Kia Optima 2011

The completely redesigned Optima, named the Kia K5 in the South Korean and China market, made its world debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. It features a much sleeker, sportier profile designed by new Kia design chief Peter Schreyer, following the new design language featured on the Kia Forte, Kia Sorento, and upcoming Kia Sportage and Kia Cadenza — and using Kia's new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose, also designed by Schreyer. Lead designer of the TF in the team of Peter Schreyer and Miklos Kovacs was the Italian Davide Limongelli. For the first time, this model will be using the Optima name worldwide, where the Magentis name had been used previously.

                      The new Optima retains its trim lines of the base LX, upscale EX, and sporty SX models. Standard equipment includes safety features such as electronic stability control (ESC) and ABS brakes, as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, cooled glove box, iPod connectivity, and handsfree Bluetooth phone operation. EX model options include Kia's new UVO infotainment system by Microsoft, integrated backup camera, and Proximity Key with Push-Button Start. A panoramic moonroof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and a navigation system are also available. SX models add a rear spoiler, metal pedals, black hybrid metal and carbon insert trim, paddle shifters, and illuminated scuff plates.

A Hybrid model and a Turbo model have already been released. In addition, a wagon version will hit European markets, and two-door coupe version may arrive in the U.S. at a later date.

Kia Optima Specifications - 

Also called	Kia K5 (South Korea, China, Indonesia) Kia Optima K5 (Malaysia)
Production	2010-present
Engine	1.7 L U2 I4 CRDi turbo diesel 136hp 2.0 L Theta II I4 163hp 2.0 L Theta II GDI I4 (turbo) 274hp 2.4 L Theta II I4 178hp 2.4 L Theta II GDI I4 200hp
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,795 mm (110.0 in)
Length	4,845 mm (190.7 in)
Width	1,835 mm (72.2 in)
Height	1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Curb weight	1,391–1,411 kg (3,070–3,110 lb) 1,535 kg (3,380 lb) (Turbo) 1,583 kg (3,490 lb) (Hybrid)
Related	Hyundai Sonata (YF)