Kia Optima

[SpaceGhost]

Saw one of these on the road today, first time I ever even heard of it, and the first time in a long time I took a second look at a car. Kia have come a long way since,

[Burrito]

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[SV8Predator]

Why did you take a second look? Do you like dark blue?

[Megaflow]

It's a very nice looking car, and well equipped. I'd buy one, but for the fact it only comes with a crappy old 1.7 diesel.

The USA gets a direct injection, turbo charged 2.0 ltr which churns out 274bhp and 269lb.ft, that I'd buy!

[Chainguy]

One of these was parked near me at Costco the other week. Looks fantastic in the metal in a germanic way I thought.

A quick google suggests huge amount of kit as standard as well. Good luck to them, they have rolled the dice and they deserve success.

As for the price/warranty venn diagram that joe public is looking at these days, well, seems like its 'your move' Volkswagon!

[F1GTRUeno]

If they had a decent engine selection they'd do a lot better I think.

The Cee'd sells very well, you see them everywhere, everyday.

The Optima is a lovely looking thing but no fleet buyers would get one with the engines they have.

[Jonny_]

Megaflow said:

It's a very nice looking car, and well equipped. I'd buy one, but for the fact it only comes with a crappy old 1.7 diesel.

The USA gets a direct injection, turbo charged 2.0 ltr which churns out 274bhp and 269lb.ft, that I'd buy!

That's the only real downside, I agree. Really nicely designed car.

That 2.0 turbo sounds brilliant, would make an epic sleeper - who expects a Kia to be fast?