The 2021 Kia K5 GT 2.5T is a Budget European Sport Sedan From Korea

The Kia Optima is dead, long live the #KiaK5. The 2021 #KiaK5GT is the first ever high performance version of Kia’s mainstream family car and the #K5GT packs nearly 300HP with a quick shifting 8-speed dual clutch transmission. #Kia says 0-60 happens in 5.8 seconds and they also promise you’ll be having way more fun versus some expensive European competitors.
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[@theredline]

So excited to be able to share our full review on the K5 GT. Be sure to watch our review on the 2021 Sonata N-Line if you haven’t seen it! For the same money, would you pick the Kia or Hyundai? Let us know below!

[@simplymarcell7674]

I love the look of the K5 but the Sonata seems to have more tech which is why I would pick it. I wonder if the Sonata N would trickle to a Kia Model 🤔

[@zaesablan]

Drag race the accord 2.0

[@JT-fq2bl]

I personally would pick the Sonata N-Line due to the futuristic tech and more quirky exterior, but others would pick the K5 GT for its more traditional interior and so-so restrained exterior. AWD? Not a chance on earth as long as the G70 & Stinger is around. We have a better chance seeing a K7/Cadenza with AWD before the other vehicles get it. So, i guess the only that is available is a LSD. H/K should've made LSD standard for all their performance models. If not, the can sell us a mechanical LSD via N/GT performance parts catalog.

[@ZapFlashD]

@@simplymarcell7674 If there was a Sonata N, Kia would probably call its car the K5 GT2 or GT-Limited

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Sonata for interior and tech. Kia for exterior because the sonata is really ugly

[@StayFit4Life321]

Korean automakers have found that sweet spot of styling, luxury, sporty, all at a reasonable price point.

[@AidenRZ777]

@J20 that’s only for certain models just avoid those models that have been reported which is a lot but there are some that don’t like the K5

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

@J20 Still better than something like Nissan

[@vsrap71]

Mind you, they needed European engineers and designers to do it

[@allowa5220]

I would pick up the hinda accord

[@potusthepotatooftheuniteds1034]

@@AKZbinChannelwithNoName metro line > hyundie or kia

[@grantbrown8312]

This incredible sedan is a reason why sedans should not end.

[@e70_x5_guy4]

I know!!! Sedans are awesome

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

SUVs may take over, but deep down sedans will never die

[@GuiltyNoticer]

I really hate crossovers.

[@e70_x5_guy4]

@@GuiltyNoticer there not bad

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

meanwhile no one is buying the stinger (a much better sedan)┓( ´∀` )┏

[@mortemvenientem8147]

Just bought a 2021 K5 GT myself (black) and OH MY GOD. This video doesn't do justice. The car is responsive and fun. My gf is into cars and just smiles the entire time we drive because of how amazing it rides, how fast it is, and how nice it goes. Not expensive either and god it is beautiful in person. If you're thinking about it, judt do it. You won't regret it, take it from me! Great job Kia and thanks for this review, this is what made me pick the GT over the EX!!!!

[@Xemnas103]

Kia is doing good things these days

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

Except for the styling

[@J.Sandhu2]

@@jaimeramirez-perez7198 telluride?

[@MrMoon36O]

@J20 Sales say otherwise lol

[@MrMoon36O]

@J20 Dawww. Badge snob gonna cry since people are getting style, value and a great warranty?

[@nheinsius]

I like the FRONT of many of KIAs new cars, but the REARs are not so nice looking. This goes for K5, Stinger, Telluride.

[@Ravaniscool]

It sounded pretty damn good when you pushed the acceleration. This is probably one of the best looking cars on the road today. Great job Kia!

[@sammysweet1004]

just got the gt-line in wolf gray w red interior this weekend. i love it !!!!!!

[@supertitantsunami9974]

SWEET!! I've got my eye on that Stinger when it comes with that 2.5 engine

[@vroomgc]

Im going to have to check out the Kia website to see what that would look like

[@joshuat3902]

Oouuuuuuu

[@joshuat3902]

You dominican 😍😍🥰

[@dennistyler8746]

Congrats...good for you. Wolf Grey is a gr8 color.

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

I love the way the K5 drives. Kia has really stepped up their game!

[@JudeHavoc]

Kia was a brand people would laugh at, not anymore. With entries like the Telluride, Sorento, and Stinger, these cars offer great power/performance at a more than reasonable price

[@619elephant9]

Yep, I got mine two weeks ago.

