2021 Kia K5

Miguel Cortina

The 2021 Kia K5 is trying to impress. This midsize sedan replaced the Optima in North America and adopted sportier styling than the outgoing model. The Optima wasn’t really known for its dynamic feeling or styling—it was a nice sedan that didn’t impress or disappoint. With the K5, however, Kia seeks to change that. With an all-turbo lineup, available all-wheel drive, and a spacious cabin, the K5 is already generating some buzz in the still-crowded midsize sedan segment. Whether you like it or hate it, the K5 can easily be spotted in a crowded parking lot. The front end gets a new iteration of Kia’s “tiger nose” grille and adds fake air vents plus the Z-shaped daytime running lights. The rear is more mature, as it adopts dual exhaust tubes and taillights…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, January 2021

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