Kia Optima
Kia’s uncontested star for 2012 is without a doubt the new Optima. Having replaced the now-defunct Magentis, the Optima struts superb lines designed by Peter Schreyer, Audi’s former chief designer, and his team. The LX and EX are equipped with a 2.4L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine, while the SX gets a turbo. The hybrid version adds another six horses to the base engine.
Kia Optima
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$21,995 |
Fees | CA$1,455 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$414/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2,4 l I-4 |
Power | 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm (149 kW) |
Torque | 186 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (252 N·m) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Regular |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Mid-size Sedan |
Assembly | West Point, GA, US |
Generation | 3 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 8.7 L/100km |
Highway | 5.7 L/100km |
Combined | 7.3 L/100km |
Autonomy | 958 km |
CO₂ emissions | 170 g/km |
Equipment | |
Heated front seats | standard |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
Front suspension | N/A |
Rear suspension | N/A |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P205/65R16 |
Rear tires | P205/65R16 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,844 mm (191″) |
Width | 1,829 mm (72″) |
Height | 1,455 mm (57″) |
Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110″) |
Front track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
Rear track | 1,600 mm (63″) |
Weight | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 436 l |
Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 8.7 s (estimated) |
80-120 km/h | 6.0 s (estimated) |
Top speed | N/A |
Braking distance | 44 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 8/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 9/10 |
Reliability | 7/10 |
Winter driving | 8/10 |
Comfort | 6/10 |
Average | 77%(view ratings) |