Kia: K5/Optima News
06-23-2010, 01:54 AM
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It looks like it's going to be one of those cars that sells on the basics, price, looks, and styling. I mean that in a good way because it fully looks as classy as my 3G TL. Hell, it looks good sitting next to a new TL, ES350, and Maxima.
I'd take a hard gander at one if it came with the turbo and AWD, but it ain't happenin'.
If only that body found itself on the Genesis....
I'd take a hard gander at one if it came with the turbo and AWD, but it ain't happenin'.
If only that body found itself on the Genesis....
06-23-2010, 05:45 AM
#83
Burning Brakes
Is this what the production models will look like???
LED tail lights? Panoramic Sunroof? LCD screen inside the Gauge cluster? Those DRLS? Dual exhaust on a 2.4 and is that a leather wrapped dash?
LED tail lights? Panoramic Sunroof? LCD screen inside the Gauge cluster? Those DRLS? Dual exhaust on a 2.4 and is that a leather wrapped dash?
06-23-2010, 02:48 PM
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Yes, and it will indeed offer all of those features and more. Don't forget the Sonata's two new drivetrains, the 2.0T and 2.4L hybrid, are also going straight into the Optima.
06-23-2010, 03:15 PM
#86
hail to the victors
most likely it will start at low to mid 18k for base. and fully loaded turbo won't go over 29k. put a luxury badge on it and you would think it's a 40k car especially with big wheels.
06-23-2010, 05:26 PM
#87
The sizzle in the Steak
I think this puts the Sonata to shame.
06-23-2010, 05:31 PM
#88
06-23-2010, 07:49 PM
#89
great use of the LEDs btw. and amazing interior. Despite the 4-door coupe profile of the Sonata, I agree with what others posted earlier.... I'm liking the Kia family look more than Hyundai's right now. A good thing too, since (pardon me for pulling an msl) but IMO the 2010 Optima looks a little derivative.
06-24-2010, 11:22 PM
#91
hail to the victors
06-25-2010, 11:19 AM
#92
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Do not like that one 
The Sonata looks like it's trying too hard....the Optima is just right on the money.
The Sonato is gonna look dated so fast while the Optima will keep it's modern look a lot longer.
The Sonata looks like it's trying too hard....the Optima is just right on the money.
The Sonato is gonna look dated so fast while the Optima will keep it's modern look a lot longer.
06-25-2010, 11:38 AM
#93
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Hey HONDA........................ Get some new designers!
06-25-2010, 01:02 PM
#94
hail to the victors
i disagree. i think that sonata is the hottest looking car under 25k.
06-25-2010, 01:11 PM
#95
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ 
06-25-2010, 01:22 PM
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06-25-2010, 02:58 PM
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06-25-2010, 04:48 PM
#98
hail to the victors
anyway i meant to say sedan. Gen coupe takes the cake for best looking car under 25k.
anyway, let's just ignore all the accolades that sonata has received on styling alone by over 35 publications/web reviews and call it a overdesigned piece of crap that will age soon. sounds like someone from this board.
hawtness!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6RwdJEiWn4
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06-25-2010, 05:09 PM
#99
hail to the victors
vs
too tough to choose. both looks great. both look like pure sex especially for a non luxury car. both looks like a 35k-40k car!
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06-25-2010, 05:42 PM
#100
The sizzle in the Steak
Fanbois....just kidding.
To be honest I think the Sonata and the Genesis are better looking than anything Ferrari has ever produced.....even better than any Pagani too for that matter!
Hyundai is the most awsomeeeeesssst awesome in teh wordlz!!!!
Any thought to the contrary would be utter nonsense!
06-25-2010, 05:48 PM
#101
To each his own 
you can't dispute matters of taste. It's pointless and most of the time will only result in two people going in circles around each other.
The front of the Optima looks way better than the Sonata, and its much cleaner looking. The line along the fender/bottom windows of the Sonata bothers me a bit, still. The grill/headlights just don't look that good IMO. The profile of the Sonata is really nice though. The Optima has a really funky rear window/roof/quarter panel area though.... nothing flows, and it also makes the car look bulky in the back. It's different
and of course these cars will look much more expensive when they've got expensive aftermarket wheels on them and they're lowered. In factory form the Optima definitely looks more expensive than it really is. But the Sonata, while its styling is pretty different, looks like anything but a $40k car
Once the factory Optima comes out, the base model will look like anything but a $30k car. The wheels can make the biggest difference. And Gen Coupe, best looking car under $25k?
that's the funniest thing I've heard all day, thanks.
you can't dispute matters of taste. It's pointless and most of the time will only result in two people going in circles around each other.The front of the Optima looks way better than the Sonata, and its much cleaner looking. The line along the fender/bottom windows of the Sonata bothers me a bit, still. The grill/headlights just don't look that good IMO. The profile of the Sonata is really nice though. The Optima has a really funky rear window/roof/quarter panel area though.... nothing flows, and it also makes the car look bulky in the back. It's different
and of course these cars will look much more expensive when they've got expensive aftermarket wheels on them and they're lowered. In factory form the Optima definitely looks more expensive than it really is. But the Sonata, while its styling is pretty different, looks like anything but a $40k car
Once the factory Optima comes out, the base model will look like anything but a $30k car. The wheels can make the biggest difference. And Gen Coupe, best looking car under $25k?
that's the funniest thing I've heard all day, thanks.
06-25-2010, 05:48 PM
#102
Fanbois....just kidding.
To be honest I think the Sonata and the Genesis are better looking than anything Ferrari has ever produced.....even better than any Pagani too for that matter!
Hyundai is the most awsomeeeeesssst awesome in teh wordlz!!!!
