Kia Optima: reviews. "Kia Optima": bundling, advantages and disadvantages

"Kia Optima" is a front-wheel drive sedan of the D-class, which is mass-produced since 2010. The car took a niche business class and is very popular in the Russian market. What is Kia Optima? Reviews, design, technical specifications and other useful information - later in this article.

Design

The development of the exterior was done by Peter Schreyer, who at one time collaborated with the Hyundai concern. The new "Kia Optima" turned out to be very bright, with aggressive forms and catchy optics. Koreans have created a serious competitor for "Mondeo". The machine has a lenticular optics with integrated navigation lights, unusual four-component fog lamps and a proprietary radiator grille with wide honeycombs and chrome trim. The lines and forms of the body will not leave anyone indifferent. The new "Kia Optima" caused a huge resonance at the exhibition in Geneva. Today this machine can be seen on almost every street. With the design, the Koreans tried hard five. At least, the car does not look more boring than the Japanese "Mazda" or the same "Ford". But this is not all features of the Kia Optima sedan. Reviews say that the car can be transformed even at the stage of purchase. So, the dealer offers an optional package "Sport". It includes cast 18-inch wheels, chrome trim of the air intakes, another grille and diffusers under the rear bumper. Bright design is one of the main advantages of the car "Kia Optima". Reviews this is not just confirmed.

Dimensions, clearance

The machine has quite impressive dimensions. So, the length of the car is almost 5 meters, width - 1.83 meters, height - 1.45 meters. In this case, the car has a low ground clearance. This is both a plus and a minus (for the sake of style and impracticality, respectively). The ride height of the Kia Optima is only 14 centimeters. At the same time the car has a long wheelbase and huge overhangs. The car can safely move only on a well-worn primer. As soon as there is a steep hill on the way, there is a risk of catching the bottom. Yes, the engine can be equipped with additional metal protection. But what is the use of this, if on small descents and ascents the sedan clings rapids? Therefore, the machine is ideal only for the city in terms of patency.

Salon

Inside, "Optima" surprises no less than the outside. Immediately strikes an unusual central console, connected to the instrument panel and turned "face" to the driver. A similar "chip" was practiced earlier only on the premium segment. The steering wheel is a four-spoke, with a nice grip and a huge abundance of buttons. By the way, the engine is not started from the key, but from the button. It is separately displayed on the front panel. The central console contains a digital multimedia display, a climate control unit and a radio cassette recorder. Below the gear knob you can see two cupholders. Between the front seats is a comfortable armrest. The glove box is hidden at the bottom of the panel. In the back row, three adults can sit comfortably. Reviews about Kia Optima say that there is a lot of free space in the car. Therefore, even from the rear you will not feel embarrassed. In the center of the back of the sofa is a fold-out armrest. It is already in the basic version of the car in question ("Kia Optima"). Reviews say that the seats have good lateral support (both front and rear).

Trunk

As for the trunk, its volume is 505 liters. If you take into account the "Kia Optima" wagon (it is produced under the series "Sportagon"), this parameter is 558 liters when loading under the shelf.

Specifications

In the Russian market, two petrol power units are available. The basic is the two-liter Nu CVVL engine with multi-point injection. Its maximum power is 150 horsepower. The torque at four thousand revolutions is 196 Nm. The motor is equipped with automatic six-speed mechanics or an automatic machine with the same number of stages. Acceleration to a hundred in the first case takes 9.5 seconds. The machine accelerates a second later. The maximum speed for both boxes is the same and is 210 kilometers per hour. One of the advantages of this power unit is low fuel consumption. As shown by the test drive "Kia Optima", the city two-liter version spends 7 and 7.6 liters on the mechanic and the machine, respectively. The top-end equipment includes a 2.4-liter engine with a variable valve timing system. The maximum power of this unit is 188 horsepower. The twisting moment - 230 Nanometers at 4 thousand turns. In pair with it the six-range automatic machine with the hydrotransformer works. The characteristics of the dynamics do not differ much from the previous version. So, up to a hundred 2.4-liter "Optima" accelerates in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed increased by only 10 kilometers per hour. But the fuel consumption increased to 11.5 liters in the city.

Prices and complete sets

Despite the stabilized ruble exchange rate, the price for Optima is growing every year. So, in 2017, the minimum cost of the Kia Optima sedan in the Comfort package is 1 million 160 thousand rubles. This price includes the following list of options:

• Front and side airbags.
• ABS system and exchange rate stability.
• Light alloy wheels 16 inches.
• Fabric salon.
• Cruise and climate control.
• Established acoustics for six speakers and a radio with no display.
• Electric power windows, seats and mirrors.
• Tire pressure measurement system.
• Light sensor.
• Multi-wheel.
• Running lights.
• Full cast casting.

Surprisingly, the basic equipment has good equipment. This is an advantage for the Kia Optima car. The price for the "Comfort" kit on the machine is 1 million 290 thousand rubles. As before, only a two-liter engine is available here. But as the test-drive showed, "Kia Optima" with it is well dispersed. But back to the complete sets. The maximum version of Prestige includes a full-fledged multimedia system with wireless charging of the phone, front and rear parking sensors, rain sensor, front seat ventilation, separate climate control, keyless access, automatic darkening of the salon mirror, navigation system and subwoofer. How much does Kia Optima cost? The price starts from 1 million 800 thousand rubles. In addition, the package "Warm options" is offered. It includes the heating of the rear and front windows, front seats, steering wheel, and windscreen wiper blades. In the "Prestige" configuration, electric heating of the second row of seats is available.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the prices and technical characteristics of this car are. "Kia Optima" is one of the few "Koreans" who already in the base has a good level of equipment. The car successfully competes with Skoda and Ford. In many respects the success is caused by design and an interior. Every detail is refined to the smallest detail.