2021 Kia GT-Line AWD and 2021 K5 GT Outperforms BMW 330i. The new GT-Line amps up the style and driving excitement of the new K5 at an attractive price. The new turbo 2.5-liter engine in the GT model makes 290 horsepower and exterior styling upgrades. Is the new K5 better than the previous KIA Optima?
To CLARIFY:
The 2.5-liter turbocharged GDI + MPI four-cylinder engine making 290 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with the new 8-speed “wet” Dual Clutch Transmission (GT) goes 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds.
The 1.6-liter turbocharged GDI four-cylinder engine producing 180 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque, managed by an all-new eight-speed automatic transmission (LX, LXS, GT-Line, EX)
We rated the 2021 KIA K5 GT line and AWD version and rate it with a Car Coach Reports Rating in 10 categories.
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0:00 The NEW 2021 KIA K5 GT-Line is it the BEST Sport Sedan to BUY?
0:25 2021 KIA K5 EX
0:46 performance
1:30 engine specs.
1:58 test drive
3:08 GT Line / 2021 KIA K5 AWD
3:20 @Pirelli
3:48 Safety features
3:56 Visibility
4:25 Seating comfort and back seat
6:13 technology, center screen, and center screen
7:25 features and options
9:00 design for GT Line
10:45 quality and warranty
10:53 2020 Kia telluride
11:18 value, trunk storage, and prices
11:35 Car Coach Reports total score
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