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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  Impressed - 2010 Kia Optima
  By shaun - November 26 - 10:00 am

  never thought of kia as a car in par with hondas , toyotas and chevys. Dealer said, take it for a ride. going from a saturn ion to this 100 % improvement. handles well, nice looks, sharp car , had less than a week and very impressed. feels alot more solid than previous cars Ive had, Kia is onto a whole new audience. Look out honda, toyota, nissan.

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  New Purchase - 2010 Kia Optima
  By avgwarhawk1 - October 12 - 7:45 am

  I just purchased this vehicle at a end of the year clearance. Glad I did. Turned in a dreaded VW. I did drive the car 150 miles thus far. Not much however the ride is comfortable and overall very pleasant to drive. Controls on the dash are easy to read and reach. Fit and finish are solid. The car feels very confident on the road. Steering is confident as well. There is no blind spots that I noticed. Over all the value of what you get when purchased is excellent.

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  Great car for $ - 2010 Kia Optima
  By lisa522 - June 2 - 10:00 am

  Its a great running car, good on gas. Lots of room on the inside. 3 kids ages 7,9 & 12 also a hubby that is just over 6 feet. Very roomy. It has a big trunk also. We went from a 3rd row seat trailblazer. The trailblazer was good but we would have to put the back seat to travel so the kids had to sit in the bench seat anyways so it doesnt really change with the space we need cause the optima trunk is so big & so much better on gas.

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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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  Excellent Value - 2010 Kia Optima
  By DD - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Here at the end of 2010, the 2010 model optima is a great deal. The options you can get for your money on an ex or sx blow the Toyota/Honda competition away. The only close competitor price wise was the Malibu, which was also discounted. The optima has the Malibu beat in most regards in my opinion. Gas mileage is good, Im getting 24-25 mpg in the city around la and Im not an easy driver. On the highway, if I try I can push around 35 mpg. The 4 cylinder has plenty of power, more than most of its competition. Interior is great. Exterior looks really sharp, better than Hyundais and I like over the Camry and Accord.

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  So far so good! - 2010 Kia Optima
  By CCC - December 8 - 6:36 am

  Of course Ive only had my 2010 Optima a few weeks but i really have enjoyed it thus far! I looked at the new 2011 Optimas and Sonatas but i really dont like their new "race car" style ( maybe because Im 54?!) But i find the more classic sedan style appeals to me a lot more. Ive been told it has the look of a much more expensive car. My 2010 has a really comfortable ride too. Real smooth and plenty of power for my kind of driving ( around town suburbia with a fair amount of highway ). Love the built in Satellite radio and the standard 6 speakers has sufficient oomph for my R&R-ing. Alloy wheels was a must so i went for the conv. pkg. which also incl.s power seats. Also added sun roof.

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  Great Car LOW PRICE - 2010 Kia Optima
  By DERSSAS - October 26 - 3:00 pm

  Wow. I had this car for a couple months now and it is amazing. There is no complaints . It handles the road well and gas mileage is perfect . Plus now they have a $2000 Discount Incredible. The guys at Nationwide treated me great and I really enjoyed my buying experience. Hands down the best one yet .

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  Underrated car - 2010 Kia Optima
  By driver - January 8 - 3:40 pm

  Now let me start with this car isnt quite as sporty on the outside such as like Malibu or Altima. However for someone who works at a rental car company and have compared them the logical choice was optima. IT drives the smoothest out of the camry, altima, avalon, fusion, and Malibu. It has some very cool features like bluetooth, satellite radio and the inside lights at night are cool. Overall this vehicle is cheaper and IMHO features inside the vehicle.

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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.