I just want to say, I love how much respect you show all of the cars you review by kicking your shoes together before bringing them in the car to get rid of loose debris.

@JRMH346

2 жыл бұрын

Yes this guy knows what he’s doing. Go watch Raiti and he is hard on everything! He slams the consoles and the arm rests/cupholders and just generally motherfucks the entire interior…

@pwnranger3496

2 жыл бұрын

Thats something that I learned to do from my dad. Its nice to see other people do it too

@JakeDrives1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from upstate NY and it was always a winter thing for me. I've come to use rubber mats in my cars year round to help avoid dirt build up. If I lived where it snowed I would still bang my feet off like Topher does though. The first time I saw him do it I definitely had a laugh.

@4chukwuebuka

2 жыл бұрын

Like a baby

@watchreport

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRMH346 huh? Maybe in a few reviews he did it to be funny, but he is not mucking up interiors in his reviews. Seriously what are you watching where he fucks up the interior?

i watched this video over and over for so long waiting to finally get my k5, and ,yesterday, i got it! i got a wolf gray, red interior, gt line fwd with the sunroof. definitely the best looking car in and out for its price - amazing drive as well

@Stolas1777

2 ай бұрын

Awesome man!!! I was saving to get one, I love love love these… and I got laid off. Looks like I’m sticking with my 07 corolla for the foreseeable future. Enjoy it for me!

The main thing that always draws me to this car is the red seats. I think they just look so nice and give the interior so much character. Awesome review as usual!

@MyNameisStorm

2 жыл бұрын

I had a 2018 Stinger GT2 with Red Seats and Ceramic Silver exterior, I loved it and you can't beat the performance for the dollar after you do light bolt ons. Smoking scatpacks and 5.0's with a Kia was FUN. Just wanted something better for road tripping.

@scaldon2

2 жыл бұрын

Don't do it . Kia reliability is trash

@krabuh

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyNameisStorm how much hp did it make on dyno ?

@raider4394

2 жыл бұрын

@@scaldon2 None of these newer cars have been around long enough to know that lol

@scaldon2

2 жыл бұрын

@@raider4394 kia as awhile has a history about making junk . Transmission failing at 20k miles . And Kia corporate isn't helpful. You put your money where your mouth is, go buy a kia k5 for 30k. See how it holds up 😅😅

I have a 2021 version of this car. 16240 miles on it. Easily one of the best cars I have owned, so comfy and honestly enjoyable for what it is. I was car shopping and my criteria was: AWD, with preferred Turbo engine (for fuel economy as well as having that turbopower) Pano Sunroof Great highway and ride quality Good infotainment and modern interior Test drove 6 other sedans... Malibu RS, Subaru Legacy, Camry AWD, Accord sport (1.5t), Nissan Altima, and mazda 6. My rankings based off of 2 hours of drive time with all the cars before i made the choice... 1. K5 2. Mazda 6 3. Accord 4. Camry 5. Legacy 6. Altima 7. Malibu I absolutely love my K5 and it's always having people turn heads. Kia has come a LONG way.

@elstingergt3374

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you did your research before purchasing a car that you wanted. K5 is such a good looking car. Stands out from the rest of the competition.

@ryanm.7676

2 жыл бұрын

How were you able to get two hours with the cars? Did you just ask for it?

@someboul4039

2 жыл бұрын

I’m only available to get fwd I’d it still worth it I love everything about the car though

@Hungryman4

2 жыл бұрын

I read LONG as LOGO lol

@Oldsnake9bad

2 жыл бұрын

@@someboul4039 go AWD!

I have a 2022 had it for almost a year no funny noise from the side mirror. I’ve had plenty of cars and honestly I can say this is the best car I ever had.

I've been in the Kia k5 multiple times when I take an Uber and I'm always pleased. The interior design is nice and the rear seats are pretty comfortable. Most of the materials inside look nice. You don't really see a lot of hard plastic/cheap looking materials. The ride is pretty good and absorbs the Chicago potholes pretty well.

