As a 2021 Honda Accord 1.5T sport owner, The K5 is a better choice. Both are nice, however after test driving the k5, it rides better, less road noise and it has a panoramic sunroof.
Ya......when that panoramic roof starts leaking or needs replaced. Enjoy the $2000 & more to fix it or replace. Good luck. My moonroof on my old car was leaking. The new seal was less than $100 to fix and it was good again.
They nailed the design. It's modern, it's unique. They took inspiration from the Stinger but made the rear end more sleek. I see these things on the road everywhere so we know they're selling. Nice job Kia.
For someone whos driven a lot of civics/accords and had a k5/stinger I have to admit, KIA has come a huge ways and I would really prefer KIA over Honda now.
@@jordanrobinson5379 fair enough, I don't think most people buying them are doing so for speed unless you get the 2.0 or GT. Having said that it's the it's the longevity that Kia is chasing. I think they've caught up in style and features and while doing much better in lifespan, the Accord still holds the crowd. I test drove both before buying my K5 it was a better deal
As someone who was contemplating between a Honda Accord or a k5, when I test drove the Kia I immediately knew the k5 was going to be my car. More features, newer technology, smoother ride, all for around the same price. I also got the EX package
@@777sylviaaa Ah I see, I chose the Accord sport because of the connected feel through the steering wheel and handling but the K5 does have a nicer interior.
@@777sylviaaa I test drove the Accord. I never had back problems but ater the test drive it hurt my back so much I was laid out for two days. Going to look at the K5 soon.
I have the 2022 K5 GT-Line AWD in wolf grey and absolutely love it. In comparison to the EX, I like the look of the GT series better with the sporty steering wheel, but I will say those new features such as the 360 degree camera and ventilated seats would be great to have. However, the GT-Line was cheaper, even with AWD so it’s a give and take
I am very, very happy with my 2022 HONDA ACCORD SPORT Special Edition with 1.5 cvt. The ride is firm and sporty but comfortable, the gas mileage I get is excellent and please do not sleep on the engine it has plenty of passing power, I surprise alot of people at the stoplight. It is a great car and I'm so far very happy with this model. 😁👍
With how hard it is to get consumers to invest in a new vehicles, I think all car manufacturers are coming with that 🔥 bringing a better quality car nowadays. Great video 🤜🏾🤛🏻
Really in my opinion the only thing holding this thing behind is the gauge display. I know that most of it competitors don’t offer it either but an all digital cluster would make this car feel more luxurious and then considering nowadays that every car is loaded up with technology I think now it’s become a norm instead of an option.
Weird they went with the great headlight LED design then threw up all of the rear turn signals with ugly incandescent no style turn signals, ruined the back for me, gauge cluster could be a full screen to compete with other cars in the class, center screen would need to be bigger and less of a big border around it, hopefully they added ambient lighting, my 2019 Jetta SEL Premium has all of this maybe in the next year or 2 Kia will step it up
Hey Joe the kia k5 is amazing and I would be a nice car to drive. Keep the good work and I know the heat is hot while you are bringing the action of cars to us. I hope you stayed hydrated.
Too bad there's literally not a single Kia dealer in this country (yeah, I'm generalizing) that doesn't tack $5,000 dealer markup on them. Kind of ruins the deal.
@@jeffmorse645 No……is a complete sentence. I ordered a new Jeep Grand Cherokee back in March and I said…….I’m not paying a market adjustment. They said ok, and I payed msrp.
@@tomdrummy4984 You got lucky. I visited numerous dealerships and got a car I wasn't even considering because the Kia (and Toyota and Honda) dealers wouldn't budge in my area on the markups. If I didn't buy it with the price jacked up someone else would. Fortunately our local Subaru dealer wasn't doing that.
I have leased two Kia Optima SX Turbos and really like them. They were really reliable and fun to drive. I have also leased a Mazda 6 inscription which was even more fun to drive but offered less total room than the Optimas. The Dealer experience was about the same with either car. In this segment you could not go wrong with Kia.
I test drove the K5 a year ago and really liked it, but the local Kia dealer was tacking on $3,000 markup on it and wouldn't budge. I checked every Kia dealer in Northern California and if they had one in stock (most didn't) it was also marked up. They simply wouldn't deal - they were selling too fast. Most frustrating car purchase journey I've ever had. Toyota and Honda dealers were doing the same to the Accord and Camry. Ended up getting a Subaru Legacy because the dealer would actually knock $2,000 off MSRP. That said I kind of wished I'd bit the bullet and got the K5. They look so nice.
Seriously here the mark up is 5gs some even 20k those stingers 😅😂, but i am a hyundai fan, so i went to the dealer and they gave me a deal less 3gs msrp limited sonata….LOVE IT better interior and for me better exterior…
i just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. i'm a toyota person but i think I dropped the gun too fast and this is what i ended up leaving the lot with, lol i'm grateful, its the perfect car for me. all glory to god! I like this kind of videos. i have videos of my car on my channel and videos about the process of getting my car etc.
