How many miles can you get out of a 2014 Kia Optima?
Reports indicate that a KIA Optima can last up to 200,000 miles. For many owners, they have crossed the 100,000-mile threshold, without tremendous problems.
How can I make my Kia faster?
How To Make Your Kia Faster
- Increase exhaust flow. You can increase the exhause flow by removing the mufflers, emissions (track only), and installing larger pipes that allow more free flow.
- Get rid of some weight. Get rid of some weight.
- Tune the engine ECU.
- Car suspension set up.
- Improve your driving skills.
Does the 2014 Kia Optima have GPS?
Our fully factory integrated 2011-2014 KIA Optima navigation system comes with an 8” HD touch screen, a USB input that allows you to playback from your USB media devices, and SpeedNavi navigation software while retaining all of your factory features.
Can a Kia Optima be replaced for free?
KIA replaced the engine free of charge and supplied a loaner. We did have to pay for a new radiator that I believe was damaged during the engine swap. I also replaced the high pressure fuel pump that is located on top of the engine. The fuel pump was the original one that dealer swapped over to the new engine.
Where does the Kia Optima come from in the UK?
The first is restricted supply from Kia’s Hwasung plant in Korea, where serious domestic and North American demand – the Optima was Kia’s fourth best-selling model in 2013 with 255,383 vehicles sold – results in stingy shipments to the UK.
What was the problem with my Kia Optima?
3 days ago – Have a 2013 Optima LX with 60k miles and was travelling from Phoenix, Az to Pittsburgh, Pa. and 3 hrs into the trip engine quit. Metal in oil filter.
How big is the engine in a Kia Optima?
With an output of just 134bhp, that 1685cc engine may sound a little weak-kneed for a big 1560kg saloon, but get it spinning above 2000rpm and there’s 239lb ft of twist action to haul the Optima long at a decent clip.
Is the Kia Optima for sale for cash?
I offer cash, but he still said price is 20% higher, when their disclaimer says otherwise: (Advertised Prices are for Cash Prices. For Consumers that finance, down payment and finance charges may apply) This is not advertising, its a big scam. BUYER BEWARE.
Who is the designer of the Kia Optima?
Kia employed German designer Peter Schreyer (best known for the Audi TT) to oversee all of its designs. In the 2014 Optima, Mr. Schreyer has penned one of the most dynamic midsize sedans on the planet.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
Every 2014 Kia Optima is front-wheel drive. The gas-powered LX, EX and SX come standard with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 192 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque is optional on the SX and standard on the Limited.
What are the dimensions of a 2014 Kia Optima?
The 2014 Optima Hybrid features lightweight wheels in standard 16-inch or sporty 17-inch size, as well as the EcoMinder LCD panel with graphics that show when the car is achieving maximum fuel economy. The 2014 Kia Optima sedan doesn’t offer the option of a V6, and why should it?