@princeuola2845

Жыл бұрын

I rode in a k5 Uber and I then purchased one 3 weeks later lol

@ItsTrue245

Жыл бұрын

@@princeuola2845 I had the same experience I rode in a k5 with Uber then bought mine a month later I’m in love with the car . BMW owner to kia k5 owner

@bkhavityoway23

Жыл бұрын

@@princeuola2845 How are you still liking your K5? Would you recommend it to anyone else? Are you happy with the power output of the 1.6L engine?

@equalfoundation895

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsTrue245How is the K5 now?

@ItsTrue245

Жыл бұрын

@@equalfoundation895 I love it no problems what’s so ever

Just the video i was looking for. K5 GT-line awd is what I’m in the market for. Such a great looking car for the money

The steam locomotive whistle is part of it's charm 😂

I am actually impressed with the features and having AWD for this price. I think that is very competitive and a lot of car for the money.

I've had mine, a '22 blue awd gt-line, for 2 weeks and about 460 miles. I haven't gotten on it hard yet, but normal puttering around town it feels every bit as peppy as the car it replaced, a '19 Fusion 2.0 ecoboost awd. Way more options, way better looks, way nicer interior, better fit and finish, and a roughly 10% increase in the mpg's. First tank came in at 32, which ain't so bad. I am glad to see a winter review with the OE tires, because my Fusion needed tires right off the hitch, the stock ones were trash in the snow. Some day soon I'll have to wind it up past 80 to see if mine does that whistle.

I've got to say I think these are gonna shake up to be fantastic cars. The 1.6 is a bulletproof and proven engine (updated version of the old 1.6) as well as the 8 speed, a solid transmission with no real issues since it's introduction in the Telluride. I think other than the Telluride it's the most reliable out of the new Kia vehicles.

I have this EXACT car, the 2022 K5 GT-Line w/AWD and red interior. I actually worked in product planning at Hyundai/Kia and made product development suggestions and market research for some of their upcoming models and I actually see some of my work in this car! 🙌🏾 I’ve always been a fan of the Optima (K5), and this has been a great car. It’s fun in the snow and turns a lot of heads around town (annnd with ladies if you care lol haha 😉). The 1.6 turbo has always been one of my favorites from Hyundai/Kia. But the road/wind noise is definitely noticeable, but not a dealbreaker (for me at least). I have the whistle from the driver’s mirror too, but its not nearly as pronounced like it was in this video… I’ve added some accessories to it like tinted windows, a powered sub in the trunk, mood lights inside, and red painted brake calipers among a few other things. I also have a 2020 Telluride S too, another popular head turner and a couple other project cars. K5 is one of the best in its segment, which is saying something given how sedan sales are looking nowadays. Go Kia! 👍🏾 And great review as always Topher (your drives are near where I live in Michigan, so I recognize all the roads you’re on lol).

@rodneystocker6570

2 жыл бұрын

What mood lights did you add?

@ATRichard

2 жыл бұрын

@@rodneystocker6570 The Kia-spec ones from the dealer (roughly a $300 add on to the MSRP). I also had an auto-dimming rear view mirror installed - another $300-something dollar dealer add on. But as for the mood lights: They’re in the front seat floorboard area and you can change the colors of them with a press of a button. I have to find a mood light kit to install for the rear seat area. My ‘08 Saturn Aura also has amber mood lights installed front and rear (matches what came standard on the car from the factory).

@noahpena1419

2 жыл бұрын

L

@DansFitness

2 жыл бұрын

@@noahpena1419 I see no L's here buddy only W's.. so go take a walk. Carry on now. Tired of seeing you toxic people hating on people with no good reason 😐

@ATRichard

2 жыл бұрын

@@DansFitness 👌🏾

Really great video! This sedan is for sure worthy of a second look.

