So I had my car crashed into and the insurance gave me a payout, now I'm trying to find a new car to purchase, however I want something reliable and economical and so far I never thought of purchasing a KIA. My last car was a Toyota Carolla, I had that car for over 10 years and I rarely had any issues with it, it was such a economical vehicle, but this time I don't want to purchase a Toyota or Honda so now I'm considering getting a KIA K5 since it fits my budget and I keep hearing so many good things about it. So thanks for posting this video, it was very informative because a lot of the other videos that come up are usually people trying to sell you on it and not actually talking about the cons. Thanks again. 🚗🚗
I’m glad my video was helpful, make sure to watch my video of things I like. I’ve owned it for over two years and I’ve had zero problems, I still get compliments though, you should check out the 2025 version, they changed the front and back end, it looks really cool.
Deficiencies noted. Just goes to show, don’t take for granted that a feature works WELL just because it has it. I never imagined they could screw up these things like BlindSpot monitoring. Kia confuses by having a more basic GT Line vs a top end GT. Furthermore, you need the GT1 package at $4,200 to make it shine.
I like how you say "I like" and "I don't like", you sound so cute! Great video! I just bought a 2023 K5 GT FWD and just getting to know it, I guess I better start doing my homework but I can see now several things I don't like (trying to imitate your voice - no offense! ) and hoping KIA will have upgrades on them.
The remote start immediately cuts off if you open any door besides the driver door. And if you open the driver door while it's running from the remote start and you don't get in the car to activate the engine completely (it senses the key isnt present), it will turn off as well. Its an anti theft feature. I do agree with the headlights being too sensitive when you drive under tunnels in auto mode. I had an older model Kia and my sensors were not that sensitive. And yes the smart trunk feature is hella annoying. It should have a kick sensor because many times you don't intend to open the trunk but it opens anyway. But definitely a good video from an owner's perspective
Been thinking about buying a 2024 K5 GT. Nice informative list. A lot of the items you talk about seem to be universal. Like I have the same exact issues with the beeping when no cars are around, or the cold weather creaking with my Ford Fusion.
I agree that they should have added a handle for the trunk and also a/c for the back seats. Kinda missed on that. The wireless charger seems to be useless even though mine works perfectly I use Apple car play any way so it’s just a wasted feature. Only really used both at the same time one time so 🤷♂️
My previous car was a 2021 hyundai sonata and it had many of these issues, like the door opening and shutting off the car and you cant lock it if its running
I got mine in November and I have to say the biggest annoyance is how laggy the Bluetooth connects to play music, I feel like it takes mine 10 secs to finally start playing.
Hi baylon if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
Creaking nosies at 5:20 - apply lubricant or gummi pfledge to the black rubber seals where the door meets the door jam. you can also use WD40 dry lube to the felt
I agree with the radio. It should've came standard with wireless car play or Android auto in my case. I could care less about the wireless charging, or put it in a different spot. I'm also no that big of a fan on the seats. My Altima was way more comfortable on long drives.
Hi David if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
The only thing I don’t like about mine is that the minute a few snowflakes land on the front ADAS sensors (centered in the front of the grille) the digital speedometer goes completely away replaced by a warning message about snow on the sensor, and you have no digital gauges (or front-facing ADAS features) until you pull over and wipe it off. Lather, rinse, repeat until snowy conditions end. In the Midwest U.S. where it snows for 6+ months a year this really sucks. Didn’t see that problem coming when I bought mine. They need to allow you to hit an ”ok” option to at least restore your speedo until you stop and can wipe off the sensor in the center of your lower front grille. Bad software decision.
lasted 9 months with mine, felt really plastic and cheap, suspension was awfull, sun roof cracking sounds, mid console plastic rubbing sound, all around i felt like i was in a lego car with a sexy exterior look
Hi Jozhfy if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
Btw I have a 2021 Kia k5 gt line and I am able to open a little of the panoramic sunroof. When you push the button back then press it again upwards to stop it from opening all the way. Hopefully this helps
Have this exact car. Most of your issues with it I feel are minor which is good I guess. My biggest one is the Cruise Control. Is there a way to just change it to normal cruise? I haven't figured it out if there is... The front camera thing you mentioned about keeping clean is good to know. I have had weird instances where forward safety disable or just doesn't read cars in front of me... Also the speakers are very underwhelming. I had to have a 8inch powered sub installed to the car just to make the speakers sound cleaner. Other than that the only thing I will say. I prefer wired carplay. I drove a Chevy Trailblazer before this with that feature and it would have so many connection issues. It was definitely more on apple than the car. Every phone update had do to with carplay for awhile.
There’s no option to deactivate the adaptive cruise control, I found a couple of articles online I tried but they didn’t work, so the adaptive cruise control is the only option. Keep the sensor on the front bumper and windshield clean, that should improve the handling.
You aren’t kidding about the stereo. I was really really disappointed at how terrible the stereo is. It sounds cheap, has very limited frequency response and very low power. EQ’ing through the head unit or the music apps on phone doesn’t help. I really like my ‘23 GT-Line but they seriously ignored the sound quality with stereo and speakers, and it bugs me every day.
@@TastySurrealBowl i bought a Rockville 8” powered sub (Amazon) and had it professionally installed behind the driver seat (sits on floor). Just the little bass helps it where i enjoy the sound again. Highly recommend any sub add and the 8” one i mentioned just adds a barely noticeable amount but makes it much more enjoyable
Hi Xplicit YT if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
Kia is an inexpensive brand that cuts corners in many ways. Designs look attractive, but they are inexpensive for reasons other than the cheap labor costs to build them. Come back in 10 years and see how they age against a Toyota, Honda, Mazda. The results will be obvious. Short term satisfaction if that’s all you need.