I have a 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX. It has leather, heated/cooled front seats, heated back seats, heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors, tinted windows all around, front wheel drive, push button ignition, I updated the UVO standard GPS from MapNsoft to where I have Apple CarPlay now, and it only has 72,XXX miles on it. I wish it had a sunroof, but I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot. The more I see the K5’s, the more I want one! I was originally wanting a Challenger, or a Optima SX Turbo, but the K5’s have been killing it lately!
Great review as always , I have much respect for Kia and what they’re doing . I have a 2020 2.0t sport accord . My lease is up this time next year so I’m excited to see what they do for the redesign . I look up any new news on it twice a week but I’m sure more will come in the summer . 👍🏻
I have a 2018 Accord Touring 1.5T with 65K miles on it and have also been looking forward to the next Accord’s details. I’m sure it will be solid. Honda wouldn’t want to ruin the Accord’s record streak as the most winning car of all time on Car and Driver’s annual 10 Best List.
@@IMS0504 what appeals to you about the TLX Type S? To me, it is a huge fail on Acura’s part. Heaviest, slowest, and worst gas mileage in its class, and you can’t even get the Type S with a HUD. The Genesis G70 is a better, less expensive car and the Germans, while pricier, blow away the Type S in both performance and gas mileage.
guys can we just talk about how nice this thing looks ? also Joe I think you know this as well the K8 already exists in Korea and other markets its a car that replaced the Cadenza and omg its just so stunning I think you have to check it out its nice both inside and out
It’s depends if it doesn’t sound like the Hyundai then yes. I rented a Hyundai one time and it had a quiet weird sound when u hit the pedal not like a normal Honda sound If u know what I mean. But this is nice
I'm seriously considering transitioning to this sedan. I had a 2018 Accord wimhich unfortunately was stolen 2 days ago. I think this may be my next car. I'm loving the features
I have a K5 GT-Line AWD on order, hopefully I get it in the next month or two. After test driving the Camry and Accord the K5 had my heart! All the things I value in a car they hit out of the park.
I own the 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T and also the 2021 Kia K5 gt-line (old badging). I wish the K5 EX had a little more power, say 200hp, that would be perfect. Bose sound system, 10.25" infotainment screen and nice synthetic leather seats are great selling points for this Kia. I do like the feedback from the steering and handling of the Accord. I'm anxious to see the new 11th generation Accord before I trade-in mine for a K5. Raiti, another interesting review!
I have a K5 GT and I absolutely love it. Of course it's definitely more powerful than the EX, with the upgraded 2.5L Turbo engine as well as the exposed quad exhaust. Kia did an excellent job with the styling. You'd never even know that this use to be the Kia Optima.
One thing you forgot to mention is the amount of time you’ll spend arguing with the dealer on every single warranty issue. Or the 5 months you’ll be without a car while the dealer tries to get a new engine for you. I know this from personal experience. I went back to a Camry and zero issues.
I test drove this car. I wanted this car. Sadly, the seats were too hard, the door grab handle dug into my left knee and the belt line is way too high - visibility is not great.
Again, I will say that KIA has come a long ways, but is it really enough? I'm big on long-term reliability. Yes I want the great ride and creature comforts, but how well will this car perform after hitting 100-150k miles? With that in mind, I'd still say the Accord. But in the early years, I'd say KIA gives them a great run for the money.
I have Kia Optima 2012 with 130k miles. As a second owner I didn't invest even 2k including oil change since 2016 when I bought it with 65k/m on it, but I can feel it's breaking down a little bit this year and it does need tune up but again with 1500$ I can completely fix everything and keep rolling! Also I need to mention that KIA offers 5Y/60K/M bumper to bumper warranty and 10Y/100K/M on power train which Honda doesn't! After 100k miles it is what it is, you'll get the money worth for sure but one thing to mention is that you can get more money on used Honda then on KIA but then it's more expensive as well
@@millanmixy That may be true, but how consistent is that for the Kia brand? The consistency of Honda vehicles lasting even longer has been well known since the early 90s. I've also heard that Kia vehicles overseas have better quality than in the US. Since you mentioned k/m, I figured you may have one of the higher quality versions.
I mean maybe I got lucky, idk! I used to work valet parking and I've seen a lot of Kias with over 130k miles on it.. I have a friend who's engine got blown out at 116k miles so I might be lucky who knows.. I agree that Honda was reliable before but they put whole new engines 1.5T and 2.0T and CVT trans on all their vehicles so idk we will see in next 5 years or so how reliable these new ones are!
@@millanmixy You have a great point on those CVTs. That's why I would only get the 2.0T since that is a 10sp auto. I wouldn't dare mess with a CVT unless it's performance over time was strong. I'm not sure if that was Honda's best move with the CVTs but so many people are using them. Personally, I prefer a solid, naturally aspirated V6, but everyone wants turbos now.
