People hating are also people who can't afford a new car to begin with. The fact people judge a car based on the badge is wild. Remove the badges and people would be less bias.
@@vicchecksitout9537 The cost was $36,500 + tax, tag, and title. That’s before my trade in. It’s also the GT1 package. I got right at about $2,000 knocked off MSRP.
Got a rental k5 on the big island this year, and I loved zipping around with it. It’s lots of fun for an econobox, and did great on gas. I agree that it definitely feels more connected than the Camry, and just has more personality overall.
@@Notfiveo0 Well it really isn't. To me an econobox would be a Honda Civic, a Toyota corrola, a Ford Fiesta, a kia Rio, anything smaller, with a very cheap utilitarian interior. Functional but in no way attractive .
Just got a 2024 K5 GT AWD the car is way nicer than the Camry more comfortable better console stereo and more stylish better warranty salesman was awesome excellent experience overall have had Toyota Camry,Kia Sportage and Honda CRV the K5 so far is smoking all of them!!
I would rather have the throttle "touchy" in sport mode than not make much of a difference at all. Plus the AWD option will take care of that wheel spin off the line & around corners for sure!👍🏼
I was going to buy the new 25 Camery, but I can't because I hate the redesign. After test driving the K5 I'm in love again and it's a better price and gets pretty much the same fuel MPG. I actually think the K5 gets better overall everything, were going to see a lot of people moving away from Camery and Civic, those companies need to can the design team. KIA has some very nice stuff; they've come a very long way in a short period of time.
@@tbld2827I have a 2021 K5 GT LINE with premium package and I love it. I bought at the right time, paid MSRP, AND Qalified for thier 0 0 intrest promotion. I definitely don't like the refreshed version, and glad I have the original. I plan on keeping mine indefinitely. 3 years an 36.000 miles and with good care, it still looks brand new. 0 issues.
I got the Forte GT with the GT2 package i drove both i liked the forte better even though its only an extra 21 horse it makes a difference imo. The ventilated/heated seats are pretty cool too.
Joe, I believe you and I are the same exact age. I just turned 48. Its always cool to hear when you reference way back in the very true good days of old! I was a huge Baseball fan and collected baseball cards like there was no tomorrow. Remember the Rated Rookie cards that were rare and back then were worth some damn good money. Times, they have changed! Rated Rookie Jose Canseco or Will Clark. Rafael Palmero! I actually played basball and almost went pro out of highschool. Went on to play college baseball. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!
it's actually and officially the K5 Optima they renamed it to aline it more with the new Kia vision for the future pushing to become a premium / high tech brand so they adopted the K5 moniker world wide but years ago they where selling it as the K5 in some markets and as the Optima in other markets around the world so this is one of the rare cases where a car gets re-named instead of being fully replaced by a new model
I bought mine a week ago. I FUCKING LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. Looks,feel,drive,technology for the buck $ I feel so happy every time I walk up to and walk away from it
I own the same one except mine has all wheel drive and panoramic moon roof. I love the k5, even if it doesn't have 300 HP. the big zonk is no AC vents for the back passengers. My poor dog has to wait for the AC to kick in while I'm being blasted with cold AC in the front. Also the dash is a bit heavy on the plastic. But I love the car, it's amazing and still turns heads.
I’ll take the KIA K5 in that exact same color with AWD and panoramic sunroof. But what I really want is the new refresh 2024 Hyundai Sonata! Now that will be a game changer to compete with the long in the tooth Toyota Camry and AARP inspired design new Honda Accord aka Honda Taurus!
Now now, DON'T put all older folks in the same category. I'm 64, and 2 years ago bought a 2021, K5 GT LINE with premium package in passion red. Love it! Test drove the Camry, but it just didn't excite me in any way. Also, I wouldn't buy the new Accord, either, BORING.....
Not the completely red seats for the front AND the back😭 I understand it's a GT-Line, but black with red details would've fit the overall look of the car much better imo
I test drove a 2023 this summer. The dealer had "adjusted" the price by $9000 and then had the nerve to call and ask why they didn't get my business. With regular unleaded gas in CA approaching $6 a gallon, its looking like my next car will be a hybrid.If there was an affordable EV sedan, I might consider that
In New Jersey, except for one dealer, they are adding an extra $3,000 above MSRP. The reason is for the "make believe" continuation of the chip shortage.
