The gt line fwd is about to take over the poll 😆. I had a 23 and 24. Now a 25 gt for the engine 26 next 🤔 ???

 

GT ... Just for the extra HP and bigger brakes. No other reason

 

I got the GT because I wanted REAL dual outlet exhausts - not fake cutouts...

 

I found out after the fact that the GT Line exhaust pipes are just cosmetic

 

I specifically looked for the GT-Line AWD because I heard about the wheel hopping in the FWD models. lol I got tired of the wheel hopping in the previous FWD cars I drove. That and I wanted to own a car with AWD as well. The only other model that had AWD at the time was the LXS, and I didn't like having the copious amounts of piano black plastic interior in the LX, LXS, and EX trims.

Other than coming with a non-optional panoramic sunroof and no cooled seats, my K5 pretty much has everything I wanted when researching to purchase a new car. Almost 4 years in and I still baby it like it was new. lol

 

Loving my wife's 2025 GT with the GT1 package... sweet ride... might have to steal it from her.

 

I got the GT because of Hp and I never grew up after watching the first Fast and Furious movie lol 😂

 

Now I gotta rewatch it, NOW

 

I specifically picked awd gt line because I wanted torque and go not sit and spin/hop. If they made an awd gt I would have got it. Awd stingers are awesome

 

As long as you don't slam on it and learn the pedal, the gt takes off pretty quick. Quicker than my gt line ever did. Just my opinion after having both trims

 

I got the GT for the acceleration/trans, otherwise would have bought another brand. Good tires have helped immensely to control spin/hop. Learning to modulate throttle is key. It's fun leaving unsuspecting drivers in the dust on occasion.

 

Come on GT-Line owners hit this poll...
I know there are a lot of GT-Line owners on the k5owners forum.

 

I wanted awd for my winter commute to work, and the stinger would have killed me.for gas mileage. I love my awd gtline, my 2021 that I bought with 6 miles on It now has 115k. I don't really want to get a new one, but will.have to at some point I guess.

 

It's great to see so many GT owners in the mix! The love for that extra power and sporty feel really shows how Kia nailed it with the K5 GT. I wonder if the GT trim will be equally as popular with the new K4.

 

The top trim is a k4 gt line turbo. And probably do just as well as a forte gt, if not a bit better than the forte gt because of the tech upgrades

 

I went with the GT because I've been driving muscle cars with large (4.7-5.7L) N/A V8s most of my adult life and didn't want an underpowered economy car. I enjoy driving fast. The GT with 2.5L I4 Turbo & 8-speed DCT did not disappoint! It's faster than my old '98 Z28 A4, my '02 WS6 M6, and probably my '11 Maserati GranTurismo Convertible at legal speeds.

And as for ride comfort, this car is comfortable, spacious, and roomy enough for my family of 4. We are all 6 feet to 6'4" and my sons can still ride comfortably in the back. I like the modern tech, and love the piece of mind of a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty.

 

2025 GT with the GT1 package. Wanted the extra hp, better brakes and suspension tuning. Nearly every feature in the GT1 package have now become non-negotiables 😅

 

2021 GT-Line AWD

 

On my second EX trim. Had a 22 now have a 25. I like that you get all the bells and whistles with the EX, plus everyone has the GT or Gr line.

 

I have a Kia k5 Lx 2.5 GDI

 

K5 GT/GT1 the extra power, comfort, tech, and no CVT are why I chose it. Was previously looking at Camry XSE with v6. But they had just quit making them and they were almost impossible to find new without driving to New Jersey. Love this car so far. It is so fun to drive, i look for excuses to get it out unless the weather is crap. LOL

 

💯. I too look for excuses to drive my '25 GT/GT1 especially with powertrain in Sports+, steering in Sport, and manually shifting every gear using aluminum alloy shift paddle extenders and surprising the crap out of certain cars 😛 I do like driving in the rain because, like MS, LH and FA, I'm the rainmeister 😜😁

 

22 gt line . First ever Kia and 10000 miles in and so far love the car

 

Great to hear you're enjoying your GT-Line! Did you consider any other trims or configurations before going for the GT? Did you look at any of the K5's rivals?

 

The reason I purchased my 2024 K5 GT is because it became extreemely difficult to get in and out of my Corvette due to my sciatica (lower back and leg pain). It just was not worth the problem I was having and I just had to sell the Corvette and buy something else. To make it all the worse, I had installed Recaro seats in the Corvette that had very high seat bottom side bolsters that just made getting in and out even worse.

I purchased the Kia because it seemed to have a lot of bang for the buck vs a comparable Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. I looked at the Hyunda Sonata but really didn't like it's styling (especially the 'bottom feeder fish' nose of the car).

Here are a few photos of my sweetheart C6 Corvette GS, that I very much miss. I purchased this car new and put very few miles on it. I did spend a bunch of cash on race parts. It made 575 RWHP on the Dynojet (approx 670 HP at the crank) and 1/4 mile time was 11.15 @ 126 mph with drag radials ... The last photo shows those very high seat bolsters that added to the problem of getting in and out of the car.

 

That is a beautiful, powerful, well-maintained C6 GS, @Turbo6TA !

 

I got the GT because of the power, 19" rims/ brakes, and I couldn't fathom getting getting anything less 😆

 

How do you feel the driving experience compares to other cars you've owned? What other cars where you considering before going with the K5?

 

BUMP!

k5owners members add your trim to the poll...

 

This.
I'm genuinely curious how many other GTs are here.

 

Since I've been on k5owners there are a LOT of GT-Line owners. My guess is they don't want to log on just to take the poll.

 

2025 GT-Line AWD- Glacial white. Why? I’ve always had an SUV and was ready for a sedan, but HAD to have AWD to justify it where we live with some pretty long winters. Before I got mine and was researching AWD sedans, I happened to see a wolf grey K5 driving around my town. The look/style immediately caught my eye, and I became obsessed with K5’s. They were hard to find in our area. I happened to be at the right place at the right time and the dealer happened to have one in stock. I wasn’t going to go with a new model year, but the deal was too good to pass up, and to have 10yr/100,000 mile warranty, just had to. I LOVE my K5!
MOMZKIA

 

The 10yr/100,000 mile warranty still gets me.
Never thought I'd see warranty terms as long as it in the auto industry.

 

Well actually, I upgraded from a 2013 Optima, LX, It'd impressed me although it was the base model.
I'd chipped it and got 130 MPH out of her.

I chose the K5 GT Line over a Stinger, because I wanted performance and economy, the K5 Delivered, and I got 140 MPH out of the K5.

Personally, this engine (Like the Optima) seems to exhibit a higher amount of valve train/lifter/injector noise, than non KIA vehicles in it's class. I'm assuming it's normal, which is what was said about the Optima, in any event it has over 90,000 Miles to go under warranty and I will put Techron / Fuel System Cleaner before the next Oil Change and monitor it.

 

Question: some products designed to reduce lifter/injector noise are not suitable for the wet clutches my GT has, for example the LiquiMoly Hydraulic Lifter Additive. This shouldn't be an issue for the traditional 8-speed auto in the non-GT cars, yes?

 

I also noticed a mild sideways hop in the front end when the pavement is uneven at speeds over 35 mph, I only ever experienced this with a Chevy Impala, front wheel drive, my Optima did not do it.

It's concerning, because I sometimes glide thru curves on the highway and definitely wouldn't want to go into a uncontrolled steering situation.

 

Interesting! I test the laws of centripetal force when taking ramps 😅, have been through some bumps, and thankfully, my GT has remained unflappable, perhaps thanks to a different suspension tuning compared to the GT-Line?