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2021 Kia K5 consumer reviews

$23,590 starting MSRP
side view of 2021 K5 Kia
(75 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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excellent quality, reliability, very good on gas

perfect car, it takes time to get used to all the different gadgets, very good on gas. very good acceleration. highly recommended to every one

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Impressed

when I first test drove the K5 I was impressed right away, with the interior styling, ease of entry instrument cluster the seats are really comfortable. The exterior style is impressive as are the wheels, and as for power and ride i was definitely impressed. You get a lot of value for your money. I would get this car if I had a do over.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Engine Failure with Less Than 300 Miles

Bough brand new 2021 Kia K5 GT (not the GT Line). With LESS THAN 300 MILES and after owning for only 3 weeks the engine light came on and the car started shaking violently. Car has been at dealer for 5 WEEKS and they still do not know issue. Kia stonewalling on replacement or refund. Apparently engine issues are still a problem for Kia.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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K5 GT line so far so good

Quite pleased with the 2021 K5. New owner and never purchased a KIA before. The looks styling and even the overall performance not to mention price point all came together to have us purchase this car. I am surprised that it’s as long as it is (8 inches longer than my Tesla Model 3) but it doesn’t feel “big”. Happy with performance and ride. I do not expect Stinger performance and as long as you have realistic expectations the vehicle will drive amazingly well and perform. We have the GT line with the 18” rims and it corners as good as a BMW 3 or 4 series.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This car is a kick in the pants!!

This is the first Kia I've owned and so far I'm not disappointed! It has all the bells and whistles plus some things I never knew I needed!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Smoothest car I’ve owned

The car met all my needs, it’s smooth, has all the features that I need, big trunk, comfortable and has really surprisingly big leg room

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Really awesome car!!

Awesome car!! Extremely smooth handling, comfortable ride. I really do like everything about this car. Also great gas mileage, about 35 mpg on the highway. I had owned Pontiacs before I bought this car about 1 month ago, & I am so glad that I decided to buy this brand new Kia K5 LXS that had only 4 miles when I first test drove it. I now have a little over 1000 miles on it. Overall, as I rated it all 5 stars for the 6 features above, and it is definitely very well worth it, & I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering buying a brand new Kia.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I am very happy with everything about this car, except the USB port inability to play my iPod classic. Still trying to figure out a work around. Other than that I think the car is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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This Car is everything that I expected and more!

The Kia K5 is everything I wanted in a car it meets all of my needs and is so comfortable,it has so may options that have exceeded my expectations.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best bang for the buck!

The only draw back for me, no lumbar control. I'm 6'-2" and rented a car, they gave me the K5. 42 mpg on my road trip. Hit wet slippery roads over Soldier Summit...not one issue. What a wonderful car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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