Joe, Madza is bringing a new Madza 6 in a couple years……. Every manufacturer doing this light grey trend first it was nardo grey that started it off with Audi/porsche doing it. You get a grey, you get a grey all of you get grey exterior paint!!!!
I don’t know much about Kia. I’ve always stayed away due to a poor reliability reputation. But the last few rental cars I’ve had have been Kia and their build quality and interiors are really impressive. I never hear a rattle or anything and they get great fuel economy. Nice fit and finish too.
K5 is not easy to steal. It has an immobilizer and keyless ignition. Only the lower-end pre-2022 models without immobilizers and with the standard key ignitions are vulnerable. Also, panoramic sunroof is an option on K5 GT Line.
Nice and sporty looking! Don't know what the longevity will be versus the Camry, but I'd be picking the Kia! Although, I think I'd shell out 5k more for an older stinger!
Loving my 2020 stinger gt line...about to spend 5 days in Fort Bragg CA with a really fun 6 hour drive on HWY 20 fron Reno thru the redwoods! Go stinger!!
I've been test driving Camry's and K5's. I always come back to the K5 and bought a 2024 K5 GT Line yesterday! I've owned 2 Optimas, and traded in my 2020 Optima EX for this K5. Going to miss some features that I had with the EX, but loving the way the K5 drives and handles. I hate the wolf gray with red seats. Mine is white with black seats. 😝
I now am the owner of a 2021 kia k 5 it only has 20 thousand miles on it still looks branew unfortunately my father bought it branew and he passed away April 3 2023 now I'm driving it it's also a Wolf gray but no red inside I'm still trying to learn everything on it thanks for your video ❤😊
This Kia K5 GT Line Compared with: - Toyota Camry TRD - Nissan Altima SR - Honda Accord Sport - Hyundai Sonata N Line - Dodge Charger Hellcat Red-eye - Ford Fusion Titanium - Chevrolet Malibu RS - Tesla Model 3 Performance - BMW 3 Series 330i - Audi A4 - Mercedes C Class - Lexus IS 350 F sport - Infiniti Q50 Red Sport - Acura TLX Type S - And More
Just bought the K5 GT-Line. I must say it looks much better and sleeker than the camry. Also the drive and feel of it was much better than the camry. If anything this is the best sedan under 30K. Kia's have had a bad rap in the early 2000's but just like Hyundai, they've improved by leaps and bounds.
How long will it last. Where did you get the idea that the carmy gets a cvt? All gas carmy gets 8 speed. Except for the hybrid which has ecvt. More reliable than a normal cvt
The kia is a good looking car for sure, but No paddle shifters in the GT and only 180HP. The 2024 Camry SE has 2.5L I4 203 HP, 8 speed and paddle shifters. I went with the Camry. Great review as always!!!
lol I have both . 2021 Camry se and 2024 Kia k5. Kia is more fun to drive and has better interior and exterior. Toyota is still best for reliability so I’ll keep that for a very long time
Silly to slope the back so much and not give you a hatchback. Decent mileage for a non-hybrid vehicle. Probably not good enough to move me from a hybrid Accord. Kia/Hyundai has closed the gap with Japanese brands; they are ahead in EV but still slightly behind in ICE. This level of car was 20k just a few years ago.
They didn’t want to step on the Stinger’s toes by doing another vehicle with a lift back. Although, the Stinger is now discontinued. But, I love the illusion of the lift back design
Can't lie those headlights are the only thing i want off this vehicle. Tiger 🐯 eyes biting!!! Great review Joe!! Can't wait to hear about the 24 Lexus IS, ON THROTTLE 😂
Unfortunately with the outrageous amount of carjackings and thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles these days, I will happily buy Toyota and wouldn't look back.
@@WhizoRiz You are right but unfortunately, most of these assholes are doing it for internet clout. They will break in your car even if they don't steal anything.
@@WhizoRiz They're targeting anything with that badge. If they can't steal it, they'll carjack you. Not only that, Allstate, State Farm are already trying their best not to accept new policies with any of these
My friend just got his Honda Accord stolen from his parking garage. It’s not just Hyundai/Kia. Although, it got a lot of negative publicity that started from a TikTok trend
5:05 and 13:20 This is totally wrong information. A four-cylinder Toyota Camry comes with a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission, not a CVT. Only the Camry hybrid comes with the CVT.
