2013 Kia Optima consumer reviews

I JUST GOT MY KIA OPTIMA LOOKS GREAT,EVERYBODY APPRECIATED THE DESIGN AND COMFORT LOOKS GREAT ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE WITH STANDARD FEATURES THAT OTHER GUYS CHARGED A LOT TRADE IN MITSUBISHI SPORTS GALANT 2009 AND THEY GIVEN ME NICE REBATES TOO VERY SATISFIED WITH DEALERSHIP

Bought a kia optima ex 3weeksago. I find the steering very tight. Also the passenger seat is way toooo low. Feels like you are sitting in a hole. Unless you are tall you can barely see over dashboard.this needs to be fixed.I do love the styling of the car.I do hope this will be a reliable car

This car is seriously outstanding!! The 2.0 liter turbo has great pickup. The fuel mileage is wonderful. The exterior styling is eye catching. The pearl white paint is very nice and the accents are well placed The interior is sporty yet comfortable with some incredible features (touring package) Handling is remarkable. The care takes corners very well and tracks perfectly on straight aways. I can not say enough about this car... pretty inside and out along with 38.1 MPG at 65 mph on the highway and 27.6 in town. The MSRP for this vehicle was approx $35000 but the dealer was very willing to work with to arrive at a fair price. I would recommend this vehicle and the dealership (Southwest KIA, Rockwall, Texas) to anybody who is in the market for a new midsize sport sedan.

I have had my Optima for almost 3 years and still look forward to driving it. The car maintains a solid feel with sharp looking exterior and borderline luxurious interior. Can carry a group of 5 comfortably. Biggest pleasant surprise was the car's pep. Didn't buy turbo model and it feels like I did. Good fuel economy as well. One negative for me is how low the car sits, but that's common these days. Overall very pleased.

I had been dissatisfied with my previous car (2012 Chevy Malibu) for some time and, intrigued by an ad from a local Kia dealer, decided to see if I could trade up. Was I ever glad that I tried! Both the Malibu and the Optima have four cylinder engines backed with a six-speed automatic transmission. My Malibu averaged around 25 mpg; the Optima gets around 32 mpg and that economy does not come with a sacrifice in driving enjoyment. The braking system on the Optima is remarkable, both in firmness and in directional stability. The engine delivers excellent power from around 2250 rpm up through 5000 rpm (have had no occasion to go higher). Five stars is almost not enough here. The styling of the car is striking from every angle. While it is similar to that of the Hyundai Sonata, the Sonata has a protrusion in the sheet metal that runs from the front fender behind the tire to the rear decklid which I did not like. The Optima does not have that and is, to me, more pleasing to the eye...or perhaps this eye at least. In terms of creature comforts, my base Optima (the GDI) offers satellite radio, bluetooth, power windows, power lumbar support, seats that, while manual, can be adjusted any number of ways, USB/AUX input plugs and the ability to route some of the cool or warm air from your climate system to the glove box to chill or heat the contents! The driving position is more than acceptably comfortable, even for us tall folk (I'm 6'6"), with the seats offering plenty of cushioning. The only reasons I could not give the interior the full five stars is the lack of a rear seat power outlet and the lack of a place to put coins (the Malibu, for all it lacked, did have both of those). In addition to the economy provided by 32mpg, the Optima uses regular oil (as opposed to synthetic) and uses plain old air in the tires (not nitrogen). Kia's warranty- 5 years or 100,000 miles limited- is among the very best on the market. I've experienced no problems at all so far (just hit 2000 miles). Five stars might be premature, but I can grade only on what I've experienced so far, and I have zero complaints. Performance, economy, comfort.....and in what is an entry-level family sedan price point.

The Kia Optima is a wonderful car. It has a classy/sporty look,great gas mileage,and many features found on more expensive cars. When you throw in a great warranty,the Kia Optima is a must drive. The Optima has plenty of power for a four cylinder. The interior is plush and well designed. The steering may take a little time to get used to maybe due to the fact that it is electrical instead of hydraulic. Overall I am very pleased to be driving a Kia Optima.

My wife wanted a sporty style euro look. Compared to her previous ride the Kia Optima was a good fit. We had to upgrade the options on the car but for the money spent the car is still priced below other car manufactures for the same features. The 2.4 liter engine could use a little more get up out of the hole. We are use to a 3.0 liter and that is the only thing i see that this car could use. I would recommend this car to for the price and quality.

Well, I did trade in a 2010 Camaro 2LT for this Kia Optima SX. I don't regret the decision one bit. I don't even miss the Camaro at all! I really enjoy driving the Optima, took it on vacation from Wisconsin to Oregon and back. It was very comfortable and got very good fuel mileage. And has plenty of power when you need it. I would recommend it. And it's one of the best looking cars around too!!

My wife and I recently purchased our KIA Optima EX. We opted for the EX because of the really nice leather interior and tuned suspension, it handles and steers very well. The base model LX steering was OK but not as firm as the EX., you can feel the difference. The 4 cyl. GDI engine is plenty powerful to move this Optima. No need to worry about not having enough get up and go and our MPG is at 30 with only a 1000 miles of use! Wish we had opted for the UVO and back-up camera. Overall a double thumbs up. A lot of car for the money we spent. WE LOVE IT !!!

This a very nice combination of styling, comfort, electronics, and driving fun! We purchased the Remington Red EX with a Beige Interior. It is a very sharp looking car. The acceleration is good, but not Maxima good. It is a fun car to drive! The electronics in the EX are terrific. The push button start and doors, garage door opener, usb connection, satellite radio, and blue tooth phone connectivity work perfectly. They were very easy to set up. The mpg is good. We took it on a 2,500 mile trip. We got 31 mpg cruising at 80 and 33 mpg when we slowed down to 68-72 with a full trunk and the A/C on. The city mpg is not so good, especially the way I like to zip around. The drivers seat is very comfortable with the leather seats. I am very picky about the seats because I had a back fusion 2 years ago and some cars, for example the 2012 accord, hurt me to sit in. I drove the Optima 1,000 miles last Monday and my back felt ok. There are a couple of improvements that Kia should make to the Optima. First, the front passenger seat sits very low. A height adjustment would easily fix this. Second, You do not get a spare tire as standard equipment...not even a temp. You get a fix-a-flat inflator kit. Watch the video and tell me you or your wife is going to use it!!!This is not exclusive to Kia. In fact, the only car we found with a real spare tire is the VW. You can get a temp tire and jack for a $200 option. Please pay attention to this: all the Kia Dealers and Kia Direct will tell you that a real wheel and tire will not fit in the spare tire well. It does fit...not perfectly....but close.....I bought a matching tire and wheel. I now have a real spare tire as it should be in all cars.... The Optima is one of the best cars in it's price range. We looked at and shopped for most of them. Have fun shopping for your next baby!!!