5:40 -- haha. Great review, Chris. You did an excellent job bringing out the pros and cons of the vehicle in a professional way.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Herman Wooster!

My daughter and her husband actually bought this car yesterday and it’s one of the best cars they’ve owned it drives smoothly and luxuriously. As a former driver now back seat driver lol it felt like I was in one of those super expensive cars. They really did hit jackpot with this one.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Nice. We're sure they'll enjoy their car, ERICA Brown. With the exception of our squeaky console, it's a really good one. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

@ericab936

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics lol thanks for your honest review.

My son has this car as a long-term rental while his car is being repaired and he loves it. I test drove the Telluride and recognize the same console and easy to use controls. And great mpg! Thanks for another informative and entertaining review, unlike some of those other guys who take themselves way too seriously - you know who I’m talking about.

@Gonzalez33veracruz

2 жыл бұрын

I just took this car out, ill have it for 30 days

love the car and your reviews

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brian Garrow. We appreciate you! Thanks for watching!

Great review! I just bought an EX model with a blue leather interior. Kia is definitely come a loooong way from 15 years ago!!

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen the blue interior, Jacob Alward. Sounds nice. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

Honestly this is my 2nd Kia and the interior is the most solid I’ve seen compared to several other cars. The plastic is no issue for me. K5 LXS

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

We're pretty sure that was an anomaly for our test car, Aggravated Lampshade. But since it was present (and annoying) we had to mention it. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

Thx Chris👍🏿👍🏿

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Judah Tribe1969!

Does it have ambient lighting like the newer ones

My GT has no squeaking sound other than me when them 290 horses kick in!

Rented this for a few days I personally love it

There's A New Kia Logo For 2022 That Base Model Is Very Good It Makes More Sense But That GT You Gotta Love It It's A 5 Second Car.

just got my GT-Line model and it has that EXACT same squeaking while normal driving!. Blows my mind how it got past quality control/testing...

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

We are sorry to hear that, Jinshil Octavius. The K5 is a nice car, but that squeaking would drive us nuts. Maybe your dealer can help mitigate it. Good luck and thanks for watching!

Just got the GT-Line in Passion Red and I have to tell you. I've never gotten so many looks before lol. Car is gorgeous & the cost, performance ratio is much higher than you would expect in a sedan in this class. GT-Line it's also the only car with AWD other than the Stinger. So that makes even more of a steal. Even with the Kia and premium package included. I mean it's not a GT or Stinger. But performs well enough for me without loss in mileage. :)

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Congrats on your new car, BlazinNSoul, and thanks for watching!

Just bought myself a 2021 lxs and I have to say it's the best car that I've owned so far.

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new car, thundercat4617. Enjoy it and thanks for watching!

Good car. Rented one for a road trip. Only issue was seats are not the most comfortable

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and for watching, CpuWaiy!

I've had this car as a rental for the past 3 days, and my rental car definitely doesn't have the squeaky plastic problem 👍

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

That's good to know, Grant Butler. Thanks for watching!

@Gonzalez33veracruz

2 жыл бұрын

I just got it today as a rental for 3p days, kinda liked it on my way to work my car may be totaled so I may look into the sports edición of this car

Awesome presentation I'm thinking about purchasing the 2022 soon . I prefer the Android

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Darnel Jackson!

I just bought one. Man, what a great car!

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new car, Jessie Knight, and thanks for watching!

@burzumaske20

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics thanks! Definitely a huge upgrade from a Nissan Sentra lol

Apple Carplay for me. That sound clip of the plastic trim is hilarious.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough, canonlybeme4life. By the way, it took me 2 days to figure out where that sound was coming from.😅 Thanks for watching!

I have the same car same color and I love it

i love this guy

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Action!

This car is definitely an eye catcher

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

We agree, marcus taylor. Thanks for watching!

Optima or octavia ?

Apple carplay for me. How quickly does the wireless carplay connect?

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

We can't speak on CarPlay, since we only have Android phones, but Android Auto would connect within seconds. It was really quick and seemless, Brian Buehler. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

Im thinking about this as a lease first car, its so affordable and has so many features 😳, also thinking about the mazda 3

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

This will be slightly larger than the Mazda3, but we like the driving characteristics of the 3 a bit more. Happy shopping and thanks for watching, SamTheCar!

