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Still attractive after all these years and now fitted with abundant safety technology, the 2019 Kia Optima makes the strong case that sedans are not dead. The Optima offers a trio of gasoline...
By Kelley Blue Book Editorial Staff
Still attractive after all these years and now fitted with abundant safety technology, the 2019 Kia Optima makes the strong case that sedans are not dead. The Optima offers a trio of gasoline...
2019 Kia Optima
I'm a owner of a 12,15,17 and now a 2019 EX Optima. The Safety features the blind spot, lane assist and smart Cruz is amazing. The car is very comfortable. Don't kid yourself the 1.6 turbo has nice power. on the 2019 I got thrown a curve ball. on the EX it does come with a DCT Transmission which is a 7 speed. what it is it's really a manual transmission acting like a automatic. I have noticed at lower speeds or launch speeds 2 to 3 mph it might jerk or shake a little. (just like a manual transmission.) I did listen to a lot of youtube and read documents about the DCT and learned that this is normal, but also you need to change some driving habits a bit (example don't creep forward or the transmission can slip) just like a manual. After changing my driving habits the launch is smoother and the rest of the ride is great. I am disappointed that the sales person didn't tell me I was getting a DCT transmission or if it was in the specs that i wasn't told that a DCT is different from an automatic. I am also disappointed that KIA doesn't tell you how to care for this type of transmission I learned about it in my videos. As I am getting used to the DCT I am enjoying it. compared to my 2017 this car is very fast, and also I am saving gas and once you know how to drive it it's very comfortable. to conclude if you are looking for the smoothness of an automatic transmission and have turbo go with the SX. If you like to save some gas and have a nice turbo feel (but at an entry level) and don't mind the feel of a manual transmission go with this car, the EX. The EX is still super fast an a great car.
2019 Kia Optima LX
I so far love my Optima because it runs so smoothly and is very easy to handle. It comes standard with Apple Play, blind spot assist, lane assist, backup camera with warning sound when something is behind you. The back seat had plenty of legroom. The trunk is huge and the back seats fold down In case you need to transport something larger. It also has a cargo net in the trunk. The display in the car is very large and easy to read. The only small issue I have had is occasionally the passenger seat belt sound Dings when no one is sitting there. It stops after a while, but it's very strange. It does seem to happen after I place my purse there, but my purse isn't very heavy! I would highly recommend a Kia to anyone. It's the 3rd one I have owned, and they are very reliable and sturdy. The 10 year, 100,000 miles warranty is the best around. They are very good with gas as well.
2019 Kia Optima LX
I love my vehicle. So far I haven't had any performance or cosmetic related issues. I will start every time you turn the key. It runs very smooth, very quiet. I am used to owning cars with a v6 or a v8 so I am not used to the sluggish response when you press the pedal but that's just a minor issue. It has 3 different driving modes; which is a great feature. The technology in the car is amazing. It supports android auto/ apple carplay, it has uvo and Bluetooth capabilities. I am not used to it not having a CD player, but the digital is a nice touch. I love the 17 inch wheels and kumho tires. It is a great gas saver and is very comfortable to travel in.
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