Kia Optima
Kia’s uncontested star for 2012 is without a doubt the new Optima. Having replaced the now-defunct Magentis, the Optima struts superb lines designed by Peter Schreyer, Audi’s former chief designer, and his team. The LX and EX are equipped with a 2.4L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, while the SX gets a turbo. The hybrid version adds another six horses to the base engine.
Kia Optima
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$30,595 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$575/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 206 hp |
| Combined torque | 195 lb·ft |
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 166 hp @ 6,000 rpm (124 kW) |
| Torque | 154 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (209 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 40 hp @ 1,400 rpm (30 kW) |
| Torque | 151 lb·ft @ 0 – 1,400 rpm (205 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 1.4 kWh |
| Voltage | 270 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Air |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | West Point, GA, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100km |
| Combined | 6.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 984 km |
| Electric autonomy | N/A |
| CO₂ emissions | 152 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/65R16 |
| Rear tires | P205/65R16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,844 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,829 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,583 kg (3,490 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 280 l |
| Fuel tank | 65 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.3 s |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | 46 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 9/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 77%(view ratings) |