Showing posts with label optima. Show all posts
Showing posts with label optima. Show all posts
Saturday, October 12, 2013
2014 Kia Optima Release Date and Price
2014 Kia Optima Release Date and Price, the new 2014 kia optima on the market in lx, ex, sx and sx-limited trim levels, the optima competes with everything coming from the honda accord and toyota camry towards the ford fusion and volkswagen passat — to actually name a couple of during this expansive category. for 2014, we see proof that kia is smartly tweaking the presentation, while not messing a lot of along with the optima’s enticing wrapper, and that is still a standout in its category of mid-size sedans even with rakish models much like the new ford fusion and 2014 mazda6 around.
When was new optima released,and how about its price ?
Meanwhile a few rumors told that 2014 kia optima unleash date will just be in late this year. pricing will just be announced closer to firmly the 2014 optima’s launch. we expect minimal, if any, changes except for our new sx restricted, that ought to slot in somewhere higher than the 2013 optima sx when using the restricted package ( $34, 500 ). we promise that we both can update soon once kia announces 2014 kia optima value.
How about powertain ?
kia created no changes to actually the optima’s choice of powerplants. the bottom engine continues to be the 200-hp 2. 4-liter naturally aspirated i-4, whereas the 2. 0-liter turbo-four, offered no more than within the whole sx model, still produces 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. the sx, in spite of this, can currently feature kia’s drive mode choose ( dms ) system, that allows the driver to actually modify steering heft and therefore the transmission’s shift points. the hybrid’s powertrain too carries over and includes a 2. 4-liter gas engine supplemented by an electrical motor.
Exterior
Front and rear styling are updated, with led positioning lights and new clear led taillights offered as commonplace equipment. the 2014 optima lx has redesigned 16-inch aluminum wheels. optima ex adds leather seats, 8-way power driver seat, illuminated cupholders, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. the 2014 optima sx gets a brand new polished 18-inch wheel style while a new drive mode choose system allowing the driver to firmly tailor the car’s electrical steering and powertrain calibration to firmly individual preferences. new for 2014, the optima sx-t adds hid headlights additionally to the turbocharged engine. the optima sx-l continues with chrome wheels, chrome trim, red brake calipers, premium nappa leather seats, and new led fog lights.
How about interior ?
The cabin boasts modern lines along utilizing a center stack that cants toward the driver to actually build a cockpit feel. there’s masses of legroom for those passengers, though rear headroom is slightly compromised via the dramatic roofline. material quality is above-average regarding the segment, with nicely-grained plastics and well-placed soft-touch parts.
Most optima models come back customary with kia’s uvo eservices infotainment system, that provides bluetooth-based smartphone integration, streaming audio and voice command functionality for everything from inserting calls to actually changing radio stations. it too includes vehicle diagnostics info and care reminders, and lets users send purpose of interest info from google maps searches upon their smarphone to actually the sorento’s nav system.
When was new optima released,and how about its price ?
Meanwhile a few rumors told that 2014 kia optima unleash date will just be in late this year. pricing will just be announced closer to firmly the 2014 optima’s launch. we expect minimal, if any, changes except for our new sx restricted, that ought to slot in somewhere higher than the 2013 optima sx when using the restricted package ( $34, 500 ). we promise that we both can update soon once kia announces 2014 kia optima value.
How about powertain ?
kia created no changes to actually the optima’s choice of powerplants. the bottom engine continues to be the 200-hp 2. 4-liter naturally aspirated i-4, whereas the 2. 0-liter turbo-four, offered no more than within the whole sx model, still produces 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. the sx, in spite of this, can currently feature kia’s drive mode choose ( dms ) system, that allows the driver to actually modify steering heft and therefore the transmission’s shift points. the hybrid’s powertrain too carries over and includes a 2. 4-liter gas engine supplemented by an electrical motor.
Exterior
Front and rear styling are updated, with led positioning lights and new clear led taillights offered as commonplace equipment. the 2014 optima lx has redesigned 16-inch aluminum wheels. optima ex adds leather seats, 8-way power driver seat, illuminated cupholders, and 17-inch aluminum wheels. the 2014 optima sx gets a brand new polished 18-inch wheel style while a new drive mode choose system allowing the driver to firmly tailor the car’s electrical steering and powertrain calibration to firmly individual preferences. new for 2014, the optima sx-t adds hid headlights additionally to the turbocharged engine. the optima sx-l continues with chrome wheels, chrome trim, red brake calipers, premium nappa leather seats, and new led fog lights.
How about interior ?
The cabin boasts modern lines along utilizing a center stack that cants toward the driver to actually build a cockpit feel. there’s masses of legroom for those passengers, though rear headroom is slightly compromised via the dramatic roofline. material quality is above-average regarding the segment, with nicely-grained plastics and well-placed soft-touch parts.
Most optima models come back customary with kia’s uvo eservices infotainment system, that provides bluetooth-based smartphone integration, streaming audio and voice command functionality for everything from inserting calls to actually changing radio stations. it too includes vehicle diagnostics info and care reminders, and lets users send purpose of interest info from google maps searches upon their smarphone to actually the sorento’s nav system.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
2012 Kia Optima Review
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| Kia Optima |
Kia Optima five-passenger, front-drive, midsize sedan in which the correct place in the most competitive car class there. The all-new Optima projects a sporty image is elegant with a sleek silhouette and unique behavior. Optima offer many packages for each trim LX, EX and SX. The Optima Hybrid is reviewed separately.