Not having wireless CarPlay on the large screen is a deal breaker. There’s no excuse for the smaller screens having it and the larger ones not having it.
Another day another Kia review!!! Another day another stellar Joe and Lori review!!! Man if you post one more Kia/Hyundai/Genesis review imma have to jump ship!!!🤔😂😂😂🚗💨💨💨 Great content as always guys!!! Literally y'all are killing it out here day after day after day after day...see where I'm going with that right?! Lol
This k5 brings a lot of tech for the money which the accord is behind it on that terms. Me personally I'll take the accord. The driving experience and handling is on top of the competition especially mated to the 10 speed automatic
My wife’s 2019 Hyundai has high output cigarette lighter plug. I feel USBA in the rear is a crappy addition. With the cigarette light I can use my own adapters and charge via usbc
I want this to be my next ride so badly lol. Just about done with my current car. Will save up and plan to be ready within a few months and then early next year try and snag an EX!!
Owning Toyota's , Honda's and now 2016 Kia optima. i can honestly say i will never buy another KIA. Had major engine problem w/oil leak. Kia tecnicians thought it was the turbo and were dead wrong. My warranty expired and had to come out of pocket to fix the engine that died shortly after turbo was replaced. You could never go wrong w/ Honda or Toyota ever!
Redline Reviews (I forget how to spell his name) conducts 0-60 Dragy tests during all of his reviews and is usually spot-on with published figures. I really appreciate that part of his review.
Redline Reviews (I forget how to spell his name) conducts 0-60 Dragy tests during all of his reviews and is usually spot-on with published figures. I really appreciate that part of his review.
Joe the way you speak, I would love to see how you pick apart nfl games and sell 1 side or total. You would thrive at breaking down games but other then that another stupendous video as you always kick ass!!!
No doubt the stinger is on it's last legs. It would be cool to see it live on in the K5...maybe a K5 Stinger trim could be cool. Bigger engine, sporty touches etc.
Last leg?The accord,Camry,and legacy haven’t done a redesign has yet so the stinger is really not logging behind it’s still a great value vehicle than a overpriced Acura type S and infinity that’s still logging behind
Thank you Lori and Joe for this video! This reminds me a 1990s Oldsmobile Cutlass and the 2001-03 Mitsubishi Galant good looking car. I hope Kia adds this interior to the Stinger and brings the K8, and K9 to the US.
You shouldn’t trust any Kia . I have a 2013 optima and my mom has a 2020 Sorento,sister 2017 Sorento. There’s been way too many recalls. My engine actually blew at 73k miles a month and a half ago,asked my sister about it and she told me they put another one in her Sorento last year . Far as my moms car I noticed it said it needed maintenance after however so miles and she takes it the next day. Gets the car back and it still says it needs maintenance . I don’t care how many warranties they have or anything else. Two weeks ago I’m at the dealer picking my car up they had to put a new engine in for free for that blown engine. (Btw had to rent a car at my own expense). I’m hearing a customer that bought a BRAND NEW KIA was having problems and the only reason I overheard it was because it was getting heated about a rental being provided because the other dealer just gave them one and they where only at this dealer because it’s closer to their house. With the current dealer saying they had to get the car diagnosed first before they do anything. So now there out of a car/time/money with no immediate replacement because a company that makes defective products. (It’s also 4 plus months before I even see reimbursement money for the rental I paid for, FOR NOTHING THAT’S MY FAULT. - California
Only thing I don’t like about our 2022 k5 gt line, is there are no rear vents for the passengers in the console. Bought ours last year when they just hit the floor.
I have this model (same color and all) and the only thing dislike is The exhaust pipes (should of had the GT model) & not having a full digital dashboard. With that being said, I my car.
That is a very nice k5 EX I remember when I had a 2019 Kia niro EX premium it was so amazing wish I did not trade it in for a CX-5 but thankful when it got totaled and very thankful for our acura 18 TLX advance
I'm surprised he didn't mention the tiger nose difference between the GT line and the EX, the EX grill is more open, the GT line closes some in the middle of the grill
Seems like such a nice car. Obviously Kia is trying to step up their game. Still cannot get my head around that gloss black. Everyone has been complaining about it for quite some time now. It kinda ruins it for me. Looks fantastic if you don't touch it. Still kudos to Kia and a gigantic kudos to Joe & Lori. Most detailed reviews in the business.
I get that you was comparing the Honda to the Kia but when you was talking about the engine I thought all 1.5 L accords are paired with a CVT , and 2.0 and touring models are 10 speed automatic. I haven’t seen a accord 1.5 L with a 10-Speed automatic transmission. So I was lost on what trim of accord this was being compared to but I’m in love with my 2018 1.5L Touring !
For the price, it offers a lot of features, without mentioning how good it looks.
You better believe it Omar!
