Mid-size car
Motor vehicle
The
Kia K5
, formerly known as the
Kia Optima
(
Korean
:
起亞 옵티마
), is a
mid-size car
manufactured by
Kia
since 2000 and marketed globally through various
nameplates
. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the
Kia Magentis
name was used in
Europe
and
Canada
when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the
Kia Lotze
and
Kia K5
name for the
South Korean
market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the
United States
,
Canada
,
Malaysia
and the
Middle East
, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.
First generation (MS; 2000)
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Motor vehicle
From 2000?2005, Optimas were a
rebadged
variant of the
Hyundai Sonata
, differing from the Sonata only in minor exterior styling details and equipment content. It was first shown in South Korea in July 2000 and was the first product of the Kia-Hyundai platform integration plan.
In Australia, the Optima was introduced in May 2001, offered only with a 2.5 L V6 engine, and choice of manual or automatic transmission. The updated Optima was offered with a new 2.7 L engine, 4-speed automatic (the manual was dropped), and features such as full leather interior and alloy wheels were made standard. Thanks in part to better marketing, sales increased to 41,289 units in 2005, an all-time high. The Optima was sold until 2006, when it was replaced by the Magentis.
Safety
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The 2001 Optima received Poor to Average ratings from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS).
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Test
|
Rating
|
Moderate overlap front:
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Acceptable
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Side:
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Poor
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Head restraints & seats:
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Poor
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Update
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The 2002 Optima received a minor update. A luxurious version of the Optima was sold in
South Korea
as the "Optima Regal", using the 2-liter four or the 2.5-liter V6 only. The
grille
was redesigned for the
United States
in 2003 (2004 model year) to feature the Kia badge, and the headlamps were restyled for 2004 (2005 model year).
Engines
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Type
|
Model Years
|
Power
|
Torque
|
Market
|
1,795 cc (109.5 cu in) 1.8 L
Beta II
I4
|
200??2005
|
96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
164 N?m (121 lb?ft) at 4500 rpm
|
South Korea
|
1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) 2.0 L
Sirius II
I4
|
2001?2002
|
100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
180 N?m (133 lb?ft) at 4500 rpm
|
Global
|
2,351 cc (143.5 cu in) 2.4 L
Sirius II
I4
|
2001?2002
|
111 kW (151 PS; 149 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
212 N?m (156 lb?ft) at 4500 rpm
|
North America
|
2,351 cc (143.5 cu in) 2.4 L
Sirius II
I4
|
2003?2006
|
103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) at 5500 rpm
|
199 N?m (147 lb?ft) at 3000 rpm
|
North America
|
2,493 cc (152.1 cu in) 2.5 L
Delta
V6
|
2001
2000?2005
|
127 kW (172 PS; 170 hp) at 6000 rpm
124 kW (169 PS; 167 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
229 N?m (169 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
230 N?m (170 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
|
North America
Global
|
2,656 cc (162.1 cu in) 2.7 L
Delta
V6
|
2002?2006
|
127 kW (172 PS; 170 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
245 N?m (181 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
|
North America
|
-
Kia Optima (US; first facelift)
-
Kia Optima (Korea; first facelift)
-
Kia Magentis (Europe; second facelift)
-
Kia Magentis (Europe; second facelift)
Second generation (MG; 2005)
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Motor vehicle
Kia Magentis LS (UK; pre-facelift)
Kia Magentis LX (Canada; pre-facelift)
The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except in
United States
and
Malaysia
, and as the Kia Lotze in
South Korea
, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. This generation differed further from the
Hyundai Sonata
donor vehicle than the previous model. Unlike the previous Optima though, this vehicle uses a global platform, unique to Kia, designated "MG". The car continues to be built in
South Korea
and shares its 2.4-liter
inline-four engine
, five-speed
Sportmatic
automatic
or five-speed
manual transmission
with the Sonata.
