Overview & Reviews

Now in its second year, Kia's midsize sedan gets an upgraded V6 engine. Four-cylinder LX models trade their 14-inch wheels for standard 15s, while SE models get auto on/off headlights and two keyless remotes. The optional Leather Package for the SE now includes a four-way power passenger seat.

• Competitive price, solid build quality, loaded with standard features, pleasant highway ride, super warranty.

User Reviews:

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  Ki-eh! - 2002 Kia Optima
  By drdavid - July 22 - 2:00 am

  On first blush, the Optima is a nice car. But after driving it for almost a year, the honeymoon is over. Window problems, cold starting hesitation, rough idling, only fair milage (even with the 5 speed), gives me pause to purchase another Kia. Reponse by the dealer (after 2 visits)about the rough idling, cold hesitation and fair milage was, "thats what the factory said it should be set at." I will say that the car is reliable and can pack in the people (2 adults/2 kids) and luggage. They say you get what you pay for. I was hoping for more.

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  Great Car - 2002 Kia Optima
  By Buckeyes1990 - July 22 - 2:00 am

  Before buying the Kia we looked at numerous vehicles including the Honda Accord. After test driving the Kia, we were sold! It drives great and the standard features are excellent! Did I mention the 100,000 mile warranty!? We are very pleased with the whole package that Kia offered.

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  Not going back to Hondas - 2002 Kia Optima
  By TB Buc - May 22 - 2:00 am

  Awesome, awesome, awesome! Cant be any happier. Everything is perfect.

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  02 Kia Optima - 2002 Kia Optima
  By Chris Gallant - April 26 - 12:16 am

  Overall, I really like this car. It has good power and handles well. Comfort and design are good. I only wish the gas mileage was better, but I guess that is the price you pay for the power. Big trunk. Changing headlight bulbs is a pain, and my power mirrors went out.

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  Ill get another - 2002 Kia Optima
  By sissy - February 15 - 10:00 am

  I was recently in a car accident with my 7 month old car. The car held up very well, the air bags responded and the dash did not shift in or under. The car has not been rated as far as I know for front/side test ratings, but I would give it 5 stars. I was fortunate enough to live through it.

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  IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY - 2002 Kia Optima
  By tina burke - February 10 - 12:20 pm

  this car is has been a major problem and a hassle with repairs. first the timing belt then the sensors within the car. when a car is mostly a computer and the sensors arent working and most repair shops know nothing about kias ...you are out of luck and money. better to pay a little more for a more dependable car

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  Too good to be true - 2002 Kia Optima
  By BaseballNut - January 21 - 10:00 am

  I chose the Optima over about 20 other models I looked at. The value is incredible. I paid 20 percent less than a comparable Japanese car and 10% less than American. I liked the car when we bought it. I like it more after 10,000 miles - I cant say that about many cars Ive bought. I am extremely impressed with this car. Other than its sibling the Sonata, nothing else comes close.

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  Good for the money - 2002 Kia Optima
  By RJimmis - November 21 - 2:00 am

  I traded it from a 6 month old Spectra. The Optima is twice the car. The SE also brings many comfortible features. The 2.4 is addiquatly acceptable (for 138 horses). Stopping is pretty good as well.

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  good car - 2002 Kia Optima
  By kal07 - February 4 - 6:30 am

  have 2 cars. bmw and this one. used this kia 4 days a week for 6 months. better than my expectation. very good car for the price. this car is only 1/3 price of my bmw.