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I wish it was still called the Optima

[@rmccp]

This is the first review you've laughed out loud so often! The laughter and smiling is a sure sign that this car a lot of fun!

[@angrypenguin956]

I really like this sedan and the direction Kia is heading nowadays.

[@mattwoollam9780]

That's actually a real beauty of a car! Love the wheel spin, I don't see that much nowadays! Well done Kia! And well done Sofyan!

[@eljefewatson]

Great review, i've been eyeballing the stinger, K5 GT, and Sontata N-Line, thanks for fleshing out the distinctives. it's always fun to watch the driver get pressed back into the seat and laughing. That's probably the best part of the review and most fun to watch enjoying it.

[@johnelli2259]

Bought my K5 last year in September and I STILL LOVE IT! My car is badass 👊

[@hellokyle_]

If this or the Sonata N Line had AWD, that would be perfect.

[@raze2400]

But they won't. Be no reason to buy the genesis or stinger

[@R3putaytion13]

I believe the K5 will come with available AWD

[@swiizzie5220]

the K5 is coming AWD, if I’m not mistaken plus adding AWD adds weight and more money to produce

[@R3putaytion13]

Ok I seriously remember building one on kias website and it had an AWD option... Was I high?

[@8twalker]

Awd is for the gt line and other models not the gt..go figure

[@congo4900]

fell in love with my ex 2011 kia optima when it first came out, got all the looks when driving around...had for 6 yrs and still looked fresh...fastforward 10yrs...this GT gives me the same feeling but this time design +performance...wow Kia, im sure Kia will add awd next yr or so, well done!!

[@vipeboy2003]

I'm really happy to see that you liked the k5! i love how they look and am glad to see that the gt lives up to the hype.

[@Sami.the.auto.advisor]

The K5 GT needs an AWD.

[@Jchenn6]

Us canadians get AWD :D

[@rstuff1605]

Not fair. They need a rally 2.5 turbo like the Subaru

[@Island.Ventures]

@@Jchenn6 With the 1.6T yep, not the 2.5T unfortunately.

[@2004cyrus]

Not unless a car has over about 305 HP for that

[@Biggeo7]

Absolutely. AWD is a must

[@dwayneobas9095]

So excited to watch this video Sofyan. You're the second person to post a video of the k5 gt on KZbin. Thanks!

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

Watching you laugh and smile while driving this is a great endorsement for how fun this car actually is

[@BBKessler]

So few reviews of the K5 GT - thank you!

[@JustinPennito]

Love my Stinger, but this car is amazing! Great video & review!

[@swanblake]

Bare minimum this should have had a mechanical lsd with that much torque that low. So much potential. Appreciate the honesty here in this review. Very well done.

[@TeeWadeG]

I still think people don’t realize how well this engine and transmission go together. I was looking at the Stinger with the same engine just because it was rear wheel drive. I drove the Sonata N-Line just because of availability and ended up kicking the Stinger to the curb. That’s how well this engine and transmission work together.

[@markmccracken6951]

I'm about 15 months from the end of my current lease, but I really think this is what I will be looking to get next year.

[@bobogigio9072]

Can't believe how far Kia and Hyundai have come in a relatively short period of time.

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Remember 10 years ago when Kia used to be horrible? Really stepped up in 10 years. Same with Toyota, they used to be really bad and now there very good.

[@cocmaster4474]

@@e70_x5_guy4 *20*

[@cocmaster4474]

@@e70_x5_guy4 Toyotas have always been good #wtf are you talking about?

[@e70_x5_guy4]

@@cocmaster4474 not the interiors. Too basic.

[@evadcarz978]

That's what pooching is all about. Hire the best execs, mech engineers, lead designers from other big and well established auto makers and you got your self some good upgrades and cars down the line.

[@lofiguy8136]

Koreans are killin' the sedan game! Love this K5 in blue, wow!

[@Midmadnezz]

I bought a 2020 Stinger GT1 last year because I watched your review you did in 2018!!! I Love it!!!

[@alvaromacedo2622]

Awesome, Thinking in getting the stinger GT no sure either the awd /rwd. Did you get the awd or rwd version?

[@Midmadnezz]

@@alvaromacedo2622 I live in Pennsylvania so I got AWD for the snow.

