Wow! Customized interior color and sport rim! And 9 colors available for selection.........

both 2.0 and 2.4 engine are available for this market.

I like the beige interior .... gives a more airy feel ..... but takes away some of the sportiness of the cabin

Anyone try charging i-phone with i-phone usb charger?

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Added on May 13, 2012, 11:00 amWhen i tried, radio keep showing "reading usb" and the charging sign in i-phone keep showing charging ON then charging OFF then charging ON... continue.

I wonder is this because of lack of current from K5 usb port?

This post has been edited by feng yun: May 13 2012, 11:00 AM

Yes agree with you. Wish they would give a choice of interior colour. All black looks a tad boring

Will try it later. Currently using a third party to charge my iphone as using the usb for pen drive.

damn, more options for colours. last week i went to KIA showroom JB, Wang Loo KIA, to book Forte for my sis, then viewed K5 as well. didnt test drive it yet as they didnt have any test drive unit for K5, but it's a bit disappointed only 3 colours are available. The salesman there said the dark blue colour (my best bet) as in the catalog has been phased out by Naza and will be replaced with a lighter sea blue. Is it true?

what is the best fuel for our K5 for better FC and power?

Yes, there is a new color as you said "sea blue", catalog name is called Light Graphite. But I don't know whether will Naza phased out the dark blue (Platinum Graphite).

This post has been edited by bUGG: May 13 2012, 02:56 PM

Is all the color,exterior and interior, there available for KIA Malaysia?

Platinum Graphite will be phased out and be replaced by Light Graphite. Reasoning unknown. I am driving a PG and loving it.

Using RON97 Shell. Full tank 70ltr, 650km+

Only 3 colors available in Malaysia (Silver, White and Light Graphite). As for interior, only 1 color available (grey)

For more option, get it from SG

Just now went to test drive the K5 and 508, honestly, the K5 handling, a lot of people claimed the handling is very good, comparable to the conti car, but to my surprise, the handling for the K5 is not really good, Kia tried to setup the k5 with firmer suspension, but this kind of setup not only spoiled the riding comfort for the car, it also at the same time give the car unresponsive handling and noisy plus rough ride in d-segment vehicle, and the engine refinement is really not there, especially when the rpm rev above 3000rpm, you will hear loud rough engine noise. When test the 508, the whole situation is totally different, it looks a bit dull for me, and you don't expect that this will have good handling base on the design, but I was wrong, this car give a responsive engine output even with such low engine capacity, the handling also very good and the steering give a very good feedback when compare to the K5, which almost can't feel any feedback. The 508 responsive handling is what I really like, and this suspension setup not as firm as the K5, which totally kill the comfortness. When compare to the accessories and features, the 508 is comparable to the K5, but for sure the price is a bit on the premium side for such a low engine capacity. I do hope the K5 can be installed a smaller tyre, at least can help to regain some comfortness, which I told the salesman and he agreed it as well.

i think CKD 508 148k will be K5 competitio in term of luxury, spec and price... but service cost should be more exp compare to K5, sales told me normal service 400+ and major service estimate 2k+
althu i book K5 now and loan approved, but will go test drive 508 next week and decide which car with me my next 5 yrs.

You are right. I've booked it too.
However, will test drive the 508 just to know the differences.

The suspension setup on K5 is not really firm. In fact, to my surprise, it is supremely comfort as compare to 508 which i personally tested few weeks ago. However, this can be subjective to different people. But I do agree on the steering feedback upon 508 is way engaging than K5.

ive tested both of the cars as well. K5 has the looks and all that but imo, 508 is way better in handling, almost similar to what bmw has to give. somehow, in 508 you get the robust feel, but like you said, everything is pretty subjective. i personally dislike 508's looks.

now that its 148k, its definitely gonna spice up the d segment choices as alot of buyers out there dream of driving contis, even though if its not a 'true blood' conti, according to some thing is i dont think peugeot is doing enough adverts for 508.

This post has been edited by Kalist0: May 13 2012, 07:49 PM

I echo your sentiment. Each to his own method of testing. It also largely depends on what vehicle the review was driving before

It is very personal riding. I tested 508 also before I bought k5. Imho, k5 has the killer look and price affordability. Service cost lower too.

508 on the other hand drives better, with small 1.6 cap but output is great with the turbo setup. But then anything with turbo = service pricey.

Handling wise, Conti is still Conti. I never expect Korean or Jap will ride better.

REALLY?????? 508 is already a CKD plus its just RM148k????? I've booked the K5 already. I must say, the one think i like about the 508 than the k5 is what the k5 doesnt have, i.e. Front sensor, windows shed and the doors in 508 are heavier n more solid. Plus it gives a taike look.

However the k5 seems to be quiter n more spacious. Arghhhh..... I'm torn between both sides. Better start a thread to see what people thinks about these 2 cars.

if i remember correctly, 508 CKD is somewhere july, but u can start place booking now
agree that k5 more spacious...i didnt realize 508 front gt cup holder