K5 2021

Hits a sweet spot for me. Refined on the motorway, economical for commuting, practical for family. Only gripe is infotainment slow to connect to phone on startup. Build quality noticeably better than my previous car.

Excited at purchase, reality more subdued. Positives: generous space, good fuel economy. Negatives: touchscreen freezes, rear wiper smears, lane-keeping too aggressive. Not bad but needs polish.

Forty miles each way, five days a week. The 2021 Kia K5 makes what should be a miserable commute genuinely enjoyable. The seats stay comfortable across the full journey, the adaptive cruise control works brilliantly on the motorway, and the fuel costs are very reasonable. After 25,000 miles I've had…

There's nothing wrong with the 2021 Kia K5 per se — it's competent, reliable, and comfortable. But 'competent' isn't what you want when you've spent this much. The interior has a couple of hard plastic panels that feel out of place for the price, and the engine note isn't particularly pleasant. Riva…

I bought my 2021 Kia K5 based on strong reviews and brand reputation, but I've had ongoing electronic issues. The infotainment system has crashed twice requiring dealer visits to reset. The automatic emergency braking has triggered unexpectedly three times, which was frightening. Dealer has been slo…

I was very excited about my 2021 Kia K5 purchase but reality has been more subdued. The positives: generous space, good fuel economy, and a perfect driving position. The negatives: the touchscreen regularly freezes requiring a reboot, the rear wiper smears in light rain, and lane-keeping assist is o…