I traded in my 21 GT Line for a 23 GT and a major draw was getting rid of wireless CarPlay. You cannot use dash cams with wireless and the GT line has no wired backup.
I love my Kia K5 so much, I got the base LXS model, and added my own wireless charger. My 1988 BMW taught me that sun/moon roofs are more hassle than they're worth. Heated seats?! Nah, I got base model cloth seats. We good lol
My wife's '22 GT, not the GT Line, has every option. The memory seats are irritating to set up. When we first got it, if you pushed Driver 2, the driver seat went all the way back and all the way up. Took several settings to get it to take. Also, this car eats tires. You need new tires every 50K miles. It will startle and pass anything. Not bad for a four door sedan.
I don’t think it’s really about being dependent on it, but simply because this if a feature you paid for and you’re not getting sufficient use out of if. That can be very annoying.
Are you fucking kidding me? You buy the car because of those amenities and you are saying to ignore it and use your instincts? If that is the case then I can go ahead and buy a 2004 honda civic lol
From someone who both works at kia and owns a kia, this review has pros and cons. 1 con: Mainly the fact that there is no self-driving feature. Yes, the adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist make it seem there is but there really is no distinct self-driving mode. And since it is not self-driving technically speaking for safety reasons it asks to keep hands on the wheel if the sensors in the steering column feel little to no resistance from the steering wheel (if you just put a single finger on the wheel the message doesn't pop up). The rest of the review I do agree with. I opted to turn off a majority of my sensors due to the inconsistency of them. Pro: Kia did flip the abilities on the 10-inch screen for the apple car play. As far as I know, the cars with the smaller screens such as the base model forte has wireless apple car play. Which I think should be flipped or added to the 10-inch screen. Fun fact for kia owners if you have adaptive cruise control. If you hold your cruise control button on the steering wheel it turns on a self-imposed speed limiter. Also (if you didn't already know), if you hold your traction control button it turns off traction control AND stabilization. Other than that the KIA K5 is a very reliable vehicle especially the 1.6L turbo charged engines they come with.
Also, the wireless charging pads have been an issue for a lot of people. Whether it be due to not being completely flat on the pad (which most iPhones with the big camera bump won't always work) or that the pad requires a certain type of phone. Same goes for the charging port. If it isn't a charger from apple, you may run into some issues later on with the connection.
Agree with most, but I find them to be very minor quibbles. Trim levels must differ on region, because in Canada my GT-Line does have memory seats, both driver and front passenger. I did notice when I shopped the car in Canada the GT-Line is considered the higher trim, while in the US it seems the EX is considered higher -- and it's a give-and-take on options between the two trims (such as the wireless Apple Car Play). Agree the media lag is annoying.
Love the front ends of these tho. But for a fully-loaded vehicle, I agree it needs to be fully loaded. My 2013 Hyundai Sante Fe has all power and heated seats.
Dang bro, I bought a 23 K5 GT last year, and I hate the not being able 2 lock the door while car is running, smh, gotta vid up on my channel showing a lil snippet of that bad boy
I have a 2021 Kia k5 white and I had a Chevy Malibu 2018 before this car and it felt a lot more luxurious. The car feels too plastic sometimes, I can’t lock the car from the outside with the car running, and I hate the manual seats. I love the sports look of it, and the seats .. those are my favorites things.
Hi nikeyaa if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I don’t like how the passenger seat isn’t electric… car doesn’t tell u the speed limit … child lock for windows don’t actually work, the knob to change the drive mode breaks easily
I did have issues with vibrating while breaking from 70 down to 55 mph, but the problem was caused by a technician that rotated the tires, I don’t know what he did. Other than that I haven’t had any other problems.
it’s not wireless because they have their own navigation system built in unlike the older kia models (like the 2021’s). other than that, this video was informative. im currently looking into purchasing one soon.
Great Video and thank you so much for taking the time. Question I hate the blinker tone. We have '21 K5 GT just bought is there a way to change the blinker directional tone?
No. I just purchased my 2024 K5 GT today. This car has every option that Kia offers; fully loaded. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vehicle with passenger memory seats unless you get into some top dollar vehicles. 😊
I’m supposed to be getting a 2023 next weekend, I’m sure these little things have improved? I’m concerned because a lot of people are saying it just feels cheap/plastic?
It does not feel cheap. Minimal piano black plastic really helps, and a variety of textures throughout the cabin make the ‘23 GT-Line interior feel nice. Especially when compared with other makes in this sector. Note that the stereo sounds like crap though (very little power and narrow frequency response). This was the only truly “cheap” disappointment I have with my ‘23 GT-Line. Hardly any bass, doesn’t get very loud without distortion. With its unique 10.25” widescreen infotainment system, I’d really like to know what can be done to fix this (likely an amp and all new speakers).
Great videos, both the likes and don't likes. Does this car come with start/stop technology? Not a fan of it as I read it does add wear and tear to the starter plus the gas saving is negligible. Read some specs in which it says it has it. Trying to decide between this car and the Camry SE.
I have a new Forte GT and the auto lights are definitely to sensitive, its so bad that someone thought I was flashing my lights at them and they pulled over thinking I needed to get by. I now keep them off auto. Must be a Kia thing...
I think it’s most new cars my bf has a 2022 mustang and also keeps it off auto for the same reason and a friend of mine has mentioned people think she’s flashing her lights in her Cadillac
Same here I bought a 2022 Acura and there’s a lot I don’t like and I paid almost double of what you paid so, also the squeaky noise happens to all cars in the winter is normal metal makes that noise when it gets cold.
