Did Kia Stop Making the Optima?
The Short Answer Is Both Yes and No. the Kia K5 Is, Technically, “Replacing” the Kia Optima; However, the K5 Also Is the Kia Optima. Outside of the United...
The short answer is both yes and no. The Kia K5 is, technically, “replacing” the Kia Optima; however, the K5 also is the Kia Optima. Outside of the United States, vehicle names can be changed or modified. This year, Kia decided to shed the name “Optima” and adopt the Korean moniker K5.
What happened to Kia Optima?
According to the EPA, Kia is abandoning the Optima name and will call its next mid-size sedan K5. The next-generation of Kia's mid-size sedan may be called K5 instead of Optima. It will offer all-wheel drive and a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four, according to an EPA filing.
Why did Kia get rid of the Optima?
According to Kia, the Optima renamed the K5 in order to make it consistent with the brand's global identity. ... For example, the Kia Cadenza is also known as the Kia K7 in other countries.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
