While some might describe the Kia Optima as a “middle of the pack” vehicle, don’t let this moniker fool you. The Kia Optima is a great car; it just has a lot of competition. It may not be the most powerful vehicle on the lot, but it has a luxurious interior and comes with a ton of standard tech and safety features.
Vehicle Highlights
Vehicle Class
Mid-sized sedan
MSRP
Starting at $22,200
MPG
Up to 28 city / 37 highway
Fuel Type
Regular unleaded
(18.5 gal capacity)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Horsepower
Up to 178-245 HP
Towing Capacity
1,500 to 3,700 lbs
Engine Options
- 185-hp 2.4-liter and 245-hp turbo 2.0-liter inline-fours with six-speed automatic transmissions
- 178-hp turbo 1.6-liter inline-four with a seven-speed automatic
- Hybrid
- Plug-in hybrid
Body types
& Trim Options
LX
LX Turbo
EX
SX Turbo
SXL Turbo
Awards & Rankings
- One of the top 10 most awarded cars of 2017 from KBB.com
- IIHS top safety pick+ award
- NHTSA overall 5-star crash safety rating
Dimensions
191″ L x 73″ W x 58″ H
Features & Specs
Interior
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Alarm
- AM/FM stereo
- Auto-Off Headlights
- Back-Up Camera
- Cruise Control
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Hands-Free Liftgate
- Heated Mirrors
- Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Start
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- MP3 player
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Power Door Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Remote Trunk Release
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Trip Computer
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Vehicle Anti-Theft System
- Wireless phone hookup
Exterior
- Rear defrost
- Power windows
- Front and rear all season tires
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Aluminum wheels
Safety
- 4-Wheel ABS
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Child Safety Locks
- Driver Airbag
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front Head Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Head Airbag
- Traction Control
Optional
- Climate control
- Dual zone A/C
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- HD radio
- Heated front seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Mirror Memory
- Navigation system
- Rear Parking Aid
- Seat memory
- Smart device integration
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Cross-Traffic Alert
Is the 2017 Kia Optima right for you?
Pros
- Abundant standard tech and safety features
- Roomy for adult passengers
- Superb safety rating
- Infotainment system easy to use
Cons
- Driving dynamics are bland