2018 Kia Optima LX

• Auto On/Off Projector Beam Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Grille w/Chrome Surround
• Body-Colored Front Bumper
• Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
• Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
• Chrome Door Handles
• Chrome Side Windows Trim, Black Front Windshield Trim and Chrome Rear Window Trim
• Clearcoat Paint
• Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
• Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Light Tinted Glass
• Perimeter/Approach Lights
• Tire mobility kit
• Tires: P205/65R16
• Trunk Rear Cargo Access
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Wheels: 6.5J x 16 Silver Alloy

• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
• 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
• 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
• Air Filtration
• Analog Appearance
• Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
• Cargo Space Lights
• Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
• Cloth Seat Trim -inc: CleanTex anti-soiling
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
• Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
• Driver Foot Rest
• Driver Information Center
• Driver Seat
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
• Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way adjustable driver w/driver power lumbar and 6-way adjustable passenger seat w/manual height adjuster
• Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
• Front Cupholder
• Front Map Lights
• Full Carpet Floor Covering
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
• Illuminated Glove Box
• Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Leatherette Door Trim Insert
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• Outside Temp Gauge
• Passenger Seat
• Perimeter Alarm
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Down
• Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
• Power Rear Windows
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation, Radio Data System and External Memory Control
• Radio: AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM Audio System -inc: 6 speakers, 7 rear camera display, auxiliary and USB input ports, Bluetooth wireless technology and UVO eServices including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Rear Cupholder
• Redundant Digital Speedometer
• Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
• Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel
• Streaming Audio
• Trip Computer
• Urethane Gear Shifter Material
• Window Grid Antenna

• 150 Amp Alternator
• 18.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 2.88 Axle Ratio
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 80-Amp/Hr 800CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
• Engine: 2.4L DOHC I4 GDI
• Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
• Front-Wheel Drive
• Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
• Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
• Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/Sportmatic -inc: drive mode select system (normal, sport, eco)

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Back-Up Camera
• Blind Spot
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Driver Knee Airbag
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Emergency Sos
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Rear Parking Sensors
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

Kia has been excellent at building cars that seem more expensive than they are. The Optima has become a surprisingly stylish and appealing entry in the competitive mid-size segment. Three engine options are offered for 2017: A 178-horsepower turbocharged 1.6L four, a 185-horsepower 2.4L four, and a 245-horsepower turbocharged 2.0L four. The 1.6L engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Other engines are paired with a conventional 6-speed automatic. The 2018 Optima range includes the base LX and LX Turbo, S, EX and SX. The LX, S and EX come with the 2.4L engine. The LX Turbo comes with the 1.6L engine, and the SX comes with the 2.0L turbo engine. Base LX models come well equipped, including 16-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors, chrome door handles, fog lamps and remote keyless entry. Of course, all the power accessories buyers expect today are included, as are a complete suite of airbags and an advanced suite of safety systems like blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking assist. A standard 7-inch touchscreen with UVO eServices includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, which pairs well with the 6-speaker stereo with Bluetooth and satellite radio. A Convenience Package adds auto up/down power front windows and a 10-way power driver's seat. Beyond the 1.6L turbocharged engine, the LX Turbo trim gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-way power driver's seat, and a proximity key system. The Optima S trim adds some front and rear exterior bits like a sporty grille and rear spoiler, 17-inch alloy wheels, and LED fog lights and rear lamps. EX models also ride on 17-inch wheels and upgrade to leather seat trim, heated and power-adjustable driver's seat, a heated steering wheel and dual-zone climate control. Finally, SX Turbo Optimas get a sport-tuned suspension, 18" machined alloy wheels, HID headlamps with LED foglights, a panoramic sunroof, integrated navigation, heated and ventilated front seats with 10-way power for driver and passenger and a smartphone-connected infotainment system. The previous SXL trim is now the Limited Package for the SX, with premium Napa leather seats, 18-inch chrome alloys, a 10-speaker Harmon/Kardon audio system with surround sound and Bluetooth. Heated rear seats are a standalone option. The Optima Hybrid utilizes the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and pairs with it with a lithium polymer battery and electric motor, for a total of 192 horsepower. Kia claims an EPA-estimated combined 42 mpg. The Optima Hybrid is available in either Premium trim, which is equipped similarly to the gasoline-powered Optima LX, or EX.