- sedan 78,241
- 667 below average
- 10,981 fair
- Moreno Valley, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 667 below average sedan 78,241 gasoline silver automatic
2012 kia optima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Quiet and refined mid-size sedan. introductionkia optima is a freshly redesigned midsize sedan that comes in three versions. The kia optima was redesigned for 2011. The 2011 optima lineup included a compelling ex base model and a turbo model that proved to be a hit. the 2012 optima lineup adds a hybrid version using a 2. 4-liter i4 atkinson cycle gas engine that produces 166 horsepower with an electric motor with 40 horsepower. The 2012 kia optima hybrid gets an epa-estimated 35/40 miles per gallon city/highway. optima is at the forefront of midsize design: sleek and muscular, with none of the odd feel that sometimes characterizes new asian cars. It is a car of finesse, with distinguished aesthetics, except for that grille. inside, the interior appointments and materials are handsome, generous, and of high quality, overall. Legible, jewel-like instruments signal that this is no bland commuter module, though the optima does make a good commuter module. We found the ride quality compliant over rougher pavement, filtering out harshness, while the suspension accurately communicates smaller bumps and ripples. This engine is short on excitement, but it's fine for most drivers. Quiet at highway cruising speeds, it delivers enough power to keep up with fast traffic on the freeways, while delivering an epa-estimated 24/35 mpg city/highway. the 274-hp optima turbo sweetly carries this sedan into another world. It squirts from 0 to 60 in 6. 5 seconds, very quick indeed, and through the quarter-mile in 14. 8 seconds. the optima hybrid drags optima back into a third world. Its epa estimated mileage is 35/40 miles per gallon. The warranty is good for up to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Standard features include cloth seat trim, air conditioning, solar glass, outside mirror turn signals, am/fm/cd/mp3 with satellite radio, usb input jacks, glass antenna, dual dash power takeoffs, cooling glovebox, front/rear armrest and cupholder, sunglasses holder, front/rear in-door bottle holder, illuminated vanity mirror, tilt/telescope steering, steering-wheel controls, keyless entry, power windows with driver auto down, intermittent wipers, driver's power lumbar support, up/down tilt headrests, 16-inch wheels with 205/65r16 tires. A convenience package xx) upgrades to an eight-way power driver's seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror with homelink and compass. The lx technology package xx) includes the convenience package and adds the navigation system with rearview camera, infinity premium audio, and dual-zone climate control. optima ex 2. 4 23,200) adds foglights, heated outside mirrors, exterior chrome/body-color door handles, glovebox illumination, smart key with push-button start, auto light control system, 17-inch alloy wheels with p215/55r17 tires. The technology package includes the premium package and adds the navigation system, rearview camera, infinity premium audio. optima sx 2. 0t 26,500) upgrades further with a sport-tuned suspension, p225/45r18 tires, 18-inch black machined wheels, black front-brake calipers, hid headlights with auto leveling, led rear lights, unique front/rear bumper design, sculpted side sills, spoiler, aero wiper blades. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lamps, heated outside mirrors, front and rear lower bumpers and side sills, a rear spoiler, and led taillamps. Inside, there's an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, electric dual zone automatic temperature control with rear vents, push-button start with smart key, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fixed rear seats with ski pass-through. Optional is a rearview camera. walkaroundwhen this generation optima was introduced as a 2011 model, it was a bold, fresh prism through which to view the kia image. As with the sorento and quirky good-natured soul, the new optima's design focus is not korean nor even asian. It is a world car like sedans from ford, toyota or honda. Sleek, aggressive and modern, the optima is at ease; it's like a well-tailored italian suit, made in korea. the suit seems a bit tight in the front, though. The optima grille, a sharp-angled chrome bezel surrounding a black mesh screen, arouses opposite opinions. One correspondent called it elegantly simple, comparing it to jaguar and bentley, but most of us think it looks like it came out of an aftermarket catalog. the racy wraparound headlamps, and low wide stance, imply athleticism. The front air dam is low enough to scrape in surprising places for a so-called sedate sedan like this, and gives the nose an aggressive look while helping fuel mileage. Still, the imagery is enticing. interiorthe optima's interior concedes nothing to its european or american competitors, except for its black plastic trim. The dashboard uses pebble-grain black leather, handsomely stitched with french seams. Instruments use a clear font. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Backup Camera✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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