I will never understand why every car manufacturer thinks that red interior is what everyone is gonna love. I hate red actually. So many cars that I'm like "oh yeah looks great!" Then the red interior. Nope not for me now.
I think you said your name was "Joe"? Not sure and I apologize if I'm wrong. In any case, my wife & I just purchased a new 2024 K5 GT Line here in Maryland 2 days ago. My wife didn't like the wolf gray exterior, so we went with a pearl white exterior with that glorious red leather interior (once my she saw that, she had to have it lol). We paid just over $30G with AWD, panoramic sunroof with manual shade & rear vents. Your review was spot on. Although our debate was between a Mazda CX-5 SUV and the Kia K5. It's the primary vehicle for my wife and she drives it in the "smart" mode & loves it.
With the Stinger discontinued I really think they should have gone with a sportback for the trunk. Also don't have kids, but it's good to know boogers wipe off easily from the back seats
I'm one of those [Honda] guys that hates what they did with the new Accord. The K5 represents major value in it's segment compared to both Honda and Toyota. Were I in the market, I'd definitely consider it. In the meantime, I guess I'll just keep driving my 10th gen Accord until the wheels fall off!
I'm betting the K5 will soon go the way of the Stinger. Both packed sporty performance, but neither had a sporty character in the exterior design. Nice cars, but lacking in visual excitement. IMHO.
Powertrain will wear as it ages. Small high compression engines should be in the smaller models as it should. Not to Debbie down it but I would just lease it if you really want the short experience, let the dealer deal with the future problems this car will project.
@@johnfranklin5277 Ok your right with all powertrains wearing no question, Ummmm that's drivers error. I'm talking about balanced power to weight ratio out the box. Turbo lag will increase overtime. Manufactures saved enough making small 4 cylinder w/turbos making power equivalent to an old V6 back in the days.
I really like these reviews. The only 'zonk' I would give is for when he revs up the engine to show how it sounds. It's not that the car sounds bad but I grew up with the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. Compared to the sound of the big V8 in the 71 Dodge Challenger that I used to drive all these small 4 cylinder engines just sound like a heavily muffled weed whacker.
@@AaronduhmoronI bought my 2021 K5 GT LINE with premium package at just the right time . Premium package was only another 1800 dollars, plus the passion red paint i think was 400 dollars extra. The total for the car was 28.800 brand new here in Southern California. Plus I qualified for thier 0.0 intrest promotion they were offering . Soon after, prices went up, now a GT LINE without the premium package is almost 30.000. And thier were no added markups then.. I love the car, just turned 30.000 miles at 2 and a half years. No issues.
And it absolutely did! I have 2021 gtline awd and my sport mode is so smooth and responsive, the gears dropping don’t even feel jerky! I’m so in love, and for a simple trash exhaust.. it sounds amazing to me possibly because of the turbo??? It’s almost like it pushes out air in wind sounds when I rev.
That because the camry is old,came out in 2018. Due for redesign next year. Camry direct competitor is accord. The new accord not all that. That why toyota push back the redesign to 2025.
I just bought this exact car and I can't get it insured anywhere, one of the only insurance company that does accept is wanting to charge me 900$ a month! Anyone else having trouble with this? Or any solutions?
I bought the same car in November. I live in Florida. I had no problem getting quotes from several insurers. Rate I was quoted for a 6 month premium ranged from $600 to $900. with decent coverage. I have an excellent driving record and credit. There is something definitely not right if you are being quoted $900.0 a month.
i own a K5, love it. people are gonna hate regardless cause the way kia’s were, they can’t accept what they now ARE. amazing!
Im glad youre happy. But they dont amaze me.
I've owned a 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line. One of the cheapest cars I've ever owned. After 28k miles everything rattles.
People hating are also people who can't afford a new car to begin with. The fact people judge a car based on the badge is wild. Remove the badges and people would be less bias.
Is yours the FWD, AWD, or the higher turbo?
I am looking for the k5 gt AWD I need feedback on whether or not to get it. I have a toddler
I just bought this same exact 2024 K5 a month ago ! It’s great
I like both, the Camry and the K5. Everything depends on the trim and budget. This is a great car and the price is really good.
Bought a K5 GT a few months ago. Absolutely love the car.
Your reviews in the K5 GT sold me!
How much off the lot?
@@vicchecksitout9537
The cost was $36,500 + tax, tag, and title.
