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The Kia K5, formerly known as the Kia Optima (Korean: 기아 옵티마), is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. For the second-generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze and Kia K5 name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States, Canada, Malaysia and th...
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Pre-facelift (2019-2024)
Facelift (2025-current)
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2021 Kia K5 GT-Line AWD (for FH5)
2025 Kia K5 GT (for FH5)
Specs (GT-Line AWD):
Engine: 1.6L turbocharged I4
Horsepower: 180 @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 195 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: AWD (FWD’s standard)
0-60: 7.8 seconds
Top speed: 128 mph (electronically limited)
Specs (GT):
Engine: 2.5L turbocharged I4
Horsepower: 290 @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual clutch w/paddle shifters
Drivetrain: FWD
0-60: 5.2 seconds
Top speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
Engine swap suggestions:
GT-Line
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
2.0L I4 - VVT (Civic Type R ‘04)
3.8L V6 - TT (R35 Black Edition ‘12)
6.2L V8 (LS3)
Racing 7.2L V8 (RJA Pro Truck)
Racing 3.0L I6T (2JZ)
GT
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally
3.8L V6 - TT (R35 Black Edition ‘12)
6.2L V8 (LS3)
Racing 7.2L V8 (RJA Pro Truck)
Racing 3.0L I6T (2JZ)
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Takeo677:
Specs (GT):
Engine: 2.5L turbocharged I4
Horsepower: 290 @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 311 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual clutch w/paddle shifters
Drivetrain: FWD
0-60: 5.2 seconds
This is good! 8 Speed with Paddles and 155 MPH is impressive for a Kia outside of the Stinger
