Kia EV5 GT‑Line Review (Australia) | Great Family EV, But Not for Me

With the T60 in for repairs, I suddenly needed wheels, and Morley Kia came in clutch, sliding me the keys to a Kia EV5 GT‑Line for five full days. Shale Grey, two‑tone, dual‑motor AWD, 230kW and 480Nm… you already know this thing wasn't driving me gently. This is my full real‑world Kia EV5 GT‑Line review in Australia; range test, family features, Smart Park Assist, iPedal, charging, and daily driving. If you’re comparing the Kia EV5 to Chinese EV competition, wondering how it performs as a family EV, or trying to figure out whether an electric SUV is actually “liveable” in Australia, this review covers everything: city driving, highway behaviour, interior practicality, tech, comfort, and the bits Kia absolutely nailed… plus the sexy points they missed out on. I daily‑drove it. I tested it with the family. I pushed it on the highway. I trolled a few unsuspecting motorists. Hehe. And after five days of real‑world use, I’ve got a clear picture of where the EV5 shines, and where it doesn’t. In this video: • Kia EV5 GT‑Line exterior walkaround & design • Storage, boot space, cabin practicality & frunk • Full interior tour with family‑friendly features • iPedal one‑pedal driving test (mind‑blowing in the city) • Smart Park Assist demo — real‑world use • Highway driving impressions & comfort • Real‑world range results in Australia Specs tested: • Model: Kia EV5 GT‑Line • Power: 230kW / 480Nm dual‑motor AWD • Colour: Shale Grey two‑tone • Battery: 71% = 283km remaining (after spirited driving) • Charging: 15 mins ≈ 100km at 125kW 0:00 Intro 0:53 Exterior 2:16 Storage 4:24 Interior 15:26 iPedal 18:31 Smart Park Assist 21:03 Summary 24:46 Subscriber Update Checkout what else we get up to on the channel: https://www.youtube.com/diceyricey?su... 💸 Save 25% on all Throttle Controllers using code RICEY25 at https://elitedrive.com.au/ 💸 Save 10% on all Carbon Offroad Winches, Recovery and MT2.0 Suspension using code DICEY at https://carbonoffroad.com.au/ 💸 Save 10% on all Power Modules & Power Packages using code RICEY10 at https://elitedrive.com.au/ 💸 Save 15% sitewide using code DICEYRICEY at https://www.auxito.com/