Based on owner complaints, 2011 to 2016 are the worst model years for the Kia Optima due to the problematic Theta II engine.

The Optima is sold in two trim levels: base LX and the topline SE. Both are powered ... unobtrusive ride. Kia installs disc/drum brakes on four-cylinder models, but choosing the larger engine ...

Optima is the most competitive Kia in the marketplace, but it lacks Kia's biggest competitive advantage-a significantly lower price-when stacked up against the plethora of midsize models available.

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If you are buying a vehicle, consider whether the option is something you will use or appreciate after purchasing. For newer model year vehicles, J.D. Power owner surveys find that many of the latest ...

More basic models will arrive but Kia says the success of the Platinum badge will give the Optima a boost in a hard-fought segment of the market.

For some people, that matters. The Optima has been part of Kia's model range for nearly 20 years, although the first two generations went on sale in the UK under the Magentis name plate.

Recalled Kia models include its Optima and Soul sedans and Sportage SUV. The affected vehicles are from the model years 2010 to 2019. The recall affects a combined 3.37 million vehicles in the ...

If you are buying a vehicle, consider whether the option is something you will use or appreciate after purchasing. For newer model year vehicles, J.D. Power owner surveys find that many of the latest ...