With the 2018 Kia Optima, driving a sedan is a pleasure. Shoppers will appreciate how the brand makes a premium product affordable. Offering more at every level, four trims take you from the basic comfort of the LX to the value-packed EX, sporty SX Turbo or luxurious SXL Turbo.
Sporting a more stylish exterior, the 2018 Kia Optima has a quiet, yet premium feel to it. The SX and SXL models wear red front calipers. They have LED fog lights and adaptive headlights that move with the car's trajectory. The EX edition wears special LED light bar taillights. Most important for area drivers, there's a windshield wiper de-icer and a heated rear window function. Most models have sound-reducing front side glass, an acoustic windshield and rain-sensing wipers. In a first for Kia, there are front obstacle-detecting windows.
Great power and fuel economy for the 2018 Kia Optima in Laval, Quebec
Under the hood, the Optima has a smart 185 hp engine. It generates 178 lb-ft of torque. The standard six-speed Sportmatic is upgraded with the SX, gaining paddle shifters. Fuel economy ratings are 9.4 L/100 KM city and 6.8 L/100 KM highway. Kia offers a second choice, a turbo four that's standard for SX and SXL models. It manages good highway fuel economy (7.6 L/100 KM), but it gives you the power of a V6. Performance is rated at 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
Blind spot detection makes the EX safer, providing an aid for the busy driver. The rearview camera can be paired with a rear cross-traffic alert for safer parking maneuvers. In fact, there's now a 360-degree system that shows drivers the entire perimeter of the sedan. A lane departure warning system reduces the chances that the Optima will side-swipe a car. Autonomous emergency braking may respond to forward collision dangers, preventing impact or reducing its damage.
A practical interior for the 2018 Kia Optima in Laval, Quebec
Inside, the well-appointed cabin has soft-touch door panels. Trims come in dark metal, wood, aluminum finish or piano black. Heated seats are standard, and EX models add second-row heated seats and a heated steering wheel. The driver can enjoy a 12-way power chair while the front passenger gets comfortable with a 10-way power chair. For a premium feel, the EX and SXL have leather upholstery. SX models have a D-shaped steering wheel and sport leather with red accent stitching.
Sized for families, the Optima has a generous backseat area. Most models have rear climate ventilation. Ready for cargo, the Optima's large trunk can be supplemented by folding the 60/40 split seats.
Every Optima has a media screen, starting with the standard 5-inch model. The seven-inch audio system adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can step up to the eight-inch interface with navigation. SX and SXL editions have Clari-Fi music restoration technology and Quantum LogicSurround sound with a ten-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.
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