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Monday, November 1, 2010

2011 Kia Optima Preview

The 2011 Kia Optima is an affordable midsized car that so far has not stood out among the competition; for the new model year, the Optima will see a completely new design. It will offer a sportier new design, and should be better described as a four-door coupe rather than a sedan. While the exterior is getting a makeover, the engine is expected receive a makeover as well. The vehicle should be released in the fall of 2010.



Specifications

This is what we know so far about the specs of the 2011 Kia Optima:

  • Pricing: the current Kia Optima sells for about $18,000 MSRP. Pricing may increase somewhat, but the official pricing announcement should come out shortly before its official release.
  • Fuel economy: the new, more aerodynamic Optima with its new engine could see as much as 35 mpg highway. Official estimates will be available as the release date approaches.
  • Engine: the standard engine is probably a 2.4-liter, 198 horsepower engine; a V6 engine is likely to be offered as an option.
  • Acceleration: as the Optima’s exterior has been completely redesigned and the engine is new, the Optima’s ability to accelerate remains unknown. Models should be available for road tests later on in the year.
  • Car safety features: most of the car safety features in the current model are likely to be included in the new Kia Optima, including antilock brakes, stability control, and side curtain airbags.
  • Warranty: five-year/60,000 mile basic and roadside assistance warranties; ten-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty

Exterior Features

The exterior of the new 2011 Kia Optima will take a radical departure from the Optima design of previous years. It now is closer to a four-door coupe rather than a sedan. It has a sporty new look unknown to other Kia vehicles. Exterior features are likely to include heated door mirrors, halogen headlights, and daytime running lights.

Interior Features

Along with a redesign of the exterior of the 2011 Kia Optima, the interior will probably see design changes as well. Many of the interior features from the previous Kia are likely to continue, including air conditioning, keyless entry, power accessories, and a CD player with mp3 capabilities and satellite radio. Upgraded trims might include leather upholstery and an upgraded audio system. Full details will become available later on in the year.

Performance

The 2011 Kia Optima is likely to have better performance than the current model, as the engine will be more powerful and the design is more aerodynamic. Models will not be available for road tests until later on in the year, prior to its fall 2010 release.

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http://www.automobile.com/2011-kia-optima-review.html

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