Kia Optima

Third generation (TF; 2011)

Third generation (TF)

Also called	Kia K5 (South Korea)
Production	2010-present
Assembly	Hwasung Plant, Hwasung, South Korea
Engine(s)	2.0 L I4 2.0 L Turbo I4 2.4 L I4
Transmission(s)	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)
Related	Hyundai Sonata

A completely redesigned Optima, named the Kia K5 in the South Korean 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.
As with its Hyundai Sonata sibling, the Optima's lineup has been replaced with a universal GDI 2.4 liter 4-cylinder engine, either mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission with Eco dash display, or to a 6-speed manual transmission that is only standard on the LX model. Sales are slated to begin in Fall 2010. The new K5 was released in the South Korean market on April 29, 2010.
The new Optima retains its trim lines of the base LX, upscale EX, and sporty SX models. Standard equipment include a slew of advanced safety features such as ESC and ABS brakes, as well as Sirius Satellite Radio, cooled glove box, iPod connectivity, and handsfree Bluetooth phone operation. EX models receive Kia's new UVO infotainment system by Microsoft with integrated backup camera, and Proximity Key with Push-Button Start. SX models add a rear spoiler, metal pedals, black hybrid metal and carbon insert trim, paddle shifters, and illuminated scuff plates. A panoramic moonroof, heated front and rear seats, cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, and navigation system is also available.
A Hybrid model and Turbo model has been announced, and is predicted to arrive in early 2011. In addition, a wagon version will hit European markets, and two-door coupe version may arrive in the U.S. at a later date.^[9] The turbo model will have the same powertrain as the Hyundai Sonata 2.0T. The turbocharged model will have 274 hp (204 kW) and 269 lb·ft (365 N·m) of torque in the North American model.^[10] The car is estimated to obtain 34 mpg_-US (6.9 L/100 km; 41 mpg_-imp) on the highway.^[11]

[ Engines

Model	Engine type	Power, torque@rpm	Note
Petrol engines
2.0 MPI	1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 Theta II	165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp), 20.2 kg·m (198 N·m; 146 ft·lbf)	Europe
2.4 MPI	2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) I4 Theta II	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp), 20.2 kg·m (198 N·m; 146 ft·lbf)	Europe
2.0L Turbo	1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 turbo Theta II	274 hp (204 kW; 278 PS)@6000, 269 lbf·ft (365 N·m)@1750	North America
2.4L	2,359 cc (144.0 cu in) I4 Theta II	200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS)@6300, 186 lbf·ft (252 N·m)@1750	North America

Source:^[12][11]

[ Hybrid version

The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid was unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, and will be launched in the market in 2011. The Optima Hybrid uses the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.4-liter engine with a six-speed automatic transmission, and a 30kW electric motor and lightweight lithium polymer batteries to produce a full gasoline-electric hybrid with an estimated 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg_-imp) city and 39 miles per US gallon (6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpg_-imp) highway.^[13]