Topic: 2021-Kia Optima (K5)

[alljay]

I think it looks great (the 508 even better...) and really hope they put the 3.3T from the Stinger into it.    Even the 2.0T from the Stinger would be good, but I suspect it will get a much smaller engine.

[EV Dan]

Walk-around YT video of the KDM version.

https://youtu.be/lqfQP5HGIxw

It looks sharp in every trim. Even the hybrid looks sporty instead of the usual "vegetable lasagne", well maybe except the flower-pattern rims. No way I'd even consider a Sonata over this K5.

[Ontariodriver]

Walk-around YT video of the KDM version.

https://youtu.be/lqfQP5HGIxw

It looks sharp in every trim. Even the hybrid looks sporty instead of the usual "vegetable lasagne", well maybe except the flower-pattern rims. No way I'd even consider a Sonata over this K5.

If anyone hasn't seen some of Asian Petrolhead reviews, you should. He test drive cars like he has just stolen them.

[Jaeger]

Walk-around YT video of the KDM version.

https://youtu.be/lqfQP5HGIxw

It looks sharp in every trim. Even the hybrid looks sporty instead of the usual "vegetable lasagne", well maybe except the flower-pattern rims. No way I'd even consider a Sonata over this K5.

If anyone hasn't seen some of Asian Petrolhead reviews, you should. He test drive cars like he has just stolen them.

Look more closely - he speeds up the video on those sweeping corners.  I do very much enjoy his vids - but he's not actually whipping a Palisade around a corner at insane speeds.  I kind of wish he'd abandon that bit of fromage.

[carcrazed]

Walk-around YT video of the KDM version.

https://youtu.be/lqfQP5HGIxw

It looks sharp in every trim. Even the hybrid looks sporty instead of the usual "vegetable lasagne", well maybe except the flower-pattern rims. No way I'd even consider a Sonata over this K5.

If anyone hasn't seen some of Asian Petrolhead reviews, you should. He test drive cars like he has just stolen them.

Look more closely - he speeds up the video on those sweeping corners.  I do very much enjoy his vids - but he's not actually whipping a Palisade around a corner at insane speeds.  I kind of wish he'd abandon that bit of fromage.

I've seen a number of his reviews and he actually drives at a pretty high pace.  You can often hear the tires scream for grip when he goes around bends.

[Jaeger]

Walk-around YT video of the KDM version.

https://youtu.be/lqfQP5HGIxw

It looks sharp in every trim. Even the hybrid looks sporty instead of the usual "vegetable lasagne", well maybe except the flower-pattern rims. No way I'd even consider a Sonata over this K5.

If anyone hasn't seen some of Asian Petrolhead reviews, you should. He test drive cars like he has just stolen them.

Look more closely - he speeds up the video on those sweeping corners.  I do very much enjoy his vids - but he's not actually whipping a Palisade around a corner at insane speeds.  I kind of wish he'd abandon that bit of fromage.

I've seen a number of his reviews and he actually drives at a pretty high pace.  You can often hear the tires scream for grip when he goes around bends.

The G70 review he just did he flew around the corner. The Palisade was fakeroo. As have been several others. Big the tires were squealing there - which I can certainly believe - they were doing so at a lower speed than the video suggests.

[dirtyjeffer]

here's a video of the new 2021 Optima inside and out...i have to say, it's a pretty nice looking car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO6kf9Ejh2k

[EV Dan]

here's a video of the new 2021 Optima inside and out...i have to say, it's a pretty nice looking car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO6kf9Ejh2k

That colour scheme is bound to be popular with the starwars fans 

Seriously, I friggin' love the design, inside and out. The front reminds me of Mitsu Diamante.

[Jaeger]

Very sharp looking ride.

[EV Dan]

First drive of the 2021 K5 (Optima) with a 1.6L turbo (by Asian petrol head):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O46t_7D8E6M

Hybrid shown at 3:36min  It has a sharper looking front fascia IMO.

[EV Dan]

From the same guy, a test drive of 2.0L I4 + 6spd auto. It appears to be a multi-port injected engine and we probably won't see this combo over here. Nevertheless, a great looking car inside and out IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlKp-jp9q4

[Great_Big_Abyss]

From the same guy, a test drive of 2.0L I4 + 6spd auto. It appears to be a multi-port injected engine and we probably won't see this combo over here. Nevertheless, a great looking car inside and out IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlKp-jp9q4

So does that mean Hyundai/Kia are doing away with Direct Injection?  Probably a smart move...

[dirtyjeffer]

From the same guy, a test drive of 2.0L I4 + 6spd auto. It appears to be a multi-port injected engine and we probably won't see this combo over here. Nevertheless, a great looking car inside and out IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlKp-jp9q4

So does that mean Hyundai/Kia are doing away with Direct Injection?  Probably a smart move...

i wonder if it's the same engine that's in the current Soul...that's a 2.0L MPI 4 cylinder engine that runs on the Atkinson cycle for better efficiency (sacrificing a bit of power), although that vehicle also uses their new iVT transmission (CVT)...having driven that combo a few months ago, it's actually quite good.

[EV Dan]

From the same guy, a test drive of 2.0L I4 + 6spd auto. It appears to be a multi-port injected engine and we probably won't see this combo over here. Nevertheless, a great looking car inside and out IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlKp-jp9q4

So does that mean Hyundai/Kia are doing away with Direct Injection?  Probably a smart move...

Word is they will be using both DI + Port injection in one of their new engines, again I forget which 
I do recall it's destined for North America.

[Jaeger]

From the same guy, a test drive of 2.0L I4 + 6spd auto. It appears to be a multi-port injected engine and we probably won't see this combo over here. Nevertheless, a great looking car inside and out IMO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVlKp-jp9q4

So does that mean Hyundai/Kia are doing away with Direct Injection?  Probably a smart move...

Word is they will be using both DI + Port injection in one of their new engines, again I forget which 
I do recall it's destined for North America.

I think that's the 2.5t that will be in the Sonata N-Line.

[EV Dan]

Sounds like Kia is ditching the Optima name and replacing it with the K5, as found in Korean and many other markets. Good choice IMO.

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/05/20/2021-kia-k5-optima-fuel-conomy-powertrain/

[conwelpic]

yep, it will be called the K5 officially announced in the US today (June 30th)

• Powerful and bold appearance incorporates Stinger design DNA while expanding Kia’s future design language
  All-new N3 platform is stronger while being longer, wider and lower 
  New all-turbocharged engine lineup delivers improved efficiency and higher horsepower; including a new 2.5-liter that produces 290 horsepower and best-in-class available torque
  New standard 8-speed automatic transmission
  Segment exclusive available 8-speed “wet” dual-clutch transmission
  New all-wheel drive option available with 1.6T engine delivers peace of mind with improved stability and capability
  Proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia alongside the award-winning Telluride SUV

from TFL https://youtu.be/pFgJHkAeXdM

from Raiti's Ride  https://youtu.be/Pg96APwr3oo

from Alex on Autos https://youtu.be/C2EmlaLHS_g

[EV-Light]

Please don’t call it an Optima - such a horrible name....

K5!


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[Jaeger]

This is a prettty sweet ride.

[OliverD]

Sounds like AWD may not be offered in Canada, which is weird. Maybe they're trying to avoid overlap with the Stinger, but obviously that 2.5T model with the dual clutch transmission would be the one to get.

Not loving that silver piece of trim that flows with the roofline.