When does the new Kia Optima come out?
Revised engines add some power, but it remains to be seen whether these changes will help the Optima go head-to-head with a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The Optima hits dealerships in late 2008; trim levels include the base LX, uplevel EX and sporty SX.
What’s the difference between a Kia Optima and a Toyota Camry?
Kia says the update of its 2009 Optima was an effort to spice up the car’s styling. To that end, the midsize sedan’s face has been thoroughly freshened, though its tail remains much the same. Revised engines add some power, but it remains to be seen whether these changes will help the Optima go head-to-head with a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.
What kind of seats does the Kia Optima have?
The Optima LX comes with cloth seats, while the EX steps up to leather. SX trims have electroluminescent gauges, custom leather seats and metallic trim. Both the Optima’s engines have been upgraded, and Kia says gas mileage stays about the same.
What kind of engine does the Kia Optima have?
A four-cylinder engine is standard, while a V-6 is optional. The Optima’s new face seems derivative of a lot of other cars — the headlights look like a Toyota Camry’s, while the interplay between the grille and lights recalls a similar pattern on the new Honda Accord.
Revised engines add some power, but it remains to be seen whether these changes will help the Optima go head-to-head with a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The Optima hits dealerships in late 2008; trim levels include the base LX, uplevel EX and sporty SX.
What kind of horsepower does a Kia Optima have?
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder makes 175 horsepower, up from 162 hp last year; the 2.7-liter V-6 is up to 190 hp from 185 hp last year. A five-speed manual transmission is standard with the four-cylinder, while a five-speed automatic is optional.
How big are the wheels on a Kia Optima?
Overall length is up a couple inches over last year’s model, and most of it has been added to the car’s front overhang. Sixteen-inch steel wheels come on the four-cylinder Optima LX, while other trims have 16-inch alloys.
Kia says the update of its 2009 Optima was an effort to spice up the car’s styling. To that end, the midsize sedan’s face has been thoroughly freshened, though its tail remains much the same. Revised engines add some power, but it remains to be seen whether these changes will help the Optima go head-to-head with a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord.
A four-cylinder engine is standard, while a V-6 is optional. The Optima’s new face seems derivative of a lot of other cars — the headlights look like a Toyota Camry’s, while the interplay between the grille and lights recalls a similar pattern on the new Honda Accord.
The Optima LX comes with cloth seats, while the EX steps up to leather. SX trims have electroluminescent gauges, custom leather seats and metallic trim. Both the Optima’s engines have been upgraded, and Kia says gas mileage stays about the same.
What’s the price of a 2009 Kia Optima?
Even the most basic models include such standard safety features as side-curtain airbags and front-seat active head restraints. With a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting around $18,000, the base 2009 Kia Optima LX’s value is obvious.
What kind of equipment does a Kia Optima have?
The 2009 Kia Optima is a midsize sedan offered in LX, EX and SX trim levels. Standard equipment on the LX includes 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a tilt steering column, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio and auxiliary and USB audio jacks.