Optima (far ship) The model is based on the Hyundai-Kia Zhongji Che MSC platform on the new products, this is the second-generation Optima earlier this year that the 2007 appearance of the Optima.

Kia is the early 1990s to enter the U.S. market, its traditional low-cost sales of low-end models based. This has not changed, this time for the Optima inline four-cylinder engine, price from 17,000 U.S. dollars (about 136,000 yuan RMB), the top version of the EX V6 price of 20,400 U.S. dollars (about 163,000 yuan RMB).

Today's Kia still low, but this does not mean that the low allocation, this generation of the Optima in the interior areas have been greatly improved. Top of the EX V6 version has a five-speed automatic transmission, heated seats, six airbags, 6 speaker sound system, and all this½öÊÛ24,000 U.S. dollars (approximately RMB19.1 million).

Up to 107.1 inches (about 2,720 mm) wheelbase so that Optima in the competition with rivals in the obvious advantages, making it the most generous at the same level models. The front passenger leg space adequate, but some seats at the bottom short, this time for driving comfort in slightly less than, 60/40 rear seats can be folded, folded boots after the space than the old 10%.

Integrated steering wheel and 8-way power adjustable driver seat for a good comfort. Front row seat to four-way co-conditioning, and all leather seats for the material, because all the seats plus at the bottom of the liner makes more on the comfort level.

Optima's 2.7 L V6 engine provides a maximum power of 185 hp (6000rpm) and maximum torque of 247 N m with plenty of momentum. 0 ~ 60MPH (about 96 KMPH) acceleration time 9.2 seconds. 400 m speed up the time to 16.5 seconds, at the end of a speed of 84.8 mph (about 136 KMPH). In comparison with the level of rival Chevrolet Malibu is 16.2 seconds, and the Accord (Accord) is 15.7 seconds.

All the new five-speed gearbox and the drive system is not perfect combination, but brought about 30 MPG (about 7.8 L/100km) of fuel consumption (Expressway), an average of 20.7 MPG (about 11.4 L/100km) the better The level of fuel consumption. McPherson after the former multi-link suspension for Optima to provide a better level of control, sense of direction on the steering wheel is superior to Sonata (the tower cable).

But this is not a campaign-style model, if you have to use it in the campaign, the proposed option on the original 17-inch Michelin tires. Security Optima will be installed ESC (electronic stability control) system, in addition to four Diesha, this 60 MPH to stop the braking distance of 131.89 feet, on this point than the rival Ford Fusion (124 feet) slightly worse, but Chevrolet is better than (140 feet).

V6 engine, a balanced performance and better aerodynamic design makes the new model significantly better than the old. But you can not seem to have every reason to buy the car, perhaps because of Kia for a living into a middle-size model of comfort and high-quality, making the car itself into a can not spend too much money Enjoy life's personal space. Perhaps many people doubt Optima, but Kia is Kia, Kia has won respect for the people.