If your on a budget of course the K4 is the choice. If you can afford it...the difference between the 2 is night and day. For a few thousand $$ you gotta go for the K5.
My wife just got the 2025 K5 GT-Line in white with the red leather interior. It's a sharp car! Looks great & I really enjoy driving it! After seeing both person, it was absolutely worth the upgrade to the K5.
Love the k5 but my budget is the k4 which I’ve owned for three weeks now love it had a 2023 forte k4 is the Best Buy car insurance full coverage bites loved my forte kIA is the up coming manufacturer recommended k4
Great review and comparison Anthony. Totally agree with you that both should actually have hatches. It would just make them so much more practical plus easier access especially for a tall guy like you. Is the K4 Kia's version of the Elantra and the 5 their version of the Sonata? There are just so many different cars and models now it's hard to keep up 😂I replied to your comment last night but UA-cam's algorithms seem to have deleted it lol. I just finished a pain management class. I have a bad back with a lot of issues and the classes were actually really helpful. The drive to the location here in Corona was not the best and traffic was no bueno. Only got up to 71 here today and I actually had to put the AC in the car off! How are things on your side? Glad to hear that you are having cooler weather and hope it stays that way. Hope all is well and happy Thursday Anthony
Thank you James. Yeah when the hatch comes for the k4 I think it will make Kia more popular compared to the civic hatch, Toyota and Mazda. They are both great eco friendly vehicles for the price. Yes these are the Kia or Hyundai lol. I know what you mean it’s almost everyday I’m researching a new model or update 😂. UA-cam is funny with its algorithm, it like it has good and bad days lol. That’s great weather and we had a very similar temperature where I didn’t use my ac for the first time since well forever! I rolled the window down for only 10-15 minutes of my drive to work (over 1 hour). It was a nice change which hopefully it stays like this for us. Sorry to hear, hopefully it helped or they showed you different ways to avoid pain. When one part of the body hurts it’s like the who body has problems making it hard to do day in and out activities. Happy Thursday James
Had a 2022 forte lxs and just got the k4 lxs yesterday. Alot of people have ups and downs about it. But to be honest, im in love with the k4! I also have a bmw x3, which is a totally different car of course! But man, idk, i got the same k4 in black, it looks so elegant. And talk about the cool features! My forte lxs didnt have the things k4 lxs does!! And personally, i didnt care much for the ex and its rims. I wasnt a big fan. Something really drew me to the k4. So i have to say k4 > forte!
As a Stinger driver I will not go back to standard sedan trunks - the hatchback is so much more practical. KIA needs to bring a K4 hatchback with AWD and they will sell like crazy
I just got the K4-GT and it’s great. Cheap to insure and safety features are nice. Auto adapt cruise and lane keeping superior to Honda. I have CRVs to compare. Backup camera also better quality than my 2023 CRVs.
Neither. Kia lost me when they dropped the manual transmission. I was a happy owner of 3 Forte GT models and i’m out now that the manual is no longer available.
They're going to have a hard time selling the K5 with the K4 being there. It looks bigger, better, and it costs less with better gas mileage. Its a no brainer!
@@HawkeyeRidesThat is after Negotiation😅 and it includes both premium package. Planning to buy this friday that’s why I am searching. I tried both and felt k4 is bit heavier and I feel more comfortable in forte and also this is my first car😀. My initial plan is to buy the used one but I didn’t see the value in it.
@@kameshsobrajani9539 go with the new one. The used one will not be priced as good. I haven’t tested the GT or turbo GT on the k4 but this drove similar to the Forte with the upgrades inside. But pricing the Forte is hard to beat with the value as the k4 increased.
All companies do something weird lately. I just posted how Audi gives power sunshades in one SUV but the other is manual 🤷♂️ it’s crazy the how these companies work.
Thank you Anthony, youre always good. Jeffrey
@@jeffreyerickson6766 I appreciate that Jeffrey
If your on a budget of course the K4 is the choice. If you can afford it...the difference between the 2 is night and day. For a few thousand $$ you gotta go for the K5.
I agree the k5 is the way to go
This was awesome man!!! Just the video i needed💯💪🏿🔥🔥
@@paulgeetv thank you I appreciate that
Honda started a new trend with the low profile minimalist style vents and I love it!
@@shidon25 Audi was the first but it’s a clean look
My wife just got the 2025 K5 GT-Line in white with the red leather interior. It's a sharp car! Looks great & I really enjoy driving it! After seeing both person, it was absolutely worth the upgrade to the K5.
@@anthonym12282 congrats and thanks for sharing
Love the k5 but my budget is the k4 which I’ve owned for three weeks now love it had a 2023 forte k4 is the Best Buy car insurance full coverage bites loved my forte kIA is the up coming manufacturer recommended k4
@@charlespresley8238 they are both great vehicles congratulations with the k4
Great review and comparison Anthony. Totally agree with you that both should actually have hatches. It would just make them so much more practical plus easier access especially for a tall guy like you. Is the K4 Kia's version of the Elantra and the 5 their version of the Sonata? There are just so many different cars and models now it's hard to keep up 😂I replied to your comment last night but UA-cam's algorithms seem to have deleted it lol. I just finished a pain management class. I have a bad back with a lot of issues and the classes were actually really helpful. The drive to the location here in Corona was not the best and traffic was no bueno. Only got up to 71 here today and I actually had to put the AC in the car off! How are things on your side? Glad to hear that you are having cooler weather and hope it stays that way. Hope all is well and happy Thursday Anthony
Thank you James. Yeah when the hatch comes for the k4 I think it will make Kia more popular compared to the civic hatch, Toyota and Mazda. They are both great eco friendly vehicles for the price. Yes these are the Kia or Hyundai lol. I know what you mean it’s almost everyday I’m researching a new model or update 😂.
