Kia's Middle-Child Mid-Size Sedan | 2021 Kia K5

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For reasons that cannot be explained, Kia is doubling down on mid-sized sedans. For 2021 we'll have the RWD/AWD Stinger, the FWD/AWD K5 and the FWD Cadenza all vying for your dollars and that's before we consider the Forte, Rio and K900 sedans. Where does the sedan formerly known as Optima fit into this 4-door assault? Let's find out.
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  • @phych
    @phych3 жыл бұрын

    I really like the new Sonata but, damnit, I just like the K5's looks so much better.

  • @joshuadavid3920

    @joshuadavid3920

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this k5 review you'll love this kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmGLsq6lk7G-isY.html

  • @johnlingenfelter9043

    @johnlingenfelter9043

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just got mine yesterday!

  • @ashutoshgupta546

    @ashutoshgupta546

    3 жыл бұрын

    K5 has a better looking exterior but the sonata has a better looking interior.

  • @joshua9073

    @joshua9073

    3 жыл бұрын

    ashutosh gupta I agree with you Ashutosh!

  • @idkwhyiam9440

    @idkwhyiam9440

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnlingenfelter9043 k5?

  • @LJLion
    @LJLion3 жыл бұрын

    Kia isn't playing games. They are knocking it out of the park. It's beautiful.

  • @mikeyg9833

    @mikeyg9833

    10 ай бұрын

    Ur beautiful

  • @chrisa7832
    @chrisa78323 жыл бұрын

    Now this is a sedan I would purchase

  • @joshuadavid3920

    @joshuadavid3920

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you like this k5 review you'll love this kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmGLsq6lk7G-isY.html

  • @audaciousifti
    @audaciousifti3 жыл бұрын

    God I love that front end. Looks so sharp.

  • @rkgsd

    @rkgsd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah but the cousin 2021 Sonata interior looks much better.

  • @DS..69

    @DS..69

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your both worried about looks to much. Lol

  • @johnfranklin5277

    @johnfranklin5277

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DS..69 Don't be so naive, good looks on a car, have sold millions of mediocre vehicles.

  • @DS..69

    @DS..69

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@johnfranklin5277 Said only you. Lmao

  • @johnfranklin5277

    @johnfranklin5277

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@DS..69 You only think good looks don't matter, because that's what your parents keep telling you.....

  • @Xeonerable
    @Xeonerable3 жыл бұрын

    Kia and Hyundai have really been upping their game lately, I wouldn't consider their cars before but damn... I do now.

  • @joshua9073

    @joshua9073

    3 жыл бұрын

    All of mine have been smooth efficient and flawless

  • @chasl3645

    @chasl3645

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshua9073 Yep my 3 flawless 390000 miles between all three starting with an 11 Optima.

  • @omaralkayal7598

    @omaralkayal7598

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@chasl3645 That’s awesome ! We currently also have a high milage Kia and my father said he won’t ever sell it

  • @audaciousifti
    @audaciousifti3 жыл бұрын

    6:37 It is a law of nature that Alex must make that pun whenever he talks about Kia

  • @joshua9073

    @joshua9073

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s Alex’s Forte when discussing Kia

  • @dredawg679
    @dredawg6793 жыл бұрын

    People can hate on Hyundai/Kia but no one can deny if the big boys don't start improving on some things the Koreans will become a top choice period

  • @mariowhyte2816
    @mariowhyte28163 жыл бұрын

    Oh my oh my oh my!!! Kia out here giving the midsize sedan segment the ol triple threat!!! I love them all!!! Totally agree with you that fake exhausts and vents should just go. The Stinger has some fake vents too, but overall Kia/Hyundai/Genesis are out here keeping sedans alive!!! Chevy, Ford and others should take notice. Excellent review by you here Alex.

  • @daeshawnthomas1345

    @daeshawnthomas1345

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kia gotta give em the ole razzle dazzle

  • @alexivan8615

    @alexivan8615

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if you can buy extended tips similarly shaped and position them diagonally under the fake ones.. Kinda like ISF style.

  • @franzvanjulio5523

    @franzvanjulio5523

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kia’s forte...I saw what you did there. Great review, as always, Alex.

  • @martinmartin5904

    @martinmartin5904

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gm & Ford U.S. are no longer the competition for sedans, in fact they hardly produce cars. More profitable to sell ladder chassis, rigid rear axles cargo bed and v8 .That's the progress...

