2021 Kia K5

Our investigation into the offensive odor ostensibly emanating from the seats of our 2020 Hyundai Palisade was the most popular story of the past week.

A more attractive take than Hyundai’s frowny new Sonata, the 2021 K5 is plenty competitive, but the disparity between available touchscreen systems is a missed opportunity.

Kia just introduced the 2021 K5 mid-size sedan, known as the Optima in the U.S. The redesigned Kia gets a new look, new engines, interior and tech updates, and more safety features.