2025 Kia K5 GT-Line POV Review. A Well Executed Refresh!

Today, thanks to South Dade Kia, I was able to review the 2025 Kia K5 GT-Line!
The K5 has now gained improvements to the front and rear with new LED headlights with a striking DRL design. The rear has also gained a new taillight design that looks really good especially at night.
Powertrain wise, the GT-Line gets rid of the dreaded 1.6T. That engine was paired with an outdated 7 Speed DCT that felt jerky. The facelift uses a new 2.5L NA 4 Cylinder that makes 191 HP and 181 LB-FT of torque. All that is link d to an 8 Speed automatic and can be equipped with AWD but come standard with FWD.
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[@supremecarnage5071]

I drive a mercedes c300 2015. Once it is paid off, I will get a 2025 model Kia K5 for the next car. I feel like it is underrated because everyone would choose a Camry or Honda, which is what I mostly see on the road. Thanks for the video 👍🔥

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Very nice! I hope you enjoy it when you get it. It is an underrated model but it’s come a long way. The Accord just doesn’t surprise me when I see it. Thank you for the comment

[@pranavansada8970]

Hyundai and Kia are the new Toyota and Honda. You get a lot for just under 35k. Honda and Toyota are not worth damn near 50k.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Agreed! Imagine how cheap the new K4 GT-Line will be!

[@MartyOToole-w5q]

You won’t be sorry. It’s a great car…

[@bayboy3922]

Just pick up the 25 K5 GT with the GT1 package can't go wrong trust me

[@briansmsk8er1]

Got mine last week and I love it. Drove 4 and a half hours to get it and the same back home. The lane assist definitely helped.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Congratulations on your purchase!! I hope you enjoy It!

[@lifethroughmyeyes8662]

same here. but I only had to drive an hour north of Houston I love it

[@chrisc9195]

Just got mine here in Austin yest. Trying to still figure the tech out. Including the lane centering which I shut off but likes to keep turning on anyways haha. Good walk thru video, though. I didnt get the premium package. Dont need a sunroof its too hot here. Coming off a 19 forte launch edition in orange you can feel the difference

[@hen913]

Just got mine a few weeks ago! I like it a lot so far. Huge leap in tech from my 2016 Mazda 6. Best looking in the class too I think. Just wish I could change the gauge clusters but they're fine. I also notice that the Safety Convenience settings don't save! They all turn back on everytime you turn the car off and on.

[@rinbine2713]

He don't know about Hyundai/Kia DCT.

[@MartyOToole-w5q]

I got a 2025 K5 GT with the GT1 package in Wolf Gray with the black interior on June 8th. My birthday is June 9th so it was a great present for me…

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Congratulations and happy belated birthday!! I hope you enjoying it thus far.

[@MartyOToole-w5q]

@@soflojoshautoreview I am! It’s a great car. I almost got a 2024 but I’m really glad that I waited for the 2025. Kia did it right with all of the improvements…

[@lifethroughmyeyes8662]

mine was a birthday gift as well congrats

[@MartyOToole-w5q]

@@lifethroughmyeyes8662 Congrats to you too…

[@e.l.4019]

The previous K5 did not have the 1.6t dual clutch to my knowledge. Other Kia's had the 7 speed dual clutch which by the way continues in the 2024 Elantra N line

[@soflojoshautoreview]

That was a mistake on my end. I’m not sure why Hyundai kept the 1.6t with the 7 Speed after so many people complained about it. Happy to see Kia on the other hand didn’t do that to the K4 GT-Line.

[@pedroborrero7203]

Very nice car like it

[@soflojoshautoreview]

It’s a very nice car

[@arturorodriguez5471]

The Kia K5 never came with a 7 speed DCT with the 1.6T. Only the GT got a DCT.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

That was a mistake on my end. Wish I corrected it before uploading.

[@crocsrus3118]

no rear air vents was a huge miss... but many other things make up for it

[@soflojoshautoreview]

I agree 100%! Rear vents are a must.

[@jayintee]

I like Kia's but i hate they are so easy to steal

[@soflojoshautoreview]

That can only be done with vehicles that have an actual key for the ignition. These can’t be stolen

[@21Dimen]

The 7 speed dct is only in the GT. Regular k5 had an 8 speed torque converted

[@soflojoshautoreview]

The GT has an 8 Speed DCT. The pre facelift GT-Line had the 7 Speed DCT connected to the 1.6T

[@21Dimen]

@@soflojoshautoreview The GT has an 8 speed dct yes, the regular had a torque converted 8 speed. Please check kia's website.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

I know it does. But you had stated that the GT model had the 7 Speed Auto. In the video I discussed about how the facelift GT-Line gets ride of the horrible 7 Speed DCT. I did mention that it had the 8 Speed Auto with the NA 2.5T.

[@21Dimen]

@@soflojoshautoreview Okay, so the GT since it came out it has the 8 speed DCT. Every other trim even before the 2025 refresh has and had an 8 speed regular automatic.

[@johnfranklin5277]

No, incorrect. Only the GT has the dual clutch. My 2021 Gt line has 8 speed automatic. ​@@soflojoshautoreview

[@sherrikwhiteside6107]

I have reliability concerns with both. But, would you go with a ‘24 Honda Accord Ex 1.5t or a 2025 KiA K5 GT Line?

[@soflojoshautoreview]

K5 for sure. The 1.5T is not a reliable engine. Also this feels more fun and sporty to drive than that vehicle especially given it has a CVT.

[@lauderdaleceo3704]

No ambient lighting?

[@cyndim8785]

NO

[@bayboy3922]

The premium package has it, but the GT1 is the best option for the GT line

[@Videoproducerfantic]

no sunroof? pass

[@soflojoshautoreview]

It comes with the Premium Package