  • @omaralkayal7598

    @omaralkayal7598

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you Mario However, Ford actually tried to make a luxury sedan that is Lincoln but no one bought it people aren’t buying sedans in the US

  • @mahaloaloha6819
    @mahaloaloha68193 жыл бұрын

    I have witnessed Samsung and LG surpassed Sony and panasonic 15 years ago and today I am witnessing Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are about to say "bye" to its Asian competitors, Nissan, Toyota, and Honda. Korean wave is on fire these days.

  • @taelorwatson9822

    @taelorwatson9822

    3 жыл бұрын

    Their engines & transmissions rarely last 100k miles

  • @alexivan8615

    @alexivan8615

    3 жыл бұрын

    They've been improving and I wouldn't be surprised to c them make better powertrain than competition soon. I hope their new 2.5 and 3.5 don't disappoint. Gotta be glad they at least keep developing without copying every1 with CVTs too

  • @byronnasem4110

    @byronnasem4110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Taelor Watson That’s a whole lie, there are thousands of people with high mileages Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis models well into the 200,000 mile mark....that unreliable shit isn’t accurate today

  • @watershed44

    @watershed44

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@byronnasem4110 For the past five or so years the prices has been right about on par with Honda and Toyota, however most folks that have owned a Kia or Hyundai in the past five say that the durability of the cars has actually gone down a bit...so these Korean cars feel tired after 100k and servicing isn't as easy as most Japanese products either. I will say that between 2008 and say 2012 or so the durability of the Koreans was almost right on par with the Japanese competition but not any more for the time being. They are cutting costs on the hard parts to focus on style and features....

  • @RandomGuyScrollingDown445

    @RandomGuyScrollingDown445

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unless Kia and Hyundai out do Honda and Mazda in terms of driving dynamics, I don't want to hear shit. I'll be honest, I'm looking at the Kia K5 as a potential buy, but like Hyundai, it probably offers a boring ride. Probably less boring than Hyundai.

  • @CumBrianFries
    @CumBrianFries3 жыл бұрын

    Listen to a Korean song in a Korean car... I see you're a man of culture Alex.

  • @thisismagacountry1318

    @thisismagacountry1318

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fawk Yu

  • @GummyRiches

    @GummyRiches

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@thisismagacountry1318 lol

  • @fireteam_

    @fireteam_

    3 жыл бұрын

    He always has a relevant song in the infotainment, it's always a fun easter egg to look forward to

  • @adrianhernandez1246
    @adrianhernandez12463 жыл бұрын

    Haters will be like “it’s still a kia” 😂

  • @Warrior11117

    @Warrior11117

    3 жыл бұрын

    “Stupid haters”

  • @Nightbird.

    @Nightbird.

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's ugly. It has poor craftsmanship. It won't keep any resale value. And it screams "cheap" to the world..because it IS cheap. Those aren't "haters". Those are people who enjoy quality, craftsmanship and retained value. And aren't afraid to pay for it. But you probably think a Big Mac is just as good a dinner as a rib eye steak..so..whatever..lol.

  • @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nightbird Thanks for your opinion

  • @Nightbird.

    @Nightbird.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AKZreadChannelwithNoName My pleasure.

  • @ericd.4460

    @ericd.4460

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your statement tells me that you don't actually know anything about the Kia of today, while most of the rest of us are informed. My current car that's in my garage is a Lexus GS 350, so your characterization of me is not accurate. I like this car because I'm smart, and not a brand snob.

  • @djp1234
    @djp12343 жыл бұрын

    Kia has been on fire lately. They’re making the best looking cars out of any company.

  • @kensouza9239

    @kensouza9239

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any company?

  • @joshua9073

    @joshua9073

    3 жыл бұрын

    Omg that’s a bold statement lol. What about Mazda, Volvo, Audi, Mercedes & BMW, or Lexus and Nissan ?

  • @kensouza9239

    @kensouza9239

    3 жыл бұрын

    Joshua Michael he’s wearing Kia glasses😂

  • @djp1234

    @djp1234

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshua9073 they're all getting stale actually. BMW G20 generation looks worse than the F30. Nissans have always been ugly. Lexus LC500 looks really good. But Kia is making the most progress in their design out of any company.

