New Kia Optima Reviews

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  • 2012 Kia Optima SX Road Test and Review
    2012 Kia Optima SX Road Test and Review

    We think rather highly of the 2012 Kia Optima, made obvious by its recent win as the Autobytel Sedan of the Year. In just one model cycle, the little South Korean underdog went from...

  • 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Road Test & Review
    2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Road Test & Review

    The anti-guzzler: can it handle the long haul? Here’s the bad news: In many parts of the country, gas is $4 a gallon. Here’s the good news: The...

  • Kia Glides Into the Green Car Market with the 2011 Kia Optima
    Kia Glides Into the Green Car Market with the 2011 Kia Optima

    Kia glides into the green car market with the introduction of its very first hybrid car - the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. Debuting at this year's Los Angeles Auto...

  • Five Fuel-Efficient Family Sedans to Consider for 2011
    Five Fuel-Efficient Family Sedans to Consider for 2011

    For car shoppers with a family, finding new cars with enough real estate to accommodate the little ones is an important consideration. While SUVs and minivans are good...

  • EPA Estimates Put 2011 Kia Optima at Top of Mid-size MPG List
    EPA Estimates Put 2011 Kia Optima at Top of Mid-size MPG List

    EPA estimates suggest the all-new 2011 Kia Optima delivers 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. These numbers place the Optima at the top of the list when...

  • 2011 Kia Optima First Drive Review
    2011 Kia Optima First Drive Review

    It’s hard to garner enthusiasm for a midsize car. I’m not saying that a buyer shouldn’t consider one; it’s just that most midsize sedans quicken my...

  • New 2010 Kia Optima Offers Exceptional Value in Mid-size Class
    New 2010 Kia Optima Offers Exceptional Value in Mid-size Class

      The new 2010 Kia Optima comes with one of the lowest base MSRPs of any mid-size sedan ($17,995). Add in solid gas mileage and a 10-year extended warranty,...