The Kia Optima is popular for its responsive handling and impressive ride quality. Whether you're planning to buy a new or used Kia Optima, it's definitely worth the price. It's a reliable car that won't cost you a lot to maintain. It also has good resale value.

Edmunds' Expert Rating The 2017 Kia Optima is a family-friendly sedan that is functional, attractive and easy to live with, at a price that is hard to beat.

Original MSRP:

• Optima LX: $23,095.
• Optima EX: $26,335.
• Optima Hybrid: $26,890.
• Optima SX: $30,83.
• Optima Hybrid EX: $31,885.
• Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX: $36,105.

Specifications

• EPA Classification. Large Cars.
• Rear Wheel Size. 16 X 6.5 in. Front Wheel Material.
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150.
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM. 178 @ 4000.
• Fuel Economy Est-Combined. 29 (Est) MPG.
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.64.
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link.
• Brake Type. 4-Wheel Disc.

Unique Tiger-Nose Front Fascia Design: Each Kia model is instantly recognizable on the road, and much of that has to do with the unique grille design. It's known as the tiger-nose style, giving each Kia front end a rounder and broader appearance.

sedan On sale since 2001, the five-seat Kia Optima competes in the crowded mid-size sedan class.

2.4-liter I-4 The 2017 Kia Optima sedan is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter I-4 that produces 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque and paired to a six-speed automatic that delivers an EPA-rated 25/36 mpg city/highway for the base LX trim and 24/34 for the EX trim.

With a sticker price of $27,440 including all the high-end options, our Optima EX test car was not cheap. But you could buy two of them plus a Ducati motorcycle for the price of the Audi A7. On the road the Optima is pleasant enough, but feels more like the economy family sedan that it is.

2.4-liter I-4 The 2017 Kia Optima sedan is equipped with a standard 2.4-liter I-4 that produces 185 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque and paired to a six-speed automatic that delivers an EPA-rated 25/36 mpg city/highway for the base LX trim and 24/34 for the EX trim.

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Georgia More about the Georgia Plant Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) is located in West Point, GA, and it is the brand's only manufacturing plant in the United States. The plant operates 24 hours a day and is responsible for producing about 340,000 Kia vehicles every year.

The answer is they are manufactured in one of three locations: The headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The United States manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Another manufacturing plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

While it's a great overall design, sells well, and is an affordable option, the Optima is not one of the most reliable options out there due to its many mechanical issues. It isn't rated poorly for lack of modern amenities or its high entry-level price, but it has major mechanical problems for both used and new models.

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Kia cars are well-known for their unique styling, good looks and it drives better than most of its rivals. It is fuel efficient for its segment. Kia manufacturers have been focusing on craftsmanship and continuous improvement over the years. The company is currently the fastest growing automobile manufacturer.