April 5, 2017

With hi-tech features, Optima performs well

KIA Optima is a good, comfortable and efficient saloon

KIA Optima is a Korean brand and has its own style. It is a four-door saloon with lot of standard equipment and features. KIA Optima is a mid-size car but it offers a big and wide interior with decency. There are competent names in its rivalry such as Ford Mondeo, Skoda Superb, Mazda 6 and Volkswagen Passat.

With three engines, KIA Optima offers a good driving experience

There is one diesel and one turbocharged petrol/plug-in Elec. Hybrid engine for KIA Optima. Both engines are well refined, efficient and smooth. KIA Optima offers excellent diving experience with lot of road grip and stability along with quiet and fluent performance. There is a pure petrol engine in Kia Optima GT.

The hybrid version of KIA Optima

The 2.0-GDi is a petrol/plug-in Elec. Hybrid version is capable of 202bhp and 139lb/ft torque. It takes 9.1 seconds to reach from 0-62m/h with top speed of 119m/h. It covers approximately 33miles on its electric capacity and can achieve 0-62m/h sprint in 9.4 seconds. It offers a smooth and efficient ride in a relaxed manner. It is fitted with six-speed automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive system which suits it the best.

Petrol engine for KIA Optima GT

Though the engine is not tested on the road, but designed for cruising and speed. It takes 7.4 seconds to cover 0-62m/h. It is capable of 242bhp, 40bhp more powerful than the hybrid 2.0-Litre petrol engine.

The diesel engine is impressive one

The only Kia diesel engine is capable of 139bhp and 251lb/ft torque. It takes 9.7 seconds to get from0-62m/h with top speed of 121m/h. It is efficient in performance and economical in fuel consumption. It gives 67m/g of fuel average with 110g/km of Co2 emissions. It is fitted with six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive unit. This diesel engine gives extreme driving experience with comfort and luxury.

Safety and reliability

Though the brand is not a hot cake in the market of automobiles, but the manufacturer has applied exceptional safety features in its product. The KIA Optima is considered as the best car as per safety standards and equipments are concerned. The 100000-mile warranty policy shows its reliability. It is a massive amount of running and exceptional in its class. Kia Optima is fitted with autonomous emergency braking system, electric stability control system and tire pressure monitoring. The Optima has lane departure warning system with efficient cruise control system. There is standard traction control fitted in Optima. Parking sensors, rear view camera, blind spot monitoring and airbags with side curtain is as standard.

Interior, practicality and boot space

The KIA Optima is a mid-size saloon with nice and delicate interior the material is awesome with plenty of options. The seating arrangement is efficient and offers a plenty of head and knee room at front and at rear. The steering-wheel is light though but gives a good control. The interior is wide and spacious. The infotainment system is impressive and responsive. The boot space is 510-litres with wide opening and can be extended by drop down the rear seats.