*Headphone users, I really apologize for the audio, you can fix it on your end by turning on mono audio. For iOS users, go to settings, accessibility, audio+visual, and turn on mono audio and everything will be fixed on your end if you choose to watch. I have ordered a new microphone for all videos starting next week and again, I seriously apologize. My editing software was playing everything back normally so I didn’t notice until it was recently pointed out to me..* Thanks for watching! Hit the subscribe button if you’re new and stay tuned for the next review of the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250!
This review is WELL done!! I just bought a snowy white pearl 2025 K5 EX and this review was VERY HELPFUL! I will save it to review when needed! I traded on my Mercedes C300 and I’m not sorry!! I’m very impressed! Kia is making a name for themselves in style, features, luxury & performance!
NO WAY! I own a Stinger GT1 and the 2025 K5 AWD, AKA; Optima there’s no comparison. I don’t care what color it is. This car is overpriced about $10,000. I would wait until next year to purchase this car so you can get the $10,000 off of MSRP.
@@porfiriato84 im honestly looking at the K4 myself the 5 is a bit much and hoping the 4 is a bit more nicer on the mpg with the same comfort drove my sisters k5 and fell in love at first drive but i really don't need a midsize
Trying to decide between KIA K5 EX and Cadillac CT5. Both cars are 193 inches in overall all length. Big price difference. Like the 2.5L NON-Turbo and 10 year 100k mile warranty. Thanks for the great review.
Nice car! I’ve never owned or leased a Kia. Back in April of this year I ended up leasing a new 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line and will say it’s a great car and can’t believe how good it’s on gas! I get about around 505 miles on full tank and only have to full up once a week or a week an 2 days not bad! Been looking into 2025 Kia K5 GT-Line.
Beautiful car, but distasteful design choices on the US manufacturer's part when native stock all have it standard. Hate the yellow DRLs, and there's no black interior lining for the EX, no electric powered trunk, no fog lights(like wtf it's 35 grand). I remember seeing HUD in the native stock as well.
Looks pretty nice. Kia needs to radically re-thing there color palate and insane restrictions going from one model to the next. Its almost impossible to match up a decent color with the interior I want the bizarre way they package it. They also need to ditch that ugly purple blue and instead use the blues as offered on the Sportage and offer a green like Hyundai has on the new Tuscan. Otherwise this is a promising revamp on this sedan
The top of the line EX and GT should have had the HUD. Same with the Sorento and Sportage top two lines. No excuses. Kia/Hyundai…..Why even build in the US if we continue to get screwed over with tech options compared to Korea or sometimes even Canada.
That's a real personal beef of mine. Korean and Australian versions get the full boat of options, we don't. I'm in Canada and we get screwed over even more than you do. No hybrid Sonata, and we don't even get the K5 anymore. K4 only for sedans. And we really get screwed on the warranty, only 5 year powertrain compared to your 10. On the same damned vehicles.
@@mjg1544 There's no excuse for the powertrain warranty being cut in half up here. And the absence of a Sonata Hybrid and no Kia K5 seems like a giant FU to Canada.I have a 2016 Sonata, bought new, and it's the best vehicle I've had by far. But this really makes me feel unappreciated as a Canadian consumer.
@@mjg1544 The warranty thing is a real slap in the face. We're really getting the dirty end of the stick up here, no Sonata Hybrid ( and the options that are available only on that trim level), and no K5. I have a 2016 Sonata I purchased brand new and it's been by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. But as a Canadian consumer, it feels as though both Hyundai and Kia delivered to Canada a giant FU.
i hear the reliability is garbage on this K5...Kia didnt heat treat the piston rings and the consumers are getting screwed at the dealerships by not getting these motors coverered by warranty
That’s probably why Kia switched to the 2.5 over the 1.6T. This motor has only been available on the K5 for the last month, so it’ll be covered by the 10/100k powertrain warranty 👍🏼
I'm still wondering why their highest trim level doesn't have an AWD option, they have it for the GT-Line, so there really shouldn't be any issue adding that onto the EX or even the GT, makes no sense.
