2016 Kia Optima LX
Kia Optima Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.4L
EBONY BLACK
FWD
Gasoline
87,542 Miles
Beige
A22225B
5XXGT4L38GG109124
YES Essentials premium cloth
LX
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2016 Kia Optima
Equipment
This mid-size car features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. Protect the Kia Optima from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This vehicle is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. This mid-size car is front wheel drive. This 2016 Kia Optima has a 4 Cyl, 2.4L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in it. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. This model has an automatic transmission. Anti-lock brakes are standard on this model. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in it. Easily set your speed in this 2016 Kia Optima with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. This unit is equipped with a gasoline engine. Electronic Stability Control is one of many advanced safety features on the vehicle.
Packages
Carpeted Floor Mats. Cargo Mat. Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Additional Information
**Vehicle Options listed are when the unit was originally built. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.
This mid-size car features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. Protect the Kia Optima from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. This vehicle is painted with a sleek and sophisticated black color. This mid-size car is front wheel drive. This 2016 Kia Optima has a 4 Cyl, 2.4L high output engine. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in it. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate. This model has an automatic transmission. Anti-lock brakes are standard on this model. Help alleviate lower back pain with the driver seat lumbar support in it. Easily set your speed in this 2016 Kia Optima with a state of the art cruise control system. Increase or decrease velocity with the touch of a button. This unit is equipped with a gasoline engine. Electronic Stability Control is one of many advanced safety features on the vehicle.
Packages
Carpeted Floor Mats. Cargo Mat. Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Additional Information
**Vehicle Options listed are when the unit was originally built. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.
Features & Options
- Carpeted Floor Mats
- Cargo Mat
- Cargo Net
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Theta II 2.4L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 185HP
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Chrome rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- 16 x 6.5-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
- P205/65HR16 AS BSW front and rear tires
- YES Essentials premium cloth front seat upholstery
- 7 airbags
- Driver front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Curtain first and second-row overhead airbags
- Passenger front impact airbag
- Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Airbag occupancy sensor
- Driver side knee airbag
- Auto-locking doors
- 6-speed automatic
- Selectable mode transmission
- YES Essentials premium cloth rear seat upholstery
- Manual climate control
- Cabin air filter
- Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Exterior temperature display
- Transmission electronic control
- Sportmatic Sequential shift control
- Automatic
- Projector beam headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Auto on/off headlight control
- Delay-off headlights
- Remote activated perimeter approach lighting
- Bucket front seats
- Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
- Manual driver seat lumbar
- Front seat center armrest
- Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
- 4-wheel disc brakes
- 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
- Rear bench seat
- Fold forward rear seatback
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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.