Consumer Reports Reviews the Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is a sedan offered in a 4dr Sdn SX, 4dr Sdn EX, 4dr Sdn SX w/Limited Pkg, 4dr Sdn SX w/Chrome Limited Pkg and 4dr Sdn LX. The powertrains include 2.0-liter 4 turbo (274 hp), 2.4-liter 4 (200 hp) and 2.4-liter 4 hybrid (206 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 22 mpg city to 34 mpg highway. The Optima SX 4-cyl uses Regular fuel.

Competing models include Nissan Altima, Hyundai Sonata , Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

Last Model Reviewed: 2011

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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