Overview & Reviews
The Kia Optima is a completely redesigned model for 2011.
- Lengthy warranty.
- Impressive value
- Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
- Good ride/handling balance
- Handsome cabin
- Top safety scores
- Copious features
- Disappointing real-world fuel economy and driving experience for hybrid
- Numb steering.
- Can be tight on headroom
User Reviews:
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BEWARE of the left pull!! - 2011 Kia Optima
By jfogs - August 9 - 1:27 pmPurchased brand new 2011 Kia Optima from Nationwide Kia in Timonium MD. Car was defective off the lot with a marked left pull that requires constant pressure on the wheel to keep the car from flying off the road. DO NOT believe the dealer if they say they can fix the car. This is a known defect with many Optimas and their kissing cousin Sonatas. I was told there is "nothing else we can do and your car still pulls to the left" from their "service" tech. I have lemon with 800 miles on it - great.
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Bad to the bone. - 2011 Kia Optima
By snowman22 - January 4 - 12:04 amMy 2011 Kia hybrid is now just a bad memory. The hybrid system is nothing short of dangerous. Push the pedal and it would not go. Lots of fun when pulling into traffic. Jerked,hesitate and just awful to drive. Did I mention unsafe. Also seats as hard as bleachers at the ball park. Just horrible. No padding at all. Last---no resale. The Kia dealer would not even take it in on trade. They cant even get rid of it. They offer the lowest auction price. Dirt bottom. So stay away from these vehicles. You will regret the purchase. Dont believe the bull of---we now have the update fit. Not true---just as bad. These cars are a accident waiting to happen. Just Remember--DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