That’s before my trade in.
It’s also the GT1 package. I got right at about $2,000 knocked off MSRP.
Got a rental k5 on the big island this year, and I loved zipping around with it. It’s lots of fun for an econobox, and did great on gas. I agree that it definitely feels more connected than the Camry, and just has more personality overall.
Who would have ever thought one day a $ 30,000 + car would be referred to as an econobox.
@@Notfiveo0 Well it really isn't. To me an econobox would be a Honda Civic, a Toyota corrola, a Ford Fiesta, a kia Rio, anything smaller, with a very cheap utilitarian interior. Functional but in no way attractive .
Just got a 2024 K5 GT AWD the car is way nicer than the Camry more comfortable better console stereo and more stylish better warranty salesman was awesome excellent experience overall have had Toyota Camry,Kia Sportage and Honda CRV the K5 so far is smoking all of them!!
I would rather have the throttle "touchy" in sport mode than not make much of a difference at all. Plus the AWD option will take care of that wheel spin off the line & around corners for sure!👍🏼
I was going to buy the new 25 Camery, but I can't because I hate the redesign. After test driving the K5 I'm in love again and it's a better price and gets pretty much the same fuel MPG. I actually think the K5 gets better overall everything, were going to see a lot of people moving away from Camery and Civic, those companies need to can the design team. KIA has some very nice stuff; they've come a very long way in a short period of time.
The Camry will still be on the road in 15 years. That Kia... Maybe 5.
The GT-Line with AWD and both premium and panoramic sunroof packages is the best version of this beautiful car
Dont think I'd have much use for AWD, here in Southern California! I have a K5 GT LINE with premium package.
Yes!
I own a 21 k5 gt line, love her deeply and definitely prefer the roominess and openness of my k5 compared to feeling squished in the camry
Will you upgrade to the 2025 refresh coming in early spring of 2024?
@@tbld2827I have a 2021 K5 GT LINE with premium package and I love it. I bought at the right time, paid MSRP, AND Qalified for thier 0 0 intrest promotion. I definitely don't like the refreshed version, and glad I have the original. I plan on keeping mine indefinitely. 3 years an 36.000 miles and with good care, it still looks brand new. 0 issues.
U failed to mention the collision alert went off when u was driving it never fails I love that technology from the K5.
Does it have an overhead camera view when parking? To see the lines on the parking spot
Was literally debating on whether or not to get this or the forte! Gotta say this video got put up at the perfect time 👍
The K5 is of course league above the Forte and it totally justifies the higher price should you decide to buy the K5
I got the Forte GT with the GT2 package i drove both i liked the forte better even though its only an extra 21 horse it makes a difference imo. The ventilated/heated seats are pretty cool too.
@@dustinhinkle6109same I got a white GT to show the details
Joe, I believe you and I are the same exact age. I just turned 48. Its always cool to hear when you reference way back in the very true good days of old! I was a huge Baseball fan and collected baseball cards like there was no tomorrow. Remember the Rated Rookie cards that were rare and back then were worth some damn good money. Times, they have changed! Rated Rookie Jose Canseco or Will Clark. Rafael Palmero! I actually played basball and almost went pro out of highschool. Went on to play college baseball. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!
it's actually and officially the K5 Optima they renamed it to aline it more with the new Kia vision for the future pushing to become a premium / high tech brand so they adopted the K5 moniker world wide but years ago they where selling it as the K5 in some markets and as the Optima in other markets around the world so this is one of the rare cases where a car gets re-named instead of being fully replaced by a new model
This is the most beautiful KIA I've ever seen! It also has a more modern exterior and interior than most of those I've seen
The words “beautiful” and “Kia” don’t go together, these cars are still just budget cars in expensive cladding 🤷🏻♂️
@@DinkyMcGee I agree with you; I never liked KIA anyway. This one just looks better
I bought mine a week ago. I FUCKING LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. Looks,feel,drive,technology for the buck $ I feel so happy every time I walk up to and walk away from it
Me too I understand lol
I own the same one except mine has all wheel drive and panoramic moon roof. I love the k5, even if it doesn't have 300 HP. the big zonk is no AC vents for the back passengers. My poor dog has to wait for the AC to kick in while I'm being blasted with cold AC in the front. Also the dash is a bit heavy on the plastic. But I love the car, it's amazing and still turns heads.
