2011 Kia Optima SX HD Review

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drivencarreview... Kia is transforming itself from budget brand to mainstream automotive player and sales aren't the only thing getting a boost. The mid-sized Optima SX has a turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder that replaces a V6. Tom Voelk travels to Los Angeles to check out this sporty family sedan.

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@DrivenCarReviews 13 жыл бұрын

@curtiat I checked with Kia. You are correct. Thanks for pointing that out. The turbo engine is an option with the EX model that has more comfortable suspension set up for those who may think the SX is too firm.

@DrivenCarReviews 13 жыл бұрын

@MrBroth13 The Kia is set up with a sporty driving dynamic. The suspension is firmer.

@hobosorter 13 жыл бұрын

Man, Kia is just killing it with these new Optima's. I would love to own the SX. WTG Kia and great review. I'm really digging your style. Reminds me of autoweek.

@DrivenCarReviews 13 жыл бұрын

@n2n4n I remember it being a bit higher than average but not overly loud.

@Bulgdoom 12 жыл бұрын

@PHY51C15T Manuals cost well under 1k to make + less likely to break than autos and cheaper to repair. Only clutch may be replaced but its still cheaper in the long run. Btw, auto friction discs also can wear out

@drfeelgood9491 13 жыл бұрын

Great near-complete review! I wish Kia retained the power folding side mirrors in the US version. What could be the reasoning behind not offering it in the US? Love the welcome and goodbye features, though! LOL. If they add UVO and AWD, the Optima will definitely replace my Altima in a few years.

@MyFlightTV1 13 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love that the turbo model runs on regular unleaded... a real plus. The Optima is up there with a few others I'm considering as my next daily driver.

@curtiat 13 жыл бұрын

I believe there is an error in this video. The moderator indicates that the premium wheel option shown at the end of the video is not a low profile tire. That is wrong. It is exactly the same size 18" tire as the sport model, just a more conservative wheel design.

@HG1CF2MJ3 12 жыл бұрын

Tom, can you review the NEW Jaguar XJ / XJL? You reviewed the 7 series, Porsche 911, and the old XJ.

@LordSephiros 13 жыл бұрын

I love the car and what you get with it, however, my only gripe with the car is the engine noise. That clicking sounds like it can be really annoying.

@MrBroth13 13 жыл бұрын

@DrivenCarReviews I know that this optima and the sonata se turbo are pretty much the same car, but from a performance perspective, is there are difference? (i.e. handling?). thanks!

@PHY51C15T 12 жыл бұрын

@Bulgdoom Not quite. It's just fine considering the target market. Also the warranty's couldn't be as good if manual was an option I'm sure

@The19paul68 13 жыл бұрын

i fucking love kia compare to those expensive cars that you're paying for the NAME OF THE BRANDS ONLY.

@MsMakeupDarlin 12 жыл бұрын

@ox092 Sorry can't bend space and time. I sat next to an engineer at dinner and he insisted this was a very durable engine. He said the 100,000 mile powertrain warranty was brought up many times during development, in other words, poor durability would cost the company a fortune. Many manufacturers are going to turbo power, it will be interesting to see how they do in the long term.