K5, let's talk

The new generation KIA K5 Kaiku has been on the market for some time, and I have tested the tenth generation Sonata on the same platform before. That car can let you experience the sports genes of Korean cars. So this time, let's take a look at another model under the same platform-Kia K5 Kaiku 380T GT-Line flagship, and see how its overall strength is.

On-site test drive, K5 has limited potential.

The powertrain of the new generation KIA K5 Kaiku is the same as that of the tenth generation Sonata, with a 2.0T engine and an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The parameters are exactly the same, with 240 horses and 353 Nm. From the data point of view, the book data of this engine is very bright and belongs to high-power engine.

The venue test drive is still those projects, linear acceleration, S-bend, and figure-eight winding. Perhaps because of the limited space, the overall feeling of linear acceleration of KIA K5 Kaiku is based on stability. The accelerator pedal is heavy, not that kind of light adjustment. The whole acceleration process is very smooth. I feel that the engine has sufficient stamina and can continuously provide a sense of acceleration, but the feeling of pushing back is not intense. When the speed came up, it looked about 3000 rpm. I could obviously feel the small explosion of the engine, but at this time the vehicle had reached the end of the field.

The suspension part of the new KIA K5 Kaiku adopts the former McPherson independent+rear multi-link independent suspension, which is also a common suspension form at this level. Compared with the sports appearance and bright engine power parameters, the KIA K5 chassis still needs to take care of the comfort of the members in the car. The lateral support force is good when cornering. When cornering at low speed, the vehicle has no obvious roll, so the suspension can be pulled. When the speed is fast, the adjustment of the innate comfort trend will make you feel that the vehicle is pushing people.

Kia K5 Kaiku steering adjustment is also a family-oriented setting, which is light overall, even in sport mode. This adjustment itself is not a big problem. After all, it is necessary to take into account the attributes of residents and be unfriendly to female drivers.

Generally speaking, I feel that KIA K5 Kaiku has not played its due potential on the venue, because the venue can't simulate the driving experience when driving on the road every day, and can only have a simple feeling about some specific projects. It completely limits the potential of this car.

Talk about the feeling of driving on the road

Driving on the road, the power still shows a calm side and won't make you feel bad. Although the acceleration of floor oil lacks some pleasure, it will exceed the road speed limit if you are not careful when driving on daily roads.

This 8-speed automatic manual transmission is almost imperceptible in daily use, and both upshifts and downshifts are active, especially when you need power, it will downshift two gears in a row, providing you with abundant power.

Generally speaking, this 2.0T engine has sufficient power in daily driving, and the acceleration in the middle and rear sections is very emboldened. The only fly in the ointment may be that the powertrain is too smooth, even in sports mode, it lacks a little passion. If the gearbox can simulate the sense of frustration when shifting gears in some sports modes, the sense of movement of the whole vehicle will be improved a lot.

Compared with power and daily driving, in fact, this L2-level automatic driving assistance system equipped by Kia K5 is also very easy to use, and it has been experienced on the tenth generation Sonata before. The system integrates camera, radar and ultrasonic sensor. In addition to ACC adaptive cruise, lane departure and lane keeping, the camera can also display images directly on the dashboard when the turn signal is turned on, providing the driver with a blind spot view when the vehicle is driving, and ensuring driving safety.

In addition, during the test drive at the venue, some people said that the suspension and steering of KIA K5 are comfortable adjustments, which are actually more obvious on the expressway. The author believes that although K5 has a sporty appearance, it can also bring you a gentle side. After all, few people will drive it to the track, and at most they will play in places with few people and cars. Think about it, if you are tired after a day's work and the whole person is tired, will you be very upset when you get into the car and feel tight steering and hard suspension? At this time, you may prefer to drive home in a relaxed and comfortable environment to relieve fatigue. From this point of view, it is understandable that KIA K5 prefers comfortable settings.

Let's talk about it finally.

The advantage of the new KIA K5 Kaiku lies in its high face value and bright dynamic parameters. The comfort of the whole car is greater than the sense of movement, and there is nothing too obvious. In short, the new KIA K5 Kaiku is an easy-to-drive and comfortable family car. If you are tired of looking at those Japanese and German medium-sized cars, you may wish to feel the different feelings brought by Korean cars.

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