What does LX mean on a Kia car?
Lx on a Kia Optima stands for the luxury trim. This normally means it will have features that a base model does not.
What does it mean when Kia Optima won’t start?
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Optima won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
Is the Kia Optima a good car to buy?
The Kia Optima also came with a turbocharged engine if you purchased the SXL option, and the motors weren’t any less likely to break. Now, instead of having to worry about your engine seizing regardless of strict maintenance, SXL owners also had to worry about the turbochargers breaking.
Which is the worst car to buy from Kia?
There are significantly fewer complaints about newer model years, but the 2011 and 2013 Optimas are the worst Kia cars you should never buy. The Kia Optima isn’t just the worst car because of its looks or features, there are some serious mechanic problems with the car even when they were purchased brand new.
The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your Optima won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.
Is the Kia Optima LX a manual car?
The manual transmission on the LX trim has been dropped, as has the turbo version of the EX. The famous automotive leader Bob Lutz once said it costs as much to build an ugly car as it does a beautiful one. In the 2013 Kia Optima sedan, Mr. Lutz’s words have been proven spot on.
What kind of car is the 2013 Kia Optima?
The 2013 Kia Optima Hybrid features lightweight wheels in your choice of standard 16-inch or sporty 17-inchers, as well as the EcoMinder LCD panel with graphics and lighting that change to show when the car is achieving maximum fuel economy. The 2013 Kia Optima sedan doesn’t offer the option of a V6, and why should it?
What do you need to know about the Kia owners portal?
The Owner’s Portal is your one-stop-shop for all things Kia. When you sign up, you can book dealership appointments, see maintenance milestones, make car payments if financed by Kia Motors Finance, view owner’s manuals and more! Log in anytime from your desktop or mobile device and get the info you need fast.