During these times ..the price is no where near accurate ... With the mark ups these are selling for 40k
@@robert-tm3qz depends on your location. the kia dealers around me are selling them at msrp + destination/handling
@@robert-tm3qz that’s crazy tho, it doesn’t look worth more than 25k if you ask me .
I've had mine for almost 9 months now. I absolutely luv it!!! ❤️
As a 2021 Honda Accord 1.5T sport owner, The K5 is a better choice. Both are nice, however after test driving the k5, it rides better, less road noise and it has a panoramic sunroof.
Agreed. My gf has the 21 Honda and my car is better haha. I do like the adaptive dampers/suspension that the Accord has though.
Ya......when that panoramic roof starts leaking or needs replaced. Enjoy the $2000 & more to fix it or replace. Good luck. My moonroof on my old car was leaking. The new seal was less than $100 to fix and it was good again.
yeee especially if you like your cars crispy 🔥
@@bill4632 eh good thing I just got the LXS model
They nailed the design. It's modern, it's unique. They took inspiration from the Stinger but made the rear end more sleek. I see these things on the road everywhere so we know they're selling. Nice job Kia.
Sharp 🚗 🚘 car
For someone whos driven a lot of civics/accords and had a k5/stinger I have to admit, KIA has come a huge ways and I would really prefer KIA over Honda now.
lol
If it wasn’t for the depreciation and resale I would consider.
Lol
@Zero can't afford it?
@@pppcorn cry
this dude is so charismatic, first time i was entertained while watching a car review lmao
I've got a 2022 GT line and love it. The Accord is still a beast, but the K5 is great for the price.
This is very true!
K5 gt is faster in a roll race
@@jordanrobinson5379 fair enough, I don't think most people buying them are doing so for speed unless you get the 2.0 or GT. Having said that it's the it's the longevity that Kia is chasing. I think they've caught up in style and features and while doing much better in lifespan, the Accord still holds the crowd. I test drove both before buying my K5 it was a better deal
@@jordanrobinson5379 it’s also faster 0-60
EN is faster than all above
As someone who was contemplating between a Honda Accord or a k5, when I test drove the Kia I immediately knew the k5 was going to be my car. More features, newer technology, smoother ride, all for around the same price. I also got the EX package
Did you test drive the Accord as well? Accord still has the better ride and solid feel.
@@carguy-xv2cl I actually did test drive the accord. Twice to be sure. Still went with the K5.
@@777sylviaaa Ah I see, I chose the Accord sport because of the connected feel through the steering wheel and handling but the K5 does have a nicer interior.
@@777sylviaaa I test drove the Accord. I never had back problems but ater the test drive it hurt my back so much I was laid out for two days. Going to look at the K5 soon.
I have the 2022 K5 GT-Line AWD in wolf grey and absolutely love it. In comparison to the EX, I like the look of the GT series better with the sporty steering wheel, but I will say those new features such as the 360 degree camera and ventilated seats would be great to have. However, the GT-Line was cheaper, even with AWD so it’s a give and take
The GT series is sold out!
I am very, very happy with my 2022 HONDA ACCORD SPORT Special Edition with 1.5 cvt. The ride is firm and sporty but comfortable, the gas mileage I get is excellent and please do not sleep on the engine it has plenty of passing power, I surprise alot of people at the stoplight. It is a great car and I'm so far very happy with this model. 😁👍
you made the right choice glad you like it 👍
Thank you Joe & Lori, for all your hard work!! It pays off!!
We can't do it without your support!
This is the best entry level midsize sedan in the game IMO. I would gladly insert my Twinkie’s in this car.
Thanks for sharing your feeling on this K5.
@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe, Merry Christmas, and keep up the good work!
With how hard it is to get consumers to invest in a new vehicles, I think all car manufacturers are coming with that 🔥 bringing a better quality car nowadays. Great video 🤜🏾🤛🏻
Thanks Wilfredo for letting me share it with you!
Loved the POV test drive, I'm totally leaning towards the K5 for my first car!! Thanks Joe and Lori, yall are the best in the business!!
Really in my opinion the only thing holding this thing behind is the gauge display. I know that most of it competitors don’t offer it either but an all digital cluster would make this car feel more luxurious and then considering nowadays that every car is loaded up with technology I think now it’s become a norm instead of an option.
Weird they went with the great headlight LED design then threw up all of the rear turn signals with ugly incandescent no style turn signals, ruined the back for me, gauge cluster could be a full screen to compete with other cars in the class, center screen would need to be bigger and less of a big border around it, hopefully they added ambient lighting, my 2019 Jetta SEL Premium has all of this maybe in the next year or 2 Kia will step it up
I agree 👍 💯 🙆♂️ nowadays just about every car you buy have the technology
The Korean and Canada models have all digital gauge if I remember correctly, makes no sense that the us models wouldn't have it 🤦
Hey Joe the kia k5 is amazing and I would be a nice car to drive. Keep the good work and I know the heat is hot while you are bringing the action of cars to us. I hope you stayed hydrated.
