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2021 kia k5 1.6t

Cobra 1978, 01/01/2022
2021 Kia K5 LX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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This review is for kia k5 1.6 t 2021.is big inside .slow acceleration. Engine tapping noise when accelerating. Suspension is very good. Press button on steering whell and he keep you in the lanes. Seats is comfortable. Fuel economy is very good esspecialy in the summer. 30 city ober 40 hwy

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding vehicle

Richard ‘Flash’ Hash, 03/16/2022
2021 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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This vehicle drives out nicely, handles superbly and will surprise you with the EXCELLENT gas mileage especially on long road trips.

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Best bang for the buck by far

Steve, 04/19/2022
updated 04/22/2024
2021 Kia K5 GT 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 8AM)
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Looks great drives amazing. There's plenty of power in the GT to make a grown man smile everytime you hit the gas. The GT is a completely different car than the other K5 models its worth the price to add the GT1 package, the Dual clutch transmission it fast and performs well (most of the time) it's a little slow engaging from a stop at times. Snow driving is dangerously poor with the factory installed Pirelli p-zeros. Expect to buy new tires in under 10k miles.

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4 out of 5 stars

Decent bang for your buck

Mr. Reed, 06/10/2022
2021 Kia K5 EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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I traded in my 2020 Challenger RT 6-speed manual to get this for my wife. I miss my RT, but this a much better multi-purpose family vehicle. It's not the fastest, but it's not a slug either. We didn't by it for speed. It's comfortable with tons of bells and whistles. The infotainment was buggy initially, but some software updates fixed that. We expected so little issues like that since this is an all new vehicle/year. I only have one con so far. 1- The car has 20,000 miles on it and still smells like anti-freeze. I've seen tons of similar complaints and am hoping that the issue is just a bad coolant reservoir that the dealer will find and replace at my appointment next week

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing car, that offers an awful lot for $30,000

Michael Boldt, 10/14/2022
2021 Kia K5 GT-Line 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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In my opinion the only trim level to buy in the K5 is the GT line. It offers and 1.6 L four-cylinder turbo charged GTI engine that will most definitely wow are you Kia has really stepped up their game every year as they said they would The K5 GT line turbo only puts out 180 hp but it is so turkey that it feels like it’s putting out about 260 horse I kid you not in the cabin is quite quiet. The looks are amazing this is a very good looking automobile from any angle you look at it . Oh let me not forget to mention the Electric panoramic moonroof, Then there is the whole list of standard features from the K5 such as lane keep assist Blindspot warning and Blindspot lane keep assist, pedestrian warning and assist. collision warning, and mitigation system.. and guess what it works I’ve had my K53 weeks and I’ve been cut off twice and had the full hit the brakes on me after cutting me off all the warning engaged immediately as did the crash medication system it actually beat me to the brake pedal and engaged. I truly don’t think there’s a car in its class that can stand with it due to its luxe, performance, and value for the money. This is truly an awesome car

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