The 2013 Kia Optima is basically a really good arrangement of styling, comfort, electronics, and driving fun. This sedan has a very sharp looking and decent performance. The acceleration is excellent and the electronics in the EX model are tremendous. The push button start and doors, garage door opener, USB connection, satellite radio, and blue tooth phone connectivity work perfectly. This sedan is available in 3 trim levels namely LX, EX and SX.
Interior
Inside, the 2013 Kia Optima comes with the passenger cabin that has been built with the top-quality materials and attractive styling. The coupe model sports the nicely bolstered sport seats instead of the flatter front buckets. The sedan and coupe models provide less rear-seat head and legroom as compared to its rivals. The sedan models have been equipped with a good-size trunk with 15.3 cubic feet of cargo area and the coupe models come with the smaller 8.2-cubic-foot cargo hold. The dash and instrument panel lines of all models are very simple, straightforward, sophisticated and sporty.
Exterior
The Kia Optima 2014 base 2.0 models have been added with 16 inches steel wheels, and the 2.0 models boast 17 inches alloy wheels. There will be some other options which include a brand new Value package that comes with automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror. There is also the Special Edition package which includes alloy wheels, automatic headlights, rear spoiler along with the fog-lights. The 2.4 trim has the 17 inches alloy wheels and 18 inches on the coupe models. The 2.4 sedans include xenon headlights, fog-lights, and a sunroof and dual-zone climate control. In general, the car comes with modern and stylish exterior which includes new wheel designs, attractive rear spoiler, chrome trim around the deck lid and tail-pipe along with the integrated turn signals in the side mirrors. This car is more stylish than 2014 Kia Forte Koup Turbo, 2014 Audi RS7, 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, and 2014 Toyota Camry.
Engine
For the engines, the Kia Optima has been added with two engine options. The 2.0 models get a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that can produce 274 horsepower and 186 lb-ft. of torque. This is less powerful than 2014 Opel Insignia performance. All of the sedans come with the continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as being its standard equipment. On the other hand, the coupe models offer the 6-speed manual standard. The 2.4 sedan can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 8.5 seconds. The fuel economy of this sedan is at 22–24 city or 34–35 highway.
Price
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 2013 Kia Optima is from $21,350–$26,800.