Yeah, there is no such thing as the perfect car, there is always something wrong with it.. And thanks for letting me know about the squeaky noise, I din't know that.
The cracking sound you here is more likely a strut mount bushing or a ball joint or possible ti-rod. The fact it is more noticeable when cold would make sense.
Something is fishy with the build on that one. I’ve been driving mine for 8 months through killer heat and bitter cold and have never heard a single sound that was out of place. Something is up with all the strange sounds and “flexing” you described - that isn’t normal.
@@NumberDZ only thing that worked for me was adding 1 inch of foam (like the one the seats uses) under the pull compartment it works 90% of the time but at the same time is stupid because you are unable to see the screen specially because is not wireless car play
It's just to bad they are discounting the K5 & Stinger though now. Both are great cars & while I get the move to electric. I hope we arn't getting something worse in the process. I won't compromise for the sake of being an electric. I did hear they may keep the GT-Line body and trim for the electric EV but that is only rumor. From my experience the K5 does a better job absorbing impacts, bigger road imperfections aren’t as sharply felt as they are in the Sonata for instance. This doesn’t come at the cost of agility either because the K5 is more sure-footed and takes corners more eagerly. Tighter, quicker, and more communicative steering also adds a sense of connection. Something that’s not as apparent in the Sonata even though they use the same new N3 platform & engine choices. The reason i opted in for the GT-Line over the GT. Was that the GT wasn’t available in AWD. A compermise i wasn't willing to exchange. There is nothing wrong with the GT-Line outside a few nitpicks. If given an option I would pick the Stinger over the GT though. Still interesting to see where the market goes on this. :)
I have a basic cheap jeep renegade & am contemplating getting this car but it doesn’t lock with the engine running 😬😬😬 I do that way too much to not have it, when running into the gas station or grocery store for a few minutes it comes in handy. Ughhhh
Or just shut off the engine, step out of the car and lock the door with the fob and then hit the remote start button on the fob before dropping it back into your pocket. I live in the Midwest and this has been my winter routine during the coldest days when i need to run inside somewhere with the engine running. Just a different habit to develop. You work with what you’ve got.
Hi Gene if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
my altima can lock when the car is on if theres another key fob in the car but if theres not then yah its going to beep at u whenever u trying to lock it. alsi i love the auto lights i dont really care if they turn on under the bridge etc
@@NumberDZ the UI gets updated every time. I remember them getting rid of the incandescent bulbs for the radio. The navigation was updated recently as well too.
I have a kia k5 2021 my problem is I took it for a car wash & coming out I noticed that the brake light came on & Auto hold & I tried everything to take it off and can't.. I'm so upset
No rear AC vents? That sucks...and that would be one deal breaker for me. I had an 18 Accord Sport...it had them. I now have a 20 Nissan Altima SR..and doesn't have them. Bi-level air direction sometimes doesn't cut it.
Auto sim light problem is with every car it’s not a problem it’s just how the cars are setup remember that these new car are more modern to the new world than we are
Kia dealers here in FL are putting $5k over the msrp price. I saw this one today for $39k and the medium trim for $34k. Kia made a lot of cuts in this car to save money.
@@JVVatts Just got the 2023 K5 GT-LINE FWD with those extra options for $34,350 but the suggested factory msrp is $29,035 COMPARE GT-LINE FEATURES Added to/in place of standard LXS FWD features - 18 Gloss Black Finished Alloy Wheels - LED Rear Combination Lights & LED Fog Lights - Black O/S Mirrors w/ LED Tum Signals - Rear Spoiler - GT-Line Exterior Styling - 10.25 Touchscreen w/ Navigation - Kia Connect (fka UVO) w/trial.* Where available** - SIRIUSXM® w/Free 3-Mo. Subscription* - clot a syn ex seatino Material - Leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel - WIreless Fhone charger - Power Driver's Seat w/ Power Lumbar $26,450.00 EPA Fuel Economy and Environment DOT Included Gasoline Vehicle Included Included Included Fuel Economy 31 MPG 27 37 You Save MIDSIZE CARS range from 15 to 132 $750 Included in fuel costs over 5 years Included 3.2 gallons per 100 miles Included average new vehicle included Included ADDITIONAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT: in addition to or in place of standard features) Wolf Grav Paint GT-Line Red Interior Color Package - GT-Line Red SynTex Seating Material GT-Line Premium Package - Fwd Collision-Avoidance Assist-Cyclist/Junction - Smart Cruise Contro w/ Stop & Go - hignway nving AssIst - LED Projection Headlights Carpeted Floor Mats Cargo Net
and that is why I have never been convinced having all these sensors will make my life better. As a matter of fact, I thought this is going to make me more annoyed. and I'm the type of person who gets angry over stupid engineering
@@NumberDZ until it cause so much trouble. One of these sensors act up and the who entire car will go crazy. Every vehicle has its own engineer with mind set of stupid for example Acura MDX the 2020 /2022. One of the Radar sensors stop working and out of sudden the moon roof /sunroof stayed opened and you had to take it to the dealer in order to solve the problem. Guess what chip shortage and lack of parts caused annoying two months. And that is still few years old imagine how that going to be like after 6 to 10 years!!!
The car locks itself when you leave it running then step out with the key and walk off you dont have to press the lock button it does it on its own if the key is near yes it unlocks just like when you walk up to it when its off with your keys in hand and you press the door button it unlocks. & also the blind spot sensors shouldn’t be a problem if your driving properly you should always look over your shoulder drivers shouldn’t ever trust sensors when switching lanes
Hi Hamza if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I have a kia forte gt line and I have the same problem with the headlight sensor. Everytime I drive my car into a shadow the lights immediately turn on.