Why do some people in certain parts of the country say MOONROOF, And here in Southern California it a SUNROOF?
@@johnfranklin5277sun roofs open and a moon roof doesn’t open
@@rebeccachassin4498Thanks!
@@rebeccachassin4498 Thanks!
Kia and Toyota no comparison, Toyota most reliable car. Kia and Hyundai had many issues with their cars lately and recalls. Toyota all the way!
I’ll take the KIA K5 in that exact same color with AWD and panoramic sunroof. But what I really want is the new refresh 2024 Hyundai Sonata! Now that will be a game changer to compete with the long in the tooth Toyota Camry and AARP inspired design new Honda Accord aka Honda Taurus!
Now now, DON'T put all older folks in the same category. I'm 64, and 2 years ago bought a 2021, K5 GT LINE with premium package in passion red. Love it! Test drove the Camry, but it just didn't excite me in any way. Also, I wouldn't buy the new Accord, either, BORING.....
Exactly the K5 I’m interested in, but I too am waiting to get a good look at the new Sonata!
Not the completely red seats for the front AND the back😭
I understand it's a GT-Line, but black with red details would've fit the overall look of the car much better imo
It's certainty a better looking car.
I test drove a 2023 this summer. The dealer had "adjusted" the price by $9000 and then had the nerve to call and ask why they didn't get my business. With regular unleaded gas in CA approaching $6 a gallon, its looking like my next car will be a hybrid.If there was an affordable EV sedan, I might consider that
California just ripping people off left and right.
Dems will do everything in their power to keep gas high
In New Jersey, except for one dealer, they are adding an extra $3,000 above MSRP. The reason is for the "make believe" continuation of the chip shortage.
I got a brand new 2023 tesla model 3 last week for $35k
@@dapperdino1996 💡
in 2013, the optima was the first car I was interested in. I wasn't a car person, but it was a pretty cool design
Joe, Madza is bringing a new Madza 6 in a couple years……. Every manufacturer doing this light grey trend first it was nardo grey that started it off with Audi/porsche doing it. You get a grey, you get a grey all of you get grey exterior paint!!!!
Even I gotta admit, Kia is on a roll. Arguably a better looking exterior than a Camry. Never thought I'd say that 😂
The Camry hybrid has a cvt transmission. There 2.5 ,4 cylinder has the 8 speed transmission along with the v6 motor has the 8 speed transmission
camry hybrid is ECVT not CVT
The 4-cylinder Camry also has an 8-speed. Maybe you were thinking of the hybrid.
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I don’t know much about Kia. I’ve always stayed away due to a poor reliability reputation. But the last few rental cars I’ve had have been Kia and their build quality and interiors are really impressive. I never hear a rattle or anything and they get great fuel economy. Nice fit and finish too.
The fact that it doesn't have a moonroof and that it's is so easy to to steal, make me appreciate my XSE camry with a a panoramic sunroof
K5 is not easy to steal. It has an immobilizer and keyless ignition. Only the lower-end pre-2022 models without immobilizers and with the standard key ignitions are vulnerable.
Also, panoramic sunroof is an option on K5 GT Line.
The new Kia’s are not easy to steal, and I don’t care what kind of car you have if somebody wants to steal it, they can.
It comes with a sunroof. You have to get the package for it
This episode was funny as heck! I remember Mad magazine too. Especially Spy Vs. Spy.
Nice and sporty looking! Don't know what the longevity will be versus the Camry, but I'd be picking the Kia! Although, I think I'd shell out 5k more for an older stinger!
Loving my 2020 stinger gt line...about to spend 5 days in Fort Bragg CA with a really fun 6 hour drive on HWY 20 fron Reno thru the redwoods! Go stinger!!
@@shopwithaaron I own it's cousin, the G70. Absolutely love it!
You can always shell out a little more for the k5 gt and get in that sweet spot of more performance HP and torque over the gt line.
The Camry does NOT have a CVT. It’s an 8 speed auto for every trim level.
Only the Hybrid Camry has an eCVT
FACTS
Yea that's what I thought when he said that wtf
I've been test driving Camry's and K5's. I always come back to the K5 and bought a 2024 K5 GT Line yesterday! I've owned 2 Optimas, and traded in my 2020 Optima EX for this K5. Going to miss some features that I had with the EX, but loving the way the K5 drives and handles. I hate the wolf gray with red seats. Mine is white with black seats. 😝
That is so wonderful! Congrats on that one.