In addition to the 2.4-liter inline-four and the 2.7-liter V6 offered in North America, globally the Optima/Magentis/Lotze was also available with smaller, 1.8- or 2.0-liter fours, as well as a 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine. South Korean buyers also received and LPG-powered version of the 2.4. The second generation Optima was launched in Malaysia on 15 August 2007 powered by a 2.0-liter Theta DOHC CVVT engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
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The Optima received a crash test rating of five stars from the
NHTSA
,
[6]
and four stars from
Euro NCAP
.
[7]
The 2006 Optima received Marginal to Good ratings from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS).
[8]
Test
|
Rating
|
Overall:
|
|
Moderate overlap front:
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Good
|
Side:
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Average
|
Roof strength:
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Marginal
|
Head restraints & seats:
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Good
|
Update
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Kia Magentis EX (Chile; facelift)
Kia Optima SX (US; facelift)
Kia Optima LX (US; facelift)
The Optima was revised and updated in 2008, debuting at the
New York International Auto Show
(as a 2009 model year). This update features new front-end styling and tail lamps. In addition to the revised exterior, length is also slightly increased by roughly 70 millimetres (2.8 in) to approximately 4,800 mm (190 in) long. There is also a new engine and the interior has also been revised.
[9]
Main changes in the interior are a redesigned instrument cluster and a
Sirius Satellite Radio
/AM/FM/MP3/CD with an auxiliary jack. In certain markets, the option of satellite navigation is offered.
The new
Theta II
2.4-liter I4 employs dual continuously
variable valve timing
(CVVT) and a variable intake system (VIS) to increase power to 131 kW (176 hp), while returning improved fuel consumption over its predecessor. Torque is rated at 229 N?m (169 lbf?ft). There is a 2.0L I4 for other markets with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. Power is rated at 164 hp (122 kW) at 6200 RPM and 197 N?m (145 lb?ft) of torque. Acceleration for the 2.0L is 0?100 km/h (0?62 mph) in 9.2 seconds for the 5-speed manual and 10.1 seconds for the 4-speed automatic. Top speed rated up to 208 km/h (129 mph) outside of the US. The 2.7-liter
V6
offers few changes to the previous model, though power is increased to 144 kW (193 hp), and torque to 249 N?m (184 lbf?ft). Acceleration for the 5-speed automatic takes it from 0?60 mph (0?97 km/h) in 8.9sec with a top speed up to 220 km/h (137 mph). A five-speed manual transmission is standard in the base model, and a five-speed automatic is included with mid- and high-end levels (or as an option in the base model).
2010 models see the addition of a
Proximity Key
with Push-Button Start and paddle shifters on SX models.
In Australia, the Magentis was introduced in August 2006, and replaced the Optima. Initially available with a choice of 2.4 L 4-cylinder or 2.7 L V6 engines, the Magentis' sales never caught on, with sales peaking at only 741 units in 2007. In 2008, the V6 engine was dropped, as was the EX-L model, leaving only the entry-level 2.4 L EX on sale until its discontinuation in 2009. While the facelifted 2010 model was never officially launched, a very small number were imported for "evaluation" purposes, and eventually sold to the public as demos.