  • @Jayo8six0

    @Jayo8six0

    3 жыл бұрын

    Honda civic type r has something to say about your comment

  • @joskjj3625
    @joskjj36253 жыл бұрын

    Hyundai and kia are thriving while Nissan is falling

  • @decentrik

    @decentrik

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget Mazda & Toyota. Toyota can't release a car without it being defective 🤣

  • @taelorwatson9822

    @taelorwatson9822

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hyundai has a lot of money and lower product costs. Nissan hasn't had good management for at least 25 years

  • @alialjabr7251

    @alialjabr7251

    3 жыл бұрын

    G - i don’t know about the defects but Japanese car are looking like Nokia these days its like they made a pause 15yrs ago. 20 yrs ago Hyundai cars had a bad reputation around the globe.. its just a cheap low quality Honda. Even the name is similar to Honda. With the inflation and as Japanese cars prices increasing overtime. Hyundai started to slightly improve its quality and focus more on marketing the brand - putting more investments and efforts to the designs and over the years they became better and better in designs without neglecting the quality as well. Now the reputation changed to: Hyundai: 1- Beautiful cars 2- competitive prices and a lot many choices to consumers 3- solid quality Nissan: 1- hideous designs. 2- competitive prices but not many choices and features. 3- same quality reputation. So, Korean cars = Innovations and change. Japanese cars = quality. If Japanese companies don’t change strategy and course they will lose lot of market share to korean and Chinese cars by 2030.

  • @tails300

    @tails300

    3 жыл бұрын

    ali al jabr yeah no… you under estimate how brand loyal Honda/Toyota car owners are. They ain’t switching any time soon especially to Chinese made crap.

  • @tails300

    @tails300

    3 жыл бұрын

    G - a Hyundai won’t last nearly as long as Toyota or Honda. They’re good for about 100k/150k till they start falling apart.

  • @clintontheclinton
    @clintontheclinton3 жыл бұрын

    I love that slick " while fuel economy hasnt always been Kia's Forte" line lol

  • @darrell9616
    @darrell96163 жыл бұрын

    Well done Alex. Very thorough and informative. It's crazy to think that you did this on a compressed schedule. You left no stone unturned and provided more than enough information to make an informed decision regarding this car and the competition.

  • @joshua9073

    @joshua9073

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think he opened the glovebox or let us listen to the Audio but he always goes good

  • @brenrob7403
    @brenrob74033 жыл бұрын

    Good looking car, it really should be a liftback. And where are the rear window sunshades!! They're on the KDM car!

  • @tdam01

    @tdam01

    3 жыл бұрын

    They don't want to cut into stinger sales since it's a liftback.

  • @Jaymac720

    @Jaymac720

    3 жыл бұрын

    tdam01 “sales” is a generous word

  • @janoycresnova9156

    @janoycresnova9156

    3 жыл бұрын

    Every mid-size should be a lift back I think if they want that segment to survive CUV/SUV onslaught

  • @watershed44

    @watershed44

    3 жыл бұрын

    @bren rob Exactly. It's clear that this is designed to be utilized as a liftback but most of the recent models from all the automakers have had less usable awkward trunks . Makes ZERO sense.

  • @Furieas

    @Furieas

    3 жыл бұрын

    No digital panel as well... sigh

  • @cooperalp
    @cooperalp3 жыл бұрын

    i watch a lot of car reviews and this is one of the best i have seen so far this year, well done!

  • @echizensoxx
    @echizensoxx3 жыл бұрын

    You speak fast enough to keep me interested and slow enough where I take in what you're saying. Bravo

  • @urmomsroomba979
    @urmomsroomba9793 жыл бұрын

    The new front reminds me of a modern take on the early 2000s Mitsubishi Galant. Overall I really like this new design.

  • @InvestBetter.
    @InvestBetter.3 жыл бұрын

    My problem is the interior, which is no better than the current Optima The current Optima is better looking, with just as nice an interior The only K5 I'd be interested in is the 290 HP Turbo with AWD So this lacks the nice interior of the Sonata, or the powertrain it needs to stand out. It's a double swing and miss

  • @trent7080

    @trent7080

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @byronnasem4110

    @byronnasem4110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woke AF The Sonata and K5 share almost the same power trains, the Sonata uses the naturally aspirated 2.0 on base trims and the 1.6 on upper trims, so idk how it’s a swing and miss

  • @WKaznartist
    @WKaznartist3 жыл бұрын

    I like the new 3 camera viewing angles while you are driving; this makes your video stand out and be unique. I like that your reviews are comprehensive and you mention about baby car seats and trunk practicality.