I like the camry more overall. But dang, does this thing look good.
I would chose a K5 any day over and Toyota, Maxima, Sentra, Honda Accord, etc. Really nice car.
Rarely see the Gt’s
I now am the owner of a 2021 kia k 5 it only has 20 thousand miles on it still looks branew unfortunately my father bought it branew and he passed away April 3 2023 now I'm driving it it's also a Wolf gray but no red inside I'm still trying to learn everything on it thanks for your video ❤😊
You are wrong about CVT in 4 cylinder Camry. Both I4 and V6 Camry have 8 speed AT. Only hybrid is different with its ECVT (still not regular CVT).
This Kia K5 GT Line Compared with:
- Toyota Camry TRD
- Nissan Altima SR
- Honda Accord Sport
- Hyundai Sonata N Line
- Dodge Charger Hellcat Red-eye
- Ford Fusion Titanium
- Chevrolet Malibu RS
- Tesla Model 3 Performance
- BMW 3 Series 330i
- Audi A4
- Mercedes C Class
- Lexus IS 350 F sport
- Infiniti Q50 Red Sport
- Acura TLX Type S
- And More
The "GT" trim is the performance version, not "GT-Line". K5 GT would be comparable to the vehicles you listed, not GT-Line
@@Aaronduhmoron hey That a Midsize Sedan
Nice ride
Just bought the K5 GT-Line. I must say it looks much better and sleeker than the camry. Also the drive and feel of it was much better than the camry. If anything this is the best sedan under 30K. Kia's have had a bad rap in the early 2000's but just like Hyundai, they've improved by leaps and bounds.
Stop it, Top Gun 2 was great
No💩!
Top 2 was horrible
it made a billion for a reason@@justin2024atlas
it made a billion for a reason
Idk I wondering about Kia forte gt would be a steal compared to the k5 and of course more horse power and fun to drive and sporty too
How long will it last. Where did you get the idea that the carmy gets a cvt? All gas carmy gets 8 speed. Except for the hybrid which has ecvt. More reliable than a normal cvt
The kia is a good looking car for sure, but No paddle shifters in the GT and only 180HP. The 2024 Camry SE has 2.5L I4 203 HP, 8 speed and paddle shifters. I went with the Camry. Great review as always!!!
lol I have both . 2021 Camry se and 2024 Kia k5. Kia is more fun to drive and has better interior and exterior. Toyota is still best for reliability so I’ll keep that for a very long time
Paddle shifters are pointless with a CVT transmission. Lol
@LJ-uy9ru Heard of EVC throttle controller. With paddles shifters, the car responds so fast and is much quicker, LOL, know it all.
@adaboy4z CVT transmission is all that needed to be said.
Silly to slope the back so much and not give you a hatchback. Decent mileage for a non-hybrid vehicle. Probably not good enough to move me from a hybrid Accord. Kia/Hyundai has closed the gap with Japanese brands; they are ahead in EV but still slightly behind in ICE. This level of car was 20k just a few years ago.
Just about everyone is ahead on the EV game.
I was cross shopping between this, sonata and accord in 2019. Went with the accord, its just more comfortable drive especially with the hybrid trim
They didn’t want to step on the Stinger’s toes by doing another vehicle with a lift back. Although, the Stinger is now discontinued. But, I love the illusion of the lift back design
@@TrungNguyen-lk1ziNo, you weren't. The K5 did not exist in 2019.
@@sawyermartin4434my guess that you didnt know it was called Kia optima in the last gen right?
Oh my God it is similar to the Hyundai Sonata but also joe is this FWD or AWD
FWD
@@daleleggette u still could get AWD
@@wardellward in the GT line, but the top trim only gets fwd, which is stupid. The k5 gt can't even put the power down
I tried ordering a K5 GT and they’re impossible to get. All they do is put you on a waiting list here in Toronto.
I wonder why
Can't lie those headlights are the only thing i want off this vehicle. Tiger 🐯 eyes biting!!!
Great review Joe!! Can't wait to hear about the 24 Lexus IS, ON THROTTLE 😂
My fav color too Joe ! 👍
The K5 reminds me of the last generation Mitsubishi Galant. Great video Joe!
