2016 Kia Optima, Sorento Win International Car of Year Awards
Kia has officially established itself as a global brand. As part of the 2015 LA Auto Show earlier this week, Road & Travel Magazine has named its 2016 International Car of the Year—and it’s the 2016 Kia Optima. This is the fourth year in a row Kia has earned the title of the prestigious International […]
Kelley Blue Book Awards 2016 Kia Optima Best Buy Award
When Kia introduced the 2016 Optima, everyone knew the mid-size sedan was a game-changer. Now, this fact has been officially confirmed by Kelley Blue Book. The prestigious automotive information website recently named the 2016 Kia Optima its Midsize Car Best Buy, highlighting the sedan’s affordable luxury perfectly. Kelley Blue Book uses the KBB.com Best Buy […]
2016 Kia Optima Overview
Say “hello” to the new face of affordable luxury—the 2016 Kia Optima. Kia’s newest sedan offers the perfect combination of affordability, heart-pounding performance, and luxury, which makes this sedan the perfect vehicle for any consumer. With standard technology, including an Active Eco System, Bluetooth, and a rear camera, there is little that the Optima doesn’t […]
Kia Optima Goes Topless for 2015 SEMA Show
When it comes to offering consumer the unexpected, Kia knows what it’s doing. Whether it’s commercials featuring dancing hamsters or quirky vehicles like the Kia Soul, the Korean carmaker is known for surprising the industry. Now, Kia is bringing a load of surprises to the 2015 SEMA Show in Las Vegas—including the new A1A Optima […]
NBA All-Star Blake Griffin Gets into the Zone with 2016 Kia Optima
When you’re a professional athlete, there are moments in your career where you get into the zone and manage to achieve some pretty incredible feats. For Blake Griffin, it’s likely being in the zone is a regular thing. That’s why it comes as no surprise Kia is using Griffin’s “zone” to its advantage. Need More […]
Kia Optima Makes 2016 North American Car of the Year Shortlist
Since its North American debut, the 2016 Kia Optima has been kicking butt and taking names. The luxurious, yet affordable sedan has quickly established itself as the car to beat in the industry, raking in awards left and right. Now, the Optima is truly establishing itself as a big player in the automotive world after […]
New Kia Commercial Reminds Us Why the 2015 Kia Optima Is Awesome
Though the 2016 Kia Optima is starting to turn heads across the globe, the 2015 model is still alive and kicking—something that couldn’t be more obvious in the newest commercial from Kia. The carmaker’s newest TV spot reminds us the joy we felt when we received our first car in the most unexpected way. Watch: […]
European Kia Optima Pictures Leaked Before Debut
Earlier this week, we got a sneak peek at the all-new European Kia Sportage model. Now, Kia has let yet another sneak peek slip through the cracks. The first official units of the European market 2016 Kia Optima have leaked out onto the internet, showcasing a different styling than the new US model, which is […]
European Kia Optima GT Leaked Before Frankfurt Debut
Kia introduced the next-generation Kia Optima for the North American market in April at the New York Auto Show. The new Optima’s North American debut was quickly followed up with its debut in South Korean (where it’s known as the K5). Now, the new Optima is about to debut in Europe—and we have a glimpse […]
2016 Kia Optima Brings Rich Merlot and Dark Aubergine to NYC
The 2016 Kia Optima officially debuted today at the New York International Auto Show, although we had already gotten a look at it last week, so the suspense wasn’t exactly killing us. The new Optima looks a little better in profile—still not as cool as those teaser sketches made it look, but not bad. It […]
2016 Kia Optima Ain’t Looking So Hot, After All
The first mildly disappointing photograph (above) of the 2016 Kia Optima has officially been released, in advance of the redesigned mid-size sedan’s April 1st debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show. The new Optima isn’t unattractive by any means; it’s just a bit of a let-down, compared to the image we got from last […]
Blake Griffin Takes Off in Kia Optima “Fighter Pilot” Ad
NBA star and Kia Optima spokesman Blake Griffin is starring in a series of ads for the midsize sedan, all based around the premise of Griffin “improvising” his way through big-budget action movies. The first one featured Griffin as the sheriff in an unorthodox western, while the latest finds him in a role that’s a […]
Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept Premiering in Paris
This week the Paris Auto Show will see the debut of a Kia Optima T-Hybrid concept, which pairs a European Optima’s turbodiesel engine with a new mild-hybrid system from Kia. The all-new powertrain features a 1.7-liter CRDi turbo-diesel engine, a 48V lead-carbon battery, an electric supercharger, and a small electric motor. Kia says they chose […]
2015 Kia Optima Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Kia Optima The Kia Optima saw a mid-cycle revamp last year, and for 2015, we’ll see a new EX-L (Limited) model which features a plush Nappa leather interior. Also this year, there’s a new dark-cloth interior option for the base LX. The Most Stylish Cars: See why three Kia models […]
2015 Kia Optima Gets Updated Tech, Interior Refinements
The all-new 2015 Kia Optima has arrived with a number of updates over the 2014 model, especially in terms of new technology and a refreshed interior. Available trims on the 2015 Optima include LX, EX, SX, SX Turbo, and SX-Limited. Kia’s next-generation UVO eServices will be offered optionally on EX, SX, and SX Turbo, and […]
2013 Kia Optima Overview
What’s New for the 2013 Kia Optima 2013 brings some great new options for the Kia Optima. The brand-new Limited trim level debuts this year, while the EX Turbo trim has been discontinued. The Optima Hybrid is now offered in two trim levels, and offers even better EPA ratings. 2013 Kia Optima Exterior The Kia […]
2004 Kia Optima Used Engines on Sale Now Through Got Engines
Great news for car owners and parts buyers alike – the Got Engines company is providing 2004 Kia Optima used engines at a discount. The used Kia Optima engines that are on sale are part of the extended foreign inventory program that launched earlier this year. The current discount for Kia Motors applies to the […]