2016 Kia Optima LX
Kia Optima Details
L4, 2.4L; DOHC 16V; GDI
Snow White Pearl
FWD
Gasoline
120,870 Miles
Beige
14445
KNAGT4L33G5098602
LX
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2016 Kia Optima
Beige Cloth. Snow White Pearl 2016 Kia Optima LX FWD 6-Speed Automatic with Sportmatic 2.4L I4 DGI DOHC<br><br>We realize that you have lots of choices when leasing or buying an automobile and our desire is to ensure you have the best car buying experience. We consider customer satisfaction to be our highest priority. Throughout each of our departments, the emphasis is always on putting our customers' needs first. We pride ourselves on listening to the needs of our customers. Everything we do is designed to make your car buying or leasing experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Competitive pricing, knowledgeable staff and superior customer service all add up to create a simple and painless way to purchase a world class automobile at a great price. 24/35 City/Highway MPG<br><br>Awards:<br> * JD Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study * 2016 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ * 2016 KBB.com Best Buy Awards Finalist * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000 * 2016 KBB.com 16 Best Family Cars * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best Used Cars Under $20,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Cars * 2016 KBB.com Best Buy Awards<br><br><br>Reviews:<br> * Quiet cabin; plenty of convenience and luxury features for the money; excellent blend of fuel efficiency and performance with turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. Source: Edmunds
Features & Options
- Front air conditioning
- Front air conditioning zones: single
- Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
- Front airbags: dual
- Knee airbags: driver
- Side airbags: front
- Side curtain airbags: front / rear
- Antenna type: diversity / mast
- Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth / USB / jack
- In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback / single disc
- Radio: AM/FM
- Satellite radio: SiriusXM
- Speed sensitive volume control
- Total speakers: 6
- ABS: 4-wheel
- Braking assist
- Electronic brakeforce distribution
- Front brake diameter: 12.0
- Front brake type: ventilated disc
- Power brakes
- Rear brake diameter: 11.2
- Rear brake type: disc
- Armrests: rear center with cupholders / rear folding
- Floor material: carpet
- Interior accents: metallic-tone
- Shift knob trim: urethane
- Steering wheel trim: urethane
- Assist handle: front / rear
- Cargo area light
- Center console: front console with armrest and storage
- Cruise control
- Cupholders: front / rear
- Multi-function remote: keyless entry / panic alarm / trunk release
- One-touch windows: 1
- Power outlet(s): 12V front
- Power steering
- Power windows: lockout button
- Reading lights: front / rear
- Rearview mirror: manual day/night
- Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel mounted controls: audio / cruise control / phone
- Storage: accessory hook / door pockets / front seatback / sunglasses holder
- Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
- Axle ratio: 2.88
- Drive mode selector
- Door handle color: chrome
- Exhaust tip color: chrome
- Front bumper color: body-color
- Grille color: black
- Mirror color: body-color
- Rear bumper color: body-color
- Window trim: black
- Clock
- Digital odometer
- Fuel economy display: MPG / range
- Gauge: tachometer
- Multi-function display
- Trip odometer
- Warnings and reminders: low fuel level / low oil level / low washer fluid / maintenance due
- Headlights: auto delay off / auto on/off / halogen
- Side mirror adjustments: manual folding / power
- Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
- Camera system: rearview
- Child safety door locks
- Child seat anchors: LATCH system
- Crumple zones: front / rear
- Emergency interior trunk release
- Rearview monitor: in dash
- Emergency locking retractors: front
- Front seatbelts: 3-point
- Rear seatbelts: 3-point
- Seatbelt pretensioners: front
- Seatbelt warning sensor: front
- Driver seat manual adjustments: height / lumbar / reclining / 8
- Front headrests: adjustable / 2
- Front seat type: bucket
- Passenger seat manual adjustments: height / reclining / 6
- Rear headrests: adjustable / 3
- Rear seat folding: split
- Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
- Upholstery: cloth
- Anti-theft system: alarm
- Power door locks
- Hill holder control
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
- Front shock type: gas