[@alvaromacedo2622]

I see, yeah you need the awd over there specially if you only got one car. Are you planning to do your own oil change after 3/5 k just wondering? Thank you

[@Midmadnezz]

@@alvaromacedo2622 no I took it to the dealership at 5k and it’s under $50 so it’s just easier

[@HVD23]

AWD won’t happen. You guys complaining but if price increases you won’t buy this saying you’d rather spend that money on BMW or Audi...so nope for the target market they are perfectly fine with this power without AWD. Go to the stinger if you want AWD

[@ballathug8404]

Sounds like a pile of excuses. They have awd with the 1.6t

[@tameerwilliams]

They have all wheel drive in all the other ones and noone complains about price lol

[@dennistyler8746]

AWD isn't much more $$$.

[@matthewdvorsky2264]

Just watched the entire video, another fantastic one!

[@gersondamens608]

Great Video. Own a 2015 Kia optima and cant wait to jump into my New K5 GT,,,,,,Wow huge difference !!!

[@sk8ingthemystery]

Lol are you ok

[@raeg318]

I got the K5 EX the other day and I’m loving it and it has enough power for me.

[@mahaloaloha6819]

So envious ~ good choice!

[@johnfranklin5277]

Congratulations!

[@dennistyler8746]

👍

[@geraldf4193]

Good job love watching your reviews. You talked me into a stinger gt2 and Honda type R in 2020. COVID didn’t get me down I bought cars. You did one on a HHR SS I think and I bought a 2010 one with less than 50k. I love ❤️ that vehicle too. Oh I bought a telluride S for my gf after watching yours and others video on that. Love that SUV too. Keep up the great 👍 work!

[@bassistguy]

Been waiting for your review of the GT version!

[@getthecash2560]

I'm straight up Honda Gang, but I gotta say this drivetrain is burly and the looks are sharp and Bold. Well done indeed

[@johnfranklin5277]

Dont be afraid, or loose out on trying something new!! You can always go back to Honda if you don't like it.

[@luism8612]

@@johnfranklin5277 yea I tried dick a few days ago and it was great

[@johnfranklin5277]

@@luism8612 uh, grow up ...

[@luism8612]

@@johnfranklin5277 was just being honest and raw

[@ralphb6560]

Great review, glad I watched.

[@brucebuschman2186]

That's insane... I can't believe I watched a video on Kia but I got to say that thing looks amazing! I agree about the strip around the back window being blacked out.

[@markpearson9923]

Very nice review as always! Love the wheel spin grin on you...so funny. Agreed just needs the limited slip and AWD, maybe a solid after market exhaust.

[@JudeHavoc]

I am not the biggest fan of the front, but the side and rear looks stunning. I have been eyeing the Stinger GT for three years now, but this was a close runner up. (Ended up going for the Stinger, great car)

[@kdash3215]

The comments, lol. Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Kia has been doing bigger and better things since 2011. Thanks for the review. I've been waiting for the real GT versus all these GT Lines I see. A limited slip diff would have been great in lieu of AWD.

[@jarodfrey2577]

So just to be clear the 2.5T can be had with AWD?

[@kdash3215]

@@jarodfrey2577 Unfortunately, if you choose a true GT with the 2.5T, you lose the option for AWD. Bummer huh?

[@jarodfrey2577]

@@kdash3215 makes no sense

[@kdash3215]

@@jarodfrey2577 Tell me about it. Kia's trim levels used to be super linear, you pay more you get more. This was what frustrated me with Hyundai. I guess big blue had too much influence or the market deemed it so.

[@jarodfrey2577]

@@kdash3215 from what I’m seeing it was a marketing ploy to get buyers to consider stepping up to the stinger - again makes no sense with sedan enthusiasts that don’t want a hatch. Probably cost cutting measures too as this vehicle market is still turned upside down from pandemic. I won’t touch one unless it’s AWD.

[@abcdLeeXY]

K5, Sorento and telluride. Beautiful line up!

[@Brop3z]

How exciting. I know a lot of people have been wanting more information of this trim. Unfortunately wasn’t able to wait for this cars release due to lease end. This was definitely my first choice. I went with my second choice Tacoma trd 2021.

[@justmy2cents_]

Unfortunately Chevy's still sleeping at the wheel when it comes to sedans & commitment or lack of in the case of the Malibu! Kia & Hyundai are definitely improving there designs plus they're staying true to their customers!! Great job 👍 Wake up Chevy😴🇺🇲

[@afcgeo882]

What sleeping? GM has discontinued all sedans.

