2016 Kia Optima Reviews & Specs
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Kelley Blue Book Value®
$12,623 - $21,327
Used Fair Purchase Price Range
Crash Test
Source: NHTSA.gov
MPG (up to)
28 City /
39 HWY
Horsepower
178-245
Seats
5
Expert Review
| Performance |
|
4.5 |
| Interior |
|
4.5 |
| Comfort |
|
4.3 |
| Value |
|
4.4 |
Editor's Overview
Don't let the familiar face fool you. The 2016 Kia Optima is all-new, offering midsize-sedan shoppers better interior room, more features and some seriously upgraded driving dynamics. Kia even held the line on prices. About the only downside is the nearly identical exterior styling, which makes it hard to distinguish the old from this new, much better one.
Kia Optima Models & Trims
LX
- $12,623 - $14,590
Horsepower: 185 hp
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I-4
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 16 X 6.5, 17 X 7 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
LX Turbo
- $13,240 - $15,235
Horsepower: 178 hp
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Standard Seating: Cloth
Standard Wheels: 16 X 6.5 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
EX
- $15,172 - $17,271
Horsepower: 185 hp
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I-4
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 17 X 7 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System (Optional)
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof (Optional)
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning
SX Turbo
- $17,338 - $19,479
Horsepower: 245 hp
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 18 X 7.5 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof (Optional)
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio (Optional)
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor (Optional)
- Cross-Traffic Alert (Optional)
- Lane Departure Warning (Optional)
SXL Turbo
- $19,052 - $21,327
Horsepower: 245 hp
Engine Type: Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Standard Seating: Leather
Standard Wheels: 18 X 7.5 (in.) Aluminum
- Bluetooth
- Navigation System
- Heated Seats
- Sunroof
- Back-Up Camera
- Premium Audio
- Smart Device Integration
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Keyless Start
- Keyless Entry
- Automated Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
Owner Reviews
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I really like my Kia for the overall performance reliability. Good gas mileage with regular unleaded gas. The warranty is what makes it even more attractive. I travel out of state often with no problems. My passengers enjoy total comfort with heated seats front and rear. Front seats are air-cooled which is an added comfort in hot weather. Double sunroofs add a feeling of outdoors without the noise from other vehicles. The rear outlets keep passengers warm or cool. Safety is insured with every detail. All leather seats add an additional style and comfort. There is ample legroom both front and rear. The trunk is roomy enough to hold all of your shopping necessities and still room for more. Assist handles both front and rear. This is a very reliable and attractive vehicle. Folding mirrors help prevent small accidents in close parking areas. You can never lock yourself out because of the technology in the key fob. Push button start is something everyone should have,
The pros and cons of owning a kia optima.
The kia optima is just okay. I do not necessarily love it but, I do not hate it either. It gets me from one destination to another. One thing that I do not like is the seat belt sensor in the passenger seat. It is very sensitive. When I put something in my seat that is very lightweight (something that should not make the seat belt "ding"), sometimes the seat belt sensor will not go off. Another issue that I have had with my kia is, my headlights have gone off while driving at night. My headlights were on in the automatic position. This is an issue that I reported and is something that I feel is very dangerous. My kia is a 4-cylinder, so performance is just okay. It has been reliable and it is comfortable. It comes with some pretty nice features depending on the model you buy.
My Kia is a very reasonably priced car for all the features it has.
I have owned my 2016 Kia optima for 10 months after driving a 2000 Pontiac grand prix. My Kia has a super smooth ride and handles nicely. I especially love the rear camera, which really helps when backing out of tight parking spaces. I was also impressed by all of the electronic features this car has; especially after driving a 10 year old car. One of my tires was a bit low, because of driving over a nail and the system promptly alerted me to this fact and gave me a reading of the tire pressure in each tire. The check engine light did come on a month ago due to a recall. The Kia dealership got my car in promptly and offered a driver to take me to work and pick me up.
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Crash Test Results: Front, Side & Rollover
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides consumers with information about crash protection and rollover safety
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Overall
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Rollover
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a non-profit group which conducts safety testing beyond federal regulations. "Good" is the highest rating.
- Moderate Overlap Front G
- Side G
- Roof Strength G
- Driver-side Overlap Front G
GGood
AAcceptable
MMarginal
PPoor
Safety Features
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) *
- ABS And Driveline Traction Control *
- Side Impact Beams
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Driver Knee Airbag
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- Back-Up Camera
* Optional Safety Feature
Long-Term Reliability
J.D. Power Ratings 2
JD Power's Initial Quality Study measures issues with a vehicle the first 90 days after purchase.
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Among the best
Better than most
About average
The rest
Safety Recalls (3)
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Air Bags > Frontal > Driver Side Inflator Module Jan 5, 2017Report Receipt Date:Jan 5, 2017NHTSA Campaign:17V007000Summary:Kia Motors America (Kia) has recalled one 2016 Optima vehicle. In this vehicle, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.Consequence:In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.Remedy:The affected vehicle was remedied on January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC143.
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Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft Oct 2, 2016Report Receipt Date:Oct 2, 2016NHTSA Campaign:16V705000Summary:Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 13, 2015, to April 23, 2016 and equipped with a 2.4l engine. The right front axle driveshaft may crack and fail.Consequence:If the driveshaft cracks and separates from the vehicle, it will not be able to move forward. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied upon exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.Remedy:Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC139.
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Air Bags > Frontal Apr 20, 2016Report Receipt Date:Apr 20, 2016NHTSA Campaign:16V231000Summary:Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2016 Kia Optima vehicles manufactured November 10, 2015, to February 12, 2016. In these vehicles, a chemical enhancer required for the for the second stage deployment of the driver's frontal air bag was not loaded, resulting in the second stage not deploying in necessitating crashes.Consequence:If the second stage air bag does not deploy it increases the risk of injury or death.Remedy:Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC131.
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