  • @anthonythompson4718
    @anthonythompson47183 жыл бұрын

    Your attention to detail is incredible. I love your reviews. I just bought this in wolf grey with the red seats and AWD. I can't wait until its delivered to the dealership I should have it by the end of the week. I drove the top of the line Camry and loved it but this was so good it made my decision easy.

  • @dumdumbrown4225
    @dumdumbrown42253 жыл бұрын

    …this is a well narrated review with zero garbage statements, no dumb opinions and great detail presented by an impartial and knowledgeable presenter - worth my time 😊 thank you

  • @MrPigeonaids
    @MrPigeonaids3 жыл бұрын

    Also, the korean one gets 360 cam and full digital screen instrumentpanel

  • @OM_42

    @OM_42

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes this is a downgrade from the Korean version of this car. They probably did it to keep costs down.

  • @dirkcurritzki9585

    @dirkcurritzki9585

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@OM_42 Guess they are making the sonata the more luxury one and the k5 more sporty one. From Asian Petrohead's video months ago I dont think Korean will get the 2.5T+AWD

  • @afcgeo882

    @afcgeo882

    3 жыл бұрын

    How much does the Korean one with those features cost?

  • @MrPigeonaids

    @MrPigeonaids

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@afcgeo882 "The K5’s starting price is 24 million won ($20,400), and it goes up to 34 million won depending on options." So i guess 30k usd for the most expensive 1.6 turbo version.

  • @afcgeo882

    @afcgeo882

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dr Nisu Unn So they sell for the same price, approximately. Now consider that most parts (engines, transmissions, etc.) have to be imported into the US (with shipping and tariff costs) and you will see why there would not be a profit without lowering costs somehow.

  • @joshua9073
    @joshua90733 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex this was very helpful & informative! I like the K5 and I’m thankful for Kia bringing us sedans

  • @tonemack2981
    @tonemack29813 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex I couldn't wait for your review on the K5!! The younger version in me really wants the GT model so I can't wait for your review on that. I absolutely love Kia as of late. I mean they have one hell of a line up, they have good vehicles for everyone. Their power train and driving dynamics seems to be improving dramatically and their design language stands out not always perfect, but sets itself apart. When I look at Kia now I don't think cheap budget, settle for, unreliable alternatives. I look at them now as bold, the go to, feature rich, fun, well balanced, valued, unique, smart and affordable choice. And let's not forget that all important warranty too boot. You gotta love Kia. Thanks again Alex see you soon with the GT model.

  • @kolt9051
    @kolt90513 жыл бұрын

    Great overview as always - I really appreciate all of the detail!

  • @Great.Username
    @Great.Username3 жыл бұрын

    Kia is so different from what I remember. They are a force to be reckoned with. Love it

  • @mawink7031
    @mawink70313 жыл бұрын

    Very impressive. I too, wish an all wheel variant 2.0 was available .... my wife insist on having all wheel drive/4-WD in anything we drive. On your approach of comparing and showing more detail in how the vehicles are different is spot on! Seeing the differences makes a huge factor to understand them. A+ ! It helps determine which model fits a person more easily.

  • @itachii267
    @itachii2673 жыл бұрын

    "Not Kia's Forte" HA! I see what you did there :)

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alex manages to insert that pun in a number of his KIA reviews. We forgive him. :)

  • @Surfzap63
    @Surfzap633 жыл бұрын

    Nice, clear analysis and demonstration of these Kias. Well done and very informative! Thanks!

  • @blitzy99
    @blitzy993 жыл бұрын

    I love how Alex teleports himself around the screen... That's a super neat trick!

  • @DZtoUSA
    @DZtoUSA3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, one of the best detailed yet entertaining video, well done job

  • @BeyondTheTestDrive

    @BeyondTheTestDrive

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Alex is the best of the big timers.

  • @jpmackin
    @jpmackin3 жыл бұрын

    Your getting better at these videos by the minute, Alex..👍

  • @byronargueta1026
    @byronargueta10263 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Professor Alex,another great class. Love it!!!!

  • @thisisntsergio1352
    @thisisntsergio13523 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review as always, Alex.

  • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
    @imnotusingmyrealname45663 жыл бұрын

    Damn ventilated charge pad. I thought of a cooled charging area like cup holders are cooled in luxury cars but ventilated ones are a very interesting decision and in a mainstream car at that!

  • @JakeRoot
    @JakeRoot3 жыл бұрын

    Always guaranteed to get my fill of tire news from Alex! Not getting everything, but I feel smarter.

  • @golpherguy6388
    @golpherguy63883 жыл бұрын

    Great review as always!

  • @joshua9073
    @joshua90733 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved that piano outro !!

  • @shopwithaaron
    @shopwithaaron3 жыл бұрын

    As an owner of 3 of the newest Optimas...I was surprised that the trunk lost the easy pull down feature inside the trunk lid! Also no cover for the trunk struts!! Even our 2011 LX looked complete with them. (sold) No mention if the red leather was Nappa or if they've found a new more affordable supplier. Thanks Alex great review!

  • @KennyPang
    @KennyPang3 жыл бұрын

    OMG, that interior! beautiful.

  • @zachl6918
    @zachl69183 жыл бұрын

    KIA is a brand I used to never consider and now after owning a Hyundai and a Kia I LOVE them! IMO they're the best brand out there right now for value. And have to give Hyundai and KIA huge props for not putting Auto Start/Stop in several of their new vehicles, most of the public doesn't want it, so thank you for listening to us!

  • @maxweinbach3996

    @maxweinbach3996

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even if it has it, can't you just turn that feature off?

  • @zachl6918

    @zachl6918

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxweinbach3996 Some vehicle's like the new Equinoxes and Terrains do not allow you to turn it off. Many new vehicle's have it but you have to turn the feature off every time the vehicle is started. For me I have days where I start my car 25+ times and I certainly do NOT want to have to turn off a pointless feature that many times in 1 day. For something that causes extra stress on vehicle components and that negligibly improves fuel economy it isn't worth it.

  • @maxweinbach3996

    @maxweinbach3996

    3 жыл бұрын

    Zach L perhaps the better choice is for the manufacturers to allow you to disable and save that feature instead of removing it completely.

  • @zachl6918

    @zachl6918

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@maxweinbach3996 If they gave a way to permanently disable it then I'd buy a vehicle with it, but I definitely don't want to buy one where it has to be disabled every time. It wouldn't be difficult for them to offer a permanent disable option under the settings tab.

  • @maxweinbach3996

    @maxweinbach3996

    3 жыл бұрын

    Zach L agreed. Some manufacturers do

  • @labjujube
    @labjujube3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my, Korean cars are becoming so good!

  • @Javierm0n0
    @Javierm0n03 жыл бұрын

    A++ on those puns, wonderfully executed.

  • @heavydirty
    @heavydirty3 жыл бұрын

    I gotta say, originally I wasn't a fan of the front, but it is definitely growing on me.

  • @GLI_1701
    @GLI_17012 жыл бұрын

    So I finally bought a Kia K5 GT line White. Got a very good deal at MSRP considering the market today all the other dealerships I talked to wanted three to five $5,000 markup. The styling of the car is what really set it apart I was going to buy a Honda Accord but I saw that Accord around so much I seen it in every parking lot I seen Corollas in every parking lot and figured why blend in get something that's just as nice just as good but looks way cooler and distinct. Oh and I enjoy the show Alex you're one of the best car reviewers on KZread

  • @guizarbg
    @guizarbg3 жыл бұрын

    Another home run from Kia. This K5 is really nice on all aspects. The GT probably is going to be amazing. Great Job Kia!

  • @charlieboozer82
    @charlieboozer823 жыл бұрын

    Real exhaust tips and l.e.d rear turn signals and reverse lights. Its almost 2021! Cmon car companies!

  • @Jan123.
    @Jan123.3 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Greetings from Berlin! Oh btw, we do hate those fake exhaust tips over here as well. :)

  • @Juan-wj3mx
    @Juan-wj3mx3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for always amazing videos Alex! I live/work in Korea. A co worker of mine has a K5 here in Korea, there is an AMAZING feature here that I don’t think they’ve exported. For example, when he made a turn left, hit the turn signal, as soon as the turn signal is activated, the Tachometer on the dash is a LCD, and the tach disappeared and an external camera facing the left side blind spot activated. So not only did he have the blind spot monitoring (small red light on the side mirror) but also the very clear camera facing that side blind spot so you could really see what’s there without turning your head. Same would happen when turning right, only the dial speedometer would disappear. You’d still have your speed visible from the center of the dish display. I thought this was FANTASTIC!!! I’m wondering if it’s known: is korea simply holding this for their home market? Or is the feature not available in the US market due to regulation or something? Many thanks and love your channel! Cheers

  • @GLI_1701
    @GLI_17012 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex... big fan love the in depth reviews. Can you do a review on a 2022 Kia stinger Gt-line.

