The Korean car-maker Kia unveiled the fifth generation of the Optima K5 in 2019 as a 2020 model year. It was based on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonata.

Kia introduced the refreshed version of the fourth-generation Optima at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show in Europe, and along with the visual changes, it also added a new powerplant.

KIA Optima / Magentis

KIA Optima / Magentis

The Optima sedan was unveiled at the 2008 New York Motor Show as a 2009 model year. It was a major facelift for the already known Kia Optima/Magentis.

Kia unveiled the Optima at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and it was the last piece o the puzzle in its lineup.

Just three years, give or take a few months after it unveiled the first generation of the Optima/Magentis lineup, Kia introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for its flagship model.

Kia started to improve its lineup and introduced the Optima/Magentis in 2001 as a 2002 model for specific markets.