That’s my car down to the color and I am a grandma. So far i’ve had no issues with the squeaky, cheesy plastic, but another owner reviewer on YT mentioned that Kia has a service bulletin out on the issue.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Good to know, tangobird2k, and we're happy to hear that you haven't experienced such problems. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

@hanyh2

2 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of that color?

@JM-cx6ze

2 жыл бұрын

Oh please people love to talk down on Kia but they’re giving you really everything you’d ever want and need

I have the LX and there’s no squeaking in mine 😂😂

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, Abby Walker. Enjoy yours and thanks for watching!

@eseven2547

3 жыл бұрын

A squeaking car is a happy car 🤗🤗😜😋

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

@@eseven2547 Ha! Thanks for watching!

@hunterkennedy4475

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a 2021 forte lx and for 2k more I should have got the k5

@dannyrodriguez8382

2 жыл бұрын

there is actually a factory issue with the dual climate control rubbing onto the right side trim; I had to remove my trim and mask it so it doesn't squeak. Other than that really awesome car.

This thing have the assist package. I wonder if it would assist me in buying one? 🤷🏻‍♀️

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

🤣 Unfortunately, that's a special edition option, Rohiniraman Chakrabarti. Thanks for watching!

I'm driving the lxs as a rental and wow at first I was mad they didn't give me the premium which was the maxima cuz it was available 🙃 but after driving this off the lot that frown turned upside-down 😂 Android connection was a breeze plays my Playlist from right where I left it my camry does too but it's the little things do I dare say I don't miss my car 😅 acceleration is so quick omg I gotta put my camry in sports for that 🤭

@stacyann2103

3 жыл бұрын

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@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, AestheticApples, and for watching, too!

Another excellent review. The front-wheel-drive is disappointing for me. I know that goes with the territory, though. Wireless charging should be included with every car these days. I need Apple Carplay for my iPhone. It's a shame about all of that cheesy plastic, as well. I'd like to see the up models. Thanks, Chris.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. This was kind of a tough one to review, because it truly is a really good "regular" car, which is what many people need. Even the pressure point in the seat isn't that serious, since everyone's back isn't like mine. But the squeaking was frustrating and very noticeable. I was surprised the mic didn't pick it up until I put it close to the source, but I'm glad I was able to record it so I didn't sound like I was crazy. LOL Thanks for watching, Ron LHeureux!

@ronlheureux7623

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics It's pretty likely that my bad back which was also crushed is a clue as to your back pain. I have, with a number of new cars found that a decent auto upholstery person can remedy that issue quickly and inexpensively. If someone wanted to, they could have a simple hand could have a simple hand pump lumbar bladder installed at the same time.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

@@ronlheureux7623 Very true. Or a well-placed pillow or pad.😉

@ronlheureux7623

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics Once again I'm overthinking things. LOL.

@PrinceofMacedonVlogs

3 жыл бұрын

you know there's an AWD option, right?

Nice review. I bought a new K5 GT LINE with premium package in passion red last month. Love it! Comfortable, 10 way power seat and lumbar adjustment means you can find the perfect position. Plenty of power, no squeak in mine or any other noises, , love the panoramic sunroof, great freeway cruiser, can't wait to drive it to las vegas next month, from my home in Southern California. It suits me fine, and I'm 62! And yes, my android connects instantly, I just pop it in the wireless charger port and boom! Its connected. And the led headlights really light up the road well.

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new car, John Franklin. Thanks for watching!

Great video. Good job friend. Apple CarPlay

This guy sounds like those actor workers in training videos😂

I believe I found my new ride. I’ll need to check It out in person and test drive it. I currently drive a Forte 2017. This K5 is definitely for me. Thanks for this review I’m watching from New Jersey.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

While ours had the squeaky interior trim, we think that was an anomaly with our tester, Timbuktu G, and that this will make a great car. Kia's doing big things right now. Good luck and thanks for watching!

@timbuktug3321

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics no problem thanks for responding

@olegandrushchenko1082

3 жыл бұрын

I’m renting one for a week right now and it’s great

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

@@olegandrushchenko1082 Nice! Thanks for watching!

I just got mine, and don’t know how to work the smart trunk

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

You can turn the function on and off in the settings, Mikayla Broadnax. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly which section it's in (possibly a vehicle or comfort/convenience section?), but if you go through them, you'll find it. Toggle it to on and then it will be activated after you turn off the car and lock your doors. They must be locked for 20 or 30 seconds and you must be away from your car. After that timeframe, when you walk within range of your trunk, the car will start beeping to let you know it's about to open the trunk. Within a few seconds it will open hands-free. If you do not want it to open, just walk away from the trunk area when you hear it start to beep. And if you find that you don't use the feature that often, you can go back into your settings and disable it again. Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@johnfranklin5277

2 жыл бұрын

The owners manual has all the answers. You will find it helpful especially for questions like this.

