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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. :)
@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.
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.
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!
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 🤭
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.
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!
@@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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.....
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.
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.
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!
@@AutoAcademics lol thanks for your honest review.
5:40 -- haha. Great review, Chris. You did an excellent job bringing out the pros and cons of the vehicle in a professional way.
Thank you, Herman Wooster!
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.
I just took this car out, ill have it for 30 days
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
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!
Just bought myself a 2021 lxs and I have to say it's the best car that I've owned so far.
Congrats on your new car, thundercat4617. Enjoy it and thanks for watching!
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...
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!
My GT has no squeaking sound other than me when them 290 horses kick in!
Great review! I just bought an EX model with a blue leather interior. Kia is definitely come a loooong way from 15 years ago!!
Haven't seen the blue interior, Jacob Alward. Sounds nice. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
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.
Good to know, tangobird2k, and we're happy to hear that you haven't experienced such problems. Enjoy your car and thanks for watching!
Whats the name of that color?
Oh please people love to talk down on Kia but they’re giving you really everything you’d ever want and need
Good car. Rented one for a road trip. Only issue was seats are not the most comfortable
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 👍
That's good to know, Grant Butler. Thanks for watching!
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
I have the LX and there’s no squeaking in mine 😂😂
So happy to hear that, Abby Walker. Enjoy yours and thanks for watching!
A squeaking car is a happy car 🤗🤗😜😋
@@eseven2547 Ha! Thanks for watching!
I just got a 2021 forte lx and for 2k more I should have got the k5
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.
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.
Congrats on your new car, John Franklin. Thanks for watching!
Apple Carplay for me. That sound clip of the plastic trim is hilarious.
Fair enough, canonlybeme4life. By the way, it took me 2 days to figure out where that sound was coming from.😅 Thanks for watching!
Rented this for a few days I personally love it
This car is definitely an eye catcher
We agree, marcus taylor. 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. :)
Nice! Congrats on your new car, BlazinNSoul, and thanks for watching!
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.
love the car and your reviews
Thank you, Brian Garrow. We appreciate you! Thanks for watching!
I just bought one. Man, what a great car!
Enjoy your new car, Jessie Knight, and thanks for watching!
@@AutoAcademics thanks! Definitely a huge upgrade from a Nissan Sentra lol
Awesome presentation I'm thinking about purchasing the 2022 soon . I prefer the Android
Thanks for watching, Darnel Jackson!
Got my gt line premium wolf gray with red interior panoramic roof wireless charger for $24,000 before taxes and fees
@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.
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.
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!
@@AutoAcademics no problem thanks for responding
I’m renting one for a week right now and it’s great
@@olegandrushchenko1082 Nice! 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 🤭
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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.
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!
@@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.
@@ronlheureux7623 Very true. Or a well-placed pillow or pad.😉
@@AutoAcademics Once again I'm overthinking things. LOL.
you know there's an AWD option, right?
Does it have ambient lighting like the newer ones
The feature is: Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
This guy sounds like those actor workers in training videos😂
Come on man, Samsung knights ftw. Android Auto.
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
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!
Apple carplay for me. How quickly does the wireless carplay connect?
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!
So I’m not the only one that has that nose problem too.
This thing have the assist package. I wonder if it would assist me in buying one? 🤷🏻♀️
🤣 Unfortunately, that's a special edition option, Rohiniraman Chakrabarti. Thanks for watching!
Thx Chris👍🏿👍🏿
Thanks for watching, Judah Tribe1969!
i love this guy
Thanks, Action!
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
Creaking plastic in the cabin of a brand new $25K car? I don’t know, man. 😬
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!
@@AutoAcademics I’d hope not - my understanding is Kia has a good reputation for quality/reliability. Great review, all the same! 😎👍
I got the K5 EX and it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay. Very disappointing. I love everything else about this car.
It does... you just don’t know how to do it lol
@@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.
Correct, it depends on the screen size
Love the front end!
KIA has a much better exterior design staff than any Toyota/Lexus Hoover’s!
😂
I have the same car same color and I love it
Apple pay! This is my car I love it!!!! NO squeaking in mines
We're happy to hear that, Jkai Long. Thanks for watching!
I just got mine, and don’t know how to work the smart trunk
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!
The owners manual has all the answers. You will find it helpful especially for questions like this.
Also, you get a dipstick and a real spare tire.
Ha! Thanks for watching, John Cardin.
Great video. Good job friend. Apple CarPlay
Does the plastic piece actually move ? That's bad
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!
@@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
Hi, Augustine. You can reach out to Chris via Instagram. Just search for autoacademics. Thanks!
I have base one. No squeking
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 can confirm there’s squeaking in mine and i have the EX ! 😭
I have the EX and mine doesn’t have squeaking but it does have wind noise coming from driver window.
Cool from the outside, for grandma on inside.
Tires and 16s can stay with grams too
Daugherty Bypass
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Apple car play ....ALL DAY!!!
Ha! We see ya, Todd Watkins. Thanks for wathcing!
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.....
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.
Airbag for your face!
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Apple
🍎 Thanks for sharing and for watching!
this are not reviews..just car presentation!