual. why would you tell people to buy higher octane gas? you do realize that it's a waste of money to buy high octane gas for this engine, right?

[@johnfranklin5277]

Manufacturers like to say that so people don't get turned off when they say TAKES PREMIUM GAS..I own this car, it does PING on regular gas, which is not good for an engine. Yes, all cars have had knock sensors since the 90s, but it has to detect PING, before it retards timing to STOP the pinging. Which of course reduces engine POWER. After I switched to PREMIUM, which was soon after I bought it, no more ping, and power stays maxed..

[@aaronkcmo]

@@johnfranklin5277 that's not what the octane rating means. it's specifically a measure of how much compression the fuel can withstand before pre-detonating. the higher the number, the more compression it can withstand. high octane gas is only necessary for high compression ratio engines that deliver fuel through the intake valve. GDI, like on this car reduces the need to use a high octane fuel. The ability to use 87 octane gas is a major selling point because it's cheap and you can find it anywhere. octane rating has no affect on the power output of an engine.

[@danielmartins9901]

Where is the digital dash? 😞

[@johnfranklin5277]

Canada.....

[@iqbalmann4534]

i got the the awd

[@AlejandroHernandez-xi4vl]

If I am not mistaken, the steering wheel is adjustable

[@WTFCRLT1]

It is I just wish it telescoped a little more 👍🏼

[@Astroq7]

Yeah you definitely gotta slam the doors lol

[@johnfranklin5277]

I don't have to slam the doors on mine at all.

[@Ahmed-fi4ll]

my car

[@flameyes9176]

American K5 doesn't have a digital dash, which makes the interior lower level. And even 2023 has no digital dash? Then what's the difference with the 2022 model.....bummer

[@WIDERisBETTER]

That really sucks it didn't get the digital gauge dash. The damn Sportsge got it for 2023 and the Hyundai Tucson got it as did the Hyundai Sonata.

[@SirT80]

Very interesting, considering the digital dash has been available in Korea since this generation K5 launched (along with a hybrid-check out Asian Petrolhead’s channel for reference). Maybe when the K5 is due up for a refresh, MAYBE the digital dash will finally make an appearance.