This setup provides decent ride quality most of the time, the exceptions coming on hard impacts, where damping seems a little overmatched. Underneath is a fully independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and multiple links in back. K5s are built on an all-new “N3” platform that Kia says is stronger and quieter than the architecture of the previous Optima. There’s 16.0 cubic feet of space in the K5’s trunk… that’s on par with the best in the mainstream midsize-sedan class. It is slightly bigger than its predecessor with a pared-down but more powerful choice of engines and the availability of all-wheel drive-something the Optima never had.
The new take on the brand’s midsize sedan for 2021 is the K5 (which actually is what the Optima was called back home in South Korea and other international markets). Kia has put an end to Optima-ism, but what comes in its wake should still appeal to car buyers who drink from a half-full glass. The not so good: Ride can be a bit stiff over sharp bumps The good: Distinctive styling extensive list of available technology features interior room The great: Upscale interior materials clean, straightforward control layout good dollar value More Kia K5 price and availability information Options on test vehicle: Wolf Gray paint ($445) GT-Line AWD Special Edition ($800 includes GT-Line red SynTex upholstery, navigation system with 10.25-inch touchscreen and MapCare, Nav Smart Cruise Control with Curve and Stop & Go capability, Highway Driving Assist) "Big" rating based on male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, "Tall" rating based on 6'6"-tall male tester.ĮPA-estimated fuel economy: 26/34/29 (mpg city, highway, combined)īase price: $29,090 (not including $965 destination charge) Value grade is for specific trim level evaluated, and may not reflect Consumer Guide's impressions of the entire model lineup.īig & Tall comfort ratings are for front seats only. All grades are versus other vehicles in the same class. Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD in Wolf Gray (a $445 option) 2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD
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