U.S. engines
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Type
|
Model Years
|
Power/rpm
|
Torque/rpm
|
2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) 2.4 L
Theta
I4
|
2006.5?2008
|
162 bhp (121 kW; 164 PS) at 5800
|
164 lb?ft (222 N?m) at 4000
|
2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) 2.4 L
Theta II
I4
|
2009?2010
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175 bhp (130 kW; 177 PS) at 6000
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169 lb?ft (229 N?m) at 4000
|
2,656 cc (162.1 cu in) 2.7 L
Delta
V6
|
2006
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170 bhp (127 kW; 172 PS) at 6000
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181 lb?ft (245 N?m) at 4000
|
2,656 cc (162.1 cu in) 2.7 L
Mu
V6
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2006.5?2008
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185 bhp (138 kW; 188 PS) at 6000
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182 lb?ft (247 N?m) at 4000
|
2009?2010
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194 bhp (145 kW; 197 PS) at 6000
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184 lb?ft (249 N?m) at 4500
|
Third generation (TF; 2010)
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Motor vehicle
Third generation
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Model code
| TF
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Also called
| Kia Optima
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Production
| 2010?2015
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Model years
| 2011?2015 (North America)
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Assembly
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Designer
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Body style
| 4-door
sedan
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Related
| Hyundai Sonata (YF)
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Engine
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Transmission
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Wheelbase
| 2,795 mm (110.0 in)
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Length
| 4,845 mm (190.7 in)
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Width
| 1,835 mm (72.2 in)
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Height
| 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
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Curb weight
| 1,391?1,470 kg (3,067?3,241 lb) (2.0L/2.4L)
1,520?1,535 kg (3,351?3,384 lb) (2.0L Turbo)
1,570?1,583 kg (3,461?3,490 lb) (Hybrid)
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Kia Optima (Chile; pre-facelift)
The completely redesigned Optima, sharing the same platform as its sibling
Hyundai i40
, named the
Kia K5
in the South Korean and Chinese markets, made its world debut at the
2010 New York International Auto Show
. It features a much sleeker, sportier profile designed by new Kia design chief
Peter Schreyer
, following the new design language featured on the
Kia Forte
,
Kia Sorento
, and
Kia Sportage
and
Kia Cadenza
? and using Kia's new corporate grille, known as the
Tiger Nose
, also designed by Schreyer. Lead designer of the TF in the team of Peter Schreyer and Miklos Kovacs was the Italian Davide Limongelli. For the first time, this model will be using the Optima name worldwide, where the Magentis name had been used previously.
As with its
Hyundai Sonata
sibling, the Optima's lineup has been replaced with a GDI 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine, either mated to a 6-speed
automatic transmission
with Eco dash display, or to a 6-speed
manual transmission
that is standard on only the LX model. Sales began in fall 2010. The new K5 was released in the South Korean market on 29 April 2010.
The new Optima retains its trim lines of the base LX, upscale EX, and sporty SX models. Standard equipment includes safety features such as
electronic stability control
(ESC) and
ABS
brakes, as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, cooled glove box,
iPod
connectivity, and handsfree
Bluetooth
phone operation. Starting in October 2013, on LX models, Kia will offer the
UVO
infotainment system by
Microsoft
as part of the convenience package. EX model options include Kia's new
UVO
infotainment system by
Microsoft
, integrated backup camera, and
Proximity Key
with Push-Button Start. A panoramic moonroof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and a navigation system are also available. SX models add a rear
spoiler
, metal pedals, black hybrid metal and carbon insert trim, paddle shifters, and illuminated scuff plates. The third generation Optima came with two different ignition options. On some, the ignition is fitted to the steering column with a turn key. In certain specifications, the keyhole is inside of the glove box, with a start button located on the dashboard.
A Hybrid model and a Turbo model were also released. In addition, a wagon version was planned for European markets, and two-door coupe version was mooted for the United States. however they were never released.
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The turbo model has the same powertrain as the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T.
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The turbocharged model has 274 hp (204 kW) and 269 lb?ft (365 N?m) of torque in the North American model.
[13]
The car is estimated to obtain 34 mpg
‑US
(6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg
‑imp
) on the highway.
[14]
The third generation Kia Optima is built and manufactured in
West Point, Georgia
, which began in 2011 with the 2012 model.
In Australia, the new Optima went on sale in January 2011. Initially available in only one grade, the highly specified "Platinum", it was later joined by an entry-level "Si" model in the 2012 model year. Both models feature a 2.4L GDI engine with 6-speed automatic. A manual was not offered.
The facelifted 2014 model was unveiled at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in March.