Front end looked better before, this one is kinda ugly in comparison. Edit: overall exterior look of the last one was just sportier and more aerodynamic looking. This new one is a downgrade on the looks front, sorry just my two cents. Btw I’m a happy owner of a loaded Optima EX that I’ve driven for a while now and still love, so I’m not some hater.
Similarly equipped Camry (XSE with Premium Plus Pkg) MSRP will be about US$4,000 more than the K5 EX, and in my area the difference is even more (Kia discounts vs Toyota dealer 'market adjustment' increase).
They are Korean sister companies. Hyundai owns much of KIA. KIA has some of the best reviewed cars out there from reputable groups like consumer reports. I own a new sportage and 2025 carnival prestige. You dont know what youre talking about.
Different cars. The N-line is more sport sedan vs K5 EX being a 'luxury' version. K5 EX adds features like memory driver's seating, ventilated seats, power passenger seat, 360 cameras, etc., etc.
But it's a "kia" I don't care how nice it is, or what the price is. It's a "kia" and no one will give a shit about my car if it's a "kia" If I'm already spending 30k+ it better be something I can also brag about. Sry Kia, the name is terrible. They should create a new name for their performance cars, hell change the name period it sucks. Sound likes Ikea the furniture store.
Youre silly. KIA adopted top designers and engineers from luxury brands like BMW. Telluride and others are premium award winning vehicles with stellar reliability. I just drove a new sportage to 100,000 in a few years for work with zero issues. Youre confusing Swedish furniture for reputable S Korean auto is your own issue. You propping up one brand while trashing another which are essentially owned by the same company is silly.
Are you in high school? If you're old enough to buy a $30,000 car, you should be old enough that bragging about the brand name doesn't matter to you. 🤣
*Headphone users, I really apologize for the audio, you can fix it on your end by turning on mono audio. For iOS users, go to settings, accessibility, audio+visual, and turn on mono audio and everything will be fixed on your end if you choose to watch. I have ordered a new microphone for all videos starting next week and again, I seriously apologize. My editing software was playing everything back normally so I didn’t notice until it was recently pointed out to me..*
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I keep my eyes open for that video Will.
This review is WELL done!! I just bought a snowy white pearl 2025 K5 EX and this review was VERY HELPFUL! I will save it to review when needed! I traded on my Mercedes C300 and I’m not sorry!! I’m very impressed! Kia is making a name for themselves in style, features, luxury & performance!
The K5 GT would be a fun car to drive/own. IMO way better looking than a Sonata. Next best car to the Stinger.
I agree
And the Stinger is gone 😢
NO WAY! I own a Stinger GT1 and the 2025 K5 AWD, AKA; Optima there’s no comparison. I don’t care what color it is. This car is overpriced about $10,000. I would wait until next year to purchase this car so you can get the $10,000 off of MSRP.
@@cyndim8785is the 2.5 stinger valid?
My left ear loved this review
Hahahahaha.
Omg! I though my right earbud wasn't working 😂
This might be the very first non GT line K5 review that I've seen! Finally 🙌🏽
There is another one, but out of respect for WTF I won’t mention the channel. ✌️
More to come! 👍🏼
if u get a k5 just get the GT line its worth the upgrade if u plan on taking it on trips
@@elevatorcentral I prefer what the GT offers more. The only thing I like about gt line is that AWD is optional.
@@porfiriato84 im honestly looking at the K4 myself the 5 is a bit much and hoping the 4 is a bit more nicer on the mpg with the same comfort
drove my sisters k5 and fell in love at first drive but i really don't need a midsize
You get power and all the features with the GT with a gt1 package.
Trying to decide between KIA K5 EX and Cadillac CT5. Both cars are 193 inches in overall all length. Big price difference. Like the 2.5L NON-Turbo and 10 year 100k mile warranty. Thanks for the great review.
Nice car! I’ve never owned or leased a Kia. Back in April of this year I ended up leasing a new 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line and will say it’s a great car and can’t believe how good it’s on gas! I get about around 505 miles on full tank and only have to full up once a week or a week an 2 days not bad! Been looking into 2025 Kia K5 GT-Line.
