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Facelifted Kia K5 launched in Korea

Facelifted Kia K5 launched in Korea

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blogentry-133713-0-43762700-1516892772_thumb.jpgKia's mid-size sedan, the K5, has been given a facelift. It is now available for sale in its home market with mostly cosmetic tweaks.

 

blogentry-133713-0-51148300-1516892775_thumb.jpgFrom the front, the car receives a revised grill, headlights and a new bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights. The rear gets similarly mild changes including a new diffuser and tailights.

 

blogentry-133713-0-18556400-1516892780_thumb.jpgNew alloy wheels round up the list of visual updates on the outside.

 

blogentry-133713-0-34105600-1516892783_thumb.jpgInside, other than a new steering wheel design and ambient lighting, not much change can be spotted.

 

blogentry-133713-0-73122800-1516892786_thumb.jpgPowertrain-wise, it seems like there isn't any change, with the car available with either a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol or a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol.

 

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Haha the 250hp GDI Turbo has been dropped from the Optima. Otherwise the Stinger can't sell. 

 

Quite a pity for the Optima will be an even cheaper platform to enjoy that great turbo engine. 

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The 1.6 T-GDI would be a better buy than the Stinger 2.0 turbo.

 

More practical and spacious interior. The Stinger is  a lifestyle car and attracts a different target buyer group.

 

C&C should revive the Optima in its lineup.

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