  • @alexivan8615
    @alexivan86153 жыл бұрын

    Just saw one being test driven. Looks sooo nice😍 kia telluride and k5 are real head turners. Gj kia!! 👍

  • @alexivan8615

    @alexivan8615

    3 жыл бұрын

    @hiroshima thompson haha. So true ☝

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    3 жыл бұрын

    @hiroshima thompson Don't forget the forthcoming KIA Sorento. Design cues from the Telluride. Packed with tech and offering (surprisingly accommodating) third row seating in a footprint that puts it in the midsize 2 row category.

  • @alexivan8615

    @alexivan8615

    3 жыл бұрын

    G70 wagon. Nuff said.

  • @ileref
    @ileref3 жыл бұрын

    I’m very impressed with this car; glad they haven’t left sedans behind like other manufacturers. Choosing between the Sonata and the K5 just became as difficult as choosing between the Palisade and the Telluride.

  • @aquaticko
    @aquaticko3 жыл бұрын

    I'm not really surprised that they decided not to bring the hybrid over. In my anecdotal experience talking with other Americans, they still mostly don't think twice about their environmental impact, and most people are still very unaware of the way hybrids work (namely, that most don't plug-in). It is a shame though; I bought a '20 Sonata Hybrid Blue a week and a half ago and am so far, over ~600 miles of driving, averaging around 55mpg; I couldn't be happier with my big beautiful efficient blue (...the color of the car) purchase.

  • @markmiller3279

    @markmiller3279

    3 жыл бұрын

    I suspect the Sonata Hybrid is one reason they aren't bringing a K5 Hybrid. They do compete directly, and the parent company may feel there is only enough demand for one of the two. Given Kia's sportier image, it made sense to give If Hyundai the hybrid.

  • @Columbus1152

    @Columbus1152

    3 жыл бұрын

    All electrics and improved battery technology are going to make hybrids obsolete within the next few years

  • @aquaticko

    @aquaticko

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Columbus1152 Possibly, but public reluctance to adopt to even hybrid cars--which require absolutely no change in consumer behavior--says that it will be much, much longer until electrics substantially displace cars with ICEs.

  • @Columbus1152

    @Columbus1152

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aquaticko -The deterrents to electric was range and infrastructure, they are both being continuously improved. The problem with hybrid has always been the cost.

  • @joshuas3897

    @joshuas3897

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Columbus1152 Electric cars are not going to take over the market for at least 7-10 years

  • @lixiaochen6
    @lixiaochen63 жыл бұрын

    Alex always has funny song names/band names as easter egg!

  • @jasanmiguel
    @jasanmiguel3 жыл бұрын

    I'm with you Alex! Down with faux exhaust tips!

  • @SanthiratanMandyam
    @SanthiratanMandyam3 жыл бұрын

    Love the outtro music

  • @MMackey27
    @MMackey273 жыл бұрын

    Great review again as always. I’m quite bummed on the decision to not pair AWD with the GT 2.5. I was actually going to possibly consider that pairing as an incentive to possibly shop it eventually. Instead I might just have to look at an off-lease Genesis G70 2.0t Sport AWD or a Stinger GT2 AWD. Maybe Kia will consider something like an N-line for the K5 that takes the GT specs to another level eventually?

  • @darrell9616
    @darrell96163 жыл бұрын

    I'm with you, Alex. Really not a fan of the fake exhaust, at all. Seems very unnecessary and I don't like the way the look.

  • @sarabeth8050
    @sarabeth80503 жыл бұрын

    Nice review but vloggers keep imitating each other by saying how these Asian automakers haven't gotten the message that Americans don't buy sedans anymore. That might be true but sedans are much more popular in Asia than SUVs and trucks (almost no one buys pickup trucks in Asia, even people who ned to haul--they buy lorries which are far more practical than pickups). Asian automakers are designing lots of cars for their own markets and send a small number of them to the US.