[@des3229]

I love my Kia K5. So glad I bought it

[@TheBloodOcean]

Great review! I Just got this car as a rental and immediately wanted to know more about it.

[@rologic24]

Seen one driving at night yesterday. At first I thought it was a new BMW but the lights were so beautiful and different, I realized it wasn't. It's a truly beautiful cal especially at night.

[@ajjax89]

Another great video. At this price thought they couldve added some interior lighting. At least on the doors or on the ground. But I like the car..

[@johnw9245]

More nitpicking...

[@olakunleolafisoye8433]

The interior is lovely 😍!!!

[@pcosta1385]

Love it! Thanks for the review! I'm tied between this or a GT1 stinger. The stinger is just perfect. I currently own a 245 HP 2018 optima SX. Which you can tell had potential but unfortunately is slowed down by the 6 speed transmission.

[@paulblack9878]

Saw a gt-line in white the other day. Very impressed!

[@i_am_rolkus]

Shame these aren't being brought to Australia. They're a good looking car.

[@gavinj01]

Yeah but you get the i30N and we don’t. So we’re even.

[@theMLBfan]

Come on Kia, give this beauty the all wheel drive it deserves!

[@wethenorth1083]

A stinger 2.5L AWD is coming. I'm guessing that's why this doesn't have AWD.

[@johnfranklin5277]

I'm sure they will.

[@jorgeirizarry5971]

I love your reviews!! Thank you!! I want a Stinger but I'm going to have to settle with the K5. 60k for a Kia is way too much. But honestly if it wasn't for the gigantic depreciation hit that all Kia's get but specially the Stinger I would happily pay 60k for a Stinger.

[@InsaneSupercars]

Saw one in person the other day and as a automotive enthusiast, it is definitely an eye catching car

[@wilchambers1401]

Front design is sharp but im not jiving the rear hatchback look.

[@alexl.102]

The wheelspin is also contributed to the tires and torque it has. Same happened on my civic cuz of the power but the grippier pilot sport 4s i put on helped with that.

[@playerroku4412]

That vtech yo

[@alexl.102]

@@playerroku4412lol nahh that turbo yo

[@doubled8247]

The car should have come with pilot sport 4S’s haha. Now with some sticky rubber this thing will be in the high 4 seconds to 60.

[@user-gm4kv2my4u]

@@doubled8247 its almost amazing. People will talk about big expensive turbo kits to get more performance out of their car. They overlook how big a difference a set of really good performance tires will make.

[@XX-166]

That exhaust sounds like a rattling screen door in a summer storm.

[@luisamoa2500]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂👏👏 what a description

[@BeingMe23]

This exhaust and front grill won't pull away BMW buyers in large numbers...

[@quandalemuncher2337]

Why is that so spot on lmao

[@XX-166]

@@BeingMe23 nor will the car itself.

[@chethannawarathne7113]

It’s the price point that they sell🌝ps it has performance than a BMW 330i🖕

[@dlg5485]

I am so impressed with what Kia and Hyundia are doing these days. In my opinion, they are the most aggressively innovative mainstream brand today. I'm not sure how they tamed the wheel hop in aggressive launch, but good on them. While many other brands seem to be resting on their laurels, the Koreans are hungry for market share and are disrupting every segment. The only thing missing from the K5 GT is AWD and a manual (I know, wishful thinking). Great review!

[@happyhaunter_5546]

Nice review; I remember my older brother (chief mech for Yota) thinking I was a weird kid forn eing excited about Kia and Hyundai way back in 2011!

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Only negative for me is the lack of a digital dash and cheap looking gauges. K5’s in other markets get it as well as the equivalent Sonata and smaller Hyundai models. No excuse not to offer it here which is disappointing given the K5 is definitely the looker over the Sonata.

[@garrettg2107]

Exactly what I was thinking too

[@prototype19891]

In Canada - we get a digital instrument cluster for the GT model.

[@johnw9245]

@Mr. Hand. That really seems like nitpicking. This K5 seems like a great car in almost every way. If the dash is inferior then buy a "catfish" Hyundai.

[@kendo1988]

That's a very nice blue. Maybe the prettiest I've seen!