You got it my friend.
Lot of vehicle for $28k . Good job Kia ……….love their dash area. Thanks Joe and Lori ! Great video 👍
This is so very true Tom!
Too bad there's literally not a single Kia dealer in this country (yeah, I'm generalizing) that doesn't tack $5,000 dealer markup on them. Kind of ruins the deal.
@@jeffmorse645 No……is a complete sentence. I ordered a new Jeep Grand Cherokee back in March and I said…….I’m not paying a market adjustment. They said ok, and I payed msrp.
@@tomdrummy4984 You got lucky. I visited numerous dealerships and got a car I wasn't even considering because the Kia (and Toyota and Honda) dealers wouldn't budge in my area on the markups. If I didn't buy it with the price jacked up someone else would. Fortunately our local Subaru dealer wasn't doing that.
Oh yes!!! This is all I been waiting for this one and thanks Joe for reviewing and POV test drive my favorite sedan by Kia.
I have leased two Kia Optima SX Turbos and really like them. They were really reliable and fun to drive. I have also leased a Mazda 6 inscription which was even more fun to drive but offered less total room than the Optimas. The Dealer experience was about the same with either car. In this segment you could not go wrong with Kia.
I test drove the K5 a year ago and really liked it, but the local Kia dealer was tacking on $3,000 markup on it and wouldn't budge. I checked every Kia dealer in Northern California and if they had one in stock (most didn't) it was also marked up. They simply wouldn't deal - they were selling too fast. Most frustrating car purchase journey I've ever had. Toyota and Honda dealers were doing the same to the Accord and Camry. Ended up getting a Subaru Legacy because the dealer would actually knock $2,000 off MSRP. That said I kind of wished I'd bit the bullet and got the K5. They look so nice.
Subaru Legacy is a much better built vehicle than a Kia.
@BronzeXV70 Yep, a year later it all went to hell.
Seriously here the mark up is 5gs some even 20k those stingers 😅😂, but i am a hyundai fan, so i went to the dealer and they gave me a deal less 3gs msrp limited sonata….LOVE IT better interior and for me better exterior…
I've been choosing between K5 and Legacy. You can't go wrong with either. If I can also save more to get the Legacy I also would
Not surprising since it's in California lmao, shit be expensive there
i just got myself a 2020 nissan versa sv. i'm a toyota person but i think I dropped the gun too fast and this is what i ended up leaving the lot with, lol i'm grateful, its the perfect car for me. all glory to god! I like this kind of videos. i have videos of my car on my channel and videos about the process of getting my car etc.
I have a 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid EX. It has leather, heated/cooled front seats, heated back seats, heated steering wheel, power folding mirrors, tinted windows all around, front wheel drive, push button ignition, I updated the UVO standard GPS from MapNsoft to where I have Apple CarPlay now, and it only has 72,XXX miles on it. I wish it had a sunroof, but I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot.
The more I see the K5’s, the more I want one! I was originally wanting a Challenger, or a Optima SX Turbo, but the K5’s have been killing it lately!
Great vid, Joe! (P.S. all the 1.5T Accord variants are mated with a CVT and only the 2.0Ts get a 10 speed automatic)
You are correct!
He knows that.
@@billbigshlong382 No, he didn’t, which is why I said it in the postscript…carry on.
@@f22jax dude he has reviewed 2018-2022 Honda Accord A MILLION TIMES. He knew that. 😂😂😂😂
@@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall aaaand even if he did, I still corrected him lol. Anyone who came across my comment would certainly be thankful for knowing.
Great review as always , I have much respect for Kia and what they’re doing . I have a 2020 2.0t sport accord . My lease is up this time next year so I’m excited to see what they do for the redesign . I look up any new news on it twice a week but I’m sure more will come in the summer . 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing that great input.
Due for release 2023, stay tuned for fall announcement.
I have a '21 accord 2.0 and I'm also awaiting the redesign. If the '23 accord doesn't meet my expectations, I think I'll go with the tlx type s
I have a 2018 Accord Touring 1.5T with 65K miles on it and have also been looking forward to the next Accord’s details. I’m sure it will be solid. Honda wouldn’t want to ruin the Accord’s record streak as the most winning car of all time on Car and Driver’s annual 10 Best List.
@@IMS0504 what appeals to you about the TLX Type S? To me, it is a huge fail on Acura’s part. Heaviest, slowest, and worst gas mileage in its class, and you can’t even get the Type S with a HUD. The Genesis G70 is a better, less expensive car and the Germans, while pricier, blow away the Type S in both performance and gas mileage.
guys can we just talk about how nice this thing looks ?
also Joe I think you know this as well the K8 already exists in Korea and other markets its a car that replaced the Cadenza and omg its just so stunning I think you have to check it out its nice both inside and out
As someone who has Kia K5 I've never had a brand new car and I love it
Raiti killin it with the 4k camera uploads!!! I feel the heat watching on my computer 🥵
Accord and K5 are the all round best in the segment for me. Great review as always !
how on earth did you read my mind, I watched your K5 GT vid just two days ago and was hoping you'd review the EX!