One of the coolest frontends ever made. I genuinely want one. Sadly they don't sell these at all in EU...

I'm glad I got my 2020 Optima SX.. has the 2.0 liter turbo with 245HP and 265Trq. It also has the dual pane laminated glass up front and is very quiet. Have ventilated seats as well with red leather interior... The power here already overwhelms a front wheel drive and can't imagine driving the new GT with front wheel drive only...needs all wheel drive to be perfect ..

@canadianaviator

2 жыл бұрын

There is a DL3 with 2.0 but no Turbo. It’s also mated to a hybrid system

@matty1053

2 жыл бұрын

Get the stinger then lol. They have the same 2.5 turbo now in the K5 GT. And for a couple grand more I personally think it's worth it.

@southkiddJ

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 2020 SX as well. I think it better than any variant of the K5, even the GT. Yea, the GT has more power, but without AWD or RWD for that matter, you’ll be doing FWD “burnouts” which is a little corny in my opinion. Hell I can do burnouts in the Optima in the right conditions. Their chassis designs just don’t handle power well.

Hi, fellow michigander here thank you so much for the car drive povs and tours you have really helped me slim down my choices for cars I want to buy

Bought a ‘22 K5 GT in the same color a couple months ago. Loving the car so far. The design and technology are two of my favorite things. The GT definitely needs AWD but it’s still a great car, you just have to be careful about when you put the power down. I’ll definitely be getting winter tires. The all seasons it comes with aren’t terrible but they don’t quite cut it for Maine winters.

@Soulmatic25

2 жыл бұрын

I wish there was more availability in my area for the Kia K5 GT, it's such a beautiful beast! My girl just purchased an electric blue K5 GT-Line, but that GT is on a whole other level!! Big congrats to you and hope you continue to enjoy your new zoom zoom!

@segundamayingi8283

2 жыл бұрын

I just moved to Maine 😭

I just bought this car yesterday! It’s wolf grey, red interior, completely loaded! It will be delivered on the 21st and I can’t wait!

@madison5669

3 ай бұрын

Do you still like it?

@Beth_Dutton1106

3 ай бұрын

@@madison5669 yes! Still love it!

Thank you for the Crystal clear video I’m planning on buying this next week when I get my paycheck

Even though the car isn’t yours I really like that you clapped all the dirt off your shoes before getting in. It just shows that even though it’s not yours you treat it as if it is

Been waiting for this one!

Just got this exact vehicle last week. So far, perfect👍

@ismaeltrejo2173

Жыл бұрын

How is it going?

Have a 2014 optima with 2.0 turbo. still going strong. No complaints. It’s fun to drive

Thanks this is the video I needed .......some snow driving performance without snow kicks on.....

Good job, thanks for sharing it, greetings from Just Driving 4K!!

Love how he kicks his feet b4 gettin in

Nice sharing! Thank you. I'd never heard of this car before.

Great review, thank you 🙏

Was visiting family in West Palm Beach, FL today and saw the Greenway KIA dealership there, so decided to stop by. They only had one K5 available (GT Line). MSRP was just shy of 28K. However, after adding mud flaps and a "market adjustment" they wanted $43K and change for the car. Hope it stays right there on the lot for a very long time. They should be ashamed of themselves!

I just bought exact the same car yesterday. It is awesome car !!! beautiful wolf gray color !!! I love it.

Coming up on a year of ownership of this exact trim and paint just the 2021 model love the car so much

I got one for my bday. Same car and color with the seats. It pushes too. I love it!

Got one myself I love every bit of it ❤️😭

Kia cars have come a long way. Nice looking car

Had that same whistle on my 2014 GC. It was while going very fast with a cross wind. It took multiple dealership trips and a mechanic blowing compressed air at the windshield. Windshield needed to completely be replaced - then the issue went away. Improper seal I suppose.

CLA 250 review? Always love your videos!

I have this car but I still love seeing videos like these lol idk why.