Any thought to the contrary would be utter nonsense!
06-25-2010, 06:55 PM
#103
Chloe @ 17mo
06-25-2010, 07:18 PM
#104
hail to the victors
To each his own you can't dispute matters of taste. It's pointless and most of the time will only result in two people going in circles around each other.
The front of the Optima looks way better than the Sonata, and its much cleaner looking. The line along the fender/bottom windows of the Sonata bothers me a bit, still. The grill/headlights just don't look that good IMO. The profile of the Sonata is really nice though. The Optima has a really funky rear window/roof/quarter panel area though.... nothing flows, and it also makes the car look bulky in the back. It's different
and of course these cars will look much more expensive when they've got expensive aftermarket wheels on them and they're lowered. In factory form the Optima definitely looks more expensive than it really is. But the Sonata, while its styling is pretty different, looks like anything but a $40k car
Once the factory Optima comes out, the base model will look like anything but a $30k car. The wheels can make the biggest difference. And Gen Coupe, best looking car under $25k? that's the funniest thing I've heard all day, thanks.
you can't dispute matters of taste. It's pointless and most of the time will only result in two people going in circles around each other.The front of the Optima looks way better than the Sonata, and its much cleaner looking. The line along the fender/bottom windows of the Sonata bothers me a bit, still. The grill/headlights just don't look that good IMO. The profile of the Sonata is really nice though. The Optima has a really funky rear window/roof/quarter panel area though.... nothing flows, and it also makes the car look bulky in the back. It's different
and of course these cars will look much more expensive when they've got expensive aftermarket wheels on them and they're lowered. In factory form the Optima definitely looks more expensive than it really is. But the Sonata, while its styling is pretty different, looks like anything but a $40k car
Once the factory Optima comes out, the base model will look like anything but a $30k car. The wheels can make the biggest difference. And Gen Coupe, best looking car under $25k?
that's the funniest thing I've heard all day, thanks.Gen coupe is pure sex. nothing comes close to Gen coupe IMO and that includes Mustang. I just prefer import look over american muscle.
anyway, the white one i posted in previous page is a factory version. it still look great even with smaller wheel.
06-25-2010, 07:24 PM
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06-25-2010, 08:47 PM
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06-25-2010, 11:18 PM
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I like the new Optima alot (minus those hideous wheels). The Sonata looks awesome as well, certainly better than anything HOnda is making at the moment. Still, I get the feeling there is a new msl lurking here in Automotive News...
07-23-2010, 01:43 PM
#110
hail to the victors
Kia tests the waters on 2011 Optima pricing; (could be as low as) $17,995 Base, $23,295 for 274hp Turbo
LX -- $17,995
EX -- $21,495
EX Turbo -- $23,295
SX Turbo -- $25,495
fully loaded SX with Premium and Technology Packages for $29,095.
http://adi-kia-1027492015.us-east-1....rs/dispatch.do
LX -- $17,995
EX -- $21,495
EX Turbo -- $23,295
SX Turbo -- $25,495
fully loaded SX with Premium and Technology Packages for $29,095.
http://adi-kia-1027492015.us-east-1....rs/dispatch.do
07-23-2010, 02:57 PM
#112
The sizzle in the Steak
29 grand is a stretch for the KIA emblem on your hood.
07-23-2010, 04:37 PM
#113
My first Avatar....
Another car to add to the "look at" list.
Who is the parent company....Hyundai or Kia?
Who is the parent company....Hyundai or Kia?
07-23-2010, 05:34 PM
#114
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Hyundai
07-23-2010, 05:35 PM
#115
The sizzle in the Steak
...and again, this should have been the Sonata.
The Sonata looks goofy compared to this.
The Sonata looks goofy compared to this.
07-23-2010, 06:58 PM
#116
hail to the victors
that's alot of a car for 29k. and this will change Kia forever IMO. anyway, loaded sorento goes up to 34k. sorento is 2nd best selling in its class right now.
anyway better link.
http://adi-kia-1027492015.us-east-1....rs/dispatch.do
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07-23-2010, 07:01 PM
#117
Chloe @ 17mo
07-23-2010, 07:05 PM
#118
hail to the victors
i'm on a market for a midsize sedan next year, and my wife wants sonata over this.
many of her friends prefer sonata too. maybe optima looks too masculine? not sure..
anyway, Kia is just testing the water. these prices aren't final. but 18.5k for 2.4GDI with a manual sounds very very tempting. imagine that price with a typical kia rebates and dealer discounts. we are looking at 17k OTD price for a 200hp car.
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07-23-2010, 08:53 PM
#119
Safety Car
not sure which one i like better when it comes to sonata vs optima
oh and they should drop the name optima
as gay as K5 (or K7 for VG) would be, optima sounds very... cheap? lol
nonetheless, i like where korean makers are going with their recent models
oh and they should drop the name optima
as gay as K5 (or K7 for VG) would be, optima sounds very... cheap? lol
nonetheless, i like where korean makers are going with their recent models
07-23-2010, 08:56 PM
#120
Safety Car
that could be why they are going with K5 in US market over K7
K7 (Genesis competitor) would prolly be looking at high 30s for fully loaded
but then... for this, and fully loaded (if options are similar to the ones in KDM) then 29k isn't that bad...
still.. the reliability and safety need to be tested, but from the looks of the car, both interior and exterior is good
K7 (Genesis competitor) would prolly be looking at high 30s for fully loaded
but then... for this, and fully loaded (if options are similar to the ones in KDM) then 29k isn't that bad...
still.. the reliability and safety need to be tested, but from the looks of the car, both interior and exterior is good