- sedan 77,607
- 10,995 overpriced
- Baltimore, MD
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 77,607 gasoline automatic
2010 kia optima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. An excellent midsize sedan value. introductionthere is no more competitive automotive segment than that for midsize sedans, and in that group the kia optima is a strong contender for the customer's dollar. It's not the segment leader, or the most powerful, or the best-known. The 2. 7-liter v6 is smoother and slightly more powerful with 194 horsepower and earns an epa-estimated 20/28 mpg; the v6 comes with an automatic. the optima's shape is less rounded than the average sedan so it has plenty of headroom and a light and airy cabin. The optima ex and sx offer an optional 2. 7-liter v6 engine 1,000). A five-speed automatic is standard on everything except the lx, which has a standard five-speed manual with the automatic optional. the optima lx 17,995) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows and door locks, power heated signal mirrors, cd/mp3/satellite-ready stereo with auxiliary and usb inputs, tilt steering column, split-folding rear seats and variable intermittent wipers. The five-speed automatic transmission option 1,200) includes cruise control, tilt/telescoping steering wheel with redundant controls, and keyless entry. A convenience package 750) adds alloy wheels, trip computer, and eight-way power driver seat; it is available only with the automatic transmission. Other options include floor mats 95) and a rear spoiler 325). the optima ex 20,995) and ex v6 21,995) come with leather upholstery, automatic climate control, fog lamps, solar glass, auto-dimming mirror with compass and homelink, dual illuminated visor mirrors, chrome door handles and trim, keyless entry, tilt/telescoping steering, cruise control, and floor mats. The sx does not include the gas strut hood and trunk of other models, nor a few standard items from the ex. The sx is also available with a premium package 2,000). optional on the ex and sx are voice-activated navigation 1,200), and optional on all optima models are wheel locks 45), rear spoiler 325), bluetooth 250), cargo tray 60), cargo net 40), and splash guards 80). changes for 2010 are minimal. The lower rear bumper is blacked out, and the sx trim-level models have a push-button start. safety features front-impact airbags, front side-impact airbags, full side-curtain airbags, tire-pressure monitors, and electronic stability control, which includes traction control and antilock brakes. walkaroundby nature midsize family sedans have conservative styling and in this respect the kia optima fits right in. It won't attract undue attention from law enforcement or thieves, nor will it attract any criticism regarding appearance or finish. the optima's styling leans more to convention than cutting edge, with a near-level shoulder character line from front lights to rear and none of the elliptical window and roof lines that seem to be ever more popular. A rib section below the doors to add style and deflect debris is cleanly integrated. Broad expanses of glass front and rear add spaciousness and improve outward visibility. And the flat trunk lid means an opening large enough to avoid contortions loading large suitcases or awkward cargo. in keeping with that the tail is clean and uncluttered. Tail lights do what they should without looking to jet into the 22nd century; signals are red and to avoid confusion by following drivers they don't share a bulb with the brake lights. The tailpipes on v6 models exit straight rearward in bumper cutouts. a continuous curve marking the front bumper comes across as a smile and mimics the aerial-view curve of the leading edges of the hood and fenders. The smooth wraparound lamp housings with projector low-beams remind us of earlier acura tsx and tl models and kia's newest design language seen on the forte. They fold narrower than the car and have signal repeaters on the outer edges; misjudge a garage or toll booth opening and that will be the most vulnerable point. Large door handles are easy to grab for anyone and chrome (ex) doesn't suffer ring and fingernail scratches quite like paint. The optima is also the lightest car in its class; less weight translates to better acceleration and fuel economy, all other factors being equal. interiorthe kia optima is compact on the outside but large on the inside, suggesting a space-efficient design. Despite its relatively small outside dimensions, the optima trails only the nissan altima in front legroom among eight popular sedans and is mid-pack or better for other measurements, with all of them close together. When comparing the optima to the honda accord (classified a large car by the epa), the bigger accord clearly leads the pack in front headroom and rear shoulder room, but the optima measures more legroom front and rear. the optima lx comes with cloth upholstery, the ex with perforated leather. The optima sx features woven inserts on black leather and aluminum trim around the shifter and center switch panel, metal pedals, and a revised instrument display (same data) called supervision. The leather appears rugged and long wearing rather than supple and baby soft, and a similar material covers upper door panels and armrests. Upper interior panels are black to minimize reflections. The ex trim, such as door handles, is a titanium color. Lower doors and trim pieces are hard plastic, easy to clean, not the nicest to touch, and wholly appropriate for the market and price. the front seats are thick and supportive, a few might say aggressive on lumbar support, and offer a relatively high seating position even with the cushion as low as it goes. The driver's seat in the ex is eight-way power adjustable. The substantial rear center armrest has cupholders and storage, with small bins in the doors for mp3 players or phones. There are assist handles and seatback pockets on both sides, a coat hook on the driver side, optional rear sunshade, and the rear side windows roll all the way down. Seatbelt buckles are mounted to short belts (rather than rigidly anchored) so they move aside and allow those with more girth to avoid sitting with the buckle wedged in their backsides. The rear doors open with sufficient space to put a size-13 boot between seat and door post, so most will enter and exit the back seats easily. the tilt and. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ CD Changer✔ Bluetooth✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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