Kia are killing it!!
Great review. I would of loved to have seen the round gauges lit up since they are included in the EX model only.
2025 Kia K5 EX 2.5L 4-Cylinder 8-Speed Automatic FWD Sedan!
King of Tampa car reviews 😂. Review the GT trim when they finally get 1.
Thanks man I’ll try getting my hands on one asap 👍🏼
Great review! Covered many, many features in a short time. Appreciated the impressions of the new 2.5 N/A vs the previous 1.6 turbo.
These days, Hyundai and Kia's cars Design is much cooler than Japanese cars 👏👏
Don't know why they took out the lane keep assist button on the bottom left. The previous years have it. Sometimes kia does things backwards.
By far the best looking lower priced sedan
May you review the GT-Line Blue color? Thankyou
Got this as ny first car on my 16 birthday last month and its the best
had everything given to u lmao
😂@@wipe
Amazing review Will.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So what do car legends on here advise me to buy? The new camry or this? Im so torn. And im not a car expect so im keen to hear what more others think
I like your vids & I will buy this as my first car.
The interior sound level is 51.1db. It's more quiet than the Rolls Royce Ghost
I see there are also about 3K of add-ons and/or mark-ups by this dealer. 🙄
Noticed that too. Disgusting.
Yup that’s what we’re dealing with these days as if they’re not already making enough on the vehicle to begin with the greed is real
This is not true.
@@roadrider7john245 No, you didn't.
No EX badge on the rear.
Great Review
Good Job
Love it!
Me too!
The 10.24 in screen is definitely laggy on my 2024 K5 EX.
Take it in You should have 3 year coverage on electronics. None of my kias have lagged
@@jimjohnson530 Thanks. I’m taking it in for an oil change in September, I’ll mention it then.
Thinking about trading in my 2024 Kia GT Line Forte. What you guys think?
Did you end up doing it ?
@@vinnythagoat7081 😢 no. SAD.
man i got this car bc the dealer told me it was turbo charged like the 2024 gt :/
Doea it have ambient lighting ?
Is this model better then the k5 gt line?
Yes
Beautiful car, but distasteful design choices on the US manufacturer's part when native stock all have it standard.
Hate the yellow DRLs, and there's no black interior lining for the EX, no electric powered trunk, no fog lights(like wtf it's 35 grand). I remember seeing HUD in the native stock as well.
Does this car have an option for a red interior?
Yes!
Looks pretty nice. Kia needs to radically re-thing there color palate and insane restrictions going from one model to the next. Its almost impossible to match up a decent color with the interior I want the bizarre way they package it. They also need to ditch that ugly purple blue and instead use the blues as offered on the Sportage and offer a green like Hyundai has on the new Tuscan. Otherwise this is a promising revamp on this sedan
The top of the line EX and GT should have had the HUD. Same with the Sorento and Sportage top two lines. No excuses.
Kia/Hyundai…..Why even build in the US if we continue to get screwed over with tech options compared to Korea or sometimes even Canada.
That's a real personal beef of mine. Korean and Australian versions get the full boat of options, we don't. I'm in Canada and we get screwed over even more than you do. No hybrid Sonata, and we don't even get the K5 anymore. K4 only for sedans. And we really get screwed on the warranty, only 5 year powertrain compared to your 10. On the same damned vehicles.
@ yeah, that really sucks. Maybe the South Koreans hate Trudeau and Biden? I didn’t realize that about the warranty difference.
@@mjg1544 There's no excuse for the powertrain warranty being cut in half up here. And the absence of a Sonata Hybrid and no Kia K5 seems like a giant FU to Canada.I have a 2016 Sonata, bought new, and it's the best vehicle I've had by far. But this really makes me feel unappreciated as a Canadian consumer.