Honda is most known for its reliability, however most people own Hondas, to the point where it got boring, if you want to be different and drive a unique car I vote for the Kia. Kia offers a more attractive warranty these days so in my personal opinion Kia is better (I know many people have different opinions and may disagree but in my little world I think Kia is better)
when you have the car running and leave the car itll lock automatically when the fob is away from the car. i tested this and it works for my k5 so try that
Overall I love this car. (Specially the sporty look) I get many compliments even though there are more K5s on the streets. They are very popular in my area.
Hi ImBatman365 if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I think they need less driving safety alerts lol,just pay attention and don't rely on a car to tell you when you're close to objects or cars🤷♂️. And the car won't allow you to lock the car when you carry around the key fob,it has to be inside the car or it'll eventually shut off,that is also a safety feature...all around the new kia cars are top tier and only people who have had poor car experiences comment bad things but any car brand you can have issues with. Kia is a top 7 brand to this day now.
Hi Jordono if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I'm sorry but I love it how you say "I don't like". Get's me rollin lol
Lol thanks 😂
Lol yea me too 😂
hahahaaha i love this duuuude too so funny without being funny (specially at 3:49 onwards)
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I don’t like lol
Awesome review... There's a difference when owners share their personal experience compared to the regular car reviews! Loved it ❤
Exactly, that makes the difference, thanks for watching.
Apparently he has never heard of ghost cars that trigger the sensors. He needs to watch more horror movies. 🤣
So I had my car crashed into and the insurance gave me a payout, now I'm trying to find a new car to purchase, however I want something reliable and economical and so far I never thought of purchasing a KIA. My last car was a Toyota Carolla, I had that car for over 10 years and I rarely had any issues with it, it was such a economical vehicle, but this time I don't want to purchase a Toyota or Honda so now I'm considering getting a KIA K5 since it fits my budget and I keep hearing so many good things about it. So thanks for posting this video, it was very informative because a lot of the other videos that come up are usually people trying to sell you on it and not actually talking about the cons. Thanks again. 🚗🚗
I’m glad my video was helpful, make sure to watch my video of things I like.
I’ve owned it for over two years and I’ve had zero problems, I still get compliments though, you should check out the 2025 version, they changed the front and back end, it looks really cool.
Deficiencies noted. Just goes to show, don’t take for granted that a feature works WELL just because it has it. I never imagined they could screw up these things like BlindSpot monitoring.
Kia confuses by having a more basic GT Line vs a top end GT. Furthermore, you need the GT1 package at $4,200 to make it shine.
Well done. I am considering the K5 and this and your LIKE video are helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I like how you say "I like" and "I don't like", you sound so cute! Great video! I just bought a 2023 K5 GT FWD and just getting to know it, I guess I better start doing my homework but I can see now several things I don't like (trying to imitate your voice - no offense! ) and hoping KIA will have upgrades on them.
That is awesome! lol, thanks for watching my video, and congrats on your new car 😊
The remote start immediately cuts off if you open any door besides the driver door. And if you open the driver door while it's running from the remote start and you don't get in the car to activate the engine completely (it senses the key isnt present), it will turn off as well. Its an anti theft feature. I do agree with the headlights being too sensitive when you drive under tunnels in auto mode. I had an older model Kia and my sensors were not that sensitive. And yes the smart trunk feature is hella annoying. It should have a kick sensor because many times you don't intend to open the trunk but it opens anyway. But definitely a good video from an owner's perspective
Been thinking about buying a 2024 K5 GT. Nice informative list. A lot of the items you talk about seem to be universal. Like I have the same exact issues with the beeping when no cars are around, or the cold weather creaking with my Ford Fusion.
I agree that they should have added a handle for the trunk and also a/c for the back seats. Kinda missed on that. The wireless charger seems to be useless even though mine works perfectly I use Apple car play any way so it’s just a wasted feature. Only really used both at the same time one time so 🤷♂️
My previous car was a 2021 hyundai sonata and it had many of these issues, like the door opening and shutting off the car and you cant lock it if its running
"Uhh ii donnt liiiiike"
Gives me flashbacks to my highschool presentations 😂
I got mine in November and I have to say the biggest annoyance is how laggy the Bluetooth connects to play music, I feel like it takes mine 10 secs to finally start playing.
I don’t usually use the Bluetooth for music, I haven’t noticed that problem, I use a USB for music.
thats just a bluetooth issue... thats why u should always use wired to play music or play online games for a cleaner connection
Hi baylon if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
They don’t let you lock while running b/c they alway try & make it as EASY as possible for the Kia Boys to creep in.
🤣 🤣
I always touch the lights to close the trunk, it doesn’t show finger prints as badly
I usually do that 👍
Creaking nosies at 5:20 -
apply lubricant or gummi pfledge to the black rubber seals where the door meets the door jam.
you can also use WD40 dry lube to the felt
Thanks for the tip.
Just bought a 2025 gt line. Most of these issues were corrected.
Nice, I really like the 2025 refresh, the front looks aggressive.
@NumberDZ i like it too... just wish they kept analog gauges.
Dude great video. The examples you used were perfect real life scenarios. 👌
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I agree with the radio. It should've came standard with wireless car play or Android auto in my case. I could care less about the wireless charging, or put it in a different spot. I'm also no that big of a fan on the seats. My Altima was way more comfortable on long drives.
Hi David if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
You’re “not a big fan of the fan on the seats”. Do you mean the ventilated seats or one of the AC vents?
