kia k5 new optima replacement
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Nice looking vehicle. They haven't made it to Canada yet but the good thing is AWD is standard on them here. I will be looking to upgrade my 2011 Optima in the the next year or so. From what I have read the K5 will be on the top of my list to look at.
I like it, the K5 is a nice update from the current Optima (which I like as well). I don't know why they're changing the name though, I prefer the name 'Optima' to 'K5'.
My thoughts are when an auto rag like Car and Driver states "some rivals drive better", I would definitely test drive the rivals first.
Hyundai/Kia poached designers and engineers from German auto companies which is why their products are becoming better.
Albert Biermann , Simon Loasby, Peter Schreyer, Gregory Guillaume to name a few.
Hyundai/Kia poached designers and engineers from German auto companies which is why their products are becoming better.
Albert Biermann , Simon Loasby, Peter Schreyer, Gregory Guillaume to name a few.
Hate alpha numeric names. Think the styling on the Optima (outgoing) may age better than the K5. Think the Sonata needs a quick front end update maybe based on the upcoming Tucson. The K5 is better but still a bit busy.
It is nice, there are too many design things going on at the rear and front, as said above it might 'date' the car - but I also hate the new Honda Civic styling. Interior looks better to me.
Yep, it's a Kia.
I was never a big fan of Kia in general until in 2011 in New Zealand I saw the Optima for the first time - I really liked that car. I do like the K5 based on looks, really nice, sharp. Different. Also the stinger is a car I like.
What kills the K5 for me is the I guess CVT only option. No thanks, either traditional automatic or manual for me.
What kills the K5 for me is the I guess CVT only option. No thanks, either traditional automatic or manual for me.
A CVT is not the only option.
Just a name change for the North American market. They have always been known as the K5 in S.Korea.
Nick1994
$100 site donor 2024
Love it, if something happened to my Genesis it would probably be in my garage.
A nice sedan with great tech and good looks. I'm so sick of these soccer mom CUVs.
A nice sedan with great tech and good looks. I'm so sick of these soccer mom CUVs.
There is no CVT on the K5. It is an eight speed automatic transmission.
ls1mike
$50 Site Donor 2024
There is a lot going on with the rear end, but overall I think it looks really nice. I think I read 290HP and 311FT/LBS in top trim. Not bad.
wemay
Site Donor 2023
Beautiful car, in and out.
4WD
$50 site donor 2024
I like the looks but still not ready for sub 5k oci's and walnut shell blast jobs.