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
It’s depends if it doesn’t sound like the Hyundai then yes.
I rented a Hyundai one time and it had a quiet weird sound when u hit the pedal not like a normal Honda sound If u know what I mean. But this is nice
I'm seriously considering transitioning to this sedan. I had a 2018 Accord wimhich unfortunately was stolen 2 days ago. I think this may be my next car. I'm loving the features
He had me at Checkers and Panoramic sunroof. 🔥🔥🔥
Love all the effort you put into these videos Joe, keep it up!❤️
I'm still going with the Accord 2.0! Nice review Joe and shout out to Lori!!
Honda still has a CVT.
@@maga6319 not the 2.0
@@mrrims still has a cvt
@@maga6319 that’s on the 1.5t trims. The touring and sport trims with 2.0t have the 10 speed automatic if you don’t believe me look it up
@@mattmekhaeil tHE ACCORD STILL HAS CVT AS STANDARD. Do your research
great video! I really enjoyed your explaining, which I have never been able to say before. Great job!
I have a K5 GT-Line AWD on order, hopefully I get it in the next month or two. After test driving the Camry and Accord the K5 had my heart! All the things I value in a car they hit out of the park.
Come on people. Subscribe. Joe does great nonbiased reviews that are fun to watch!
I own the 2021 Honda Accord 2.0T and also the 2021 Kia K5 gt-line (old badging). I wish the K5 EX had a little more power, say 200hp, that would be perfect. Bose sound system, 10.25" infotainment screen and nice synthetic leather seats are great selling points for this Kia. I do like the feedback from the steering and handling of the Accord. I'm anxious to see the new 11th generation Accord before I trade-in mine for a K5. Raiti, another interesting review!
Why does it need more power? It’s not a race car. The engine works the way it was intended
Love how the 2021 review was last year and sitting at 80k, and this one [at the time of this] post is already at 11k. Video's been up for 6 hours
I have a K5 GT and I absolutely love it. Of course it's definitely more powerful than the EX, with the upgraded 2.5L Turbo engine as well as the exposed quad exhaust. Kia did an excellent job with the styling. You'd never even know that this use to be the Kia Optima.
I'm thinking about ordering one, definitely has everything I'm looking for in a sedan. Do you lease or finance?
Long time listener, first time caller. Love what you do. Kia making it awfully hard for them not to be my next car.
🎶 Ki..Ki..Ki..Kia 🎶 Oh wait, that’s something else. Kia has come a long way but today I’d still go Accord. Thanks Joe and Lori. Well done! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Sorry, KIA is reliable than Honda, but you're a fanboy who can't accept reality
You freaking crack me up Larry!
Love the updated logo. The whole new Kia line really pops
Agreed. Massive improvement. The old logo was so bland
Keeping my 18 Accord 2.0T but I like the extra gadgets (folding mirrors, 360 cam). Hoping the next gen Accord 2.0T doesn't disappoint later this year!
YES, Lori is the best with the camera. Good team.
Thanks for saying that!
I think what you get with the accord is the reliability and the better resale value.
Check JD Power on Honda and you'll see why it's reliability is below GM.
Na, accord not reliable anymore bro . Maybe the old one
I have this exact car in this exact color. I love it and constantly get compliments on it.
One thing you forgot to mention is the amount of time you’ll spend arguing with the dealer on every single warranty issue. Or the 5 months you’ll be without a car while the dealer tries to get a new engine for you. I know this from personal experience. I went back to a Camry and zero issues.
Hey Raiti's Rides Can You Make The 2022 Honda Accord Sport Special Edition
I will try to track one down.
@@RaitisRides I hate their new Kia logo it makes there cars ugly
@@RaitisRides hey Joe can you review a used Chevy Cruze
@@RaitisRides you forgot to mention the other one that competes with the K5 it's the Chevrolet Malibu
@@RaitisRides can you also review the 2022 Chevy Malibu LT
I test drove this car. I wanted this car.
Sadly, the seats were too hard, the door grab handle dug into my left knee and the belt line is way too high - visibility is not great.
I have a k5 and mine has wireless android and apple car play along with a Why do some have this and others do not? And wireless trunk open
Again, I will say that KIA has come a long ways, but is it really enough? I'm big on long-term reliability. Yes I want the great ride and creature comforts, but how well will this car perform after hitting 100-150k miles? With that in mind, I'd still say the Accord. But in the early years, I'd say KIA gives them a great run for the money.
I have Kia Optima 2012 with 130k miles. As a second owner I didn't invest even 2k including oil change since 2016 when I bought it with 65k/m on it, but I can feel it's breaking down a little bit this year and it does need tune up but again with 1500$ I can completely fix everything and keep rolling!
