Kia has released the first official images of the all-new Optima, or K5 as it is known in its home market, and if you liked the prior sketches put forth by the Korean carmaker, you’ll like the look of the fifth-generation model.
A radical departure from the outgoing fourth-generation car, the latest Optima certainly gives an “intense first impression” as suggested. Adopting a sportback-like profile, the D-segment model certainly has a more dynamic look to it, with no shortage of attention-grabbing cues that make it stand out from the crowd.
The front end features a wider version of the company’s signature “tiger nose” grille, with the pinched middle section meeting up with two creases on the bonnet that stretch all the way to the windscreen.
Additional lines leading to the A-pillars can also be found originating from the tip of the tri-element headlamps, which blend into said grille, and sport “extended V” LED daytime running lights. To add to its visual presence, there’s an aggressive front bumper with larger corner inlets, while the central intake is highlighted by U-shaped trim.
While the new car has a rather busy face, its sides are “simpler” by comparison, with a main character line running beneath door handles and another from the wheel arches for an element of depth. A unique touch here is the chrome trim that runs along the top of the side windows, wrapping around the base of the rear window.
Moving towards the rear, we find small taillights that integrates the same V-shaped motif seen at the front, with the Kia logo placed just beneath the lip spoiler on the trunk lid, along with a full-width light bar linking the two clusters. Further down, the faux diffuser and dual chrome exhaust finishers contribute to the sporty look of the sedan, together with corner “outlets” beside the slim reflectors.
There are no live photos of the interior just yet, but based on an earlier sketch, expect an entirely new dashboard layout that is less cluttered and dominated by two displays. There’s also a new steering wheel design, piano key-style switchgear on the centre stack and a rotary gear selector, with additional controls (likely for the electronic parking brake and drive modes) placed just in front of the armrest.
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super gorgeous. good job KIA!
2019 Kia Cerato not yet launch?? c.c. NazaKia
I hope Proton can learn from game changing Kia how to design stunning cars. This All New Optima design is just mind-blowing! Kudos to the designer team. Sadly, there are some P1 fanboys here saying that this is a copy cat of game over Proton Perdana. No wonder Proton design cannot improve as they think Proton design is the best.
So many here said that, I believe the many over you alone.
Back looks like accordana
not even close my man..more like audi a7
Accordana
Naza kia stop CKD program, so this Optima baru price mampu jangkau dlm Rm180-210k ..
new kia optima CBU rm139k
last gen rm149k full spec CBU too
so not possible to go until RM180-210k
New Perdana came first my friend.
No similarity. Look more like Dodge Charger.
Asia mustang
Hello kimchi Perdana2. Oh wai….
Refreshing and cool looking!
Basher say design like that hebat if kimchi or sushi
But if proton design like that (new perdana) basher say ugly af. Kek
Because the new perdana is still ugly AF ya thick fanboi. Kek
Then why aren’t you bashing this car, fanboi? Kekekek
Well, you know what they say, “Hujan emas di negeri orang”.
Never mind the basher, they can bash all they want but quality has no denying.. and imitation is the greatest form of compliment.. lol… what am I saying
The Perdana has a good design though.
Oh now you admitted it. Meh!
Almost same like the all new Peugeot 508
Very nice!
Next upgrade after my Civic tebo^^
Pipu ady use luxury cars, you are so late
Impressive, best looking D segment. Please pair with a powerful engine and gear box. I dont mind the low resell value if it is powerful and good handling
Very refreshing to look at. Kimchi’s design nowadays are far far better than the sushi’s. It is now a matter of reliability and RV. Some people buy cars isn’t for their RV, but for the true experience of how the car drives. Hopefully Kia & Hyundai will step up their reliability, customer service and maintenance games so that Msians will have more options to choose from aside from sticking to Jepunis only.
gorgeous..oh wait..what happen to the chrome line at rear pillar? anyone forgot to remove it? spoiling the beauty for me
Silhouette very similar to proton accordana
Pulls at heartstrings. Adds excitement to D-segment. Good job KIA.
Looks like the new Peugeot 508. No wow factor though like the Stinger poor sales in the end. They try too hard to make an impact on the design but the design is not timeless unlike Mazda.
timeless design would be the 2010 – 2015 model
still looks like a modern design now
then the current model took a step back
this latest one is a step up again
I believe this design not going to last. After 5 years, we will find it look ugly!
The Koreans have caught up with the rest. Now it’s the war of perception, but they’ll get there, I’m sure..
audi wannabe. erk
Lookslike more to kia cadenzia 2020..
MITSUBISHI gallant anyone?
The chief designer was previously from audi….here’s KIA A7 with less money…if its sportsback/hatch like an A7, superb…style + practicality
many ppl said new model Honda civic rear design ugly,but today,u can see many new Honda civic on the road…so..
looking very nice