The third generation Kia Optima was launched in Malaysia on 27 December 2011 powered by a 2.0 liter Theta II MPI engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission
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and in January 2014 the facelift version was launched in Malaysia.
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Safety
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The 2011 Optima received a "Top Safety Pick" rating from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS).
[17]
Test
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Rating
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Overall:
|
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Small overlap front:
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Average
|
Moderate overlap front:
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Good
|
Side:
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Good
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Roof strength:
|
Good
|
Head restraints & seats:
|
Good
|
Reception
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In a March 2012 comparison test by
Car and Driver
, the Optima came in third place out of six cars behind the first place
Volkswagen Passat
and the second place
Honda Accord
.
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Powertrain
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Model
|
Years
|
Transmission
|
Power
|
Torque
|
0?100 km/h
(0?62 mph)
(Official)
|
Top Speed
|
Gasoline
|
2.0L Nu MPi
|
2013?2015
|
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
121 kW (165 PS; 163 hp) at 6500 rpm
127 kW (172 PS; 170 hp) at 6700 rpm
|
196 N?m (145 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
201 N?m (148 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
|
9.8s (Manual)
10.6s (Automatic)
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210 km/h (130 mph) (Manual)
208 km/h (129 mph) (Automatic)
|
2.0L Nu MPi HEV
|
2011?2015
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6?speed automatic
|
140 kW (190 PS; 187 hp) at 5500 rpm
|
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9.4s
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192 km/h (119 mph)
|
2.0L Theta II MPi
|
2010?2013
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6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
121 kW (165 PS; 163 hp) at 6200 rpm
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198 N?m (146 lb?ft) at 4600 rpm
|
9.8s (Manual)
10.9s (Automatic)
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210 km/h (130 mph) (Manual)
202 km/h (126 mph) (Automatic)
|
2.0L Theta II GDi Turbo
|
2011?2015
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6-speed automatic
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199 kW (271 PS; 267 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
365 N?m (269 lb?ft) at 1750-4500 rpm
|
6.8s
|
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2.4L Theta II MPi
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2010?2015
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6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
132 kW (180 PS; 178 hp) at 6000 rpm
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231 N?m (171 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
|
9.1s (Manual)
9.5s (Automatic)
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210 km/h (130 mph)
|
2.4L Theta II GDi
|
6-speed automatic
|
148 kW (201 PS; 198 hp) at 6300 rpm
|
250 N?m (184 lb?ft) at 4250 rpm
|
9.0s
|
210 km/h (130 mph)
|
LPG
|
2.0L Nu LPi
|
2011?2015
|
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
115 kW (157 PS; 155 hp) at 6200 rpm
|
196 N?m (145 lb?ft) at 4200 rpm
|
|
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2.0L Theta II LPi
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2010?2011
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6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
106 kW (144 PS; 142 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
189 N?m (140 lb?ft) at 4250 rpm
|
|
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Diesel
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1.7L U II CRDi
|
2010?2015
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6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 4000 rpm
|
325 N?m (239 lb?ft) at 2000?2500 rpm
|
10.3s (Manual)
11.6s (Automatic)
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202 km/h (126 mph) (Manual)
197 km/h (122 mph) (Automatic)
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Hybrid version
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The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid was unveiled at the
2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
, and was launched in the U.S. market in June 2011. During its first month in the market sold 524 units.
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Considering cumulative sales in the U.S. market through December 2011, with 19,672 units sold, together the
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
and the Kia Optima Hybrid ranked second in
hybrid sales
for calendar year 2011, after the
Toyota Prius
.
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The Optima Hybrid uses the
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
powertrain
, combining a 2.4-liter
MPI
engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 30
kW
electric motor
and lightweight
lithium polymer batteries
to produce a full
gasoline-electric hybrid
with an estimated fuel consumption of 37 mpg
‑US
(6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg
‑imp
) city and 39 mpg
‑US
(6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpg
‑imp
) highway.
