Kia

Kia Optima

Price $24,795 – $39,395
Fuel consumption 5.2 – 11.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 81%(view ratings)
The Optima can be delivered with a gas, hybrid or plug-in hybrid drivetrain. In fully electric mode, it offers 47 kilometres of range. According to Kia, its combined fuel economy is 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres. If you opt for the conventional version of this midsize sedan, you'll have the choice between two four-cylinder engines that generate 185 and 245 horsepower, respectively. An elegant silhouette is another one of its assets.

Kia Optima

Pricing
MSRP CA$24,795
Fees CA$1,695
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$466/month
Powertrain
Engine 2.4 l I-4
Power 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm (138 kW)
Torque 178 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (241 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Regular
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Sedan
Category Mid-size Sedan
Assembly West Point, GA, US
Generation 4
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 9.5 L/100km
Highway 7.1 L/100km
Combined 8.4 L/100km
Autonomy 833 km
CO₂ emissions 199 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Lane departure warning standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Android Auto compatible standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion
Turning diameter 11 m (36′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P205/65HR16
Rear tires P205/65HR16
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,854 mm (191″)
Width 1,859 mm (73″)
Height 1,466 mm (58″)
Wheelbase 2,804 mm (110″)
Front track 1,613 mm (64″)
Rear track 1,621 mm (64″)
Weight 1,465 kg (3,230 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk 450 l
Fuel tank 70 l (15 gal)
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 8.7 s
80-120 km/h 6.0 s
Top speed N/A
Braking distance 44 m
Warranty
Base warranty 5 years/100,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 7/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 10/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 8/10
Average 81%(view ratings)