2016 Kia Optima LX
Kia Optima Details
Automatic
4 Cyl, 2.4L
Sangria
FWD
Gasoline
101,880 Miles
K14147
5XXGT4L39GG115059
LX
About This 2016 Kia Optima
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Features & Options
- Radio w/Seek-Scan Clock Speed Compensated Volume Control and Voice Activation
- Radio: AM/FM/CD/MP3 -inc: satellite radio USB/auxiliary input jacks 6 speakers and Bluetooth wireless technology w/steering wheel mounted controls
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Window Grid Antenna
- Light Tinted Glass
- Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
- Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
- Tires: P205/65R16
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
- Chrome Door Handles
- Chrome Side Windows Trim Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Clearcoat Paint
- Wheels: 16 Alloy
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Day-Night Rearview Mirror
- Rear Cupholder
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Cloth Seat Trim w/Yes Essentials
- Glove Box
- Air Filtration
- Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Trip Computer
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
- Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver & passenger seat w/driver power lumbar
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
- Urethane Gear Shifter Material
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Driver Foot Rest
- Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter Illuminated Entry Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
- Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Manual Air Conditioning
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Driver Information Center
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Gauges -inc: Speedometer Odometer Engine Coolant Temp Tachometer Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
- Redundant Digital Speedometer
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Front Map Lights
- Cargo Space Lights
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
- Perimeter Alarm
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Power Rear Windows
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Front Cupholder
- Analog Appearance
- 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
- Driver Seat
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS Front Vented Discs Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 150 Amp Alternator
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- 2.88 Axle Ratio
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine: 2.4L DOHC I4 GDI
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal sport eco)
- 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control
- Side Impact Beams
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Back-Up Camera
- Rear Child Safety Locks
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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.