[21]
The Optima Hybrid is able to travel up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in full electric mode, which helps it stand apart from many competitors.
[22]
Korean and European markets will get the Optima Hybrid with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.
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The only externally apparent features that differentiate it from the Kia Optima are the hybrid badging, application specific wheel design, a lowered ride height by approximately 1 in (25 mm), and the availability of a special light platinum graphite paint color. It also utilizes an active shutter system behind the upper grille, allowing the car to redirect airflow when the gas engine's heat levels allow (such as when the car is operating in
EV
mode to improve aerodynamics, or to assist in more rapid warming up of the gas engine).
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In September 2011, the Optima Hybrid set a
Guinness World Record
for "Lowest Fuel Consumption in a Hybrid Gasoline Vehicle" while driving across the continental United States for 14 days, starting from the Kia factory in West Point, Georgia. In its 7,899-mile drive across the 48 states, the car recorded an average of 64.55 miles per gallon while consuming a total of five and a half tanks of gasoline. In order to qualify for the record, the car had two people and luggage throughout the entire trip.
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Fourth generation (JF; 2015)
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Fourth generation
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Model code
| JF
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Also called
| Kia Optima
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Production
| 2015?2020
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Model years
| 2016?2020 (North America)
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Assembly
| |
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Designer
| Peter Schreyer
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Body style
| |
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Related
| Hyundai Sonata (LF)
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Engine
| |
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Transmission
| |
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Wheelbase
| 2,805 mm (110.4 in)
|
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Length
| 4,855 mm (191.1 in)
|
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Width
| 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
|
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Height
| 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
|
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Curb weight
| 1,440?1,565 kg (3,175?3,450 lb) (Gasoline)
1,510?1,535 kg (3,329?3,384 lb) (Diesel)
1,580?1,600 kg (3,480?3,530 lb) (Hybrid)
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The 2016 Kia Optima went on-sale towards the end of 2015. It shares a platform with the 2015
Hyundai Sonata
, and offers a new design, with new features and enhancements.
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As with the previous-generation Optima, the new model was designed by Kia's Chief of Design,
Peter Schreyer
. Unveiled at the
10th Seoul Motor Show
in April 2015, the new K5 was released in the South Korean market on 15 July 2015.
For the Malaysian market, the fourth generation Kia Optima was launched in May 2017 powered by the Theta II 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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Sportswagon
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At the
2016 Geneva Motor Show
, Kia revealed the Sportswagon variant of the Optima. Developed mainly for the European market by Kia's European design team, Kia says the model represents a significant growth opportunity in Europe, as two thirds of all models sold in the class are estates, rising to three quarters when looking purely at fleet sales. In its case, Kia says the estate could outsell the sedan version six to one.
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Powertrain
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Gasoline engines
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Model
|
Years
|
Transmission
|
Power
|
Torque
|
0?100 km/h
(0?62 mph)
(Official)
|
Top Speed
|
1.6L Gamma II T-GDi
|
2015?2019
|
7?speed dual clutch
|
132 kW (180 PS; 178 hp) at 5500 rpm
|
265 N?m (195 lb?ft) at 1500?4500 rpm
|
8.9s
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210 km/h (130 mph)
|
2.0L Nu GDi HEV
|
6?speed automatic
|
151 kW (205 PS; 202 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
|
9.4s
|
192 km/h (119 mph)
|
2.0L Nu MPi
|
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) at 6500 rpm
|
196 N?m (145 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
|
9.4s (Manual)
10.5s (Automatic)
|
210 km/h (130 mph) (Manual)