[@MrTurboRotary]

Wow! Very impressive. Thanks for this awesome review 👍👍

[@el_av_ate]

Will wait a couple years to see how it plays out. Hoping they bring awd by then and more of the features from Korea such as the screen dash/techometer heated rear seats

[@dacoreypemberton3671]

This is a must have 😍😍

[@nheinsius]

The K5 GT is definitely a nice addition to the family sedan crowd. Love the sound of the engine! Sofyan's tester comes in at $35k. Not bad, but I got my Stinger GT AWD for $39k, so for a few thousand more you can get more of a luxury/sport KIA that can go 0-60 in 4.6 seconds. Something to consider. Maybe you can get the price down somewhat at the dealer.

[@jonesy7655]

2.5 or 3.3? Because website starts at 52k for the 3.3 not including awd

[@cloud_rush6724]

Nice! I would love to see a race against the K5 GT, Accord 2.0t Sport, Toyota Camry TRD, and Nissan Altima SR VC Turbo

[@kpag3030]

Lots of great stuff here. My 2016 Optima 2.0 turbo sx has the 360 camera though which I think they should have added in this 2021 k5. I love my 2.0 turbo but this new styling looks pretty dope. I’ll wait until it has a few years on the market

[@hungson215]

Hope some reviewers will do a drag race this against the accord and camry

[@f181234]

Throttle house already did

[@chrisa2223]

Throttle house. Accord 2.0t took the drag race. The N Hyundai was quicker from a roll though.

[@AngelsLoveErbil]

K5 GT best looking than rivals and a wise pick.

[@XX-166]

They should’ve made this AWD also.

[@M4B21S88]

For sure! With 311 lb-ft, awd should be at least an option. Off the line traction, driving spiritedly, will suffer bc of it bc fwd. Great looking car!

[@Darylrb1983]

I agree, but with technology nowadays they limit torque in the lower gears and/or traction control to help with that. Which to me....is boring, gimme all the torque lol. Edit: damn it still wheelspins lol

[@gary.s7759]

They gotta save something for the following years. How else will they be able to covince a customer to buy the newest model year over the previous.

[@XX-166]

@@Darylrb1983 exactly technology can’t fix that only AWD can.

[@XX-166]

@@gary.s7759 Saving stuff is how you wind up falling behind as a manufacturer and the others passing you up.

[@timseawright6593]

Love your review and love the Kia K5 GT! But do you have any idea when the Elantra N will be available?

[@Chewygsxr]

Outstanding review, I tried to race one of these today, but he wouldn’t bite. The Fiesta Flash. 🤙🏼🍺🍺

[@jayespi37]

I personally like the Sonata with that gold yellow paint, really sporty! I'm not into that fastback look that reminds me of the Accord.. I prefer the look of the stinger hatchback over this.

[@speakingofgreg]

Clicked before I could get a breath out. Amazing👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Funny how it's much bigger than a stinger but is referred to as a "baby"

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

It’s smaller though

[@speakingofgreg]

@@adilsagadiyev5090 The k5 is longer and taller lmao

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

@@speakingofgreg ya but the difference is so small it’s doesn’t even matter, and the stinger is wider and is a sport back so overall size it’s bulkier, also the reason k5 is considered the baby is due to engine size

[@OlJackBurton]

@@speakingofgreg The K5 is definitely lighter...

[@Olvera_emi]

Man these headlights are crazy. Everytime I see one on the street I’m like 👀 driving next to it

[@ATRichard]

My 2008 Saturn Aura V6 burns out the wheels like that when you floor it and is so much fun to drive. 😂 Love it to this day, I’ve had it almost 10 years! I like this K5, nice job Kia! Love what they’re doing these days with their cars and SUVs. We have a 2020 Telluride too and it’s a fantastic vehicle.

[@brybrysofly4093]

I’ll give it to the Kia. A lot of it looks great!! I wish it had some of the tech features from the Sonata, but I prefer the looks of the K5.

[@johnw9245]

What are the tech features that the K5 does Not have compared to the Sonata?

[@VQ25DETT]

The existence of this car will prevent so many people from buying Sonata N line lol

[@resistancelucayanmayo]

Yep I want this one way more

[@RomanM803]

I like the Hyundai interior tho

[@johnnymichael1804]

Let's be fair and say both are pretty awesome and show just how far the Koreans have come.

