Kia Optima

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $21,995 – $35,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.6 – 9.2 L/100km

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Specifications

The Kia Optima earned eight awards last year, including ?st New Family Car.” And it deserved them all. The LX and EX come with a 200-hp engine, while the EX Turbo and SX get a 274-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. This midsize 5-seater sedan also makes it possible to drive green thanks to its 206-hp hybrid version.

The Car Guide rating 80%

Pros

Fantastic styling and design
Impeccable drivetrain
Pleasant and safe to drive
Nicely equipped
Solid reliability, quality and warranty

Cons

Suspension can be too stiff (SX)
Reduced trunk size (hybrid)
Alloy wheels too conservative (hybrid)
Steering wheel leather rather dry (hybrid)
Mistakes in French displays

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	8/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

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Recalls

Brakes
September 26, 2023
Electrical
May 8, 2023
Engine
December 4, 2020
Engine
March 21, 2019
Fuel Supply
December 28, 2018
Airbag
June 8, 2018
Engine
April 7, 2017