Also I need to mention that KIA offers 5Y/60K/M bumper to bumper warranty and 10Y/100K/M on power train which Honda doesn't! After 100k miles it is what it is, you'll get the money worth for sure but one thing to mention is that you can get more money on used Honda then on KIA but then it's more expensive as well
@@millanmixy That may be true, but how consistent is that for the Kia brand? The consistency of Honda vehicles lasting even longer has been well known since the early 90s. I've also heard that Kia vehicles overseas have better quality than in the US. Since you mentioned k/m, I figured you may have one of the higher quality versions.
I agree, long term reliability will tell all.
I mean maybe I got lucky, idk! I used to work valet parking and I've seen a lot of Kias with over 130k miles on it.. I have a friend who's engine got blown out at 116k miles so I might be lucky who knows.. I agree that Honda was reliable before but they put whole new engines 1.5T and 2.0T and CVT trans on all their vehicles so idk we will see in next 5 years or so how reliable these new ones are!
@@millanmixy You have a great point on those CVTs. That's why I would only get the 2.0T since that is a 10sp auto. I wouldn't dare mess with a CVT unless it's performance over time was strong. I'm not sure if that was Honda's best move with the CVTs but so many people are using them. Personally, I prefer a solid, naturally aspirated V6, but everyone wants turbos now.
I’ve seen two Kia reviews from this guy and he makes me wanna buy both 😂
Thanks for letting me share my car passion with you!
Not having wireless CarPlay on the large screen is a deal breaker. There’s no excuse for the smaller screens having it and the larger ones not having it.
You have to spend 30k + for that feature
Thank you joe I watch all your videos I'm convinced time to get kia k5 ex
LOVE the video, as usual
There’s 2 K-5 GT line available in Pittsburgh, both 2022 with a few K on the odometer and they’re asking $38,000. WTH
Imagine a woman named Kate buying a Kia K8. Kate's K8.
I'll see myself out. Thanks for the great review, Joe! Great camera work, Lori!
Imagine a woman named Kiana buying any Kia. Ki-ana!
@@ARUclipsChannelwithNoName another troll with no life. LMAO
"I'll see myself out." That was a good one, David P. 😂
Another day another Kia review!!! Another day another stellar Joe and Lori review!!! Man if you post one more Kia/Hyundai/Genesis review imma have to jump ship!!!🤔😂😂😂🚗💨💨💨 Great content as always guys!!! Literally y'all are killing it out here day after day after day after day...see where I'm going with that right?! Lol
😂 Awesome presentation! I don't know if I want to purchase the vehicle or go get something to eat 😂 Well Done sir!!!
This k5 brings a lot of tech for the money which the accord is behind it on that terms. Me personally I'll take the accord. The driving experience and handling is on top of the competition especially mated to the 10 speed automatic
Hey Joe if you don't mind can you review the 2022 Kia Telluride EX AWD PS love the car keep it up
My wife’s 2019 Hyundai has high output cigarette lighter plug. I feel USBA in the rear is a crappy addition. With the cigarette light I can use my own adapters and charge via usbc
I want this to be my next ride so badly lol. Just about done with my current car. Will save up and plan to be ready within a few months and then early next year try and snag an EX!!
I'm actually surprised that the k5 doesn't offer a fully digital gauge cluster like the sonata. Overall I think I rather get the GT-Line or GT trim
Maybe for 2023.
@@RaitisRides we'll see.
@@mclarenspeedtail8988 Fingers crossed!
Owning Toyota's , Honda's and now 2016 Kia optima. i can honestly say i will never buy another KIA. Had major engine problem w/oil leak. Kia tecnicians thought it was the turbo and were dead wrong. My warranty expired and had to come out of pocket to fix the engine that died shortly after turbo was replaced. You could never go wrong w/ Honda or Toyota ever!
I think it would be awesome to have a Dragy device connected when Joe does "on throttle" launches so he can review the real-world 0-60 times. 🙂
Redline Reviews (I forget how to spell his name) conducts 0-60 Dragy tests during all of his reviews and is usually spot-on with published figures. I really appreciate that part of his review.
Redline Reviews (I forget how to spell his name) conducts 0-60 Dragy tests during all of his reviews and is usually spot-on with published figures. I really appreciate that part of his review.
@@johnwjeromejr Yeah I know there's other channels that do this, I just thought it would be cool to add to his channel also.
Kia number 1 like Korea
Love the Vid! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks Konrad! I appreciate you watching!
Im currently driving one from Avis and im speechless!
I got the Stinger GT and loving it. It also has the F-16 jet fighter shifter, perfect for the new Top Gun movie theme.
Joe the way you speak, I would love to see how you pick apart nfl games and sell 1 side or total. You would thrive at breaking down games but other then that another stupendous video as you always kick ass!!!
Just bought a 2022 EX..in Black.
Fully loaded in March.
No doubt the stinger is on it's last legs. It would be cool to see it live on in the K5...maybe a K5 Stinger trim could be cool. Bigger engine, sporty touches etc.
