The refreshed Optima mid-sized sedan features new design cues inside and out, expanded Advance Driver Assistance System technology, a new UVO infotainment system and available European-inspired sport seats.
Additional available enhancements to the Optima line include new alloy wheel choices and ambient LED interior lighting. The first four trims are powered by a horsepower, 2. The two Turbo models receive a more potent hp, 2.
Both engines are mated to 6-speed automatic transmissions. What does EX come with? Engine Detail Gasoline: 2. City Rating 9. Exterior Dimensions Overall Length mm View All 20 Photos 1 of All 20 Photos for Gallery. Function Not Available. Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen.
Related Content. Still, the Optima is a sufficient option for families that want a sedan and that don't care about driving verve. The Kia Optima receives several newly standard and optional features as well as a new S model. The Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid now have standard driver assists, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Both also add LED fog lights and customizable ambient interior lighting.
The other updates include standard wireless phone charging on all but the bottom two models, but every Optima now has pedestrian detection. We'd recommend the gas-powered Kia Optima EX, with its peppy turbocharged engine and responsive automatic transmission. It also has a slew of desirable standard features that include adaptive cruise control, leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and more charging ports for all the devices in your life.
That content can be enhanced with the EX Premium package, which adds a heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, upgraded audio system, ventilated front seats, and more. The base powertrain is a non-turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed automatic transmission; it's quick but sometimes slow to react to inputs and sounds a little rough when coaxed into its upper ranges. We much prefer the smoother, sharper, and quicker combination of the turbo 1. The range-topping turbo 2.
Drivers who are concerned about fossil-fuel consumption will be glad to learn of the Optima's two hybrid powertrains—one a conventional hybrid , the other a plug-in with an EPA-quoted 29 miles of EV range. Kia does an excellent job of making both hybrids drive like normal cars, so the unobservant passenger might never notice a difference between an Optima with an electric motor and one without.
The Optima's ride is comfortable and controlled, even driving over challenging pavement. While we expect few drivers of mid-size sedans to take their cars anywhere near their handling limits, it's worth noting that the Optima loses its composure a few ticks before the valedictorians in this class, including the Accord and Camry.
Of the Optima's five separate powertrains, all are passably efficient, and a few are real standouts. However, the hybrid powertrain we tested on our highway fuel-economy test route failed to impress in real-world conditions. In our highway testing, the plug-in Optima delivered 41 mpg, underperforming its EPA highway estimate by 2 mpg.
An Optima with the larger turbocharged engine earned 35 mpg, an impressive result that beat its EPA estimate by 4 mpg and tied a similarly equipped Accord. The Optima's interior can be very nice, but it can also be very spartan. Likewise, prices ramp up steeply for the better-outfitted trim levels. There's a wide gulf between the top and bottom offerings, but many drivers will probably find an affordable happy medium after a careful perusal of the order sheet.
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