  • @joeblue386
    @joeblue3863 жыл бұрын

    Great review as always Alex. Does the new Kia K5 come driver memory seat?

  • @maximus9401
    @maximus94013 жыл бұрын

    looks are fantastic. That hoodline is a real achievement

  • @dakkon74
    @dakkon743 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting for my favorite reviewer to review the car I am most excited about! I just wish he compared it against the Sonata, since that is it's closest rival.

  • @stephenhendricks103

    @stephenhendricks103

    3 жыл бұрын

    My impression of the designs is that they seem to reflect some of the same differences in priorities found in the Palisade vs the Telluride. The Sonata emits a more near luxury vibe and the K5 a sportier image. Despite the shared components in Hyundai and KIA vehicles, the design teams are rigidly separated. The result is that Hyundai and KIA manage to offer slightly different vehicles in the same market segment that broadens their combined appeal.

  • @imnotusingmyrealname4566
    @imnotusingmyrealname45663 жыл бұрын

    Mazda can do full LED lights and real exhaust tips.

  • @swimmer5886
    @swimmer58863 жыл бұрын

    6:34 I come here for the dad jokes and Alex never lets me down.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    3 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how many talked that took. I was trying to squeeze Soul in there too, but it didn’t work out. Something about fuel economy never really being their forte but they are working hard to change the soul of the company....

  • @rhemaiskismet8799
    @rhemaiskismet87993 жыл бұрын

    Just bought this car in Ebony Black GT-Line! Awesome car!

  • @ogjk
    @ogjk3 жыл бұрын

    Lived in Korea for a while glad they brought the K5 name over, I'm hoping we start to get some of those Hyundai/Kia badges to from Korea to since they are all english anyway.

  • @mlosuno402
    @mlosuno4022 жыл бұрын

    6:35 Subtly hammering us with that pun 😂

  • @phych
    @phych3 жыл бұрын

    "...fuel economy hasn't exactly been Kia's forte..." Ayyy! :P

  • @mywindow9929
    @mywindow99293 жыл бұрын

    I like exhaust tips for the same reason I like fake intake grills upfront, they add symmetry an interest to a big empty area.

  • @DLPTonyATL
    @DLPTonyATL3 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. Keep cranking out the content!

  • @onlinename8066
    @onlinename80663 жыл бұрын

    the kia badge is getting more and more attractive. their cars are outstanding

  • @BLR1GBattlemaster
    @BLR1GBattlemaster3 жыл бұрын

    I'm hoping to see you get the 2021 Kia Sorento. It looks really nice.

  • @rondail5675
    @rondail56753 жыл бұрын

    The K5 update is very nice. I would go the 2.5L turbo. And yeah, the 10yr/100k mile warranty. And no CVT!!

  • @kahlenoa000
    @kahlenoa0003 жыл бұрын

    It has a spare tire? My 2019 only has a can of fix-a-flat

  • @A_guan
    @A_guan3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Alex what do you think of the ceramic color on the K5? Would you like this color or the white

  • @FFAdventuresOriginal
    @FFAdventuresOriginal3 жыл бұрын

    Drove a K5 for over a week while my Honda Pilot was in the shop after someone hit me. I liked it immediately; it's a great looking car, pretty fun to drive. The Smart driving mode is pretty cool, but the Sport driving mode needs some work. In Sport mode the transmission tries to stay in the upper gears, but I mean they REALLY want to stay in the upper gears. There were times it just would not shift even though it needed to, the shifting profiles need some work. My other issue was after a week in this car, my back really hurt and I definitely think it was the seats; they just were not comfortable for me at all. Other than that, I really enjoyed this car.

  • @BeyondTheTestDrive

    @BeyondTheTestDrive

    3 жыл бұрын

    We spent a week in a K5 and was so impressed we kicked off our channel with a POV review of one.

  • @toddgabweg
    @toddgabweg3 жыл бұрын

    This sedan looks very nice- I just purchased a 2020 Subaru Legacy Limited because I was able to make a good deal on it plus the 63 0% interest help seal the deal. I am still a fan of sedans. Our daughter will get our 2014 Mazda6 touring. She just needs to learn how to drive a 6 speed (just turned 16- just got permit).