Look up the Motorola MA1!! It's what I got and it works perfectly and I no longer need the USB cable.
The only thing I don’t like about mine is that the minute a few snowflakes land on the front ADAS sensors (centered in the front of the grille) the digital speedometer goes completely away replaced by a warning message about snow on the sensor, and you have no digital gauges (or front-facing ADAS features) until you pull over and wipe it off. Lather, rinse, repeat until snowy conditions end. In the Midwest U.S. where it snows for 6+ months a year this really sucks. Didn’t see that problem coming when I bought mine. They need to allow you to hit an ”ok” option to at least restore your speedo until you stop and can wipe off the sensor in the center of your lower front grille. Bad software decision.
lasted 9 months with mine, felt really plastic and cheap, suspension was awfull, sun roof cracking sounds, mid console plastic rubbing sound, all around i felt like i was in a lego car with a sexy exterior look
I’ve owned it for a year now and I don’t regret my decision in buying this car, I really like it.
If you don’t mind me asking, what did you get next? I am in the market, and exploring options.
@@sherrikwhiteside6107 i bought a TLX Type S, more expensive but cero regrets
Hi Jozhfy if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
Another very helpful video! I appreciate your honesty.
You are so welcome!
Btw I have a 2021 Kia k5 gt line and I am able to open a little of the panoramic sunroof. When you push the button back then press it again upwards to stop it from opening all the way. Hopefully this helps
Have this exact car. Most of your issues with it I feel are minor which is good I guess. My biggest one is the Cruise Control. Is there a way to just change it to normal cruise? I haven't figured it out if there is... The front camera thing you mentioned about keeping clean is good to know. I have had weird instances where forward safety disable or just doesn't read cars in front of me... Also the speakers are very underwhelming. I had to have a 8inch powered sub installed to the car just to make the speakers sound cleaner. Other than that the only thing I will say. I prefer wired carplay. I drove a Chevy Trailblazer before this with that feature and it would have so many connection issues. It was definitely more on apple than the car. Every phone update had do to with carplay for awhile.
There’s no option to deactivate the adaptive cruise control, I found a couple of articles online I tried but they didn’t work, so the adaptive cruise control is the only option.
Keep the sensor on the front bumper and windshield clean, that should improve the handling.
You aren’t kidding about the stereo. I was really really disappointed at how terrible the stereo is. It sounds cheap, has very limited frequency response and very low power. EQ’ing through the head unit or the music apps on phone doesn’t help. I really like my ‘23 GT-Line but they seriously ignored the sound quality with stereo and speakers, and it bugs me every day.
@@TastySurrealBowl i bought a Rockville 8” powered sub (Amazon) and had it professionally installed behind the driver seat (sits on floor). Just the little bass helps it where i enjoy the sound again. Highly recommend any sub add and the 8” one i mentioned just adds a barely noticeable amount but makes it much more enjoyable
Hi Xplicit YT if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
Kia is an inexpensive brand that cuts corners in many ways. Designs look attractive, but they are inexpensive for reasons other than the cheap labor costs to build them. Come back in 10 years and see how they age against a Toyota, Honda, Mazda. The results will be obvious. Short term satisfaction if that’s all you need.
I traded in my 21 GT Line for a 23 GT and a major draw was getting rid of wireless CarPlay. You cannot use dash cams with wireless and the GT line has no wired backup.
That sucks, Kia should include wireless in the bigger screens, doesn’t make sense the way they are doing it right now.
I love my Kia K5 so much, I got the base LXS model, and added my own wireless charger.
My 1988 BMW taught me that sun/moon roofs are more hassle than they're worth. Heated seats?! Nah, I got base model cloth seats. We good lol
I love my Kia as well, specially the sporty look.
How did you add a wireless charger I would be interested in that
The vents! Silly that they didn't add them. And no ambient lightin. I had to install my own.
My wife's '22 GT, not the GT Line, has every option. The memory seats are irritating to set up. When we first got it, if you pushed Driver 2, the driver seat went all the way back and all the way up. Took several settings to get it to take.
Also, this car eats tires. You need new tires every 50K miles.
It will startle and pass anything.
Not bad for a four door sedan.
Have you had problems with warped front rotors? I’ve had this problem twice already.
You don’t have to depend much on all that sensors crap…trust your driver instinct and skills instead. Otherwise, good review!
Yeah, but it is nice to have that extra layer of protection. Thanks for watching.
I don’t think it’s really about being dependent on it, but simply because this if a feature you paid for and you’re not getting sufficient use out of if. That can be very annoying.
Are you fucking kidding me? You buy the car because of those amenities and you are saying to ignore it and use your instincts? If that is the case then I can go ahead and buy a 2004 honda civic lol
No I disagree, those beeping blind spot monitors have saved my ass changing lanes a couple of times over the years. Would rather have them than not.
From someone who both works at kia and owns a kia, this review has pros and cons. 1 con: Mainly the fact that there is no self-driving feature. Yes, the adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist make it seem there is but there really is no distinct self-driving mode. And since it is not self-driving technically speaking for safety reasons it asks to keep hands on the wheel if the sensors in the steering column feel little to no resistance from the steering wheel (if you just put a single finger on the wheel the message doesn't pop up). The rest of the review I do agree with. I opted to turn off a majority of my sensors due to the inconsistency of them. Pro: Kia did flip the abilities on the 10-inch screen for the apple car play. As far as I know, the cars with the smaller screens such as the base model forte has wireless apple car play. Which I think should be flipped or added to the 10-inch screen. Fun fact for kia owners if you have adaptive cruise control. If you hold your cruise control button on the steering wheel it turns on a self-imposed speed limiter. Also (if you didn't already know), if you hold your traction control button it turns off traction control AND stabilization. Other than that the KIA K5 is a very reliable vehicle especially the 1.6L turbo charged engines they come with.