[@SINE382]

Exterior Kia, interior Hyundai

[@stephenhendricks103]

In general the KIA and Hyundai designers take the same different paths with Sonata and the K5 as with the Telluride and Palisade. Hyundai aims at a somewhat more near "luxury" vibe while KIA designers aim for a more "rugged" or "performance" image for the same basic vehicle.

[@joeh1970]

Great review as always. When is it going to be available? TIA.

[@ej8125]

Great review! The launch attempt was indeed hilarious. I'm curious what you think as far as comparing the EX (with the premium package) versus the GT (with the GT1 package).

[@rspen2142]

KIA is really coming with the "thunder" this season!!! Alright, KIA, I see ya!!!

[@johnholst]

It's a lot of power from a dead stop. But you're going to appreciate it at highway speeds and for passing maneuvers. I wish we got this car in Korea. :(

[@WKaznartist]

Hyundai’s and Kia’s in Korea are so much more luxurious with the quality materials and features. I don’t get the lack of Blindspot view cameras, 360 surround view and not even does US trim have the trunk hinge covers.

[@johnholst]

@@WKaznartist I live in Korea. I know you're absolutely right. I don't understand why HMG decontents their cars for the US market.

[@TheGreektrojan]

@@johnholst They are trying to win the budget segment in the US and probably don't have the government breaks they likely enjoy in Korea. It does suck that it'll be a few years before they can start really pushing it in the US market.

[@parkb88]

Looks really nice and love the colour.

[@freddys.8558]

Great review Sofyan!

[@Lucky8s]

Kia makes AWD standard across all trims, which have the 1.6T, in Canada but then only offers the 2.5T in FWD, the engine that'll actually need the additional traction from the back two wheels. Strange.

[@imaldon1]

Looks great in that sapphire blue paint. If I'm not wrong, that's the same engine used in the 4-cylinder version of the Genesis G-80 and GV-80. I prefer more KIA's K5 design than the Hyundai Sonata.

[@theredline]

It sure is!

[@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb]

Great REVIEW!!! AS ALWAYS...

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Great review. When is the next Generation all-new Redesigned 2022 Kia Carnival Grand Utility Vehicle being unveiled in the United States? How long will it take for the Kia K5 from 0-60 ? Can the Elantra Sport model also do what the Kia K5 GT Line can do? Like for example the quickness?

[@Fyahking619]

There's no gt anywhere, so I got myself wolfgrey gt line. I was shocked about how quick the 1.6t engine is.

[@M4B21S88]

I have the 1.6t, albeit with 201 hp, in my Forte GT2. Agreed. I was rather impressed at how quick the car is, especially with the 7 speed dct...

[@carterdavis2793]

@@M4B21S88 my friends veloster has the 1.6t with the DCT and I noticed it is very torquey but runs out of steam at higher rpms.

[@M4B21S88]

@@carterdavis2793 what year veloster? Kia/hyundai have been improving the dct over the years...the power band included. Go to my channel. I managed 14.6 sec 1/4 mi with 93 octane and the all season kumhos and NO launch. Im pretty confident that with better grippy tires and a launch it could do 14.47@ 97 mph... The forte gt has a really impressive passing speed, even in the top end, obviously not as strong as lower ends, but still respectable for a 1.6t.

[@jdmonte3326]

ive got a veloster 1.6t and ya feels faster than 201hp but these 1.6t have been known to dyno 220+ wtq

[@M4B21S88]

@@jdmonte3326 on 93 octane it likely makes 205 hp and 207 lb-ft to the wheels.

[@DavidFernandez-sc5ws]

Hyundai/kia should just make all their "sporty" cars sound like the Elantra N.

[@jimmy_nguyen]

This whole year I've been researching the elantra and elantra hybrid, the new 2023 kia niro, then I snuck over to the forte and forte gt... And now here I am on this (cuz I currently have the 2011 kia optima ex-l) to see if I want this and it's so funny that your video has almost made me want it now Lmao.

[@PeefMidgar]

The sounds this makes is making me think of a vtwin bike, don't know why but I like it.

[@williamlong2682]

Ummm...I thought the Stinger and the G70 were the European sport sedan alternatives from Hyundai/Kia/Genesis🤔...really, Redline??? That’s no slight against the K5. I think the whole really powerful FWD burnout sensation is hilarious, too! But I definitely wouldn’t go so far as to consider this an alternative to European sports sedans, especially when they have the Stinger and G70.