  • @1g2002541
    @1g20025413 жыл бұрын

    235 tires get 34MPG, WOW!I I'm impressed. Korean cars were lagging on the fuel econemy scores. Looks like they have finally figure it out.

  • @BeyondTheTestDrive

    @BeyondTheTestDrive

    3 жыл бұрын

    We spent a week in a K5 and was so impressed we kicked off our channel with a POV review of one.

  • @sgregorybird
    @sgregorybird3 жыл бұрын

    I’m curious to see if the top of the windshield is any higher than the Sonata. I was really interested in it because I liked my last one and people were saying it has plenty of headroom. But although my head didn’t touch the roof, I was staring directly at the roof/sun visor instead of out the windshield.

  • @squalewally7297
    @squalewally72973 жыл бұрын

    Great job Alex. BTW...You remind me of a grown up Brick Heck from The Middle

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    3 жыл бұрын

    Is that good or bad? Hmm.

  • @squalewally7297

    @squalewally7297

    3 жыл бұрын

    Alex on Autos It’s good. You give the most thorough car reviews out of all the competition. Keep up the good work.

  • @VMiXEZ
    @VMiXEZ3 жыл бұрын

    everything looks great, but the shifter!

  • @skittles206
    @skittles2063 жыл бұрын

    Love the design!

  • @RickTorn
    @RickTorn3 жыл бұрын

    Kia is providing superb value, and reliability. Best warranty in the business. I've had four Kias ... the latest is a Stinger.

  • @getrightoutoftown
    @getrightoutoftown3 жыл бұрын

    I laughed out loud at 24:30 about the "8-speed infotainment"!

  • @lionintu

    @lionintu

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @bikingmoments
    @bikingmoments3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Alex. It’s good to know 235mm tires won’t ruin fuel economy. I’ll definitely replace those terrible 225mm Energy Saver on Accord hybrid with 235mm Touring tires...

  • @lash9400
    @lash94003 жыл бұрын

    I like that Kia gives you a choice of midsize sedans. K5 looks would be my pick.

  • @sun2190_
    @sun2190_3 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the one with fog light on the front, design wise!

  • @tonemack2981
    @tonemack29813 жыл бұрын

    Kia is on to something. This is a great start to their fresh and upcoming line up. Look for Kia products to implement these kinds of attributes from hear on.

  • @FamasXFreak
    @FamasXFreak3 жыл бұрын

    Looks good!

  • @q4474
    @q44743 жыл бұрын

    Just wondering why does the K5 gets a A- for 71db cabin noise when the Camry V6 got a B- for the same level and same class.

  • @MoebiusStrip
    @MoebiusStrip3 жыл бұрын

    0:30 Alex says 2020 Gen5 Kia K5 is surprising because previous Gen4 was only on sale for 5 years... 2000-2005, Gen1 life cycle = 5 years 2005-2010, Gen2 life cycle = 5 years 2010-2015, Gen3 life cycle = 5 years 2015-2020, Gen4 life cycle = 5 years ??

  • @theyadmire511

    @theyadmire511

    3 жыл бұрын

    The 9th gen accord was 5 years. Sometimes he just doesn’t know what he’s talking about and it’s very hard to watch.

  • @AAutoBuyersGuide

    @AAutoBuyersGuide

    3 жыл бұрын

    For Kia the life-cycle is consistent, but for much of the competition the usual cycle is 6 years with a refresh at year 3.

  • @lionintu

    @lionintu

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@theyadmire511 Alex is the man, dont even try it

  • @kevmclane
    @kevmclane3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a reason that CarPlay isn’t widescreen? Setting change or future software update?

  • @MasizoUrek
    @MasizoUrek3 жыл бұрын

    Damn looks the best in this category. 👍

  • @mingweili3943
    @mingweili39433 жыл бұрын

    I like their design for the wireless charging!

  • @jackbn9353
    @jackbn93533 жыл бұрын

    Very appealing new machine.

  • @lowlanz
    @lowlanz3 жыл бұрын

    Hyundai and Kia is doing very well with new vehicles that they actually managed to make profit in times of Covid whereas most other manufacturers lost huge money.

  • @timbuktug3321
    @timbuktug33213 жыл бұрын

    My lease on my Forte is almost up and I am seriously thinking about going for one of these K5s plus might get one for my wife too. I like white exterior and for her she likes red.

  • @GiantTurkS
    @GiantTurkS3 жыл бұрын

    All hail the king alex

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