Also, the wireless charging pads have been an issue for a lot of people. Whether it be due to not being completely flat on the pad (which most iPhones with the big camera bump won't always work) or that the pad requires a certain type of phone. Same goes for the charging port. If it isn't a charger from apple, you may run into some issues later on with the connection.
what do you mean by self imposed speed limiter? If i turn on CC i can already set a speed to keep it at
@@BBY_K5 Random question. How's the reliability on the '22-'23 Forte GT?
Agree with most, but I find them to be very minor quibbles. Trim levels must differ on region, because in Canada my GT-Line does have memory seats, both driver and front passenger. I did notice when I shopped the car in Canada the GT-Line is considered the higher trim, while in the US it seems the EX is considered higher -- and it's a give-and-take on options between the two trims (such as the wireless Apple Car Play). Agree the media lag is annoying.
With remote start ive found out if you open the back door the car will stay running only opening the front doors shuts it off after a few seconds
I’m going to try it 🫡
Love the front ends of these tho. But for a fully-loaded vehicle, I agree it needs to be fully loaded. My 2013 Hyundai Sante Fe has all power and heated seats.
to lock the doors with the engine on, you have to turn off the enigin and then remote start it. i thought we knew.
“I don lie-eek” loving the accent lol
Thanks lol.
Dang bro, I bought a 23 K5 GT last year, and I hate the not being able 2 lock the door while car is running, smh, gotta vid up on my channel showing a lil snippet of that bad boy
I feel you.
I’ve been thinking about it but I can’t figure out why you would need to?
@josephdejesus4340 plenty reasons, u may need 2 run in the house cuz u forgot something etc
Just got a Kia K5 GT Line. Just wanted to know if the Rear view mirror tilts when you shift to reverse.?
Mine doesn’t
I have a 2021 Kia k5 white and I had a Chevy Malibu 2018 before this car and it felt a lot more luxurious. The car feels too plastic sometimes, I can’t lock the car from the outside with the car running, and I hate the manual seats. I love the sports look of it, and the seats .. those are my favorites things.
lol go get 2018 malibu then
I bet you don't have an EX. Ex's are luxury too me. I love my car.
Hi nikeyaa if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
@@DimiGem I already had it idiot
@@beezytalkingshit9319 lol very funny 😐
The panoramic moonroof on my 2024 Audi RS5 Sportback creaks as well when slowly going over bumps.
It looks good but I don't like the creaks.
You can lock the doors. Take the key out of the fob and lock the door. But please don't have your car running in a garage...even with the door open.
The video was for demonstration purposes, and my garage has good ventilation. Thanks for watching.
I don’t like how the passenger seat isn’t electric… car doesn’t tell u the speed limit … child lock for windows don’t actually work, the knob to change the drive mode breaks easily
Do you have a problem with wheel vibration between 55 and 65 mph? Or wheel alignment? My car has less than 6000 miles and has these issues.
I did have issues with vibrating while breaking from 70 down to 55 mph, but the problem was caused by a technician that rotated the tires, I don’t know what he did.
Other than that I haven’t had any other problems.
it’s not wireless because they have their own navigation system built in unlike the older kia models (like the 2021’s). other than that, this video was informative. im currently looking into purchasing one soon.
Transmission and engine is the most important of a car
I agree
Great Video and thank you so much for taking the time. Question I hate the blinker tone. We have '21 K5 GT just bought is there a way to change the blinker directional tone?
There's no way to change the blinker tone.
Thanks for watching.
I own the k5 and can 100% agree with every point he brought up in this review
Thanks for watching.
How is the AC on this car? Does it blow cold air? Some AC Units on other cars only blows semi cool air and not what one would consider cold.
It blows cold air, I have zero issues with it.
Very nice review. My question is, does the Kia K5 GT have power seats for the passenger?
No. I just purchased my 2024 K5 GT today. This car has every option that Kia offers; fully loaded.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a vehicle with passenger memory seats unless you get into some top dollar vehicles. 😊
I’m supposed to be getting a 2023 next weekend, I’m sure these little things have improved? I’m concerned because a lot of people are saying it just feels cheap/plastic?
Not at all, it has many plastic pieces but doesn’t feel cheap.
It does not feel cheap. Minimal piano black plastic really helps, and a variety of textures throughout the cabin make the ‘23 GT-Line interior feel nice. Especially when compared with other makes in this sector. Note that the stereo sounds like crap though (very little power and narrow frequency response). This was the only truly “cheap” disappointment I have with my ‘23 GT-Line. Hardly any bass, doesn’t get very loud without distortion. With its unique 10.25” widescreen infotainment system, I’d really like to know what can be done to fix this (likely an amp and all new speakers).
Great videos, both the likes and don't likes. Does this car come with start/stop technology? Not a fan of it as I read it does add wear and tear to the starter plus the gas saving is negligible. Read some specs in which it says it has it. Trying to decide between this car and the Camry SE.
My 2022 doesn’t have the start/stop.
I have a new Forte GT and the auto lights are definitely to sensitive, its so bad that someone thought I was flashing my lights at them and they pulled over thinking I needed to get by. I now keep them off auto. Must be a Kia thing...
Yeah, the best option is to keep it off auto.
I think it’s most new cars my bf has a 2022 mustang and also keeps it off auto for the same reason and a friend of mine has mentioned people think she’s flashing her lights in her Cadillac
Well, don't feel too bad. I bought a 2022 Mercedes-Benz and I can name at least 10 things that I don't like about it too.
