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 redesigned 2021 Kia Optima has finally been revealed ahead of its official global debut in Korea on December 12. Like earlier teaser photos suggested, the stylish midsize sedan sports a new look ...

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 ...

Modern and vintage muscle races hard in the desert heat at the famous Willow Springs Raceway. There are seven stops in OPTIMA's 2021 Search for the Ultimate Street Car, presented by Advance Auto Parts ...

With striking style, turbo power and impressive multimedia tech, Kia's new K5 is a big improvement over the outgoing Optima. Steven Ewing spent his childhood reading car magazines, making his career ...

The 2021 Kia K5 continues this year’s trend of carmakers placing minimal premium on a brand new or heavily revised model. Cars Direct got a look at an early order guide showing that Kia’s new midsize ...

The verdict: A stylish redesign that should have left its new name and optional touchscreen system on the drawing board. Versus the competition: A more attractive take than Hyundai’s frowny new Sonata ...

Sick and tired of being seen as the budget alternative to established Japanese brands, Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have launched an all-out assault on every segment of the car market. Kia made ...

As sedan sales sink and many automakers continue to abandon ship, others are finding new ways to inject life into the sputtering segment. Kia, for example, is trying a name change. Its Optima mid-size ...