2021 Kia K5 in Lethbridge, AB

A word that gets overused a lot when describing cars is “Bold.” It makes it hard for a car that truly deserves that adjective to stand out for it. If there is a car in the 2021 model year that has earned it, it is the Kia K5. Kia ended the Optima name in favor of the K5 just in time to rebuild the mid-size sedan from the ground up.

The front end of the 2021 Kia K5 is designed to wow at a single glance. The grille is straight and flat, connecting the headlights on either side of the vehicle. Its zig-zag yellow driving lights and dynamic hood body lines speak of a sportier vehicle than the Optima ever was. The logo is moved up off the grille and onto the hood as well for a higher-brow look. The features and technology inside prove that the K5 isn’t just built for looks. The chart that follows proves it too, so use it to compare the K5 against other sedans in its class.