Review of the Kia Optima 2.4L

Overview

Equivalent to the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, VW Passat, Chevrolet Malibu and the Honda Accord, this Kia’s value-for-money offering in the Full Sedan segment

Key Features

Seating Capacity: 5

No Of Doors: 4

Airbags: 4

Transmission mode: Automatic

Driving: Front Wheel

Safety: NHTSA 5/5

AUX-In: Yes

USB-In: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

Cruise control: Yes

Rear parking sensors: No

Rear parking camera: No

Front and Side sensors: No

IsoFix/LATCH seats: Yes

Seat: Fabric

Sunroof: No

Fold down second row: Yes

Third row seating: No

Rear A/C Vents: No

Reasons for it

Packed with creature comforts

Comfortable drive

Reasonably well-powered engine

Pretty good looking

(We love this car)

Reasons against it

Rear headroom and leg room is less than other equivalents

Not the best handling in its class

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Full Review

Optima(l) comfort with a bit of thrill: The 2.4L Kia Optima is a great sedan rental or lease option for those who want to do better than an economy car, but still don't want to break their budget. The car comes with a full roster of options like cruise control and bluetooth, and also includes nice performance features like bucket seats and paddle-shifters. Read our full review of the Kia Optima here

Perfect for

Drivers looking for space and performance for whom value-for-money is more important than the badge

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