We know the Kia Optima to be one of the most attractive and feature-packed sedans on the market. This car is a serious value model and one that comes to you at a low price with the items that you’ll love to enjoy when you get behind the wheel. If you’re trying to figure out which model of the Optima will be the one you want to take with you when its time to have a drive, you’ll want to see the different choices you have in the lineup offered at your local Kia dealer.

Choose the Right Trim from Kia

Kia Optima LX

The base model of the Kia Optima is the LX trim and it offers you the power of the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, comfortable cloth upholstery, a matte-gray grill, and 16-inch alloy wheels. These items get you started with impressive qualities that will make sure you can have the drive you want and the style that makes a lot of sense for you on the road.

Kia Optima S

Move up one slot in the lineup and you find the Kia Optima S which has a gloss-black grill, dual chrome exhaust tips, 18-inch alloy wheels, Sirius satellite radio, and push-button starting. Get behind the wheel and let this model be the one that will offer you the features you’re looking for and the electronics that can make the drive better when you take it on the road.

Kia Optima EX

The next trim of the Kia Optima is the EX model that has the power of a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine which is attached to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This trim rides on 17-inch alloy wheels, has leather trim on the seats, and brings you woodgrain interior trim to give you the look you want to enjoy when you take a drive.

Kia Optima SX

The sportiest of the Kia Optima models is the SX trim. This version of the car uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, a sport-tuned suspension, black outside mirrors, LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, and a voice-command navigation system. These items make the Optima the right choice when you want a car that has the sporty fun you desire.

Kia Optima Hybrids

There are two versions of the Kia Optima that have hybrid powertrains and give you the features you want. Both of these models are tied to the EX trim and give you leather seat trim, 17-inch wheels, and wireless smartphone charging. If you’re looking for a great way to take a drive and save on gas, the hybrid models could be exactly what you’re looking for when you get behind the wheel.

Find the Right Kia Powertrain

The Kia Optima allows you to have the drive you want and it also brings you several different powertrains to choose from which are tied to every trim of this car. The LX and S models have 185 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque from the 2.4-liter engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This model gives you 24 city/32 hwy mpg for the drive. The EX model has the powertrain mentioned above and it brings you 178 horsepower, 195 lb.-ft. of torque, and 27 city/37 hwy mpg. Choose the SX model and you have 245 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque to go with the 21 city/30 hwy mpg.
When you drive one of the hybrid models offered, you’ll have a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine plus an electric motor to give you the drive you need. The power comes to 192 horsepower and 271 lb.-ft. of torque. The standard hybrid gives you 40 city/45 hwy mpg while the PHEV model can drive for 28 miles on electric power.

Your Optima is Waiting

If you’re looking for a car that can be great on the road and offer you the value that you’re looking for, the Kia Optima will be the right choice. With so many different choices for you to have the ride you want to enjoy on the road, you’ll want to see the team at your local Kia dealer to find the car that will be ideal for you to get in and enjoy the drive on the roads in your area.