It looks nice and all, but I just can't buy a non-hybrid/ev in 2023 or the future especially with the ridiculous gas prices here in Cali!
Unfortunately with the outrageous amount of carjackings and thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles these days, I will happily buy Toyota and wouldn't look back.
Push to start ones aren’t the target. Older models featuring regular key are the target.
@@WhizoRiz You are right but unfortunately, most of these assholes are doing it for internet clout. They will break in your car even if they don't steal anything.
What year model are you speaking of? And you do know cars with push start are just as easy to steal with the new programming technology.
@@WhizoRiz They're targeting anything with that badge. If they can't steal it, they'll carjack you. Not only that, Allstate, State Farm are already trying their best not to accept new policies with any of these
My friend just got his Honda Accord stolen from his parking garage. It’s not just Hyundai/Kia. Although, it got a lot of negative publicity that started from a TikTok trend
5:05 and 13:20 This is totally wrong information. A four-cylinder Toyota Camry comes with a conventional eight-speed automatic transmission, not a CVT. Only the Camry hybrid comes with the CVT.
A zonk for Edison lightbulb in turn signal in black
This episode was funny as heck!
What is the tint % on this car your reviewing. It looks nice. Thx
Really like this car, very sporty, great review!!!
Thank you, been waiting for this!!
K5 has got to be my favorite modern sedan, more so than BMW's 2020 M3. But it still never beats Honda's reliability and repairability.
I will never understand why every car manufacturer thinks that red interior is what everyone is gonna love. I hate red actually. So many cars that I'm like "oh yeah looks great!" Then the red interior. Nope not for me now.
I agree. Luckily it isn’t standard.
Started with the K5 GT line 3 years ago put 46000 miles on it with no issues . Now I own a 24 GT . Only issue is wheel spin even at 40 mph
Don't drive in oily plases
@ce5163 I don't know what a plases is
Some new tires should help that.
I decided to go the Kia Cerato GT and it is the best thing I have ever driven
I think you said your name was "Joe"? Not sure and I apologize if I'm wrong. In any case, my wife & I just purchased a new 2024 K5 GT Line here in Maryland 2 days ago. My wife didn't like the wolf gray exterior, so we went with a pearl white exterior with that glorious red leather interior (once my she saw that, she had to have it lol). We paid just over $30G with AWD, panoramic sunroof with manual shade & rear vents. Your review was spot on. Although our debate was between a Mazda CX-5 SUV and the Kia K5. It's the primary vehicle for my wife and she drives it in the "smart" mode & loves it.
May I ask how you like your car so far? Trying to decide on another vehicle and the k5 is an option.
With the Stinger discontinued I really think they should have gone with a sportback for the trunk. Also don't have kids, but it's good to know boogers wipe off easily from the back seats
totally agreed. I am looking at buying a K5 and I really wish it had the sportback trunk.
They also discontinued the K5
@@natsukashii4843 source?
I have OCD so having the fake exhaust helps me feel good, symmetry is a god send 😂😂
I still love my 2018 Kia Optima SXT, with technology package. Turn on turbo mode and zoom right to 100 mph hella fast.
I'm one of those [Honda] guys that hates what they did with the new Accord. The K5 represents major value in it's segment compared to both Honda and Toyota. Were I in the market, I'd definitely consider it. In the meantime, I guess I'll just keep driving my 10th gen Accord until the wheels fall off!
Alright Joe let's see what we got here with this Kia k5 GT
The did a perfect job on the interior!
💯💯💯 keep going
I'm betting the K5 will soon go the way of the Stinger. Both packed sporty performance, but neither had a sporty character in the exterior design. Nice cars, but lacking in visual excitement. IMHO.
ok toyota fantic.
You must be BLIND. Everything about the k5 is SPORTY.
I hope I can own one someday! I’d get the Awd version so I can get the heated steering wheel and the additional safety of awd.
Excellent video Joe.
Powertrain will wear as it ages. Small high compression engines should be in the smaller models as it should. Not to Debbie down it but I would just lease it if you really want the short experience, let the dealer deal with the future problems this car will project.
Ummmm, ALL power trains wear with age. They do wear wear at different rates depending on your oil change intervals.
@@johnfranklin5277 Ok your right with all powertrains wearing no question, Ummmm that's drivers error. I'm talking about balanced power to weight ratio out the box. Turbo lag will increase overtime. Manufactures saved enough making small 4 cylinder w/turbos making power equivalent to an old V6 back in the days.
