Kia has always floundered in this sector, but no more. The Optima is good enough to forgive the so-so name...
Review Photos Exterior Photos Interior Specs and Trims Safety & Reliability 2020 Kia Optima Base MSRP $23,390 Engine 2.4L Inline-4 Gas Horsepower 185 hp Fuel Economy 24/32 MPG Exterior Design 8 / 10 Performance 7 / 10 Fuel Efficiency 7 / 10 Interior & Cargo 7 / 10 ...
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The previous generation of the Kia Optima seemingly came out of nowhere. One year it had been an anonymous, also-ran sedan that was a “bar of soap” in the sedan market, essentially. Then, with the design introduced by design boss Peter Schreyer, it became one of the distinct, cohesive...
Kia does an excellent job of making both hybrids drive like normal cars, so the unobservant passenger might never notice a difference between an Optima with an electric motor and one without. The Optima's ride is comfortable and controlled, even driving over challenging pavement. While we expect...
It's still unlikely to trip up the Subaru Legacy, Ford Fusion, the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia Optima on its way out of recovery, but the Chrysler 200 shows signs of healing over the old Sebring's rental-car stigma. Acceleration's much more brisk with the V-6, and the nose job and ...
All told, the unit will take up about one cubic foot of KiaOptima trunk space, which means there is still plenty of space for all your other cargo. What do you get with the Infinity BassLink Everything you need to get killer sound in your car can be delivered in a 10-inch woofer an...
In addition, there's the Toyota Camry that was redone for 2012 and strong Korean entries in the Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima. The Accord lineup again comprises sedan and coupe models. Significant highlights are a fresh powertrain lineup developed under the company's Earth Dreams ...
Ironically, the golden age of midsize family sedans is upon us. Every one of them is stylish, comfortable, technologically advanced, and enjoyable to drive. But not all of them supply the sheer value you’ll find in the Kia Optima.
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