Kia Optima
The least we can say about the new Kia Optima is that it quickly makes us forget the Magentis it replaces! The Optima is available in three trims (LX, EX and SX). The first two come with a four-cylinder 2.4-liter with 200 horsepower while the sportier SX trim has a four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that develops 274 horsepower. Manual and six-speed automatic transmissions are available.
Kia Optima
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$21,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$414/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm (149 kW) |
| Torque | 186 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (252 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 8.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 958 km |
| CO₂ emissions | N/A |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| 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 | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,454 kg (3,206 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| 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) |