12k miles in with this exact model and I love it

@Cedrixck

Жыл бұрын

How is it on gas?

This is literally my dream car.

Will you be doing a EX premium version of this anytime soon? Loving your reviews, and would love to see one of the EX premium as that's the one I plan on getting.

There are quite a lot of Audi design cues dotted around, it really helps make it look more premium

love kia. my 2016 i dont wind noise. awesome car. great video.

Love the inside ❤️❤️😊

I love this car, have it in black with red interior. I did so much research to pick my next car and this just checked every single box. Especially for the price....

I can't wait for you to do a review like this for the new sportage

@booyashaka3182

2 жыл бұрын

This car really could use the GT's powertrain. And a manual haha. I would for sure buy one then

I really like this car. My last 5 cars have been American sedans but they've basically turned their backs on prospective buyers like myself. I am grateful that someone still makes A Car that isn't an SUV. And it looks like Kia actually put some work into this one.

@2010drive

2 жыл бұрын

Why what happened

@dozie6650

2 жыл бұрын

@@2010drive I think all American cars stop making sedans, they discontinued them.

@SgawCules

Жыл бұрын

@@dozie6650 the Ford fusion is still being made lol

@despacitospider8132

Жыл бұрын

@@SgawCules Not really, at least not in the us

@anthonychurch6215

Жыл бұрын

@@2010drive there is about 2 sedans being made still by us manufacturers 1 of them being the Chevy Malibu which is pretty awful. Only decent American made is the suvs

The fact that this car is so affordable is crazy. Most cars are starting near 40K and don't look half as good or perform half as well. Plus the 10 year 100K mile warranty like how are they doing this

I gotta admit, KIA is stepping it up.

I love my K5!

Nice review, where did you film it?

Dream car 😍

Kia done came up I use to not like Kia but now I’m impressed

Am I the only one who get a drink and snacks to watch Topher review

Beautiful car, i'm looking to get one.

I asked before on the WRX and Civc SI, ended up getting the K5 GT! Love the car! Would love your opinion on it, if your ever in Florida, welcome to take her out for testing

the interior, specifically the infotainment and gauge cluster really remind me of mk7 gti

I love all Kia's cars

You remind me of one of my fav car KZreadrs MilePerHr

This car is just.. gorgeous..

Kia boys bout to be up !!!

Baby Stinger! The way Kia is going with their Compact line im close to trading in my Audi

Really love my 22 K5 GT, my next vehicle on my list is a Stinger GT2 :)

Tough to beat the AWD on this. Definitely gives it an advantage over Honda and Toyota models

@hollyblair4603

2 жыл бұрын

Does the Kia EV6 have AWD? kzread.info/dash/bejne/da54tphqqqichco.html

@d.p.8359

2 жыл бұрын

Toyota & Honda compensate in other ways.

Hmm i have the K5 GT-Line as well and it doesn't make that whistle noise above 80 but there does seem to be more wind noise in general than the old Optima... I don't mind the engine. It feels more usable than the old 1.6T/DCT combo on the old Optima. Much more useful low end and and boost comes on earlier

Do a 2.5 GT vid please! thanks for the content!

The new KIA logo suits very well. Now the interior and exterior matches with the branding.

I start driving today. Wish me luck!

Chris, Id like to see your take on the 2022 Stinger GT-Line AWD with the 2.5 turbo. Got any reviews coming up on that?

@YasssStitch

2 жыл бұрын

One wheel hopping peel machine.

@mharro88

Жыл бұрын

It's garbage

In Vietnam, K5 GT line has gear paddle shifter. Use Theta-III 2.5 GDi engine, non turbo 191hp/6100 rpm 246Nm/4000

I enjoy the tech and interior, wonder if they would consider adding a manual? I think their sister company Hyundai makes a good manual they could implement.

Yes! Been waiting for this!

