Comments by "Stephen Hendricks" (@stephenhendricks103) on "" video.

The K5 is an appealing midsize sedan with features that match or exceed those of rivals in the space and with a significant value advantage. Unfortunately, the 2022 "update" fails to remedy the K5 GT's greatest weakness--the lack of AWD or an electronic or mechanical LSD needed to tame wheel hop and torque steer and put power down to the pavement in a FWD sedan with nearly 300 HP and over 300 lb ft of torque. The absence of AWD (available on lower trims) is not surprising in view of the fact that it would add about $2K to the price of the K5 GT, severely reducing the K5's price advantage and would likely have such a low "take rate" that KIA would lose money by offering it. (Toyota and Nissan follow the same pattern in offering AWD on the Camry and Altima only on their less powerful trims.) On the other hand, the absence of some form of limited slip differential in the K5 GT is a major weakness. A VW GTI with a nearly 70 HP deficit has featured an electronic LSD for several years that improves handling significantly. Without it in the K5 GT a driver will have difficulty utilizing the huge power advantage over the lower trims with the 1.6L turbo engine. For those whose notion of performance is limited to rapid acceleration on a straight, flat road and who think driving "fun" consists of counteracting torque steer and wheel hop with the gas pedal pressed to the floor the lack of either AWD or an LSD may be acceptable. For those looking for an affordable midsize true sport sedan it isn't. Fortunately, there is an alternative. The GT-Line Stinger offers the same 2.5L turbo engine as the K5 GT and RWD or RWD-biased AWD, each of which promises better handling and a more premium interior and amenities than the K5 GT. With RWD the MSRP of the Stinger (with the optional "Sun and Sound" package) has an MSRP of about $38.4K and with AWD the MSRP moves to $40.6K. The $3K to $5K premium compared to a fully loaded K5 GT is a screaming bargain! Otherwise, save your money and get a K5 EX or GT-Line model at a significantly lower price than the K5 GT and power that can actually be accessed without issues.
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@CarConfections The short supply is likely the result of the chip shortage. A number of manufacturers have limited or ceased production of their models with low "take rates" in favor of building vehicles that move off of dealer lots more quickly. The same problem afflicts the Jetta GLI. In fact, my VW dealer told me recently that he expects to see no more Jettas at all for the rest of the calendar year as VW shifts production more heavily to SUVs to deal with the chip shortage.
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