{"id":33734,"date":"2020-05-27T09:28:43","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T05:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/?p=33734"},"modified":"2020-05-28T12:09:16","modified_gmt":"2020-05-28T08:09:16","slug":"2021-kia-optima-arrives-in-uae-as-the-k5-saloon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/news\/2021-kia-optima-arrives-in-uae-as-the-k5-saloon.html","title":{"rendered":"2021 Kia Optima arrives in UAE as the K5 saloon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Earlier this month, Kia Middle East launched the 2021 Kia Optima in the market with the K5 moniker &#8211; a name exclusively used only in the Korean market. The new saloon benefits from a fastback profile with sleek lines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by all three Kia design studios in Europe, Korea and North American, the 2021 Kia optima embraces the latest Kia design language and takes a leap forward from the outgoing model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/554542-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" title=\"2021 Kia Optima arrives in UAE as the K5 saloon\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  src=\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/554542-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"33744\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/554542-scaled.jpg\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18151839\/554520-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18151839\/554520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18151839\/554520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18151839\/554520-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/18151839\/554520-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom the UAE to Oman, KSA to Kuwait, GCC drivers are renowned for being some of the world\u2019s most discerning motor enthusiasts, having cultivated a deep-rooted and keen-eyed appreciation for first-class cars,\u201d says Yaser Shabsogh, Chief Operating Officer, Regional HQs, Middle East &amp; Africa, Kia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not does it receive a sleeker profile for the new model year, the proportions are bigger. Measuring in at 4,905mm in length, its 50mm compared to the 2020 version. The wheelbase is also longer (now 2,580mm) and overall, the saloon sits 20mm lower allowing for a sportier presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with the exterior upgrade, comes with a driver-focused interior, modern technology and new engine options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the safety front, the 2021 Kia Optima gets an array of active and passive driver and safety assist systems to ensure the safety of occupants and pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kia&#8217;s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) includes blind-spot view monitor, smart cruise control, highway driving assist, lane following assist, blind-spot collision-avoid assist and driver attention warning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amidst the safety tech, is voice recognition software allowing drives to instruct the car to adjust several features including climate control, windows and the audio system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cabin can be equipped with an optional 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system complete with audio-visual navigation, and Kia&#8217;s new 12.3-inch high-res digital gauge cluster. An 8-inch heads-up display is on. the list too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Kia, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Skoda (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/news\/2020-skoda-kodiaq-launches-in-uae.html\" target=\"_blank\">Skoda<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/news\/2020-toyota-c-hr-finally-arrives-in-uae-with-unmissable-distinctive-style.html\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> have also recently launched vehicle quietly over the past few months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prices in the UAE start at AED 72,900. The 2021 Kia Optima is available Oman, KSA, Kuwait and Jordan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubicars has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/dubai\/new\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"new Kia (opens in a new tab)\">new Kia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/dubai\/used\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used Kia for sale in Dubai (opens in a new tab)\">used Kia for sale in Dubai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/sharjah\/used\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Sharjah (opens in a new tab)\">Sharjah<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/abu-dhabi\/used\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Abu Dhabi (opens in a new tab)\">Abu Dhabi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dubicars.com\/ajman\/used\/kia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ajman (opens in a new tab)\">Ajman<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earlier this month, Kia Middle East launched the 2021 Kia Optima in the market with the K5 moniker &#8211; a name exclusively used only in the Korean market. The new saloon benefits from a fastback profile with sleek lines. 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