UA-cam is funny with its algorithm, it like it has good and bad days lol. That’s great weather and we had a very similar temperature where I didn’t use my ac for the first time since well forever! I rolled the window down for only 10-15 minutes of my drive to work (over 1 hour). It was a nice change which hopefully it stays like this for us.
Sorry to hear, hopefully it helped or they showed you different ways to avoid pain. When one part of the body hurts it’s like the who body has problems making it hard to do day in and out activities.
Happy Thursday James
Had a 2022 forte lxs and just got the k4 lxs yesterday. Alot of people have ups and downs about it. But to be honest, im in love with the k4! I also have a bmw x3, which is a totally different car of course! But man, idk, i got the same k4 in black, it looks so elegant. And talk about the cool features! My forte lxs didnt have the things k4 lxs does!! And personally, i didnt care much for the ex and its rims. I wasnt a big fan. Something really drew me to the k4. So i have to say k4 > forte!
@@HoOLoODoKhii congratulations and thanks for sharing
Second thing I don't like is the CVT on any car
Get the GT or turbo GT
As a Stinger driver I will not go back to standard sedan trunks - the hatchback is so much more practical. KIA needs to bring a K4 hatchback with AWD and they will sell like crazy
I agree the hatchback is a lot better
I just got the K4-GT and it’s great. Cheap to insure and safety features are nice. Auto adapt cruise and lane keeping superior to Honda. I have CRVs to compare. Backup camera also better quality than my 2023 CRVs.
@@zzzzz9aaaaa congrats and thanks for sharing
Neither. Kia lost me when they dropped the manual transmission. I was a happy owner of 3 Forte GT models and i’m out now that the manual is no longer available.
The GT forte is awesome
Great video thanks
@@charlespresley8238 you’re welcome
They're going to have a hard time selling the K5 with the K4 being there. It looks bigger, better, and it costs less with better gas mileage. Its a no brainer!
@@db60615 they are nice vehicles
K4 has more backseat space? Less front seat space?
The front of the k4 is less than the k5
The rear of the k4 is more than the k5
What if ur comparing a 2023 k5 EX AWD vs a 2024 K4 GT line. What’s more worth it?
2024 was the Forte (2025 is the k4) but I would go Forte GT line
Can you please kia forte gt line and k4 ex Since both are available at same price
@@kameshsobrajani9539 I will see if they have any Forte left to do it next time around
@@HawkeyeRides since Kia forte are on discount currently gt line with both premium package is available for 23.5k otd in marylamd
@kameshsobrajani9539 that’s awesome I would still ask for a few grand off if they will go down and you will get an amazing deal
@@HawkeyeRidesThat is after Negotiation😅 and it includes both premium package. Planning to buy this friday that’s why I am searching. I tried both and felt k4 is bit heavier and I feel more comfortable in forte and also this is my first car😀. My initial plan is to buy the used one but I didn’t see the value in it.
@@kameshsobrajani9539 go with the new one. The used one will not be priced as good. I haven’t tested the GT or turbo GT on the k4 but this drove similar to the Forte with the upgrades inside. But pricing the Forte is hard to beat with the value as the k4 increased.
Good comparison video, unfortunately for us in Canada we don't have a choice. No more K5 up here.
Thanks for the insight 👍
both are Ok, thanks 😀
You’re welcome Alen
I would definitely prefer a HATCH
I can’t wait till it comes
Kia needs to bring back the stinger gt
However I am a fan of the k5 GT
@@JamesDavis-yo7iu I agree the Stinger was awesome
Is either one available in a manual transmission? If no, I would not buy them.
None of them
@@HawkeyeRides what a wasted opportunity. Not everyone wants an automatic transmission. Oh well. Jetta GLI here I come!
@PowerTom_kyle they are awesome congratulations when you get it
I heard K4 has ambient lighting but the K5 doesn't? Thats a misstep from Kia.
All companies do something weird lately. I just posted how Audi gives power sunshades in one SUV but the other is manual 🤷♂️ it’s crazy the how these companies work.
K4 looks more like a Sonata not a fan of this style change
I like how cleaned up it look
Which K5 comes with ambient lighting?
@@SbheyHanssh I said it on the review, it’s the GT line I’m reviewing 👍
K4 has better engine that 2.5 is a oil burner junk
Thanks for your insight
I'm very glad my k5 has the 1.6 Turbo. I tested the new k5 and it's nowhere near as fast, or fun. It's been neutered.
Never buy a Kia or a Hyundai.
It’s not for everyone 👍
Tell me what kia or Hyundai cars you've had??
@@johnfranklin5277non 😂
Thank you
@@bigalbiggs you’re welcome
K4 looks way better
@@zero8246 Kia did a good good with the refresh