What to know about the Kia Optima first drive?

What to know about the Kia Optima first drive?

2021 Kia Optima first drive review: Funky-fresh standout 1 Eye on design. The last two generations of Kia Optima have been nicely dressed, but their aesthetics erred on the conservative side. 2 Urban cruising done right. 3 Tech with a dose of aesthetics. 4 Down to brass tacks. …

Are there any problems with the Kia Optima?

Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 70 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Kia Motor Optima based on all problems reported for the Optima.

What to do if your Kia loses power?

Secure the electrical connection to prevent any contact with the engine or hot components and go for a test drive. The check engine light will come on, but if there is a restriction the performance will improve. Should that not have an affect then more troubleshooting steps of other systems will be necessary.

What was the p1326 code for Kia Optima?

P1326 engine code came on while driving 60mph on the interstate. Luckily was in far left lane when engine shut off and was safely able to get off freeway to a nearby gas station. Tl the contact owns a 2015 kia Optima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate, shuddered, lost power, and shut off without warning.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems with the KIA Optima year-by-year- as stated by KIA Optima owners: “My 2017 Kia Optima, [drives with] the engine light comes on at numerous times and when it does it starts to ride rough like it is in the wrong gear, seems like it is ready to die out when slowing down.

When did the Kia Optima V6 come out?

2000-2001: The KIA Optima makes its debut and offers drivers several trim levels as well as the choice of a 4 and 6-cylinder engine. 2002: The Optima now offers a keyless entry as well as an upgraded V6 engine. 2003: Not only was the KIA Optima redesigned body, but the the 4-cylinder manual transmission was discontinued.

What kind of transmission does Kia Optima have?

The 2021 Optima GT will flaunt an eight-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. There is a lot of power on the Optima regardless of your choice of trim.

How did the Kia Optima catch on fire?

“The contact owns a 2018 Kia Optima. While driving 20 mph, the contact was notified by other motorists that flames were present under the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and smoke appeared under the hood. The contact and a pedestrian extinguished the fire.