Images of the all new Kia Optima leaked ahead of reveal

Kia is scheduled to introduce the all new Optima mid-sized sedan at the upcoming motor show in New York. However before the company can officially reveal the car, two images have been leaked onto the Internet. These two images shows us close-up views of various parts of the car.

We can look things like the headlights, the Schreyer grille, fog lamps with daytime LED running lights, the wrap-around taillights as well as the wheel. Kia promises that the new Optima is “bold” and has “sporty visual energy”. The Optima which will be known as the K5 in Korea is expected to be offered with a 2.0 litre CVVT and a 198hp 2.4 litre GDI 4-pot with direct injection. I have not seen the entire car in the flesh but I am expecting something that is very pleasing to the eye.

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  • peek ka boo…

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  • no, it hurts my eye……………

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  • holicow! Now this really puts any german makes out of design genre hehe

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  • phahmeen on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:34 am

    awesomeness! ….let it be KIA……not NAZA…..

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  • Papito on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:42 am

    Damn nice!

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  • sonyman on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:47 am

    wah. damm cool man,. GO GO KIA

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  • steven on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:48 am

    korean rules the world ~ … in future

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  • I am sure it is beautiful as it sister Hyundai Sonata

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  • c14man on Feb 28, 2010 at 1:58 am

    nice… Kia's designs have definitely improved alot!

    Kia Msia should push more on the reliability aspect of their cars to draw more buyers. though the design looks good, many are still skeptical of the reliability. i am not saying it's not reliable, but they have to convince their potential customers.

    i am sure many toyota or honda buyers will be drawn to kia now, or at least have another brand to look into.

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  • prolover on Feb 28, 2010 at 2:15 am

    FIRST..

    love the sports rim

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  • bmpower on Feb 28, 2010 at 2:52 am

    Look nice thought.

    especially the LED part. :D

    Audi wannabe? oh. ic.. their head design is an ex-audi man.

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  • eva31s on Feb 28, 2010 at 3:00 am

    Waiting for the interior :)

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  • brutus on Feb 28, 2010 at 3:28 am

    this KIA revolution family is really a looker from its Sorento, Sportage, Forte and now Optima!

    NAZA, pls do justice to the brand! give 5 yrs or 150,000 KM warranty! sure will convert many die hard Japanese brand customer.

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  • Stupid SK on Feb 28, 2010 at 3:52 am

    Toyota or Honda salesman?

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  • Gajen on Feb 28, 2010 at 7:43 am

    toyota and honda better be prepared with their next camry and accord…..seriously tough competition

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  • awg1031 on Feb 28, 2010 at 8:20 am

    those eyes!!! chun………

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  • The automotive war is getting excited in 2011 ! looking forward !

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  • cycom on Feb 28, 2010 at 10:06 am

    impressive!

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  • Littlefire on Feb 28, 2010 at 4:36 pm

    If price cheaper than Camry or Accord i think it will sell like hot cake!

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  • wonder how interior look like? still have LED for room light? mayber blink2 LED like disko..hohoho bring it on KIA

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  • pultat on Feb 28, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Audi rip off…shame shame

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  • sparrow on Feb 28, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    it will be chepaer than camcord and selling hot!

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  • Mazda 3 MPS + ANTI P on Feb 28, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    lol lexus IS

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  • the front resembles Saab..

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  • DaveDiablos on Feb 28, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Looks Kia Forte-ish at the rear lamp and grille…

    But anyhow, its looks damn good!!!!..lol

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  • moronic Mazda 3 MPS on Mar 01, 2010 at 1:43 am

    apparently, a desperate jap car salesman trying to put down fire…

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  • likehondanotsomuch on Mar 01, 2010 at 3:41 am

    frustrated with this brand already

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  • then jap wannabe…now korean wannabe?hehe…ROTFL!!!

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  • pulge on Mar 01, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    Can't really judge from these shots. Please change the rims!

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  • alldisc on Mar 02, 2010 at 4:00 am

    looks good, but looks alone wont justify good sales.

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  • salmannizam on Mar 13, 2010 at 1:11 am

    Well its the new KIA Cadzena or K7 in short for Korean market. All I could say Kudos to the Ex-Audi designer where u could notice the stream line of Audi in this design..its a one good leap for KIA…Good Job

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