2020 Kia Optima Overview
Since its debut in 2000, the Kia Optima has undergone quite a few changes. Now in its fifth generation, the 2020 Kia Optima features some new standard features that will make every journey enjoyable. It’s been 20 years, but the Optima is still a solid choice for all types of drivers. The 2020 Kia Optima […]
2020 Kia Optima Hybrid Overview
The Kia Optima was first introduced in 2000 as a gasoline-powered model. It wasn’t until 2011 that it became available as a hybrid option after it debuted at the LA Auto Show. Six years later, the Kia Optima was released as a plug-in hybrid model, offering drivers two variants of the incredibly efficient four-door sedan. […]
Impressive Increase of Optima Purchases Boosts June Kia Sales
Across the market, vehicle sales tend to struggle in the middle of the year, as many consumers are trying to wait it out for the next model year to drop with exciting updates and deals. At the same time, some are waiting for the current model year prices to drop. However, Kia hasn’t been struggling […]
2018 Kia Niro and Optima Hybrid Named to US News List of Best Hybrids
If you’ve thought about making the switch to a more eco-friendly way of driving, odds are the word “hybrid” has flashed before your eyes. And there’s never been a better time to consider a hybrid vehicle since the market is flooded with some outstanding options, including the 2018 Kia Niro, which U.S. News & World […]
2018 Kia Optima Named One of 2018 Safest Cars by U.S. News & World Report
Based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which conduct thorough safety tests on cars, the editors of U.S. News & World Report have determined the “17 Safest Cars of 2018.” Every car on the list earned a perfect 10 from the pub, and it’s no […]
After Passenger-Side Upgrades, 2018 Kia Optima Earns Top Safety Pick+ Status
After passenger-side upgrades, the 2018 Kia Optima has earned a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn the highest status, the midsize Optima “was modified to achieve good protection in passenger-side small overlap front crashes,” according to the IIHS, which notes the Top Safety Pick+ status applies to […]
2019 Updates Look Good on Kia Sedona and Optima at New York International Auto Show
Sporting refreshed looks, updated tech, and advanced safety features, the 2019 Kia Sedona and 2019 Kia Optima made bold impressions at the 2018 New York International Auto Show. Check Out: 2018 Kia Sedona The Kia Sedona sports a more refined exterior for the 2019 model year along with newly designed rear and front fascias. The […]
2017 Kia Optima and Sportage Make the KBB’s “Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017” List
Kelley Blue Book just granted the 2017 Kia Optima and 2017 Kia Sportage with “Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017” status. To compound upon this win, the KBB also ranked the Kia brand as a whole as one of the “10 Most Awarded Brands of 2017.” Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning at […]
2017 June Sales: Optima and Forte Indicate a Counter-Trend Despite Industry-Wide Market Slump
Kia’s June 2017 sales report revealed that the manufacturer has sold a monthly total of 56,143 units. Year-to-date, Kia has sold 295,736 units. How does this compare with last year’s totals? June 2016 witnessed 62,572 units sold. 2017’s year-to-date total was 328,327 units. With such core selling points like affordability, fuel efficiency, and safety, shouldn’t […]
IIHS Names 2017 Kia Optima Top Safety Pick Plus
The 2017 Kia Optima has just received the IIHS’s annual Top Safety Pick Plus award under the midsize car category.* Going along with the brand’s focus on safety, three of its other makes also made the list: the 2017 Sportage, Cadenza, and Sedona. Only the Optima and Cadenza, however, made the superior Top Safety Pick […]
2017 Kia Optima Overview
In a world full of decent mid-size sedan options, the 2017 Kia Optima stands out thanks to its eye-catching exterior, well-designed cabin, and numerous powertrain options. With a starting MSRP of just $22,200, the new Kia Optima also offers exceptional value and even comes standard with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. When you combine this with […]
February Kia Sales: Forte and Optima Shine Among Others
It looks like 2017 is off to a slow start for Kia when it comes to sales, as the automaker saw a year-over-year decrease from last February. The decrease was only slightly lower than February of 2016, but certain vehicles in the lineup managed to do exceptionally well. The Kia Forte saw its best-ever February […]
Kia Adds Optima PHEV, Sportswagon to UK Lineup
Kia has officially gone green in the United Kingdom. The South Korean carmaker recently launched its first-ever plug-in hybrid model in the UK with the arrival of the 2017 Kia Optima PHEV. This hybrid vehicle was released alongside the Optima Sportswagon, making the Optima’s lineup one of the most versatile in the market. The Optima […]
Kia Optima and Sedona Named AutoPacific’s 2016 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners
If there was an Olympics for the automotive industry, we’re pretty sure that Kia would be bringing home the gold in almost every event. The South Korean carmaker has been raking in the awards left and right this year with many of its models receiving multiple accolades. Now, Kia has even more trophies to add […]
LA Clippers Contest Will Award 2016 Kia Optima to Deserving Student
The LA Clippers and Kia Motors America are joining together reward one deserving high school senior or college student in the greater Los Angeles area for his or her efforts in education. Thanks to the new LA Clippers’ Kia College Contest, an all-new 2016 Kia Optima LX will be given to a lucky student. From […]
Blake Griffin Gets Into the Zone Again and Plays Chess with Kia Optima Drivers
If you don’t regularly follow the NBA, you may not be familiar with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, who is one of the most laid back people in all of pro sports. It’s probably for this reason that the Kia brand chose him to be one of its spokespeople. Griffin has starred in Kia commercials for years […]
Kia Sportage, Optima Win International Design Competition
It looks like Kia’s new design philosophy is working—and it’s working quite well. The South Korean carmaker’s most recent models—the 2016 Kia Sportage compact SUV and 2016 Optima sedan—recently walked away with the 2016 Red Dot Awards, which are some of the most prestigious international product design awards in the business. But that’s not all. […]