Overview & Reviews
Technically, the all-new Kia Optima debuted midway through 2006 and was referred to as the 2006.5 model. However, most shoppers will be encountering it as a 2007 model. Compared to the previous-generation '06 version, the new Optima is larger, offers more options and is a much better-looking vehicle all around.
- Plenty of standard features, roomy rear seat, stylish exterior, generous warranty coverage, surprisingly involving to drive around town.
- Average driving dynamics, V6 runs out of steam on the highway, ABS not available on manual-shift LX model.
User Reviews:
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The Worst Vehicle I have Ever Owned - 2007 Kia Optima
By Miles - October 29 - 8:56 pmWell I am on my third automatic transmission. The first replacement was under warranty but the latest one cost me 2500 bucks. What happened to the "Best Warranty in America"? Totally bogus. This car has horrible build quality. Mechanically this car has by far been the worst vehicle I have ever owned. Starters go out and leave you stranded, unable to start the car. Even with synthetic oil changed every 3,000 miles my engine had to be replaced at 65,000 miles. My neighbor has the exact same car as me and hes had even worse luck mechanically with the car so I should consider myself lucky I guess.
