Kia Optima
The Optima can be delivered with a gas, hybrid or plug-in hybrid drivetrain. In fully electric mode, it offers 47 kilometres of range. According to Kia, its combined fuel economy is 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres. If you opt for the conventional version of this midsize sedan, you'll have the choice between two four-cylinder engines that generate 185 and 245 horsepower, respectively. An elegant silhouette is another one of its assets.
Kia Optima
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$24,795 |
| Fees | CA$1,695 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$466/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 l I-4 |
| Power | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm (138 kW) |
| Torque | 178 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (241 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | West Point, GA, US |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 833 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 199 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/65HR16 |
| Rear tires | P205/65HR16 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,854 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,859 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,613 mm (64″) |
| Rear track | 1,621 mm (64″) |
| Weight | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 450 l |
| Fuel tank | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.0 s |
| 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 | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 81%(view ratings) |