Overview & Reviews

The Kia Optima is largely unchanged, with the exception of standard keyless entry/ignition on SX models.

• Affordable, excellent warranty, ample standard features.

• Weak optional V6, uninspired cabin, flinty ride.

User Reviews:

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  Great on gas - 2010 Kia Optima
  By csharp1 - December 14 - 3:32 pm

  I just bought this car used and was worried..This car is great, comfortable,gas saver,roomy. I was worried with a smaller engine from a v-8. Great little pick up. good choice no fancy frills but i need good gas and comfort. recommended

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  A Mixed Bag - 2010 Kia Optima
  By sronald1918 - March 31 - 8:39 am

  I bought this car as as a former rental car in December 2010. I had no significant problems for about a year and then a dying out problem occurred that required me to go all the way up to a vice president of Kia Motors America (KMA) to get it fixed. This problem required multiple repairs by the KMA engineer for the Eastern United States but it was finally fixed after about a year. My experience is that Kia has a long and difficult warranty. Some minor paint issues also appeared after about 4 years that were not covered by the warranty. As to performance and comfort the car is fine.

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  Just one week, but... - 2010 Kia Optima
  By Marla - November 23 - 10:00 am

  I love my Optima. Purchased a 2010 Optima on 10/30/10, and 500 miles later, its great. I am a short woman, and its a comfy drive for me, as well as a comfy ride. My husband is 6, my sons are 510" and 57", and they can all sit very comfortably in the back seat, too (fabulous rear leg room!). Just enough toys to make me happy, but not so many cool electronic gadgets that Ill worry about one breaking. I really love the Sirius radio, the cruise control works flawlessly, and the controls for both on the steering wheel are great.

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  Not half bad - 2010 Kia Optima
  By kokopelli - November 18 - 11:40 am

  Actually a rental. Drove it 1000 miles in three days, including some world class twisty roads: Pros: Excellent power. Excellent economy. Last segment was 243 miles on less than seven gallons. Comfortable front seats. Good practical use of space. Cons: Not much of a suspension. Good tires worthy of the engine would help a lot. I would buy this over any competing model for a $1500 relative discount, anyway...