Last leg?The accord,Camry,and legacy haven’t done a redesign has yet so the stinger is really not logging behind it’s still a great value vehicle than a overpriced Acura type S and infinity that’s still logging behind
@@curiosityredpill7030 it was reported that the stinger was due to be discontinued in December. That's what I meant by last legs.
@@ProductofNZ ok
Thank you Lori and Joe for this video! This reminds me a 1990s Oldsmobile Cutlass and the 2001-03 Mitsubishi Galant good looking car. I hope Kia adds this interior to the Stinger and brings the K8, and K9 to the US.
I have the 22’ K5 GT Line and it’s great.. not to mention that it is AWD 🔥
if only they offered a hybrid version
Super cool car, but love your zonks. Seriously...why have fake exhausts? Less is always better in design.
I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the great work real true and I love the video lot real true 👍
I was recently just browsing for a k5 and was watching your older videos about the 21 k5 and was wondering if you will review the gt-line and the gt?
There's no way I could ever bring myself to buy a KIA, just something about that brand that doesn't sit right with me...
I know they are not for everyone.
is it because you can't afford a KIA?
@@maga6319 he won’t after it catches fire lol
@@damian8792 where's the fire? Just say you can't afford a kia and go back to your walmart job troll.
The quality of the chassis of Korean cars is very poor.
This might just be my favourite front end of a car ever.
Kia lately been killing the designs! :D
You shouldn’t trust any Kia . I have a 2013 optima and my mom has a 2020 Sorento,sister 2017 Sorento. There’s been way too many recalls. My engine actually blew at 73k miles a month and a half ago,asked my sister about it and she told me they put another one in her Sorento last year . Far as my moms car I noticed it said it needed maintenance after however so miles and she takes it the next day. Gets the car back and it still says it needs maintenance . I don’t care how many warranties they have or anything else. Two weeks ago I’m at the dealer picking my car up they had to put a new engine in for free for that blown engine. (Btw had to rent a car at my own expense). I’m hearing a customer that bought a BRAND NEW KIA was having problems and the only reason I overheard it was because it was getting heated about a rental being provided because the other dealer just gave them one and they where only at this dealer because it’s closer to their house. With the current dealer saying they had to get the car diagnosed first before they do anything. So now there out of a car/time/money with no immediate replacement because a company that makes defective products. (It’s also 4 plus months before I even see reimbursement money for the rental I paid for, FOR NOTHING THAT’S MY FAULT. - California
I really hate the fake exhausts on the Kia K5. I also saw fake exhausts in the outgoing Kia Sportage GT Line, but they were worse.
I feel your pain.
The Honda looks ugly to me. I don’t know why but it’s just plain. The k5 just looks soooo much better.
No more Kia Optima!!!! Dammit i dropped some tears. The white 2011 kia optima i thought was the most beautiful sedan on the road. Hands down yall
Only thing I don’t like about our 2022 k5 gt line, is there are no rear vents for the passengers in the console. Bought ours last year when they just hit the floor.
I have this model (same color and all) and the only thing dislike is The exhaust pipes (should of had the GT model) & not having a full digital dashboard. With that being said, I my car.
That is a very nice k5 EX I remember when I had a 2019 Kia niro EX premium it was so amazing wish I did not trade it in for a CX-5 but thankful when it got totaled and very thankful for our acura 18 TLX advance
I'm surprised he didn't mention the tiger nose difference between the GT line and the EX, the EX grill is more open, the GT line closes some in the middle of the grill
I would definitely take an K5.
I’m getting a K5 this weekend, an Accord was my other option. This video came in great timing, thanks!
Seems like such a nice car. Obviously Kia is trying to step up their game. Still cannot get my head around that gloss black. Everyone has been complaining about it for quite some time now. It kinda ruins it for me. Looks fantastic if you don't touch it. Still kudos to Kia and a gigantic kudos to Joe & Lori. Most detailed reviews in the business.
I am so glad that we could bring this one to you!
Currently in the process of modding my sorento but atm k5 behind the stinger has allot of mod's which add visually.
Yes it is
I bought the GTLINE 22’ and I love it
How was the suspension? So far I drove a Sonata SEL 2023. The suspension was not good. Do you know if the Kia K5 has a better suspension?
I've been. Having problems getting the fuel door open... if u have an issue on this can u make a video ...thanks
$ 28k ? the same price like a compact Civic, how does it work for Kia ?
I get that you was comparing the Honda to the Kia but when you was talking about the engine I thought all 1.5 L accords are paired with a CVT , and 2.0 and touring models are 10 speed automatic. I haven’t seen a accord 1.5 L with a 10-Speed automatic transmission. So I was lost on what trim of accord this was being compared to but I’m in love with my 2018 1.5L Touring !
You are correct. The 1.5t has the cvt standard but when you equip the 2.0t then you get the 10 speed automatic