KIA K5 Replaces KIA Optima: Everything You Need To Know
If you're looking for a 2021 Kia Optima, the Kia Optima is now renamed and refreshed as the Kia K5. The new Kia K5 four-door sedan is loaded with smart tech, sporty performance, turbocharged engine options, and a driver-oriented cockpit. When you're ready to experience an available 290-horsepower, available traction-enhancing AWD, schedule your test drive and tour of this exciting new Kia model for sale at our local Kia dealer.
The Kia K5 arrives in several trim models to shop and compare, including FWD and AWD options. The standard engine is a 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine that puts out 180 horsepower, 196 pound-feet of torque, and pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission for a smooth ride.
Is There a 2021 Kia Optima?
If you're interested in a new Kia Optima, this popular Kia sedan has been officially rebranded as the Kia K5. In October 2019, Kia gave us a hint of what we might see from a new car, but they offered no official information about the 2021 Kia Optima release date. And now we know that the Kia Optima has been discontinued and replaced by the exciting new Kia K5.
The 2021 Kia K5 release date was kept secretive for a while but was finally unveiled in the summer of 2020. The 2021 Kia Optima release date sparked joy in the hearts of Kia fans and automotive experts alike. Come get your new Kia K5 or shop used Kia Optima cars at Gunther Kia.
Is the KIA K5 replacing the KIA Optima?
In short, yes! But it is a little different than just "replacing" the car. The Kia K5 is the same vehicle model, only with a different name. This rebrand was a little confusing for fans of the Kia Optima, and many people have outright refused to call it anything other than the Kia Optima. However, looking at the international history of the car, it makes a lot of sense. Kia is a South Korean automotive manufacturer. In South Korea and many other global automotive markets, the Kia Optima had been referred to as the Kia K5 for many years. With the announcement of the 2021 Kia Optima release date came the name change announcement, which simply serves to unify the model's branding on a global scale.
How fast is a KIA K5?
Considering the Kia K5 price, we'd say you're definitely getting bang for your buck as far as performance goes with this vehicle. Go 0-60 in 5.8 seconds thanks to the 1.6L turbo 4-cylinder engine with 8-speed automatic transmission pumping out 180 hp.
Is the KIA K5 AWD?
The Kia K5 is available in both FWD and AWD configurations. If you're looking for traction-enhancing AWD, then opt for the Kia K5 GT trim. While AWD can add increased handling performance in the rain and other low-traction conditions, the Kia K5 also has a whole host of other features to keep you safe on the road. These include Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and dynamic parking guidance. Like what you see with these features? Check out our Kia K5 lease deals so we can help put you into one today!
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