Kia K5 / Optima (DL3) Sedan (2020)
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Product Overview
The 5th-generation Kia Optima (K5) incorporates the powerful and bold design language of Kia Stinger. Built on the company's N3 platform, the K5 is longer, wider, and lower than ever.
In the US, the K5 features all-turbocharged inline-4 engine lineup with 8-speed automatic transmissions, including an 8-speed DCT for the highest-end 2.5 T-GDi model. AWD is available with the smaller 1.6 T-GDi engine.
The center piece of K5's exterior design is Kia's modernized "tiger face". Inside, a newly designed infotainment display seamlessly stretches into the instrument panel.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Handsome styling
- Good handling characteristics
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
What external reviewers found***
External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent all-wheel drive
- Good fuel economy
- Gorgeous infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lack of standard safety tech
- Lack of tech features
- Lackluster performance
- Lackluster infotainment tech
- Lane-centering isn't as smooth as with other K5s
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Specifications
| 1.6 T-GDI AWD | 1.6T-GDI | 2.0 | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 LPI | 2.5 T-GDI DCT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 453 L / 16.0 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 4.5 L / 4.8 qt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 60.0 L / 15.9 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 468 kg / 1032 lbs | 468 kg / 1032 lbs | 468 kg / 1032 lbs | 468 kg / 1032 lbs | 468 kg / 1032 lbs | 467 kg / 1030 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs, 304.8 mm | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs, 345.44 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc, 284.48 mm | Disc | Disc | Disc | Disc, 325.12 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 205/65 R16 95H, 235/45 R18 94V | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 | 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 | 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17 | 205/65 R16, 215/55 R17 | 245/40 R19 94W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 1.8 kWh (gross) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Hatchback | 4-door Hatchback | 4-door Hatchback | 4-door hybrid Hatchback | 4-door Hatchback | 4-door Hatchback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1445 mm / 56.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4905 mm / 193.1 in | 4905 mm / 193.1 in | 4905 mm / 193.1 in | 4095 mm / 161.2 in | 4905 mm / 193.1 in | 4905 mm / 193.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1859 mm / 73.2 in | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1860 mm / 73.2 in | 1859 mm / 73.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1618.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1618.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1618.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1623.0 mm / 63.9 in | 1623.0 mm / 63.9 in | 1610.0 mm / 63.4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1626.0 mm / 64.0 in | 1617.0 mm / 63.7 in | 1625.0 mm / 64.0 in | 1630.0 mm / 64.2 in | 1630.0 mm / 64.2 in | 1618.0 mm / 63.7 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1507.0 kg / 3322.4 lbs | 1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs | 1415.0 kg / 3119.5 lbs | 1495.0 kg / 3295.9 lbs | 1410.0 kg / 3108.5 lbs | 1603.0 kg / 3534.0 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 6.5J x 16, 7.5J x 18 | 17 in, 18 in | 17 in, 18 in | 16 in, 17 in | 16 in, 17 in | 8.0J x 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm / 112.2 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 121 ~ 127 g/km | 121 ~ 127 g/km | 129 ~ 132 g/km | 79 ~ 85 g/km | 128 ~ 131 g/km | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (highway) | 7.7 L/100km / 30.5 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (combined) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (urban) | 8.3 L/100km / 28.3 MPG (highway) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Rear-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | ULEV 70 - LEV III | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 75.6 mm / 3.0 in | 88.5 mm / 3.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc | 2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc | 2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc | 2.0 L / 122.0 cu-in / 1999.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.4 cu-in / 2497.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | 180.0 hp / 134.2 kW @ 5500 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6500 rpm | 156.0 hp / 116.3 kW @ 6000 rpm + 52.0 hp / 38.8 kW (electric motor) | 146.0 hp / 108.9 kW @ 6000 rpm | 290.0 hp / 216.3 kW @ 5800 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 112.6 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in | 80.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 78.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 73.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 116.1 hp/L / 1.9 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 101.5 mm / 4.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 264 Nm / 194.7 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | 265 Nm / 195.5 lb-ft @ 1500-4500 rpm | 196 Nm / 144.6 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm + 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 0-1770 rpm | 191 Nm / 140.9 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 422 Nm / 311.3 lb-ft @ 1650-4000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 engine | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine | multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct- and multi-port-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 8-speed | 8-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 8-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Double clutch transmission (DCT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | South Korea, USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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cnet[1]
Reviewer score 77%Despite its questionable name, the 2021 Kia K5 GT is one of the most pleasant sedans you can buy today. The upgraded system on the 10.3-inch screen is not only dead simple to use, it's easy on the eyes. Features like forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning are standard.
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Pros
- Gorgeous infotainment system
- Powerful turbocharged engine
- Comfortable ride
Cons
- Lane-centering isn't as smooth as with other K5s
cnet[2]
Reviewer score 78%The K5's list of standard safety features is impressive, but there are a few quirks. Kia's auto-light technologies are a touch too sensitive for my tastes. You can get the K5 with either an 8-inch or a 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
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Pros
- Excellent all-wheel drive
- Comfortable ride
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Lack of standard safety tech
- Lackluster infotainment tech
digitaltrends[3]
Reviewer score 71%The 2021 Kia K5 takes the solid foundation of the Optima and adds an extra dose of style and performance. It's a well-executed midsize sedan, but it also faces strong competition. The K5 received a “Top Safety Pick+” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Well-tuned chassis
- Comfortable ride
- Powerful engine
Cons
- Lack of tech features
- Lackluster performance
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References
- ^ 2021 Kia K5 GT review: Optima prime. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-kia-k5-gt-dct-fwd-review/. 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ 2021 Kia K5 review: The one to beat. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2021-kia-k5-review/. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ 2021 Kia K5 2.5 GT review: A new era. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2021-kia-k5-review/. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
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