208 km/h (129 mph) (Automatic)
|
2.0L Theta II T-GDi
|
6-speed automatic
|
180 kW (245 PS; 242 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
353 N?m (260 lb?ft) at 1350-4000 rpm
|
7.6s
|
240 km/h (149 mph) (Sedan)
232 km/h (144 mph) (Wagon)
|
2.4L Theta II GDi
|
138 kW (188 PS; 185 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
241 N?m (178 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
|
9.1s
|
210 km/h (130 mph)
|
2.0L Nu LPi
|
2015?2021
|
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
|
113 kW (153 PS; 151 hp) at 6200 rpm
111 kW (151 PS; 149 hp) at 6200 rpm
|
196 N?m (145 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
194 N?m (143 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
|
|
|
1.6L U II CRDi
|
2018?2019
|
6-speed manual
7-speed dual clutch
|
100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) at 4000 rpm
|
320 N?m (236 lb?ft) at 2000?2250 rpm
|
11.2s (Manual)
11.8s (DCT)
|
196 km/h (122 mph) (Manual)
195 km/h (121 mph) (DCT)
|
1.7L U II CRDi
|
2015?2018
|
104 kW (141 PS; 139 hp) at 4000 rpm
|
340 N?m (251 lb?ft) at 1750?2500 rpm
|
10.2s (Manual)
11.1s (DCT)
|
200 km/h (124 mph)
|
Plug-in hybrid
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A
plug-in hybrid
variant was unveiled at the
2016 Chicago Auto Show
. The Kia Optima PHEV shares the powertrain of the
Hyundai Sonata PHEV
, and like its sibling, it has a 9.8
kWh
battery pack that delivers an
all-electric range
of 27 mi (43 km), but the Optima plug-in hybrid has a lower
drag coefficient
, which at 0.24 Cd is on par with the
all-electric
Tesla Model S
. The Optima PHEV has an active grille, which automatically opens and closes at high and low speeds, contributing to reduce the Cd.
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The plug-in hybrid features a 50 kW
electric motor
and 2.0-liter “Nu” four-cylinder GDI engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
[32]
Retail deliveries began in the United States in January 2017 with 40 units sold.
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Facelift (2018)
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The facelifted Kia Optima was officially revealed at the
2018 Geneva Motor Show
. In January, the facelifted Kia K5 was introduced in South Korean market.
Safety
[
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]
The 2017 Optima received a "Top Safety Pick+" rating from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS).
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Test
|
Rating
|
Overall:
|
|
Small overlap front:
|
Good
|
Moderate overlap front:
|
Good
|
Side:
|
Good
|
Roof strength:
|
Good
|
Head restraints & seats:
|
Good
|
Front crash prevention:
|
Superior
|
Headlights:
|
Good
|
Child seat anchors (Latch) ease of use:
|
Acceptable
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Awards
[
edit
]
The Optima is a two-time winner of the
International Car of the Year
award. it also won the 2016
Red Dot
"Best of the Best" Award.
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Kia Optima Convertible Concept
[
edit
]
The Kia Optima Convertible Concept was shown in 2015; a 4-door
concept car
similar to the Kia Optima
sedan
without a roof and rear-hinged doors for the rear passengers in place of the front-hinged doors of the production car.
[36]
Fifth generation (DL3; 2019)
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]
Motor vehicle
Fifth generation
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2021 K5 GT-Line
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Model code
| DL3
|
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Production
| 2019?present
|
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Model years
| 2021?present
|
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Assembly
| |
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Designer
| Kim Sung-Wook
[39]
[40]
|
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Body style
| |
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Platform
| Hyundai-Kia N3
[41]
[42]
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Related
| Hyundai Sonata (DN8)
|
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|
Engine
| |
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Transmission
| |
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Hybrid drivetrain
| Parallel hybrid
|
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|
Wheelbase
| 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
[45]
2,900 mm (114.2 in) (China)
|
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Length
| 4,905 mm (193.1 in)
4,980 mm (196 in) (China)
|
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Width
| 1,860 mm (73.2 in)
|
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Height
| 1,445 mm (56.9 in)
|
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Curb weight
| 1,410?1,515 kg (3,109?3,340 lb)
|
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The fifth generation Optima is badged as the K5 worldwide.