Yeah, I don’t like some things about it but overall all I love this car.
Same here I bought a 2022 Acura and there’s a lot I don’t like and I paid almost double of what you paid so, also the squeaky noise happens to all cars in the winter is normal metal makes that noise when it gets cold.
Yeah, there is no such thing as the perfect car, there is always something wrong with it.. And thanks for letting me know about the squeaky noise, I din't know that.
The cracking sound you here is more likely a strut mount bushing or a ball joint or possible ti-rod. The fact it is more noticeable when cold would make sense.
The sound comes from the plastic pieces inside of the cabin, it doesn’t come from any other area that requires special attention.
Something is fishy with the build on that one. I’ve been driving mine for 8 months through killer heat and bitter cold and have never heard a single sound that was out of place. Something is up with all the strange sounds and “flexing” you described - that isn’t normal.
Fantastic review sir. This was extremely informative and helpful and I love your accent. Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm pretty sure all newer cars won't let you lock if it's on and the key is out
Most likely.
Weird that you have no sensors, I do have them both front and back on my kia k5 which is not a premium package at all
To use wireless charging for your phones that don't fit properly, remove the attachment that says pull and then insert your phone. That should work.
I tried that too but it doesn't work
I know this might sound stupid but I’ve put my phone Camera down first and just shift it a little to make it work
I’ve tried that as well but doesn’t work either.
@@NumberDZ only thing that worked for me was adding 1 inch of foam (like the one the seats uses) under the pull compartment it works 90% of the time but at the same time is stupid because you are unable to see the screen specially because is not wireless car play
I've tried multiple things but I gave up, nothing seems to work.
What about the exhaust? Looks like dual but is actually single.
It is single, the dual exhaust is just for the looks the single exhaust is on the bottom of the rear bumper.
It's just to bad they are discounting the K5 & Stinger though now. Both are great cars & while I get the move to electric. I hope we arn't getting something worse in the process. I won't compromise for the sake of being an electric.
I did hear they may keep the GT-Line body and trim for the electric EV but that is only rumor. From my experience the K5 does a better job absorbing impacts, bigger road imperfections aren’t as sharply felt as they are in the Sonata for instance.
This doesn’t come at the cost of agility either because the K5 is more sure-footed and takes corners more eagerly. Tighter, quicker, and more communicative steering also adds a sense of connection.
Something that’s not as apparent in the Sonata even though they use the same new N3 platform & engine choices. The reason i opted in for the GT-Line over the GT. Was that the GT wasn’t available in AWD.
A compermise i wasn't willing to exchange. There is nothing wrong with the GT-Line outside a few nitpicks. If given an option I would pick the Stinger over the GT though. Still interesting to see where the market goes on this. :)
I have a basic cheap jeep renegade & am contemplating getting this car but it doesn’t lock with the engine running 😬😬😬 I do that way too much to not have it, when running into the gas station or grocery store for a few minutes it comes in handy. Ughhhh
The only option is to leave your second key inside and it will let you lock it.
Or just shut off the engine, step out of the car and lock the door with the fob and then hit the remote start button on the fob before dropping it back into your pocket. I live in the Midwest and this has been my winter routine during the coldest days when i need to run inside somewhere with the engine running. Just a different habit to develop. You work with what you’ve got.
I have a 23 gt line awd.
13 issue probably not buying another one every month something is wrong. 6 months of ownership
Have you had 13 issues with it? like mechanical issues?
@NumberDZ a lot of trim parts replaced and a blower engine for the heater
LOL that's the marmot song @ 0:16 !
Reminds me of my 300 that I’m about to get rid of for this so I’m not trippin
I have the 2021 K5 GT and I love it.
Nice 👍
Hi Gene if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
@@ApesAcademy😂😂😂😂
@@wavyuchiha5224 😂😂mehn love car so much
I really considered this car but the interior felt a bit outdated, went with the Sonata N-Line.
I think the interior looks and feels good, I personally like it.
You think the sonata has a better interior? Honestly
my altima can lock when the car is on if theres another key fob in the car but if theres not then yah its going to beep at u whenever u trying to lock it. alsi i love the auto lights i dont really care if they turn on under the bridge etc
I tried with my second key and I was able to lock it 👌 however, it is not convenient to carry two keys all the time.
Thanks for watching
Have you updated the software in your car? The last update came out in November and sped things up a bit.
No yet, have you?
@@NumberDZ I have. I do every time, actually. CarPlay loads quicker now as well.
Is it worth updating?, I’ve heard some people say that they didn’t like the update. Any new features or user interface changes with the new update?
@@NumberDZ the UI gets updated every time. I remember them getting rid of the incandescent bulbs for the radio. The navigation was updated recently as well too.
Your comment came right when I’m updating the software lol, I am in my car right now updating, I’m documenting the process a new video is coming soon.
I just traded my K5 in for a Stinger and do not regret it.
Nice 👍
I have a kia k5 2021 my problem is I took it for a car wash & coming out I noticed that the brake light came on & Auto hold & I tried everything to take it off and can't.. I'm so upset
damm thats unlucky
No rear AC vents? That sucks...and that would be one deal breaker for me. I had an 18 Accord Sport...it had them. I now have a 20 Nissan Altima SR..and doesn't have them. Bi-level air direction sometimes doesn't cut it.
Yeah suck that doesn't have rear vents.
