Based on owner complaints, 2011 to 2016 are the worst model years for the Kia Optima due to the problematic Theta II engine.

The Kia K5 debuted for 2021 as the replacement ... sporty fastback styling and a longer, wider and lower stance than the Optima it replaced. Power came from a pair of turbocharged engines ...

a seasoned comic artist and the man behind countless automotive renderings including our Kia Soul project. With his magic computer, he took our ordinary Optima Hybrid and gave it strength ...

(Read about the equally progressive all-new Optima here.) At a glance ... imposing appearance and a more stable-looking stance,” Kia says. The 2017 Sportage’s swept-back silhouette with ...

But that doesn’t mean models like the just-updated 2018 Kia Optima are without their reasons for being ... along the window line is a bit too sheeny for me, but the angles and stance of this model are ...

The high, pronounced shoulder line, sculpted flanks and boldly flared wheel arches create a saloon with a graceful, muscular stance. Kia Optima’s coupe-like profile enhances the feeling of dynamism ...

Refining the Optima's sculpted, high-end appearance, Kia's Frankfurt-based design team improved the vehicle's front and rear ends and the brand's signature ‘tiger nose' grille. The vehicle's bold ...

Official images of the Kia K5 Optima reveals a premium sedan with a ... the Optima comes with a sloping roofline that gives it a couple-like stance. Mild creases and curves add more character ...

The 2019 Kia Optima faces some very strong competition from mid-size sedan rivals like the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Toyota Camry — each competitor fresh off a recent redesign.