Best 2016 Mid Sized Sedan?: Kia Optima Review and Test Drive

[@timothyclark1256]

The 2016 kia optima is hands down the best looking Mid size car out there.

[@louiseaultman5717]

2016 kia optima model is killing off all the competitors in styling and technology

[@ariannarencher3308]

I don't understand why this car does not sell better than tenth place. I would take this any day over a Toyota Camry, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata. It must be the lack of Mazda dealerships and minimal marketing. This car is excellent in every way.

[@darrellwalborn2062]

New grill seems to be on the 2016 grand touring only . My new 2016 touring (built in 5/15) has the older style grill with center emblem circled by top bar.

[@TheGeezzer]

I find that the Optima is quite a large car. If the Optima is mid-sized, what is large-sized? Keeping in mind we're talking about a sedan.

[@jaredshelton4718]

Cadenza is full size

[@ronaldconiglio9942]

If you drove the 1.6T version, I'm interested to know if you found the Optima DCT's performance bothersome in any way. More than one journalist/reviewer commented negatively on what they found to be an Optima DCT tendency to be unresponsive ( delay in shifting? ) in certain situations. I have experience with dual-clutch transmissions ( own a '12 VW TDI Wagen ) so I realize they are different from a standard auto-trans.

[@875daily]

i hoped they revamped the suspension and took care of the road noise... My 2012 SX is pretty bad.. i feel every bump and the wind noise is horrible... this looks pretty good..

[@shopwithaaron]

+Tony F Might be a problem with your door seals...take it to the dealer and take them for a ride. SX is the sporty version...

[@Swfreeport]

Fantastic car

[@carolynnohm4327]

Great performance for the koreans

[@RonValdivia]

With more power the optima would be a home run. Also wish you could get the manual on the top trim.

[@jeroldvaught724]

Yes, I'm a part of that 7% of buyers who refuses to drive automatic. I think I'll wait until the 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid, and even the new Civic Si before I make a move.

[@kathrynegodwin5506]

how is the comfort of this car if you are 220lb 6'3?

[@shopwithaaron]

+Kathryne Godwin My 2012 Optima EX premium has the longest seat travel of any car I've sat in....all the way back you're nearly IN the back seat. Just go sit in one!!

[@yldrayozturk8601]

Objective as always.

[@gerald3699]

Don't like how the interior looks like

[@Alma-eg6xu]

With more power the optima would be a home run. Also wish you could get the manual on the top trim.

[@reynoldmccallum7666]

Fantastic car