- sedan 39,526
- 18,500 high price
- Laurel, MT
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 39,526 white automatic
2013 kia optima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Quiet and refined midsize sedan. introductionthe kia optima is a midsize sedan with a smooth, quiet ride and able driving dynamics. The 2013 kia optima competes with the honda accord, ford fusion, mazda6, toyota camry and hyundai sonata. for 2013, optima carries over largely unchanged, but new features have been added and kia has consolidated the model lineup. all 2013 optima models get a revised kia badge on the hood, trunk and steering wheel, as well as a new sliding front headrest. Last redesigned for the 2011 model year, optima still looks contemporary. This engine is short on excitement, but it's fine for most drivers. Quiet at highway cruising speeds, it delivers enough power to keep up with fast traffic on the freeways, while delivering an epa-estimated 24/35 mpg city/highway. All 2013 optima models come standard with a 6-speed automatic. kia optima sx features a peppy 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine. The turbocharged inline-4 found on the optima sx sweetly carries this sedan into another world. With 274 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque, the optima sx boasts first-rate performance, stability and agility. Silky smooth, the turbocharged engine propels the optima sx from 0 to 60 in 6. 5 seconds, quick for this class. Fuel economy suffers a bit compared to the naturally aspirated version, with an epa rating of 22/34 mpg city/highway. The warranty is good for up to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Just fill it with gas and go. efficiency-wise, the hybrid drags optima back into a third world. Its epa estimated mileage is 35/40 miles per gallon. The 6-speed automatic transmission was rough, which we blame on its electronic programming. interior appointments and materials in all optima models are handsome, generous, and of high quality for the class. We found the ride quality compliant over rougher pavement, filtering out harshness, while the suspension accurately communicates smaller bumps and ripples. The chassis is good, and although optima is no performance sedan, its handling has a sporty glimmer. lineupthree trim levels plus a hybrid version comprise the 2013 kia optima lineup. An optional technology package 2,700) adds dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, an 8-speaker infinity audio system and rearview camera. The convenience package 600) upgrades to an eight-way power driver's seat, auto-dimming rearview mirror with homelink and compass. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, front and rear lower bumpers and side sills, a rear spoiler, and led taillamps. Inside, there's an eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, electric dual zone automatic temperature control with rear vents, push-button start with smart key, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, fixed rear seats with ski pass-through. As with the sorento and quirky good-natured soul, the optima's design focus is not korean nor even asian. It is a world car like sedans from ford, toyota or honda. Sleek, aggressive and modern, the optima is at ease; it's like a well-tailored italian suit, made in korea. the suit seems a bit tight in the front, though. The optima grille, a sharp-angled chrome bezel surrounding a black mesh screen, arouses opposite opinions. One correspondent called it elegantly simple, comparing it to jaguar and bentley, but most of us think it looks like it came out of an aftermarket catalog. the racy wraparound headlamps, and low wide stance, imply athleticism. The front air dam is low enough to scrape in surprising places for a so-called sedate sedan like this, and gives the nose an aggressive look while helping fuel mileage. Still, the imagery is enticing. interioroptima's interior concedes nothing to its european or american competitors, except for its black plastic trim. The dashboard uses pebble-grain black leather, handsomely stitched with french seams. Instruments use a clear font. It tilts and telescopes, and contains controls for audio, cruise control, phone and a big green button for eco. Heating is optional. the five-passenger seating is excellent, with a full range of adjustability available in the driver's seat. The seats are firm, well-bolstered, and deliver snug lateral support for more vigorous driving. However, the center-rear passenger must ride the camel's hump, and the rear legroom is on the low side of average, at 34. 7 inches. Heated front and rear seating is available, as is front cooling and a cooled glovebox for drinks. the panoramic sunroof, on cars so equipped, is huge, airy and truly bright. When closing it, the sunscreen panel closes automatically. A separate function opens only the screen and tilt roof.
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