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Kia Optima Photos

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2011 Kia Optima

philbytx
 




2017 Kia Optima

PGerald
Side view.





2017 Kia Optima

PGerald
I upgraded from the Forte LX to the Optima Hybrid.





2015 Kia Optima

truedelta
 




2014 Kia Optima

A member in West Virginia, United States
 




2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Nearly passes as upscale. Steering wheel hub and center console trim don't contribute.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Not eye candy. A decent turbocharged four, but it doesn't compare to a good V6.





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.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
As in competitors, a roomy trunk.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The Maxima's styling is more in-you-face, but less well proportioned.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The related Sonata has more restrained styling. But the two appear more similar than before.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
A handsome car with a strong stance, but no longer a striking one. Strong front corners.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The around-view camera, only on the SX Limited, makes parking safer and even fun.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Clear BMW influence in the shape of the instrument panel and center stack details.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Haphazard controls in the previous generation Optima.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The Maxima's interior is more exciting, and a little better finished.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Cleaned-up face.





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.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The previous Optima had the third window on the door. Signature chrome strip cuts across the pillar.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The overhangs appear a bit tighter than before, but remain far from tight. Looks long.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The related Sonata has a similar instrument panel, but it's less stylish and appears much cheaper.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
The new instrument panel might be less interesting, but it's ergonomically superior.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Kia took more risks last time.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Diamond-quilted upholstery as in some far more expensive cars. But not as comfortable as it appears.





2016 Kia Optima

mkaresh
Ten-Year Veteran
Abundant rear legroom, but scarce rear headroom.

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