[46]
It was first unveiled in November 2019 and released in South Korea on 12 December 2019. Its overall design is similar to that of the
Sonata
, with a fastback-like profile, a trend that began in the 1940s. However, the styling is unique, featuring Z-shaped running lights, a textured grille and a chrome strip that runs along the window line and becomes more prominent at the C-pillar. The interior has been redesigned significantly as well, with an optional 12.3-inch digital cluster and 10.3-inch center screen, augmented by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an optional 12-speaker Bose audio system.
Under the hood, engines mostly mirror that of the Sonata, with the base 4-cylinder turbo 1.6-liter engine producing 180 hp and 195 lb?ft of torque
[47]
and the GT receiving a high-performance 2.5-liter
turbocharged
four-cylinder unit with 286 hp and 311 lb?ft of torque. All-wheel drive is newly available on some trim levels, distinguishing it from the Sonata.
Depending on the market, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) include Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA), Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM) with Surround View Monitor (SVM) and Blind-spot Collision-avoid Assist (BCA), Smart Cruise Control (SCC) or Navigation-based SCC (NSCC), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and Highway Driving Assist (HDA).
Kia was confirmed that the car is not to be available for the European markets or any right-hand-drive markets (such as Asia, Australasia and Africa) due to the shrinking traditional sedan market.
[48]
[49]
-
Rear view (GT-Line, US)
-
K5 Hybrid (South Korea)
-
Interior
Facelift
[
edit
]
The K5 facelift was revealed on 25 October 2023 in South Korea, and at the 2024
Chicago Auto Show
for the 2025 model year in North America. Changes include redesigned headlights and taillights, new front bumper with larger faux vents, new exhaust pipes for non-sportier trim levels, new exterior colours, new alloy wheel designs, an updated interior with a pair of 12 inches (30 cm) screens, the traditional gear lever replaced by a rotary selector, and new technological features.
[50]
[51]
-
2025 K5 (facelift)
-
Rear view (facelift)
-
Interior (facelift)
Markets
[
edit
]
North America
[
edit
]
In June 2020, Kia unveiled the US-market K5, renaming it from the Optima.
[52]
Both the 1.6-liter turbocharged and 2.5-liter naturally aspirated
Smartstream
inline four-cylinder gasoline engines will be available with either front wheel drive or all wheel drive; the 2.5-liter turbocharged engine is available only in front wheel drive and is mated to an eight-speed wet
dual-clutch transmission
.
[53]
Trim levels include LX, LXS, GT-Line, EX, and GT. US specification models will be assembled at
Kia
's
West Point, Georgia
assembly plant (
KMMG
).
Powertrain
[
edit
]
Specs
[54]
[55]
[56]
[57]
[58]
[59]
Gasoline engines
|
Model
|
Years
|
Transmission
|
Power
|
Torque
|
0?100 km/h
(0?62 mph)
(Official)
|
Top Speed
|
Smartstream G1.5
T-GDi
|
2020?present
|
7?speed dual clutch
|
125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 5500 rpm
|
253 N?m (187 lb?ft) at 1500?4000 rpm
|
|
|
Smartstream G1.6
T-GDi
|
2019?present
|
8?speed automatic
|
132 kW (180 PS; 178 hp) at 5500 rpm
|
265 N?m (195 lb?ft) at 1500?4500 rpm
|
|
|
Smartstream G2.0
LPi
|
6?speed automatic
|
107 kW (146 PS; 144 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
191 N?m (141 lb?ft) at 4200 rpm
|
|
|
Smartstream G2.0
MPi
|
118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 6500 rpm
|
196 N?m (145 lb?ft) at 4800 rpm
|
10.6s
|
|
Smartstream G2.0
Hybrid
|
143 kW (195 PS; 192 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
|
|
|
Smartstream G2.0
T-GDi
|
2020?present
|
8?speed automatic
|
177 kW (240 PS; 237 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
353 N?m (260 lb?ft) at 1500?4000 rpm
|
|
|
Smartstream G2.5
GDi
|
2019?present
|
143 kW (194 PS; 191 hp) at 6100 rpm
|
245 N?m (181 lb?ft) at 4000 rpm
|
8.6s
|
|
Smartstream G2.5
T-GDi
|
8?speed dual clutch
|
213 kW (290 PS; 286 hp) at 6000 rpm
|
422 N?m (311 lb?ft) at 1750?4000 rpm
|
6.6s
[60]
|
|
Safety
[
edit
]
The 2021?2022 K5 was awarded a Top Safety Pick+ from the
IIHS
.
