Overview & Reviews

The top-of-the-line Limited trim level debuts for 2013. The EX Turbo trim has been discontinued. The Kia Optima Hybrid is now offered in two trim levels, and both feature a revised hybrid drivetrain that lifts the car's EPA numbers in trade for a slightly lower horsepower rating.

• Solid acceleration with any of the engines
• Lengthy warranty.
• Conventional gasoline models offer impressive value
• Ample feature content
• Handsome cabin
• Top crash scores

• Real-world mpg historically falls short of EPA estimates
• Tight on rear-seat headroom
• Odd brake response in hybrid model.

User Reviews:

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  Super fun SXL sport sedan connects with road in comfort and style at reasonable price! - 2013 Kia Optima
  By robberoony - September 7 - 11:24 pm

  I love under-rated cars, esp. ones that are transformed when you buy the top of the line model, and SX Limited sure fits this bill! 2l Turbo mill is potent, revs freely, and has a wide power band for its size. Easily outperforms my 2011 Fusion V6. Handling is also great, very connected to the road, low body roll, wonderful automatic downshifts, quick response off-idle, and a blast to manually up or down shift at any time via the paddles. Comfort is outstanding too, I especially love the cooled seats and soft, high quality leather. Infinity audio + sub is superb! The electronics are also carefully thought out and nicely integrated - nav, phone, audio, voice control all intuitive.

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  Optima SX 14,000 - 2013 Kia Optima
  By dlehnhoff - August 16 - 2:55 pm

  For me the car is fun to drive and Ive had a lot of high end German cars along with their high end service and many repair costs. With the SX,enjoy the horsepower and all the amenities inside. Get 23-24 mpg in city, 28 to 31 at 70 mph on freeway. My only complaint is the passenger seat not able to raise. Had a seat heater on front passenger go kaput took awhile to get a new one. Dwight Lehnhoff

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  Nearly the perfect balance of performance/economy/price. - 2013 Kia Optima
  By steve63_10 - July 21 - 4:26 pm

  The key to this car is measuring the overall value in a car of this class. Kia has done a great job with a car that has more than adequate performance, a host of standard features, a very roomy and stylish interior, striking looks and the best fuel economy of any car Ive owned. Ive HAD it with paying for $4/Gal gas and getting 13 mpgs in SUVs and trucks etc. Although Ive never gotten 35 mpg as advertised, I have averaged 28.5 in mixed driving. Quite good for a car of its size and performance level. The LX has all the features we wanted and kept the price very reasonable. Is this the perfect car? No. (see suggested improvements) However, it is quite good at just about everything.

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  Love my Optima - 2013 Kia Optima
  By snerenbaum - June 25 - 4:58 pm

  I traded in a 2008 Honda Accord for a 2013 KIA Optima. I am extremely happy with everything about this car. There are so many bells and whistles. Its comfortable and the panoramic sunroof is great. My husband purchased this car for me and I love the Metal Copper color. Its fun to drive. KIA hit this one out of the ball park.

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  Engine trouble - 2013 Kia Optima
  By sjh12 - May 31 - 8:35 am

  Bought this car as college graduation gift for my son. Drove it from Midwest to west coast to begin a job in a new city. Across country, engine light comes on and now needs to be in for service 3 days. This should NOT happen with a brand new car. Starting a new job and needing to get car in for service in a new city is a HUGE hassle. Wish we had bought something else.