Review
Before I got behind the steering for a test drive, I saw it featured on 2010 Korean series "Athena".

I was so drawn to it by its good looking styling & lines. What was most prominent about the K5 was its front LED lights (which is a standard item ",)... It seems as though the car is always on the move even when it's parked.

I'm even more impressed with the interior features & equipment as it matches or even bested most European cars on the same category.

I even find a lot of room for rear seats after I adjusted the driver's position (FYI, I'm not short to begin with :p)... That's another + point.

Finally, I put the car out for a drive... drove it... & to my disappoinment there was a significant frown on my face as the 2.0L engine was under-powered & the steering felt uncertain. It felt as though the K5 was just another utility vehicle to get people from point to point. Honestly, this is a kind if car I will not look forward to drive it - it is not a driver's car (if u know what I mean).

My conclusion, given the current price (including high COE) it is definitely worth putting your signature on the dotted lines. There is always a BUT... as there are a few European options like Citroen, Renault & VW that you might find it as an option.

Seriously, if you're not knick about its engine performance... GO FOR GREAT LOOKS, hi-5 for K5!

What I like
Great looks...
Ample space...
Lots of equipment & features...
Big rims... Yeah sportier look!

What I do not like
Engine performance...
Steering handling...

Review
Went to Ubi showroom to try out this highly graded K5...

The exterior styling certainly looks nice and classy, the rims design is also captivating (but I will change design if to get, too common on the road).

Sitting in it, it comes with driver and passenger electric seats which you don't find in other makes...

Features like auto wipers and headlights are of good cause as other Asian makes tend to have one of them only, wonder why is this so....

Most loved is the panaromic roof which the front is a sunroof while the back is moonroof, letting passengers or even the driver itself enjoys the sky views.

Other features like bluetooth control on steering, iPod, paddle shift, push start (nice), rear aircon (can't remember if have) and the mounted in GPS.

The drive was ok, except the engine tend to roar it out when rev...maybe is the insulation of the car.

Turning bodyroll is minimum and cruising is pretty smooth on a stretch (for a Korean car).

Overall, from the features given, its a best deal comparing to many other Asian makes and with all these packed in, if you go conti, most likely have to pay heafty price for it.

SO, if you are ok with Korean make, WHY not consider the K5 ?

What I like
Many features for the price you pay for.

What I do not like
Engine tend to roar when rev.

Review
The main thing about the K5 is definitely the way it looks. This is followed by the shed load of equipment it comes with.
It really looks distinctive but I haven't quite made up my mind if it's all good. Up close it seems overly fussy- not as odd looking as the front end of an i45 but it just looks a bit too contrived.
Still I believe it will get admiring glances most of the time.
The hi spec model was not available for testing so the one I took out had no panoramic roof, HIDs etc.
The car doesn't feel that wide when driving though it is very long when parking (it's longer than a Camry). The test drive car also didn't have the rear view camera to help.
The engine sound is muted but does not have a very nice character to it. Performance is adequate for town driving but may be lacking for cross country drives up North.
The rear isn't as spacious as it looks from the outside. Certainly the Camry is better for this... but at $10K less than a 2L Camry and with lots more toys, it is a better buy.

What I like
Looks (somewhat)
Equipment level is amazing

What I do not like
Looks (somewhat)- but still better than an i45

Review
All-black interior and no cream choice is not a good thing. The black trim only-option looks "beng" in a sporty-upmarket-beng style. Door handles feel hollow. The boot lid has very sharp edges. But overall, it's a great looking machine... at a good price point.

What I like
Sleek elegant styling.

What I do not like
Interior design and general quality.

Review
Tested drive the car on 27 Feb.
Very impressive, the features, the function, the styling, the drive feel...
Wow i must said, my my forte parking there lose out so much...
even in the show room the Koup parking beside seem pretty lose out.
K5 is the car that will outshine any other car out there in the same league within the price range.
One of the car to own, maybe you guys should try it for yourself.

What I like
everything include styling, features, functions, drive feel.

What I do not like
Price...
It is out of my budget.
Stupid COE...
Feel like i'm buy the paper when compare to my car bought back in 2009.
:(