2016 Kia Optima EX
Kia Optima Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.4L
Moss Gray
FWD
Gasoline
135,008 Miles
Gray
K15965A
5XXGU4L33GG085523
Leather
EX
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2016 Kia Optima
Check out all these great options Premium Package (10-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, 8" Navigation System, Heated & Ventilated Front Seats, LED Overhead Front & Rear Reading Lamps, Panoramic Sunroof, Rear Camera Display, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Parking Assist System), 17" Alloy Wheels, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AM/FM/CD/MP3 Radio, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, Cargo Net, Cargo Tray, CD player, Delay-off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front dual zone A/C, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Heated door mirrors, Heated Front Bucket Seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Leather Seat Trim, Leather Shift Knob, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Memory seat, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power steering, Power windows, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear reading lights, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, and Variably intermittent wipers. Moss Gray 2016 Kia Optima EX FWD 6-Speed Automatic with Sportmatic 2.4L I4 DGI DOHC
Recent Arrival! 24/35 City/Highway MPG
Awards:
* 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 Best Sedans Under $25,000 * 2016 KBB.com 16 Best Family Cars * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Cars * 2016 KBB.com Best Buy Awards * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best Used Cars Under $20,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000
Reviews:
* 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
Recent Arrival! 24/35 City/Highway MPG
Awards:
* 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 Best Sedans Under $25,000 * 2016 KBB.com 16 Best Family Cars * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Cars * 2016 KBB.com Best Buy Awards * 2016 KBB.com 10 Best Used Cars Under $20,000 * 2016 KBB.com 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000
Reviews:
* 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
- Premium Package: Heated and Ventilated Front Seats; Blind Spot Detection; Rear Parking Assist System; Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; LED Overhead Front and Rear Reading Lamps; 10-Way Power Front Passenger Seat; 8" Navigation System; Panoramic Sunroof
- Cargo Tray
- Cargo Net
- Rear mounted camera
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Ventilated driver and front passenger seats
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leather front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Rear collision warning
- First and second-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with express open/close activation sunshade
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Theta II 2.4L I-4 gasoline direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 185HP
- Smart key with hands-free access and push button start
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Proximity cargo area access release
- Blind spot warning
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Immobilizer
- Real-time traffic
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- Chrome rear bumper insert
- Electronic stability control system
- Hill start assist
- Leather rear seat upholstery
- Automatic climate control
- Rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- LED brake lights
- 3 12V power outlets
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Power folding door mirrors
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Metallic paint
- 17 x 7-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
- P215/55VR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
- 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
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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.