@@mjg1544 The warranty thing is a real slap in the face. We're really getting the dirty end of the stick up here, no Sonata Hybrid ( and the options that are available only on that trim level), and no K5. I have a 2016 Sonata I purchased brand new and it's been by far the best vehicle I've ever owned. But as a Canadian consumer, it feels as though both Hyundai and Kia delivered to Canada a giant FU.
i hear the reliability is garbage on this K5...Kia didnt heat treat the piston rings and the consumers are getting screwed at the dealerships by not getting these motors coverered by warranty
That’s probably why Kia switched to the 2.5 over the 1.6T. This motor has only been available on the K5 for the last month, so it’ll be covered by the 10/100k powertrain warranty 👍🏼
You heard wrong and sound dumb as shit
Good to know!
Yeah….What are you even talking about?
I hate how they don’t integrate the dash anymore, just looks lazy, and it’s not just Kia doing this.
How so
@@Aaronduhmoron it looks like they plopped a screen in and called it a day. It’s not integrated into the interior design of the car.
You mean like the current Tucson 👍
@gangatalishis just get a carmy at that rate. It looks good 👍 just simply no need to overthink it
The dual 12.1 screens are well integrated. The fact that the flat screen peeks above the dash is intentional
I'm still wondering why their highest trim level doesn't have an AWD option, they have it for the GT-Line, so there really shouldn't be any issue adding that onto the EX or even the GT, makes no sense.
Hyundai does the same thing with the Sonata. The only AWD available is on the middle trim level.
@danielhartin7680 Yeah, I find it so odd that that'd not an option on all Trim Levels
Definitely not happy with the Bose system in my 2024 EX.
Front end looked better before, this one is kinda ugly in comparison.
Edit: overall exterior look of the last one was just sportier and more aerodynamic looking. This new one is a downgrade on the looks front, sorry just my two cents. Btw I’m a happy owner of a loaded Optima EX that I’ve driven for a while now and still love, so I’m not some hater.
My wife was kissing my right ear so it's all cool.
over 38k before tax for a Korean car!
There’s absolutely no reason to buy this car over a new Camry, you get double the MPGs and double the reliability of a K5
i just got an OTD for a ‘25 xse it was 44k thats wild
Similarly equipped Camry (XSE with Premium Plus Pkg) MSRP will be about US$4,000 more than the K5 EX, and in my area the difference is even more (Kia discounts vs Toyota dealer 'market adjustment' increase).
5 year bumper to bumper, and 10 year powertrain in the US. That's a powerful incentive if you plan on keeping it long term.
For this price just get a Sonata N lol....
Better interior, 300hp, and just a better brand.
No reason to get this "Ikea" car,
They are Korean sister companies. Hyundai owns much of KIA. KIA has some of the best reviewed cars out there from reputable groups like consumer reports. I own a new sportage and 2025 carnival prestige. You dont know what youre talking about.
Same company dummy
Different cars. The N-line is more sport sedan vs K5 EX being a 'luxury' version. K5 EX adds features like memory driver's seating, ventilated seats, power passenger seat, 360 cameras, etc., etc.
someone doesnt know their cars lol.
Are you.. um slow?? Cause the gt k5 is faster than the N line sonata and sir it's 290hp not 300
The Old 21-23 k5 looks better
But it's a "kia"
I don't care how nice it is, or what the price is.
It's a "kia" and no one will give a shit about my car if it's a "kia"
If I'm already spending 30k+ it better be something I can also brag about.
Sry Kia, the name is terrible.
They should create a new name for their performance cars, hell change the name period it sucks.
Sound likes Ikea the furniture store.
Youre silly. KIA adopted top designers and engineers from luxury brands like BMW. Telluride and others are premium award winning vehicles with stellar reliability. I just drove a new sportage to 100,000 in a few years for work with zero issues. Youre confusing Swedish furniture for reputable S Korean auto is your own issue. You propping up one brand while trashing another which are essentially owned by the same company is silly.
Are you in high school? If you're old enough to buy a $30,000 car, you should be old enough that bragging about the brand name doesn't matter to you. 🤣
you dont know much do you
IS THIS SONONA STEP UP?
😅😂
Are you trying to spelling Sonata? Or is that too tough for you?