K5 2023
Kia

K5 2023

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21 reviews
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The 2023 Kia K5. A mid-size sedan with striking looks, driver-focused dynamics, and strong value for money.

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ClumsyFlamingo727
· Jun 07, 2025
5/5

My favourite commuter ever

40 miles each way. The 2023 Kia K5 makes the commute genuinely enjoyable. Seats stay comfortable, adaptive cruise works brilliantly, fuel costs reasonable. After 25,000 miles nothing has gone wrong.

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BlueNarwhal695
· Jun 22, 2025
2/5

Not what I expected

Reliability has been below the brand's reputation. Two dealer visits in the first year for issues that shouldn't exist on a new car. Interior quality also doesn't match the asking price.

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FuzzyNarwhal598
· May 09, 2025
4/5

Surprisingly fun to drive

Bought for practicality, expected dull. Wrong. Chassis is genuinely sorted — accurate steering, good body control, eager engine. Makes you look forward to driving.

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CalmAlpaca583
· Jun 26, 2025
4/5

Great daily driver, small gripes

Eight months in — fuel efficiency, comfort, and city traffic handling are all impressive. Gripes: rear legroom slightly tight for tall adults, auto transmission occasionally hesitates. Minor. Overall package excellent.

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TinyFlamingo311
· Jan 31, 2025
4/5

Impressed after 12 months of ownership

I was sceptical about the 2023 Kia K5 when I ordered it — felt like I was playing it safe rather than exciting myself — but a year in I'm genuinely impressed. Far more refined than I expected, the seats are comfortable over long distances, and not one unexpected thing has gone wrong. Knocked a star …

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FluffyBaboon692
· Nov 19, 2024
1/5

Ongoing reliability nightmare

I've owned my 2023 Kia K5 for fourteen months and it has spent more time at the dealer than on my driveway. The turbo failed at 8,000 miles, the infotainment screen went blank at 11,000 miles, and there's a persistent vibration the dealer cannot locate. This is my first experience with this brand an…

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BigTapir562
· Jan 27, 2025
5/5

Worth every penny

Yes, I spent more than my budget initially allowed, but the 2023 Kia K5 has more than justified the extra outlay. The refinement difference is immediately noticeable coming from my old car. Cruising at motorway speeds is serene, the seats are supportive over long distances, and the tech suite is gen…

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ShinyBlobfish716
· Jan 28, 2025
5/5

Exceeded every expectation

I was nervous buying a 2023 Kia K5 without test-driving more alternatives, but after 18 months I can confirm it was the right call. Reliability has been perfect — not a single unplanned trip to the shop. The safety features have already intervened twice on the motorway and I believe they prevented a…

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