Official renderings are not the real deal.
Unless Hyundai is planning to make the Optima a coupe-sized car, these teasers may be a sign that something is just too good to true. Spy shots in August showed that the next generation of the Optima will continue to use the mid-sized sedan model. These renderings, published by Hyundai South Korea on FB are a way for the automaker to build hype before the car’s local unveiling as the K5.
Hyundai has improved its styling in this segment by introducing the stunning Sonata Kia will do the same thing with its sister model. It won’t be as dramatic as the new sketches suggest, but Our own renderings Based on teasers that are more engaging and recent, this shows an attractive sedan With sharper styling. We love the sleeker styling of the headlights, especially the funky Cadenza-esque “L”, LED daytime running lamps.
Although the teased heavy-sloped roofline will not be replicated in the production model, the 2021 Optima will likely have some coupe characteristics to make it more interesting. Although we would be very interested to see a coupe taken from the sedan, it wouldn’t make sense for the more sporty Stinger model to have the rear doors removed. However, there is no indication of this happening.
It is clear that there will be significant changes inside the cabin. Kia will merge the digital instrument cluster and a larger infotainment system, which we already know. As the touchscreen displays will integrate their functions, some buttons will be lost and the bulky gear lever will go away from the lower console.The KDM-spec K5 is not expected to be released anytime soon. However, the U.S-spec Optima should be announced next year as a 2021MY.