Is the 2025 Kia K5 a BETTER new midsize sedan than a Honda Accord?

The K5 is getting some big changes for 2025 from Kia. On the outside you will notice all new lighting, front fascia, grill and wheels. On the inside you will be greeted by two 12.3in screens and a spacious interior. Under the hood is now a 2.5L inline-4 that produces 190HP & is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Kia K5 a BETTER new midsize sedan than a Honda Accord?
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[mattmekhaeil]

Refreshed k5 looks way better than the accord. Styling is standout for sure

[gtrzdaddy]

quite possibly the best looking mid-size sedan right now

[gordonmills]

The brand is hitting it out of the park for the most part, but the dealership experience? Can't deny that's not a problem. Kia/Hyundai dealers: It's not the 90s anymore! Treat your customers better! They ain't buying a BMW, but they ain't at a "buy here, pay here" dealer. Love the videos, Joe! On throttle!

[AxapDanny]

Been waiting a long time for this video, hope to see a K5 GT one soon!

[E_]

I purchased the Kia brand new in 2020 (2021) gt line all white with the black accents on a 3 year lease which I completely fell in love with ! Always caught myself looking back at it along with countless compliments ! I love the all new design changes especially the big digital screen for the interior which was needed in the earlier model. the only thing I like more about the model before this is the light bar going all the way across the back . My only complaint… other than that love this car ! They nailed it with the futuristic and stand out design which is how I think they won over Honda and Toyota ! Big move for new owners is replace the plate lights for extra bright Sylvia blue led bulbs makes a world of a difference 😉

[jraheemjefcoat]

The new K5 is so fresh and modern, it makes the Accord looks like a relic from the past!
🔥 #NewK5 #AccordIsOldNews

[tomdrummy]

Hey Joe ! Funny story……..I’m at safety harbor resort this week and I was driving, made a right on 19 and was like, that looks just like the curve Joe is always driving around…….and it was !! 🤣. On throttle !

[Dflprd]

Traded in my Accord, which I loved, and purchased the 2021 GT Line in passion red back in July 2020. Just traded in last week for the 2025 GT Line in wolf gray with the premium package and the red interior. Most all of the changes are awesome. My few complaints are minor, trivial things that most wouldn't notice if they haven't owned both years. My biggest complaint, which is just a learning curve I am sure, is the shared hvac/audio controls. Slightly annoying and inconvenient to have to change back and forth. With 75k on the clock, the 2021 K5 had zero problems. Loved it enough to buy a 25. The accord is dated looking. Kinda boring and drab. The refresh of the accord really set it back a bit (in my opinion). Kia sure stepped up their game in every aspect

[sergiopiparo]

Anything is better than the New Accord 😂

[eycantsee]

I own a 2021 K5 GT GT1 package! the 2.5 turbo is such a more fun to drive around over the GT-Line/EX

[ryankorte]

35K is at the upper range of my budget. I would love to see what the GT Line brings.

[LuisUrbieta]

Joe, I love the new Kia K5 EX and I do love the Yacht blue. I like the fake vents on the corner & I think without the fake corner vents the corners will look rather boring . I love the naturally aspirated 4 cylinder & the 8 speed automatic transmission I think it's a nice nice way to go with a simple gas engine & simple transmission without any turbos it's be more reliable.

[janicegordon]

Not KN 😂 I’m still enjoying my Kia k5 2023 great presentation per usual 💙💪🏾

[joebrito]

Hey Joe don’t peel the plastic, some of us like keep that protective plastic around the new TV we bought😂. I’m glad that the Koreans haven’t give up on sedans. Great video Joe!

[cheesiegaming]

Please do the GT trim! I've been thinking about getting one since you reviewed the floor model a few months ago! Thanks Joe!

[ryankorte]

I am glad they replaced the 1.6 Turbo with the 2.5 NA engine. Turbos are another point of failure and expensive to fix.

[josemanuelruiz]

Plus sedan will always be more fuel efficient than SUVs due to better aerodynamics and lower weight. Great review! I got it on my radar!

[gloriousgearhead]

KIA has been pleasantly surprising us recently👏

[Ashraf_salmans]

Thanks, I'm waiting for this video

[nizo]

I’ve always loved these k5’s the way they look is just awesome