Kia has dropped the Optima and replaced it with the K5, a more sport-themed design. The K5 is, for all intents, a “new” Optima in that it has an all-new design, but takes lots of cues from the ...

The new K5 sedan supersedes the Kia Optima and is a clear step up in nearly every way -- especially in turbocharged GT guise. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars ...

A familiar name is missing from the Kia lineup this year and there’s a new one in its place. After a successful 10-year run, Kia’s midsize Optima has departed the scene. Its replacement is an all-new ...

Kia is looking to shake up the mid-size sedan market with the swanky-looking new Optima. The Korean crew is on a roll, first with the fun-loving Stinger and more recently the three-row Telluride ...

Together the Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 (formerly known as the Optima) account for a healthy portion of sales in the midsize sedan class. And consumers who buy either of these medium-size sedans often ...

You're probably more familiar with the Accord than the K5. On sale since 2017 and mildly refreshed for 2021, the 10th-generation Honda Accord is one of the best yet. Its lineup runs the gamut from ...

The K5 is equipped with a 1.6-liter turbo inline-four engine that makes 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic that sends power to the front and rear axles. The ...

DETROIT – Kia is recalling nearly 295,000 vehicles in the USA because the engines can stall or catch fire. A week ago, Kia and affiliated Korean automaker Hyundai were fined by the U.S. government for ...