Kia is continuing its promotional campaign for the 2021 K5 and in this latest clip, claims that the new sports sedan is superior to the BMW 330i. The Kia K5 is currently sold in LX, LXS, GT-Line, and EX guises, all of which feature a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 180 hp and 195 lb-ft […]
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As the replacement to the Kia Optima, the 2021 K5 has a lot to live up to, and in order to see if the mid-range GT-Line model is up to the class’ standards, The Straight Pipes put one to the test in the Great White North. Thanks to Kia Motors America, we had the opportunity […]
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A couple of months after Kia showcased three K5 sedans performing a ‘Triple Threat Stunt,’ the Korean automaker has returned with an even more ambitious stunt. This saw the K5 perform a 360-degree jump between two ramps and, despite a very hard landing, the car is able to be driven away from the scene. From […]
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A little over a decade ago, mainstream sedans were about as exciting as a wet rag. They were bland, largely unremarkable and seemly designed for people in the witness protection program. That changed in 2009, when Hyundai introduced the sixth-generation Sonata which would gone on to billed as a four-door coupe for the masses. The […]
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We recently wrapped up testing a pair of 2021 Kia K5s, and the company has showcased their dynamic potential in a so-called “Triple Threat Stunt.” Performed earlier this week during a live streaming event, the stunt features three different K5s and a lot of build up. If you want to skip to the action, fast […]
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Shortly after pricing details for the 2021 Kia K5 were announced, fuel consumption figures for the car have been made official. The majority of Kia K5 models come outfitted with a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that is most efficient in entry-level LX guise with front-wheel drive where it returns 29 mpg city, 38 mpg highway, and […]
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Shortly after the 2021 Kia K5 was presented for the U.S. market, pricing details for the Optima’s replacement have been announced. An official order guide for the new K5 reveals that prices will start at $24,455 after a destination fee of $965, making the car just $100 more expensive than the outgoing Optima. Considering all […]
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Last year, Toyota sold more than three times as many Camry sedans as Kia did the Optima in the US. In fact, the latter has consistently failed to keep up with the segment’s top three models in terms of sales for the past several years. The Optima has now been put to rest, with the […]
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Kia has finally revealed the new 2021 K5 mid-size sedan for the North American market as the replacement of the Optima, with the new car featuring a much sharper visual presence thanks to the company’s new design language. The new Kia K5 is based upon the new ‘N3’ platform, which also underpins the Hyundai Sonata, […]
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Kia looks poised to kill off the current Optima nameplate in the United States and re-badge the new model as the 2021 Kia K5 – the same name it uses in Korea. When select members of the motoring press sampled the new Kia K5 in Korea last year, the car manufacturer hinted that it could drop […]
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