NHTSA
(US)
[61]
|
IIHS
(US)
[62]
|
Overall
|
|
Small overlap front, driver
|
Good
|
Frontal, driver
|
|
Small overlap front, passenger
|
Good
|
Frontal, passenger
|
|
Moderate overlap front
|
Good
|
Side, driver
|
|
Side
|
Good
|
Side, rear passenger
|
|
Roof strength
|
Good
|
Side pole
|
|
Head restraints & seats
|
Good
|
Rollover
|
/
10.70%
|
Headlights
|
Good/Acceptable/Marginal/Poor (depending on trim)
|
|
|
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
|
Superior
|
|
|
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian
|
Superior/Advanced (depending on trim)
|
|
|
LATCH ease of use
|
Acceptable
|
Motorsport
[
edit
]
The third generation Kia Optima was an official entry in the
Pirelli World Challenge
. In June 2012, Michael Galati drove the
Infinity Audio
-sponsored Optima to Kia's first victory in round 8 of the
2012 season
at
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
in
Bowmanville
,
Ontario
, Canada, while teammate
Mark Wilkins
finished in second place.
[63]
Kia Racing clinched the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge Grand Touring Sport (GTS) Class Manufacturer Championship in only its third season of competition. Kia defeated rivals Ford, Chevrolet, Porsche, Aston Martin and Nissan to become the first Korean auto manufacturer to win the championship. Kia Racing finished the season with 13 podium finishes, including 5 race wins. Meanwhile, the turbocharged Optima race cars led more on-track miles than any other manufacturer in the class this season.
The race car weighs 2,950 pounds (1,338 kg) and is powered by an inline 4-cylinder engine generating 368 horsepower and uses a 6-speed sequential transmission. It reaches 0 to 60 miles per hour (0 to 97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 160 miles per hour (257 km/h).
[64]
Sales
[
edit
]
Calendar year
|
United States
[65]
|
South Korea
[66]
|
Global
|
2000
|
97
|
31,505
|
|
2001
|
25,912
|
52,892
|
|
2002
|
26,793
|
48,032
|
|
2003
|
34,681
|
31,817
|
|
2004
|
53,492
|
29,956
|
|
2005
|
41,349
|
34,657
|
|
2006
|
38,408
|
34,704
|
|
2007
|
40,901
|
32,711
|
|
2008
|
44,904
|
43,958
|
|
2009
|
37,527
|
49,054
|
|
2010
|
27,382
|
79,491
|
|
2011
|
84,590
|
87,452
|
|
2012
|
152,399
|
77,952
|
259,551
[67]
|
2013
|
155,893
|
63,007
|
|
2014
|
159,020
|
49,000
|
300,685
[68]
|
2015
|
159,414
|
58,619
|
308,683
[69]
|
2016
|
124,203
|
44,636
|
238,281
[70]
|
2017
|
107,493
|
38,184
|
|
2018
|
101,603
|
48,502
|
|
2019
|
96,623
|
39,668
|
|
2020
|
80,140
[a]
|
84,550
|
|
2021
|
92,342
[a]
|
59,499
|
|
2022
|
66,298
|
31,498
|
2023
|
64,772
|
34,579
|
|
- ^
a
b
includes both Optima and K5 models
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