Exterior
Kia Optima surface features signature bold grille tab, which is surrounded by a projector lamp. The sophistication of the outside of the Optima is not seen in many family sedans. Optima features new faces we see on models like the Sorento and Sportage crossover. Its basically a black mesh grille that is limited by the angle of light, and improves the aggressiveness of car design. Placement of Kia badge on the grille is a bit odd looking, though.
Interior
Five cabins feature front bucket seats and seat back seat. The 2012 Optima interior has a driver-oriented design, with a central control panel tilted toward the rider. Premium Package includes an optional Infinity stereo, Kia UVO hands-free entertainment and communication systems, and HD Radio.
Performance
2012 Kia Optima is one of the cars that perform better in class. This is not a delay to the drive and the base four-cylinder engine and equipped with EX power. LX naturally-aspirated 200-hp 2.4-liter DOHC four-cylinder. EX and SX Turbo using a 274-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX; while the 6-speed automatic is available spermatic in LX and standard on all other trim.
Safety
2012 Kia Optima score of five out of five stars in every test conducted by the federal government, including front and side crash tests and rollover tests, which means also received five stars overall. Although the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not yet tested the 2012 Optima, very-similar models 2011 Top Safety Pick. This means receiving a top score of good in front, side rear, and roof strength tests and have standard electronic stability control standard.
Competitors
Kia Optima compete with cars like the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
Friday, June 21, 2013
New Car Review 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
As impressed as we were with the 2011 Kia Optima just a month ago, nothing could have prepared us for the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Heres the recipe: Take everything that makes the Optima a winner, and add a hybrid powerplant. But make it a hybrid powerplant that delivers the mileage. 24 mpg city/34 highway in the gasoline Optima becomes 35 city/40 highway in the Optima Hybrid...good enough to vault into 7th place on TireKickers Top 10 Fuel Savers, ahead of smaller, lesser-performing cars like the Honda CR-Z and Lexus HS 250h.
Best part of it all? The price spread between gasoline and hybrid is small as such things go...$4,005. Now, admittedly, thats the difference between $22,495 and $26,500. But if your priorities include using less gasoline and putting fewer pollutants into the air, there are higher prices to pay.
Much like the gasoline version from a month ago, this Optima Hybrid was loaded. You might remember the $22,495 wound up being $27,440. Well, in this case, a single option, the $5,000 Premium Technology Package (Nav system with backup camera, Sirius Traffic, an Infinity audio system, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and compass, upgraded 17-inch tires with alloy wheels, auto-leveling HID headlamps, leather seat trim, drivers seat memory, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel and power front passengers seat) ran the price with $750 freight and handling to $32,250.
Yeah, thats a pricey Kia. But again, its less than five grand above the loaded gasoline version.
So...the big question: Hows the mileage? Well, we did 225 miles of purely city street driving over the course of a week, and got 31.0 miles per gallon. Yes, the EPA estimate is 35 city, but the small print under that number says "expected range for most drivers 29 to 41 mpg". So were in the ballpark. As always, your mileage may vary. Id bet on having hit 35 had we done our usual amount of freeway driving...and on a roadtrip, 40s probably realistic.
Bottom line: Kias on a roll, and the Optima is a contender not just among family sedans, but among alternative-energy vehicles as well.
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
Base price: $26,500
As tested: $32,250
Likes: Styling, smooth power, impressive mileage for its size.
Dislikes: Overly sensitive tire pressure monitoring system.
EPA estimates: 35 mpg city/40 mpg highway.
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| The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. |
As impressed as we were with the 2011 Kia Optima just a month ago, nothing could have prepared us for the Kia Optima Hybrid.
Heres the recipe: Take everything that makes the Optima a winner, and add a hybrid powerplant. But make it a hybrid powerplant that delivers the mileage. 24 mpg city/34 highway in the gasoline Optima becomes 35 city/40 highway in the Optima Hybrid...good enough to vault into 7th place on TireKickers Top 10 Fuel Savers, ahead of smaller, lesser-performing cars like the Honda CR-Z and Lexus HS 250h.
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| The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid rear view. |
Best part of it all? The price spread between gasoline and hybrid is small as such things go...$4,005. Now, admittedly, thats the difference between $22,495 and $26,500. But if your priorities include using less gasoline and putting fewer pollutants into the air, there are higher prices to pay.
Much like the gasoline version from a month ago, this Optima Hybrid was loaded. You might remember the $22,495 wound up being $27,440. Well, in this case, a single option, the $5,000 Premium Technology Package (Nav system with backup camera, Sirius Traffic, an Infinity audio system, panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink and compass, upgraded 17-inch tires with alloy wheels, auto-leveling HID headlamps, leather seat trim, drivers seat memory, heated and cooled front seats, heated outboard rear seats, a heated steering wheel and power front passengers seat) ran the price with $750 freight and handling to $32,250.
Yeah, thats a pricey Kia. But again, its less than five grand above the loaded gasoline version.
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| The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid gauge cluster. |
So...the big question: Hows the mileage? Well, we did 225 miles of purely city street driving over the course of a week, and got 31.0 miles per gallon. Yes, the EPA estimate is 35 city, but the small print under that number says "expected range for most drivers 29 to 41 mpg". So were in the ballpark. As always, your mileage may vary. Id bet on having hit 35 had we done our usual amount of freeway driving...and on a roadtrip, 40s probably realistic.
Bottom line: Kias on a roll, and the Optima is a contender not just among family sedans, but among alternative-energy vehicles as well.
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid
Base price: $26,500
As tested: $32,250
Likes: Styling, smooth power, impressive mileage for its size.
Dislikes: Overly sensitive tire pressure monitoring system.
EPA estimates: 35 mpg city/40 mpg highway.
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