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2011 Kia Optima![]() philbytx |
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2017 Kia Optima![]() PGerald |
Side view. |
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2017 Kia Optima![]() PGerald |
I upgraded from the Forte LX to the Optima Hybrid. |
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2015 Kia Optima![]() truedelta |
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2014 Kia Optima![]() A member in West Virginia, United States |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Nearly passes as upscale. Steering wheel hub and center console trim don't contribute. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Not eye candy. A decent turbocharged four, but it doesn't compare to a good V6. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
245-horse 2.0T. The new Optima is also offered with a 185 hp 2.4 and a 178hp 1.6T. Hybrid in 2017. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
As in competitors, a roomy trunk. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The Maxima's styling is more in-you-face, but less well proportioned. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The related Sonata has more restrained styling. But the two appear more similar than before. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
A handsome car with a strong stance, but no longer a striking one. Strong front corners. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The around-view camera, only on the SX Limited, makes parking safer and even fun. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Clear BMW influence in the shape of the instrument panel and center stack details. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Haphazard controls in the previous generation Optima. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The Maxima's interior is more exciting, and a little better finished. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Cleaned-up face. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The C-pillar continues to be the most interesting part of the exterior. Third window moved off door. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The previous Optima had the third window on the door. Signature chrome strip cuts across the pillar. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The overhangs appear a bit tighter than before, but remain far from tight. Looks long. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The related Sonata has a similar instrument panel, but it's less stylish and appears much cheaper. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The new instrument panel might be less interesting, but it's ergonomically superior. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Kia took more risks last time. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Diamond-quilted upholstery as in some far more expensive cars. But not as comfortable as it appears. |
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2016 Kia Optima mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Abundant rear legroom, but scarce rear headroom. |