These new optimas are so freaking underestimated in performance capabilities. They are actually super quick, I would even say fast. Yeah, they don't have launch control, but once at speed they are fast! They are not any slower than these highly praised accord v6's, G37's, etc.... I drove this car in exactly the same package and color, and is just a beautiful car!!! If you wanna say it's slow, or that 4 bangers suck, and that the v6 will smoke this, that just means you have no clue about what this car is. You people realize that this car has the same engine as the Lancer EVO..but it's just de-tuned, and the torque curve is better. This car has more torque than any v6 on the market. All the torque is available at 1350 rpm - 4500 rpm. The highly praised accord reaches its peak torque at 4500.
@user-oq3lv6lv7x7 жыл бұрын
Genadiy Ivken why does it even matter people don't buy these cars to race them, id pick the accord love the sound of the v6
@DMCarReviews7 жыл бұрын
Brysen Phantharath I agree. Its whatever each person likes.
@MrTblackmon7 жыл бұрын
I am so tired of hearing a Honda Accord six-cylinder engine will smoke "this thing," a Toyota Camry XLE/XSE will "smoke this thing," a Nissan Altima SV/SL V6 will "smoke this thing." ... Kia focused on economy, refinement, and value packed into one vehicle. A Honda Accord doesn't offer climate control seats; a Toyota Camry doesn't offer an available 360-degree camera; a Nissan Altima doesn't offer heated rear seats. I would choose the comfort of an Optima as a mid-size, family sedan than to choose to race a Honda Accord as if it was built for a track.
@MrTblackmon7 жыл бұрын
I will choose the Kia Optima for comfort than hearing a V6 engine. But it is to each its own.
@miguelr69895 жыл бұрын
@@MrTblackmon and now the Accord is no longer offered with a v6
@TheSpritz08 жыл бұрын
Kia's just keep getting better, year after year...
@jamill798 жыл бұрын
+TheSpritz0 Yeah pretty happy with my 14 Forte beats the same ol chevy cruze and corolla and civic running around, it gets looks.
@TheSpritz08 жыл бұрын
J Mills True on that!
@СтарыйАнтон8 жыл бұрын
Super! I wish you success to your channel !! I am your follower, I live in Belarus!
@geigerzoola66428 жыл бұрын
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@justanormalguy76878 жыл бұрын
i just wish it had a better transmission and awd, other than that, awesome car and awesome review ! keep up the good work :)
@MrCcarter78 жыл бұрын
Very nice test drive video. Thanks for your time and effort on the review! God bless!!
@mikaylajohnson24848 жыл бұрын
Could you please do an test drive in the 2016 Kia Optima EX (moonroof)
@xRico078 жыл бұрын
on each review.. i would really like to see prices for before and after options in the description..
@hau17298 жыл бұрын
Love your channel :)
@jbar_858 жыл бұрын
With a CVT, it never skirts only you corner lol! This car handles very sporty in comparison to a 2014 Civic ex-l. Very quiet on the highway.
@jbx_986 жыл бұрын
This car doesnt have a cvt
@rawen298 жыл бұрын
nice review
@wassha098 жыл бұрын
I really like this car. I would consider buying this but I have a 2015 Jeep Cherokee.
@incyphe8 жыл бұрын
Mmm.. anybody else caught the glimpse of our mystery reviewer? sexy man!
@Mr.1ntrovert8 жыл бұрын
is this car model 1 of a kind because I can't find it i really like the look and color of interior
@khoaphan84908 жыл бұрын
Yoseph Rahimi nah it's the top trim SX Limited and this red wine ish interior only comes with SXL
@Mr.1ntrovert8 жыл бұрын
Khoa Phan thanks
@sibun71538 жыл бұрын
Yoseph Rahimi Actually this car is the Launch Edition! It is not the SXL. It is the SX Turbo Launch Edition. Kia only made a limited number.
@NisseN138 жыл бұрын
I wish I had that Cool JOB like he
@abigailgarcia732 жыл бұрын
That motor sound is normal?
@2R1V3R8 жыл бұрын
Great review. wish you could drive the 2012 optima sx turbo since it has more power an roast the tires in 2nd gear ;)
@chlehqls8 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review of the new Elantra.
@veronicakey30156 жыл бұрын
My mom and me are going to get a hybrid mild Kia Optima 2012 with a panoramic sunroof it's a 2012
@jakegravity36424 жыл бұрын
You can get one of these now low miles with warranty for only just under $15,000 o.O
@codyedgell56738 жыл бұрын
No flutter?
@mosiafrasiabi74755 жыл бұрын
very nice
@dariuskelleydk8 жыл бұрын
Can some one please help me? I am stuck between the Sxl Optima or the NIssan maxima SL. Now personally I know i want to but this car and have it for a long time. Nissans track record do not support longevity as far as the maxima is concerned. But can anyone throw some ideas and opinions at me
@SharpElite19913 жыл бұрын
Still stuck?
@FiredEmpire8 жыл бұрын
This car's fuel economy is just tragic
@trevergleason98754 жыл бұрын
i average 28mpg combined with aggressive driving 👍🏼
@luism86123 жыл бұрын
@@trevergleason9875 is it uncut?
@trevergleason98753 жыл бұрын
@@luism8612 huh? 😁
@luism86123 жыл бұрын
@@trevergleason9875 let me put it in simple terms does your sausage have a sleeve?
@hyundaisonata_2013 Жыл бұрын
Oh its the topher wasent tedward owns this channel?
@CARBONHAWK18 жыл бұрын
I thought the accord had the best rear legroom
@travellvr70418 жыл бұрын
Can't believe what Honda tells you. They seem to slowly be falling behind with their vehicles. Disappointing because they use to be the best.
@SeverdSeouL8 жыл бұрын
+Abandoned TN They don't have all the techy gimmicks, but the driving experience and power train engineering trumps KIA any day of the week.
@DimachkaS8 жыл бұрын
You rock
@cameronpeterson428 жыл бұрын
Are you doing any Nissans or Infiniti soon??
@wonderwall1358 жыл бұрын
give this car awd, a better transmission, and a slightly firmer suspension and chassis i'd buy it.
@102937 жыл бұрын
Unnecessary, the chassis draws praise as is for being smooth and competent, the transmission could use more gears but is quite good as is and the suspension is very nice because unlike a lot of cars, it is the CORRECT firmness. And AWD is not very beneficial in the real world, just brings down the mileage. If you want to pass up a great car, your loss but the "improvements" that you demand aren't improvements at all.
@debbierake48295 жыл бұрын
I got a Kia ad before this...
@MrTblackmon8 жыл бұрын
I didn't know he actually talks.
@Tboy6528 жыл бұрын
i see a little bit of BMW on the center console O_o
@dolemitedavis4 жыл бұрын
Audi too
@veronicakey30156 жыл бұрын
And we're going to Evans Kia to pay only a downtown for it
The engine is nice, but overall I think think the Mazda 6 is a better car.
@102937 жыл бұрын
Trades46 it isn't but whatever you think...
@MR-wb7ry8 жыл бұрын
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@V8orNoCar4 жыл бұрын
Trash car, will fall apart in less than 100k. While my boring but reliable 2014 Camry SE V6 would not only smoke it but last way longer.
@BlixMixing Жыл бұрын
Cap. Have had mine since launch. 123,000km, never had an issue with it.
@miker34548 жыл бұрын
I'm prone to motion sickness, and unfortunately your POV videos make me seasick. A fixed camera instead of a helmet cam would make them much more viewable. I tried watching, but had to quit after a minute or two and take a Dramamine.