The debut date of the elongated Kia Optima has been announced

The South Korean company Kia plans to premiere the stretched version of Kia Optima/K5 as part of a motor show in the Chinese city of Chengdu on July 24, 2020. This was reported on the website NJcar.ru. The novelty differs from the basic model in large dimensions and modernized appearance. Also, changes affected the salon Optima. The appearance of the new model is highlighted by a stylish rear glazing line and a modified front bumper. Inside the machine appeared a virtual dashboard with a large display. Also in the car there is a multimedia with a touch screen and an upgraded central console. The length of the sedan is 4,980 mm. Thus, the car became 50 mm larger than the original car. The wheelbase of the car has grown to 2,900 mm. In addition, the sedan became 25 mm wider (1,860 mm). The line of power units of the novelty includes a turbocharger with a volume of 1.5 l with a capacity of 170 horses, as well as a two-liter motor with a capacity of 240 liters. from. The first engine is combined with a 7-speed robot, and the second with an 8-speed automatic. Recall that from January to May of this year, the sales of electric cars of South Korean automotive companies Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors grew by 57.9%, to 40,182 copies. See also: Kia Seltos sales results in China released