2012 Kia Optima Review - Kelley Blue Book

[@beefen7921]

Current owner of '13 SXL with the same color above and it still turns heads :) Oil change, brake pads and tires are the only ones that I've done so far at 90K and drives like its still brand new. Maybe because I baby it too much. Best investment I've spent so far. Great practical car overall with power and style.

[@sarahbrown5744]

Does this car have push start

[@ianstocker9943]

I love my Kia! I bought a 2013 Kia Optima LX and it earned the IHS's Top Safety Pick Plus!!! I love that I drive a sporty looking sedan keep the power of a V6 and get the gas mileage of a 4 cylinder :) I drive in mountainous areas and still get around 33 MPG even with the climbing I have to do. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a bang for their buck!

[@Radiorah100]

I jusy got an Optima today!!! 2012 EX with only 7669 miles on it for 21300....im super happy right now!

[@instahubca]

Are you happy with the car now, 6 years later?

[@William971]

@@instahubca just drove it across Canada, she's a beast. Steering being uncommunicative...yeah shes a bit stiff..but she purrs on the highway. Edit: tranny went 10 minutes ago, piece of shit won't buy a kia again, lesson learned.

[@burntvirtue]

​@@William971 Hahahaha wtf. No way

[@trucker-vk9mv]

My girlfriend just bought a 2013 Sonata GLS, and I just traded in my 2011 Civic EX-L for a 2012 Optima LX+. We love them!

[@MasterNochi]

trucker11686 Nicee, honestly I can't decide between an optima or a sonata

[@stonecold5373]

Psycho, they are both nice. A lot of reviewers say the Sonata's steering is very loose and floaty compared to most other mid size cars in its class, however, the seats are more comfortable after long periods of driving. I also prefer the Sonata's interior design more than the Optima's, but the Optima has more horse power and the exterior looks luxury.

[@longboardguy]

Thwompthing I'm torn between the two for highway commuting I drive about 60km one way and I will agree dive driven the sonata of this era and they are comfortable seats cloth or leather hell I find the accent seats are even comfortable for my size. I really like the optima though and would hope the seats are comfortable

[@omar1985swim]

trucker11686 it's very low to the ground

[@imbluz]

The new Optima is the best looking in its class. I just bought n LX in August and I absolutely love it.

[@imill978]

CDM192 do you still have the vehicle? What do you think about it over all

[@imbluz]

@@imill978 I still love it. It's been a nice and reliable car for me. There are a couple of things that need to be improved: seating comfort, brakes, and bluetooth. Otherwise. it's perfect.

[@imill978]

CDM192 what’s wrong with the brakes that you don’t like? Buying one tomorrow an just want to know some ins and outs from a owner

[@imbluz]

@@imill978 They aren't performance brakes. I just replaced my front pads back in November.

[@UncleAlpha1]

Own this car EX trim, its so awesome, so much car for perfect price.

[@Elantrakid]

why care about the music its the review thats important

[@123praim]

kia is the best and the optima is no exception!!!!

[@nelsonamoreno6841]

Excellent why you not talking about 2013 kia optima LX 4 cylinder 2.4 L 200 HP with sunroof please , thanks

[@0oz]

This wasn't mentioned in the review but check this out. The Optima SX limited trim is the highest and most expensive with a price tag of 34,900!!(google it, it's in Jalopnik) If you don't know, that's BMW 328i money!! Now I like new Kia's because I thought of them as cheap modest econobox company. But the price is just crazy for just " shiny chrome wheels, red brake calipers and LED running lights..chrome accents, wood-trim, Nappa leather"

[@scuderiaferrari502]

It’s a more reliable car than the BMW.

[@Baasicstuff]

Accord, hands down just rented an Optima loved the outside looks, and extras like fancy lights, mirror turn signals, etc. BUT the Accord is a much better built car, handling is much better and the 5 speed cuts down on the gear chasing that the non turbo Kia Optima does all the time. No comparison IMO the Honda Accord beat out the Ford Taurus and is up there with the BMWs with build quality.

[@salas231141]

It seems that every car reviewer talks about steering responsiveness and to be honest with you I have no clue what that even means I feel no difference from one car to another and I own three of them different brands different models I wish this part of the review was omitted from any reviews that to the average consumer will make no sense

[@rg-zb6hs]

I agree 100%

[@Jerseyshorefreak123]

but in the end which one do u think i should get??

[@StevenMalnati]

Oh, I don't know, maybe leather seats? Ever think of that?

[@neptoon08]

I can't wait till i get this car!!!

[@evanbella99]

I am a little biased because I own an Optima, but if I didn't I think I would still choose it. If I were to get a lexus (if I could afford it), I would probably get an IS350.