[@williamlong2682]

@zach busman Even still, though, the G70 and Stinger still represent extremely compelling value propositions in comparison with the German options while still being much more comparable vehicles to those German entries overall. Sofyan’s push of the whole “discount European luxury sedan” idea just strikes me as regurgitation of the Kia marketing talking point.

[@greenrada509]

I completely agree! I am perplexed as to why he compares a fast fwd mainstream car to rwd luxury sedans. They are in completely different segments.

[@greenrada509]

@Ayush Malpeddi In every metric? Are you sure? I mean I have nth against the K5 and kias in general, but you can't compare a mainstream fwd car to a rwd luxury car.

[@vonsgone]

@@greenrada509 you can if the lUxuRy Germans do not out perform in most areas, especially because they are German Luxury sedans that are double the price or just 15-20k more a lot of the time

[@themagicalaries]

This is literally Kia's own marketing strategy. They have commercials comparing it to the German compacts. That's why Redline is referencing this. Some people may want the extra legroom with comparable price and performance and not care about the luxury brand name.

[@Tee-sr9yf]

Where TF IS IT!!??? They need to come on man im ready to get this

[@stephenhendricks103]

The US version of the K5 is built in the same West Point, Georgia plant as the Telluride and Sorento. The demand for those vehicles combined with the production bottlenecks associated with the COVID virus means niche vehicles like the K5 GT get pushed to the end of line.

[@davids1816]

I have a Stinger but I'm a bit concerned my kids are outgrowing the back seat legroom. I assume this is bigger inside? Totally agree about AWD or an LSD - one would thing to retrofit it would be easy enough since this is basically the drivetrain of the Sorento isn't it? I'll have a look when my lease is up... but will probably get another Stinger. :-). Thanks for the review.

[@arthurpimp72]

Good work as always sir

[@YuriJohnson]

He is really enjoying his time 😂 good job Kia!

[@OCCollects]

Can’t justify getting a 2.0T accord with this around the same price.

[@jonaveul]

And better interior

[@dedgar6161]

Nah the justification is in there, kia doesn’t have much of a reputation in terms of reliablity and longevity

[@OCCollects]

@@dedgar6161 they’re starting to lose that reputation though, getting rid of the v6 and throwing in turbos was a huge bust for Honda.

[@RomanM803]

@@dedgar6161 I still pick this over a Honda I’m not keeping a car for 100 years😂😂

[@johnw9245]

@Adolfo. So buy this K5 then. ** However, the 2.0T Accord is still a better driver's car with nearly the same acceleration as this car. Go read Car and Driver's 10 Best issue.

[@dextersmithbsee]

Great review! Kia/Hyundai is just killing it these days. You can't get a base BMW 3-series for anywhere near the price of this almost loaded sedan. I love the styling of the K5 as well although the name is a little awkward.

[@davids1816]

The website used to let you configure red leatherette, wonder if that has changed. Haven't been able to find one for sale near where I live yet. Great review

[@Ijusthateit]

I believe the red interior is a gt-line only option with the wolf gray paint

[@MrMountainHawk]

Kia use to offer power folding mirrors on the Optima, looks like they are not offering it all now on any trim. Boooo!

[@theeballer6429]

Hopefully they offer it next year as part of a convenience package.

[@marinelo4859]

my 16 forte5 sx has that lol

[@Island.Ventures]

My K5 has power folding mirrors.

[@MrMountainHawk]

@Ayush Malpeddi zero frustration on my part, I'm just an internet commentator that has no intention of buying this car. Just brining forth the fact they got rid of one of upscale features that was offered previously is all. Basically i live close a city, so power folding mirrors are nice convenience--suburban America doesn't matter so much.

[@LondonHasFallin]

Plus you don't have to worry about that "Hyundai paint chip" happening above the windshield.

[@chasevisions]

Kia also has these issues. They used to use cheap paint to cut the cost.

[@Ravaniscool]

@@chasevisions They should take care of that issue considering how good looking this car is and for other future models. It's crazy!

[@johnfranklin5277]

My 17 Elantra with 85.000 miles has no paint issues, and the paint still looks like new. I do keep it clean, and give it a good old fashioned Hand wax every 6 months.

[@abu269]

Quite impressive from Kia. I would like to see a video on how this compares to the VW Arteon R-line. I am considering the VW for my next car but want to see if the competition is offering anything better.