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The Kia Optima / K5 is a passenger car (D-segment in Europe) manufactured by the South Korean marque Kia. This vehicle began to be sold in 2010 as the successor to the Kia Credos. In some markets, it was sold as Kia Magentis until 2010. Subsequently, the car continued to be sold under the name of Kia Optima. There have been a total of 5 generations of the Kia Optima / Magentis.
The first generation Kia Optima was a rebadged version of the Hyundai Sonata. In Europe and Canada, this car was sold as Kia Magentis. It had the same engines as the Hyundai and differed only in minor equipment details.
The second generation was launched in 2005, this time as Kia Magentis (and Kia Lotze in South Korea). It was still a version of the Sonata, but better disguised this time. Kia’s global platform was used to manufacture this model. In 2008, the model was revised with a new, more modern exterior and an improved interior finishing. Theta II engines with dual continuously variable timing were also used.
In 2010 a completely redesigned version of this model was launched, which was also renamed Kia Optima. It used the same platform as the Hyundai i40. It used newer, more efficient engines. In addition, the vehicle now had a much sportier and more attractive design. In 2012, the first hybrid variants arrived.
The fourth generation of the Kia Optima was launched in 2015. In addition to the sedan version, this generation saw the introduction of the estate version, called the Kia Optima Sportswagon, which arrived in 2016. A plug-in-hybrid version was also launched this same year. Mid-cycle, the sedan version was updated with exterior changes.
The fifth and current generation of the Kia Optima is marketed globally as the Kia K5. It has a fastback body and a much sportier design than previous versions. In fact, it has a GT-Line version with a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine that generates about 286 hp. In addition, there are models with four-wheel drive.
The Optima was born as a high-end vehicle, but economic within the standards of this brand. However, this model has climbed in category with the passage of generations, both in materials, quality and design. That is why it is somewhat complicated to show alternatives vehicles to this model: it depends on the generation we take as reference. Currently, this vehicle rivals the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Mondeo, Citroën C5, Toyota Camry, Mazda 6 and Peugeot 508 among many others.
Kia Optima / K5. Timing Belt or Timing Chain?
Down below you will see a list with all Kia Optima / K5 models that have been produced. They are classified by model identifier, year and type of bodywork. Above each list, we show you a series of pictures so that you can have a visual reference for each model. In some cases, both the original and its updated design are displayed to help you identify them with ease.
In this guide you will find all Kia Optima / K5.
■ Timing Belt / Cam Belt (Correa / Faja de Distribución)
■ Timing Chain (Cadena de Distribución / Cadena de Tiempo)
■ Gear Driven (Distribución por Engranajes)
■ 100% Electric, No Timing (Sin Distribución)
■ Unknown / Not Updated (Información desconocida)
If a car model is specified in blue, it means its motor engine has a timing chain; that is, it has no timing belt. The rest of the vehicles marked in grey have a timing belt/cam belt.
Índice de Contenidos
Kia Magentis / Optima I – First Generation (GD / MS) (2000)
Sedan / Saloon
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Kia Magentis / Optima Gen 1.
Petrol Engines
- G4JP 2.0 136 CV (2001 – 2015)
- G6BV 2.5 V6 169 CV (2001)
- G6BA 2.7 V6 180 CV (2004)
Kia Magentis / Optima II – Second Generation (MG) (2005)
Sedan / Saloon
Diesel Engines
- D4EA 2.0 CRDi 136 CV (2005 – 2008)
- D4EA 2.0 CRDi 140 CV (2006)
- D4EA 2.0 CRDi 150 CV (2006)
Petrol Engines
- G4KA 2.0 144 CV (2005)
- G4KD 2.0 165 CV (2009)
- G4KA 2.0 BiFuel 140 CV (2005 – 2008)
- L4KA 2.0 CVVT BiFuel 141 CV (2009 – 2010)
- G4KC 2.4 180 CV (2009 – 2010)
- G6EA 2.7 188 CV (2005)
- G6EA 2.7 V6 193 CV (2009)
Kia Optima III – Third Generation (TF) (2010)
Sedan / Saloon
Diesel Engines
- D4FD 1.7 CRDi 136 CV (2012)
Petrol Engines
- G4KH 2.0 277 CV (2010)
- G4KD 2.0 170 CV (2012)
- G4KD 2.0 CVVL 165 CV (2012)
- G4KD 2.0 CVVT 150 CV (2011 – 2015)
- 2.0 CVVT 156 CV (2010 – 2015)
- G4NA 2.0 CVVT 162 CV (2014 – 2015)
- G4ND 2.0 CVVT 165 CV (2013 – 2015)
- G4NE 2.0 CVVT Hybrid 150 CV (2012)
- 2.0 CVVT Hybrid 190 CV (2012)
- G4KD 2.0 LPI 144 CV (2010 – 2015)
- G4KJ 2.4 179 CV (2012)
- G4KJ 2.4 203 CV (2010)
- G4KE 2.4 CVVT 179 CV (2012)
- G4KJ 2.4 GDI 194 CV (2013)
- G4KC 2.4 Hybrid 209 CV (2011)
Kia Optima IV – Fourth Generation (JF) (2015)
Seda / Saloon
Diesel Engines
- D4FE 1.6 CRDi 136 CV (2018)
- D4FD 1.7 CRDi 141 CV (2015)
- D4FD 1.7 CRDi 135 CV (2016)
Petrol Engines
- G4FJ 1.6 180 CV (2015)
- G4FJ 1.6 T-GDI 179 CV (2018)
- G4ND 2.0 150 CV (2015)
- G4ND 2.0 154 CV (2015)
- G4NA 2.0 174 CV (2018)
- G4ND 2.0 CVVL 163 CV (2015)
- G4ND 2.0 CVVL 168 CV (2015)
- G4KH 2.0 T-GDi 238 CV (2018)
- G4KH 2.0 T-GDi 245 CV (2015)
- G4NG 2.0 GDI Hybrid 156 CV (2016)
- 2.0 GDI Hybrid 192 CV (2016)
- G4NG 2.0 GDI Hybrid 205 CV (2016)
- G4NA 2.0 LPI 151 CV (2015)
- G4KJ 2.4 GDI 188 CV (2015)
- G4KE 2.4 MPi 171 CV (2015)
- G4KE 2.4 MPi 178 CV (2015)
Sportswagon (Family Car)
Diesel Engines
- D4FE 1.6 CRDi 136 CV (2018)
- D4FD 1.7 CRDi 141 CV (2016)
- D4FD 1.7 CRDi 135 CV (2016)
Petrol Engines
- G4FJ 1.6 T-GDI 179 CV (2018)
- G4ND 2.0 CVVL 163 CV (2016)
- G4ND 2.0 CVVL 163 CV (2016)
- G4KH 2.0 T-GDi GT 238 CV (2018)
- G4NG 2.0 GDI Hybrid 205 CV (2017)
- G4NG 2.0 GDi Hybrid 156 CV (2017)
Kia K5 / Optima V – Fifth Generation (DL3) (2019)
Sedan / Saloon
Diesel Engines
There are no diesel-engined versions of the Kia K5 / Optima Gen 5.
Petrol Engines
- 1.6 T-GDI 179 CV (2019)
- 1.6 T-GDI AWD 179 CV (2021)
- 2.0 160 CV (2019)
- 2.0 LPG 145 CV (2019)
- 2.0 Hybrid 152 CV (2019)
- G4NA 2.0 MPI 150 CV (2020)
- G4KN 2.5 T-GDI 194 CV (2020)
- G4KP 2.5 T-GDI 294 CV (2020)