This video sounds like a good advertisement in my opinion.☺
my mustang gt not really had a sensor that much but it's run like crazy bit** and i love it😅
Auto sim light problem is with every car it’s not a problem it’s just how the cars are setup remember that these new car are more modern to the new world than we are
Kia dealers here in FL are putting $5k over the msrp price. I saw this one today for $39k and the medium trim for $34k. Kia made a lot of cuts in this car to save money.
That’s crazy
Was that the GT or the GT-line?
@@JVVatts Just got the 2023 K5 GT-LINE FWD with those extra options for $34,350 but the suggested factory msrp is $29,035
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- Kia Connect (fka UVO) w/trial.* Where available**
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@@joncruz how are you liking it so far??
Why did you pay $5k over msrp? I am in FL as well, Orlando. I walked right out when the dealer said 5k.
Is the gt the same just with the 2.5 engine?
I think the GT has more features.
and that is why I have never been convinced having all these sensors will make my life better. As a matter of fact, I thought this is going to make me more annoyed. and I'm the type of person who gets angry over stupid engineering
Some people love the sensors some others not so much, I personally like the new sensors and features that this car have, specially safety features.
@@NumberDZ until it cause so much trouble. One of these sensors act up and the who entire car will go crazy. Every vehicle has its own engineer with mind set of stupid for example Acura MDX the 2020 /2022. One of the Radar sensors stop working and out of sudden the moon roof /sunroof stayed opened and you had to take it to the dealer in order to solve the problem. Guess what chip shortage and lack of parts caused annoying two months. And that is still few years old imagine how that going to be like after 6 to 10 years!!!
I heard the glove box does not have a lock on it -- now that's insane.
Yeah!! I have a 24 GT and never wash the car with it locked and the key in your pocket!! 😂
The car locks itself when you leave it running then step out with the key and walk off you dont have to press the lock button it does it on its own if the key is near yes it unlocks just like when you walk up to it when its off with your keys in hand and you press the door button it unlocks. & also the blind spot sensors shouldn’t be a problem if your driving properly you should always look over your shoulder drivers shouldn’t ever trust sensors when switching lanes
No, it doesn't lock by itself if the car is running and you walk off, I've tried it multiple times.
i have a stock 2021 K5 and i agree with everything you say
Thanks for watching.
Hi Hamza if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I have a kia forte gt line and I have the same problem with the headlight sensor. Everytime I drive my car into a shadow the lights immediately turn on.
I also don't like how i cant lock my car while it's running. annoying
I also don't like people parking next to me lol
I haven’t found a way to reduce the sensitivity.
I feel you.
My car now has 2 small dents from people parking next to me 🫡
I haven't had any of these issues really in mine
Nice review !
Glad you enjoyed it
I have a 1.5 liter 22 accord sport. Which is better overall?
Honda is most known for its reliability, however most people own Hondas, to the point where it got boring, if you want to be different and drive a unique car I vote for the Kia. Kia offers a more attractive warranty these days so in my personal opinion Kia is better (I know many people have different opinions and may disagree but in my little world I think Kia is better)
What are your tint percentages
5% on the back and 20% on the front side windows
when you have the car running and leave the car itll lock automatically when the fob is away from the car. i tested this and it works for my k5 so try that
I tested that but it didn't lock.
Most of your cons are the reason I bought the EX model. Features are more worthwhile than a more “sporty” appearance.
Overall I love this car. (Specially the sporty look) I get many compliments even though there are more K5s on the streets. They are very popular in my area.
Your charger is messed up. Mine doesn’t do that. 2021 k5.
Yeah I think so, but it’s not a big deal, I never charge my phone in the car.
Hi ImBatman365 if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
What app is that?
how do u turn off the beeps when u have ur blinker on
I think they need less driving safety alerts lol,just pay attention and don't rely on a car to tell you when you're close to objects or cars🤷♂️. And the car won't allow you to lock the car when you carry around the key fob,it has to be inside the car or it'll eventually shut off,that is also a safety feature...all around the new kia cars are top tier and only people who have had poor car experiences comment bad things but any car brand you can have issues with. Kia is a top 7 brand to this day now.
i have the k5, you have to put the phone top down in the wireless charger for it to work
Doesn’t work, I’ve tried that as well.
Hi Jordono if you feel like getting another car and I pray you do please spread some love and send the k5 to me I really do love the car but don't have the funds to get one but I promise i will take good care of it. Thanks so much
I’m glad I got the Kia stinger after watching this 🙂
I personally prefer the K5.
You have to take off the case in order for the phone to charge properly I learned that myself after about 2 years with the car lol
I have tried that but still doesn't work.
My stops charging I have the pro max 14 so do you have to take off cover?
Weird how a 2022 ceed sw with everything ticked has more better options then a k5(optima)
the 10.25 display isn’t wireless because apple doesn’t have the patents and hasn’t created the system for wireless
Not true that’s a Kia/Hyundai thing , I have an Acura with the same size screen and I have wireless Apple CarPlay.
Yeah, Kia just decided not to include it in the bigger display.
@@NumberDZ Yep exactly!!
I can't decide on a GT line or an EX. Why did you pick the GT line.
The main reason was the exterior wolf grey color and the red interior color, you can't get this combination on the EX trim.
The heated and ventilated seats on the EX were not a big deal to you?
Not at all, I'm not used to heated and ventilated seats, my wife's Lexus has them but I never use them.
Both your videos on the Kia K5 are really good, Better than almost all the other ones I watched.
Thank you for your feedback.
Very good video.
Thank you very much!
Next thing I don’t like~~ enjoyed this video! Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
Some excellent negative points. 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Wait, the KIA Forte GT has rear vents but the K5 doesn't? what is going on in the KIA land?
Right.. It doesn’t make sense 🤦♂️