[@0oz]

To be clear, The Sx starts at 25k. The Sx limited tops out at 35k like the guy said.

[@trickykid3000]

please state the wattage of the stereo. its hard to find most of the time and a lot of the time isnt even listed...ANYWHERE!!!

[@AerodynAndTechnFan]

Kia & Hyundai are making nice models, but i'm not sure if buying 1

[@FloridaPlayzYT]

My uncle have the 2012 kia optima sx turbo it have the same rims and his car is black I love it

[@Jerseyshorefreak123]

what would u pick this or the 2012 Lexus Ct200h. the lexus is sooooooooo nice, the kia just isnt built as well and the lexus is safer as well. the speed doesnt really mean anything. but i am sorta tall so its the only reason im considering something else. and this is my second choice

[@flatblackstrat]

I guess you forgot about all the engineers that left Toyota and Honda. They jumped ship over to Hyundai/Kia.

[@n2n4n]

we have both and we like the optima better.

[@michaelwigging8149]

What wrong when the ¹000pm light comes on

[@evanbella99]

Actually according to the IIHS, the Optima and Ct200h tie as far as safety. In the optima you get so much more for the price as far as power and features, but the lexus is more reliable.

[@soccerpeve02]

It's kind of dumb they quoted hybrid highway mileage when it's the city mileage that changes the most from a regular gas only car...

[@JAMAICANTECHDUDE]

I have a 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD Tech Package..wouldn trade it for nothing. paid 16,000$ cash

[@UncleAlpha1]

ex trim leather seats are standard.

[@ricky041878]

well, couldnt tell you , i had it for 4 months, when i got rid of it ,it only had 4k miles so the only thing i did to it was an oil change, it was so painful to drive, going form a subaru wrx to a kia :/ not a smart move form my part. but if it helps i think is the dealers who dont want to honor the warranties not manufacturers, i've had problems with subaru dealers not wanting to honor the warranty, it gets solved only when i call someone at Subaru of america and put a complaint lol

[@Zhorellski]

what year this design debut'd?

[@megawelderguy]

They are the same. They are sister companies

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Who Hyundai and Kia?

[@spy9989]

I like this car

[@nelsonamoreno6841]

is a nice beautiful sedan my car is a KIA optima LX 2013 GDI is amazings cars power 4 cylinder

[@megawelderguy]

Whats Plastic?

[@VeNoMIC300]

kia is a vary great company

[@3319Adrian]

@ricky041878 Why did u give it up??

[@revampted]

it look clean, but those wheels.

[@flowerpower31297]

accord vs. optima... undecided!!

[@123praim]

THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE KIA OPTIMA!PLEASE DO NOT SAY THAT ACCORD AND CAMRY WOULD MAKE EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVES IN AN OPTIMA REVIEW!!!!!!!!!11

[@rozata7979]

That's the hybrid though

[@TheMacsaan]

I do like this car. The haters here i found common among their names... Toyota for life lol... Srsly toyota isnt a good quality brand! Neither kia but kia has better design since peter schryer is with them

[@blueorangelettuce]

This KBB background music is getting so old.

[@123praim]

0:28 wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@omgstevejobs]

I'd rather have a Hyundai Sonata Turbo.

[@williamwalters9403]

OmgSteveJobs same company and engine

[@ricky041878]

2011

[@ricky041878]

had one of these, sold it and got enough money to buy a happymeal, THE RESALE VALUE ON THESE KIA CARS IS HORRIBLE!!

[@123praim]

the car is the best.to the comment underneath mine,the sonata cant match the optima in no way

[@aarikc17]

its a midsize, not full size

[@cb7pwn]

are nice...

[@bezzle67]

vinyl seats

[@junsunghee2001]

안녕하세용

[@danielpark94]

as much as i like the optima, oh man thats such a downgrade :(

[@muiscnight]

I wont because Lexus is a old lady car haha

[@suckah97]

i really want this car but that nose is just too long.

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Meh...Korean = not worth buying. I'll stick with Japanese, thank you very much. Decades of auto research over any Korean manufacturer.

[@javoon16]

Leather seats, lmfao.

[@illuminous09]

lmaoo

[@luism8612]

Lol

[@NemarusNetwork]

plastic =D

[@erickfive03]

very noisy interior

[@UncleAlpha1]

bad choice.

[@VeNoMIC300]

1st

[@ricky041878]

went from a 2010 wrx to a 2011 kia optima, :/ big mistake

[@ashishatif]

u own a camry so its obvious u r jealous !!!

[@ravenyang9445]

Ugly car, ugly interior bad choice for choosing this ugly car. Dont even compare this garbage to Lexus ...

[@akilevans11]

2011