Is the 2016 Kia Optima still on sale?
The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima has just gone on sale, rocking the expressive styling we’ve admired since its debut at the New York auto show earlier this year.
How long does it take to get to 60 mph in a Kia Optima?
We got to 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, or 0.4-second longer than it took in the older car, but the gap had shrunk to only 0.2 second and 2 mph in the quarter-mile. Any 60-mph time of less than 7.0 seconds still ranks near the top of this segment.
How much horsepower does a Kia Optima SX have?
It’s now pegged at 245 horsepower rather than 274. A smaller turbo that spools up more quickly helps deliver the 260 lb-ft of maximum torque (down 9 lb-ft) 300-rpm earlier and across a wider band.
Is the Kia Optima 2.0T a manual car?
We wish Kia offered the dual-clutch with this engine or, even better, a manual transmission like those you can still get in the Honda and Mazda sedans that are our current favorites in the segment. Track numbers show little performance degradation compared with the previous car.
What are the trim levels of the 2016 Kia Optima?
In short, it’s one of the most refined interiors in its class. The 2016 Optima comes in five trim levels—LX, LX Turbo, EX, SX Turbo, SXL—and they correspond to several different powertrains.
When did the Kia Optima come to the market?
The 2016 Kia Optima arrives to a very different mid-size sedan market than what existed five years ago. That’s when the 2011 Optima appeared on the market, truly putting Kia on the map with American mid-size sedan shoppers.
Which is the best seat in the Kia Optima?
Seats have been improved in front, and for 2016 Kia has brought a height-adjustable passenger seat to the entire Optima lineup. Rear seating isn’t the most comfortable in the class, as we see it, although the long rear doors (and wide cutlines) make getting in and out easier than in most mid-sizers.
How much horsepower does a Kia Optima have?
The 2.4-liter GDI engine available on LX and EX models is estimated by Kia to produce 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 pound-feet of torque, while the 2.0-liter turbo is expected to generate approximately 247 hp at 6,000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 1,350 rpm.