- Front spring type: coil
- Front stabilizer bar
- Front struts: MacPherson
- Front suspension classification: independent
- Front suspension type: lower control arms
- Rear shock type: gas
- Rear spring type: coil
- Rear stabilizer bar
- Rear suspension classification: independent
- Rear suspension type: multi-link
- Wireless data link: Bluetooth
- Spare tire kit
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Tire type: all season
- Wheels: alloy
- Front wipers: variable intermittent
- Power windows: safety reverse
- Solar-tinted glass
- Window defogger: rear
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2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo Review
The midsized Optima is the vehicle that's largely responsible for Kia's U.S. sales breakthrough, proving yet again how important captivating design is to selling cars. For 2016 it gets redesigned. But don't worry, Kia didn't mess with success.All week long I would find myself parked next to other Optimas and I would visually examine the design differences to see exactly what Kia changed here. This is far and away their best-selling vehicle and it’s obvious they didn’t want to tinker too much with their blue chip car. Making it look even less new, my tester arrived in this nondescript Platinum Graphite paint riding on little 16” wheels finished in an equally dull light gray. And because it’s the base LX trim there’s no distinguished exterior lighting either, unless you count these optional LED tail lights. The original Optima is a great looking car; a compliment I’m not willing to pay here.
Marginally longer, taller and wider the Optima’s growth bestows more head room, shoulder room and rear seat leg room while allowing a little more luggage space. A stiffer overall structure allowed engineers to focus on improving ride and handling and this car steps up its maturity level with a newfound smoothness and far better steering feel. But it’s the models equipped with the 2.0-liter turbo that strive for greater driver engagement. This car is happier letting its Michelin Energy Saver tires and fortified suspension components keep things soft, quiet and refined.
3 engines are available and 2 of them are carry overs, but this base LX trim can be specified with a new efficiency minded 1.6 liter turbo that's rated at 28mpg city 39mpg highway...which is why my 26mpg average is a bit disappointing.
This 178 horsepower motor uses a twin scroll turbo to generate 195 pound-feet of torque and works through a 7-speed dual clutch transmission – that’s a manual gearbox that shifts automatically. Its benefit if efficiency but it can’t match the traditional shift feel and smoothness of the company’s 6-speed auto.
More than any other, Hyundai and Kia do the best job of keeping their relationship on the QT. For instance, the average consumer likely understands the correlation say between Ford and Lincoln but would have no idea that this Kia Optima is ostensibly a Hyundai Sonata Eco. Now I’m already on record as saying this powertrain is not for me, there’s just too much sacrifice for too little reward but with some perspective I could see a frugal shopper driving off of the lot with this specific Optima – it’s not terrible but it will not in any way excite the passionate driver.
Eco, Normal and Sport modes can be selected but there are too many moments of pressing the accelerator and waiting for something to happen.
What the Optima LX Turbo does particularly well is give you a car that’s doesn’t feel base…at least when ordered with the optional $2,600 Technology Package. Pleasant surprises come in the form of smart key access with a proximity sensor to active the outside lighting and unfold the mirrors. There’s a hands-free trunk that doesn’t require a swipe of the foot. The power driver’s seat has an easy access feature and memory settings. Dual zone climate control, 3 USB ports with one in the rear and an excellent navi system with tons of easy to use features such as Siri Eyes Free…and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto coming soon is an impressive array. And on the safety front, you get side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert and a backup cam. And in the end it’s priced very reasonably like this for $27,415. The black cloth seating is comfortable but the high beltline in the rear makes seeing out the windows tough on kids.
Perhaps it’s because it arrives on the heels of the outstanding BMW 7 Series I recently tested that the all-new Optima feels like a bit of a letdown. It’s an OK car that doesn’t move the emotional needle.