Got my gt line premium wolf gray with red interior panoramic roof wireless charger for $24,000 before taxes and fees

@frankdon581

2 жыл бұрын

@Manny Rosy dealer has it at 28k but there was a dealership discount for 4K which brought it down to 24k. Was 4K for state tax and fees so I could have walked away with the car for 28k but I got most add on gap insurance, wheels and tire insurance, bumper to bumper etc then it went up to 33k still good price compared to others I’ve heard they buy a basic trim for everything I got.

The feature is: Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto

Does the plastic piece actually move ? That's bad

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

It did on our particular tester, IndiaJ0nes. Not sure if they all do that, but we'd take it to the dealer to have it remedied if it were our car. Definitely listen for that squeak during a test drive if you're considering this car. It won't be hard to hear if it does it. If it's quiet, you're all good! Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

@bmohandas

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics good observation. A new car should not do that.

Hello Chris, I would love to connect with you. How do I private text you

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Augustine. You can reach out to Chris via Instagram. Just search for autoacademics. Thanks!

You don't have to close the trunk so hard. Eventually you'll break the latch the way I broke mine on my Optima. Lol

Apple pay! This is my car I love it!!!! NO squeaking in mines

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

We're happy to hear that, Jkai Long. Thanks for watching!

So I’m not the only one that has that nose problem too.

I have base one. No squeking

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that, cobra 1978. It's a great car and our tester may have been a bit more preproduction or it may have lived a harder life from the auto journalists before us. Either way, enjoy your car and thanks for watching!

I got the K5 EX and it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. Very disappointing. I love everything else about this car.

@edwink1467

3 жыл бұрын

It does... you just don’t know how to do it lol

@raeg318

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwink1467 Really. I was told by Kia that it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay only the models with the 8 inch display not the 10 inch.

@cassidyamarii

3 жыл бұрын

Correct, it depends on the screen size

Come on man, Samsung knights ftw. Android Auto.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! We see ya, 91Fairladyz. Thanks for watching!

That’s that car because I just got one and it doesn’t do that. I like the Apple CarPlay

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that was a rarity with our review car, shurnel David. And we agree, tech like Apple CarPlay (and Android Auto) are very nice features to have. Enjoy your car!

Love the front end! KIA has a much better exterior design staff than any Toyota/Lexus Hoover’s! 😂

I can confirm there’s squeaking in mine and i have the EX ! 😭

@raeg318

2 жыл бұрын

I have the EX and mine doesn’t have squeaking but it does have wind noise coming from driver window.

Creaking plastic in the cabin of a brand new $25K car? I don’t know, man. 😬

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. We're hoping that was an issue exclusive to this particular car. It's hard to imagine every car does this, but it was noticeable enough to mention it, XMattingly. Thanks for watching!

@XMattingly

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics I’d hope not - my understanding is Kia has a good reputation for quality/reliability. Great review, all the same! 😎👍

Also, you get a dipstick and a real spare tire.

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks for watching, John Cardin.

Cool from the outside, for grandma on inside.

@smallerfreeze

3 жыл бұрын

Tires and 16s can stay with grams too

Apple car play ....ALL DAY!!!

@AutoAcademics

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! We see ya, Todd Watkins. Thanks for wathcing!

Airbag for your face! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Apple

@AutoAcademics

4 ай бұрын

🍎 Thanks for sharing and for watching!

Ok, who tf goes around pulling at the interior to see if it sqeeks. I honestly didn't get much info in this review as I should have, being 8min 30sec. I bought a 2021 Kia K5 LXS, its by far the most amazing car I've owned yet. And...... NO, there's no sqeeks inside. I don't see many on the road yet, but I have a feeling this will be 2022's summer seller.....

@AutoAcademics

2 жыл бұрын

If you paid attention to the entire video, Baby Bri, you'd hear that the squeaking happened in this car while just driving. That's how we found out about it. Chris only manipulated it with his hand to demonstrate the sound while he was talking about it. We're happy to hear that actual owners haven't experienced this with their cars, but we felt it would be something potential buyers would want to look out for before purchasing, even if that's the only thing they learned from the review. Enjoy your car.

this are not reviews..just car presentation!