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2025 Kia EV5 GT-Line review
The range-topping version of Kia's new mid-size electric SUV has loads of spec and tech, dual-motor AWD and a stylish look. What’s the catch?
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Matt Campbell
Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison
Kia EV5
Mercedes-Benz GLA
2025 Kia
EV5
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLA
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Based on the Kia EV5 GT-LINE AWD LR
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
NA
43L - 51L
318 to 459 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$56,770 - $71,770
$63,600 - $99,000
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks way smarter than other EV5s
- Dual-motor AWD adds perk and performance
- Spacious and thoughtful interior inclusions
Misses
- Not that fun to drive
- Frustrating safety technology
- Pricey compared to other China-made EVs
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Zippy performance
- Fun driving dynamics
- Comfortable driving position
Misses
- Expensive to buy and service
- Fiddly steering wheel touch sliders
- Lots of piano black around the cabin
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Specs
| Type | ||
| - | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1332 - 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| - | 2.0L, 1.3L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| - | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 160kW - 230kW | 120kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 310Nm - 480Nm | 270Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
