When Hyundai revealed that Kia’s purpose is to produce cars aimed at the younger generations, we didn’t exactly understand them. That is until after we took the latest Kia Optima for a spin and it made us remember our younger days.
We met the new Optima at a local Kia dealer and noticed that the car looks too similar to its predecessor. We cannot fault Kia for this because there is no point to fix something that isn’t exactly broken.
While the changes are minor, we really like the new thin grille and the Bi-Xenon headlights. It gives the car a sportier outlook with a pinch of luxury.
Seating inside the Kia Optima is really comforting because the vehicle is more spacious than before. This is thanks to the bumped up body measurements of the Optima and the interior is finished with softer materials.
Under the hood, we tried the new 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which is packed with 178hp and 195ft-lbs of torque. This particular engine is only offered with the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and it performs marvellously well.
The low centre of gravity on the Optima allowed us to sprint through the turns without utilizing much braking. On top of that, cruising on the Optima can be a really peaceful experience thanks to the Apple Carplay feature which can be paired with our iPhone.
The icing on the cake is with the price of the Optima. The sedan we tested has a price tag of $28,000. It might not sound cheap but at least the car is able to justify its valuation.
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