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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 Maxima's interior is more exciting, and a little better finished. |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Haphazard controls in the previous generation Optima. |
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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 |
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 |
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. |
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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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2008 Ford Taurus X![]() mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
West Bloomfield, MI: Our gray car |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Competitive trunk space. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
An attractively styled interior. Nothing crazy. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Bright red might not be the best color for the new Cruze. Larger wheels than the LT's 16s also help. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The new Cruze in a brighter color, with 16-wheels and no RS body kit. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The old Cruze was far squarer and stiffer through the rear quarters. Old Audi vs. recent Hyundai. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The new Honda Civic's interior takes more risks, makes a stronger visual statement. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Hard plastic instrument panel upper, but upholstered and stitched trim on the lower face. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The roof line sweeps in a smooth curve to a short tail. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Comfortable heated driver seat, but no adjustable lumbar bulge. Not an issue for my back. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The new Cruze's back seat isn't the roomiest in the class, but it might be the most comfortable. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The turbocharged 1.4-liter engine is efficient and sufficiently powerful, but not responsive. |
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2016 Chevrolet Cruze mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
New Cruze has more dramatic body sides and a more steeply raked belt line (base of side windows). |