The second-generation Optima sedan gets a thorough make-over for the 2009 model year since its total redesign for the 2007 model year. Unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto Show in March, the car sports newly designed back and front fascias in addition to detail changes to its sides. Up front, a brand new bumper homes shorter headlights, a chrome grille surround and larger fog lamps and lower grilles. Around the corners, particularly the headlight area, the automotive reminds us of recent Acura’s, and also the last generation TSX in particular. Wider facet skirts promote a sporty look and there are flip signals integrated into the side mirrors now. Out back, a a lot of sculpted trunk lid and narrower taillights complete the new look. The revisions mean the car is now about three inches longer, with the front responsible for about 2-thirds.
The current Kia Optima comes in 2 trim levels — base and EX — both of which are accessible with either a one hundred seventy five-horsepower 2.four-liter four-cylinder or a 194-hp 2.7-liter V6. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX. Optional on the LX and customary on the EX and SX is a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The front-wheel driver sports disc brakes at all corners, but 4-sensor, four-channel ABS remains an option. The standard wheels are 16 inches in diameter, with 17s part of the Appearance Package.
The Optima delivers a lot of bang for the buck with its solid build quality, jackpot of options, super warranty and low price.
The Kia Optima’s cabin is spacious, and the inside materials as an entire give an effect of quality. The sedan conjointly comes well equipped. The automated-equipped LX has most convenience options as normal, including a telescoping steering wheel, and all models have front-seat side airbags and full-length aspect curtain airbags. Stability management is optional on Optima’s with the automatic transmission.