Hey Topher, which do you think is a more fun car to drive, this or the Civic Sport Touring hatchback?

I was liking the K5 till you mention and I heard the whistle sound. And now never mind. Haha great review though.

So topher how would this compare to say the mazda with the 2.5l i4 dual cam turbo w awd? worth the 5-6 thousand more? or stick with this?

its beautiful

Most amount of wind noise I've heard in any of your videos 😮

Love the car, except for the small screen in the gauge. Could've at least put a Nissan sized screen or given us a full screen like the non-American models :( maybe next year

great car for the money. your money just goes so much further with a sedan vs a crossover. and its way cooler than a crossover

I Gotta Loved That 1.6L Turbo.That's Like A 6.8 Second Car It Compares To The Volkswagen Jetta & The Hyundai Elantra.

Are you going to a video on the GT? Pleaseeee!

My 2008 Kia Optima has that whistle sound when going 80 mph and above

Which midsize sedans do you think are more comfortable and/or quieter?

I have this exact car now!

The whistling sounds like something aerodynamics related, either due to the air passing between the wing mirror and the car or somewhere along the pillars. Not sure, but cold air could also have an effect?

Looks great inside especially for 31k brand new

Love Kia’s red interior, not not an offensive red color like some other brands use.

@amymoe7188

2 жыл бұрын

It looks burnt orange. Maybe my eyes

How would you compare it to the Hyundai N line? Was trying to decide between them both

How would this compare in terms of cabin noise and comfort on highways to the Camry and Accord?

For 31k you can get a lot for your money compared to some of the other offerings it seems! I wish the Mazda 6 was still around and offered I'm AWD...

When you buy upgrades like premium package and what not, do they make the car n ship it to the dealer and then you pick it up when ready? Unless they have one for your liking on lot

This is a great car!

Have you had a chance to get your hands on the GT version of the K5?

i have the same window sound in my k5 too

Just never understood why manufacturers are adding wireless chargers when you'll have to plug it in to use the Apple Carplay/Android Auto (I'm sure most people use it) and it'll charge while plugged in. Kind of seems to defeat the purpose, unless they added wireless capabilities to the carplay/auto IMO

Great review as always, nice ride. I just don’t get why at the price point, Kia doesn’t have rear HVAC vents

@deleon0927

2 жыл бұрын

Trash

@branden9366

2 жыл бұрын

They offer it on the EX and GT

Lol the reverse camera not switching when he put into drive 4:23

can you please do a review on a Vw Golf R mk8 manual. Im planning to buy it but I want you to review it

You gotta get that TTV6 Topher for BHM pls man it’s still feb

I was stuck between this or the new Honda Civic Hatchback, ended up going with the Civic Hatch. the Civic just drove better (better steering and suspension) felt more agile and way less body roll on sharper turns, and surprisingly the K5 transmission just didn’t feel much better than the CVT. For the cost of the K5 I couldn’t justify the price even if it’s AWD, the FWD of the Civic does good enough in Idaho Winters

@scaldon2

2 жыл бұрын

You made good choice . Civic is way more reliable than K5

@LeJunny

2 жыл бұрын

@@scaldon2 yea that was another factor I considered, reliability. I owned a Stinger GT in the past and that thing was a nightmare, my transmission gave out at 16k miles, the shocks blew TWICE.

@scaldon2

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeJunny yeah I heard that kia / hyundai quality has dropped. I also heard that kia America corporate doesn't have good customer service. Honda or Toyota is the way to go very reliable. I just purchased a new lexus nx . WS considering subaru forester but I went with nx

@abysstoid1503

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about the Honda cvt, have a 2014 accord cvt no issues and going strong at 115,000 miles

@Ju4nnp

2 жыл бұрын

@@abysstoid1503 I have a Honda Accord 2010 134,500+ miles with no problems! Love Honda!

I know these don't completely compare, but how do the interior quality compare to the Hyundai Sonata N-Line?