2016 Kia Optima EX

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Daytime Running Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Body-Colored Front Bumper
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
• Chrome Door Handles
• Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Laminated Glass
• LED Brakelights
• Light Tinted Glass
• Metal-Look Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Tire Mobility Kit
• Tires: P215/55R17
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Wheels: 17 Alloy

• 12-Way Power Driver Seat -inc: Power Recline, Height Adjustment, Fore/Aft Movement, Cushion Tilt and Power 4-Way Lumbar Support
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 3 12V DC Power Outlets
• 6-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline, Height Adjustment and Fore/Aft Movement
• 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• Air Filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim, Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim and Carpet Mat
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver Information Center
• Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front And Rear Map Lights
• Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
• Front Cupholder
• Front Seats w/Power 4-Way Driver Lumbar
• Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 3 12V DC Power Outlets
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 12-Way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, 4-way power adjustable lumbar, Integrated Memory System, 2-position memory for driver seat and outside mirrors
• Heated Leather Steering Wheel
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Illuminated Glove Box
• Immobilizer
• Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood Door Panel Insert, Simulated Wood Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Leather seat trim
• Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
• Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Memory Settings -inc: Driver Seat and Door Mirrors
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Rear Windows
• Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
• 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
• Rear Cupholder
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
• Trip Computer
• Window Grid Antenna

• 150 Amp Alternator
• 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 2.88 Axle Ratio
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Engine: 2.4L DOHC I4 GDI
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Back-Up Camera
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The Optima has become a surprisingly stylish and appealing entry in the competitive mid-size segment and the 2016 model has been completely redesigned and an improvement on an already very strong offering. Three engine options are offered for 2016: A 178-horsepower turbocharged 1.6L, a 185-horsepower 2.4L 4-cylinder and a 245-horsepower turbocharged 2.0L. The 1.6L engine is mated to a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Other engines are paired with a conventional 6-speed automatic. The Optima Hybrid will also return for 2016. It will utilize the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and pair with it with a lithium polymer battery and electric motor. It will come in base and EX trims and be equipped similarly to the gasoline-powered Optima. The 2016 Optima ranges from base LX, LX Turbo, EX, SX Turbo and SXL Turbo trims. The LX and EX come with the 2.4L engine. The LX Turbo comes with the 1.6L engine, and the SX and SXL come with the 2.0L turbo engine. Base LX models come surprisingly well equipped, including 16" alloy wheels, chrome door handles, fog lamps and remote keyless entry. Of course, all the power accessories buyers expect today are included, as are a complete suite of airbags as well as a 6-speaker stereo with Bluetooth and satellite radio. The LX Turbo trim gets the 1.6L engine as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a proximity key system. EX models upgrade to leather seat trim, 17" alloys, heated and power-adjustable driver seats, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control. SX Turbo Optimas get a sport-tuned suspension, 18" machined alloy wheels, HID headlamps, integrated navigation and a smartphone connected infotainment system. The top-of-the-line SXL Turbo model upgrades to premium Napa leather seats, 18" chrome alloys, a 10-speaker Harman/Kardon audio system with surround sound and Bluetooth. Both seats are power-adjustable with memory, ventilation and adjustable lumbar. Notable options include blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert and a parking assist system. Heated rear seats, a panoramic sunroof, lane-departure warning, advanced "Smart" cruise control are also available. LX Optima models start at only $22,000 while top-of-the-line Optimas are priced at just over $36,000. The Optima Hybrid starts at around $26,000.