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− | '''Kia K5 (TG). 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1591, 1999, 2359 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' A new [[Hyundai Sonata (LF)|Hyundai Sonata]] meant that a new K5 was bound to follow suit, unveiled at the New York Auto Show. Less sporty in looks with Kia showing off its premium quality, but losing some of its distinctiveness; car is larger, stiffer and stronger, but no heavier, than its predecessor. The 2·4 produced the least power of the three launch engines, as Kia went to turbocharging for the 1·6 and 2·0. Plenty of kit for the money, as expected. | + | '''Kia K5/Kia Optima (TG). 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1591, 1999, 2359 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' A new [[Hyundai Sonata (LF)|Hyundai Sonata]] meant that a new K5 was bound to follow suit, unveiled at the New York Auto Show. Less sporty in looks with Kia showing off its premium quality, but losing some of its distinctiveness; car is larger, stiffer and stronger, but no heavier, than its predecessor. The 2·4 produced the least power of the three launch engines, as Kia went to turbocharging for the 1·6 and 2·0. Plenty of kit for the money, as expected. |
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− | ''Manufacturing location:'' Hwasung, Korea | + | ''Manufacturing location:'' Hwasung, Korea; West Pt, Georgia, USA |
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| ''Marque:'' [[Kia]] | ''Model:'' [[Kia K5]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Kia K5 (TF)]] | | ''Marque:'' [[Kia]] | ''Model:'' [[Kia K5]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Kia K5 (TF)]] |
Revision as of 10:15, 15 December 2016
Kia K5/Kia Optima (TG). 2015 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1591, 1999, 2359 cm³ (I4 DOHC). A new Hyundai Sonata meant that a new K5 was bound to follow suit, unveiled at the New York Auto Show. Less sporty in looks with Kia showing off its premium quality, but losing some of its distinctiveness; car is larger, stiffer and stronger, but no heavier, than its predecessor. The 2·4 produced the least power of the three launch engines, as Kia went to turbocharging for the 1·6 and 2·0. Plenty of kit for the money, as expected.
Manufacturing location: Hwasung, Korea; West Pt, Georgia, USA
Marque: Kia | Model: Kia K5 | Predecessor: Kia K5 (TF)