Kia Optima

South Korea · 2001–2020

Kia Optima

The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima, is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and the Middle East, where the Optima name was retained until the 2021 model year. The K5 name is used for all markets since the introduction of the fifth generation in 2019.

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Specs — 2020
ClassLarge Cars
Engine1.6L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (AM7)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
MPG27 city · 37 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$2,100
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSave $1,000
Tailpipe CO₂292 g/mi
EPA Fuel Economy Score7/10
EPA GHG Score7/10

FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.

NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall★★★★★
Frontal Crash★★★★★
Side Crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Source: NHTSA

151 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 model year.

ENGINE
102
POWER TRAIN
27
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
14
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

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