Shortly after the all-new 2021 Kia K5/Optima was unveiled, Russian publication Kolesa has rendered how it could look in estate guise.
The front half of the Optima / K5 Wagon presented remains identical to the sedan but the roofline has been extended and the car’s tail-end has been slightly stretched. The striking LED taillights and light bar of the sedan has been retained and arguably suits the shade of a wagon even better.
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One area of the Optima Wagon that we’re particularly fond of is the sharp shape of the D-pillar that includes a piece of chrome trim.
At this time, it’s unclear of the K5/Optima will ever be sold as a wagon. Sure, the previous-generation Optima was offered as a Sportwagon and it too looked very nice. However, the new model will be available in fewer markets than its predecessor and one region where it won’t be sold is in Europe, a market that would likely be the strongest for a possible new estate variation.
Clearly, the South Korean automaker only wants to sell the new Optima in markets where it thinks it could prove popular and Europe isn’t among them. However, consumers in the United States will be pleased to know that they will be offered the new car.
Beyond its new eye-catching exterior design, the latest-generation Optima also features a vastly improved interior that includes a new widescreen infotainment system, flat-bottomed steering wheel, and some other very nice trimmings.