I’m looking at a Honda civic sport touring, is that a better choice?
You do really good reviews. I have a 2024 K5 GT with the GT1 package in Wolf Gray with a black interior on order…
There is an 8 speed automatic in Toyota Camrys no cvts unless you go for the hybrid Camry
I’m keeping my 22 accord 2.0 sport
I'll stick with my 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Nightshade Edition!
Love the red interior! I like the K5 GT! Great review Joe!
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?
Camry is a 8 speed automatic transmission you need to opt for hybrid for cvt transmission fyi
I love the wolf gray exterior and red interior
Sport mode in awd is just perfect.
It’s so fun! I love it!
As the proud lessee of a '21 Wolf Gray FWD K-5 that pinstripe drove me nuts, I knew something was off!
Will you upgrade to the 2025 refresh coming in early spring of 2024?
@@tbld2827 Absolutely.
I really like these reviews. The only 'zonk' I would give is for when he revs up the engine to show how it sounds. It's not that the car sounds bad but I grew up with the muscle cars of the 60's and 70's. Compared to the sound of the big V8 in the 71 Dodge Challenger that I used to drive all these small 4 cylinder engines just sound like a heavily muffled weed whacker.
Waiting on my wolf gray red interior with sunroof to come in as we speak
You are going to love it!
YOUR BIGGEST KENYAN FAN RIGHT HERE, AS USUAL, 22/09/2023
180hp 😮 I’ll take a Subaru turbo car all day over this but pretty color😊
You be surprised . In sport mode the way the 8 speed shifts it’s actually pretty quick
You can get a K5 with 290 hp for about 4,000 dollars more that comes with extra features as well.
I was looking at this before my final choice, but fake exhaust and no sun roof where a zonk. Nice looking car though. Mad Magazine YES 💯
You need to go to a higher trim to get the Sun and sound package. The GT-line is mid trim.
@@brokeboy87 I know Didn't want to spend more money
I got the 22 gt line.. premium package was around 4k so I got the panoramic roof
32k for K5 AWD and premium package w/panoramic still cheaper than a camry. I have seen certified 2022's with all of that for 27-28k low miles
@@AaronduhmoronI bought my 2021 K5 GT LINE with premium package at just the right time . Premium package was only another 1800 dollars, plus the passion red paint i think was 400 dollars extra. The total for the car was 28.800 brand new here in Southern California. Plus I qualified for thier 0.0 intrest promotion they were offering . Soon after, prices went up, now a GT LINE without the premium package is almost 30.000. And thier were no added markups then.. I love the car, just turned 30.000 miles at 2 and a half years. No issues.
I concur with your statement about being to "touchy" in sport mode...An AWD option in the vehicle might could solve this issue...lol.
And it absolutely did! I have 2021 gtline awd and my sport mode is so smooth and responsive, the gears dropping don’t even feel jerky! I’m so in love, and for a simple trash exhaust.. it sounds amazing to me possibly because of the turbo??? It’s almost like it pushes out air in wind sounds when I rev.
Joe and Lori and Steve and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍
Nice video keep up the good work Joe
Pretty car for the price... it's no wonder you see this thing EVERYWHERE 🤦♂️
I have one. Love it GT LINE with premium package.
Got mine today and love it
Looks much better inside and outside than the Camry. Looking forward to seeing the next generation Camry
indicator with bulb not led. Unbelievable how they could did that
We need that 2024 k5 GT 290hp review
I've owned both the K5 and Camry. The K5 is better. The power is more punchier and the interior is far better. The Camry is looking very dated inside.
That because the camry is old,came out in 2018. Due for redesign next year. Camry direct competitor is accord. The new accord not all that. That why toyota push back the redesign to 2025.
I just bought this exact car and I can't get it insured anywhere, one of the only insurance company that does accept is wanting to charge me 900$ a month! Anyone else having trouble with this? Or any solutions?
I bought the same car in November. I live in Florida. I had no problem getting quotes from several insurers. Rate I was quoted for a 6 month premium ranged from $600 to $900. with decent coverage. I have an excellent driving record and credit. There is something definitely not right if you are being quoted $900.0 a month.
Sounds like BS
As in you're trolling
I am ordering one. Just can't decide between red or black outside color. Black with red seats or red with black seats. Any advice?