Kia Optima 2016 is priced from 424 million VND

The Kia K5 has just been launched in Korea and is priced from 22.45 to 29.2 million won (about 424 - 552 million VND) in Korea depending on the version and amenities.

Kia Motors has just officially launched its strategic mid-size sedan Kia K5 (Kia Optima). It is predicted that the new model will change the entire landscape of the Korean domestic car market.

Compared to the old version, the new generation Kia K5 has improved some basic dimensions. Specifically, the wheelbase reaches 2,804 mm, an increase of 10 mm, and the width is improved by 25 mm to 1,859 mm.

Kia Optima 2016 or Kia K5 has just been launched and has attracted the attention of many customers.

In the new generation, Kia K5 has an evolutionary design with a new front end including swept-back headlights, a slimmer grille and prominent air intakes. In addition, Kia K5 2016 is also equipped with new HID headlights with High Beam Assist system. The function of the system is to automatically switch to low-intensity light when detecting oncoming vehicles approaching. In addition, there are rims with diameters from 16 to 18 inches and 3 new exterior paint colors, including Dynamic Gray, Deep Red and Vibrant Blue.

Kia K5 launched in Korea: 2 versions, 5 engines

The load-bearing capacity of the chassis steel has also increased by 51%, 21% more than the previous version. The car is also equipped with many safety technologies and has a fuel-efficient consumption. For the CRDi diesel engine, the fuel consumption is 5.9 L/100 km.

Under the hood, the 2016 Kia Optima has three different engines: 2.4L 4-cylinder, 185 horsepower, 241 Nm torque; 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 178 horsepower, 264 Nm torque and 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 247 horsepower, 352 Nm torque.

Most engines come with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.6L turbo is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Speaking of performance, the 2016 Kia Optima has a lighter and stiffer chassis thanks to the use of more high-strength steel.

Kia K5 is priced from 22.45 to 29.2 million won (about 424-552 million VND) in Korea depending on version and amenities.

Kia Optima 2016 is being officially distributed in the Vietnamese market with a starting price of 913 million VND. It is very likely that in the near future, the new generation Kia Optima will also be distributed in the Vietnamese market.

According to Zing.vn