The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is all new. In addition to the updated interior and exterior looks debuted on the fourth-generation Optima for the 2016 model year, the 2017 Optima Hybrid gets an all-new ...

The Kia Optima debuted in 2001, after the Kia Sportage, and has long been one of the most successful models in Kia's history. However, if you were to go over to the Kia website right now and browse ...

What is the MPG of the 2003 Kia Optima? The 2003 Kia Optima offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 30 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison ...

While it's slightly longer and wider, the all-new 2016 Kia Optima carries over much of the same sharp but somewhat dated sheet metal of the previous model. The 2016 Kia Optima SXL that we tested came ...

The problem: In affected Kia Optima vehicles, a condition may exist where drivers may feel a “notchy” or “slipping” condition when turning the steering wheel. This is due to either a software glitch ...

When it comes to transporting a family, consumers are obsessed with the high-profile station wagons known as crossover SUVs, which offer greater cargo flexibility than a traditional midsize family ...

The Hyundai Sonata hybrid wrapped in the Kia Optima’s burlier skin. Like the gas-electric Sonata, the Optima is powered by a 166-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a 40-hp electric motor.

Racing has always been a promotional tool for automakers, mostly to advertise a sports car's bona fides. Kia's pursuit is more interesting. In addition to the obvious performance aspect—there should ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the auto industry, from breaking news to car reviews. Jan 06, 2020, 01:34am EST Jul 19, 2021, 11:09am EDT This article is ...

Aspen, Colorado --For years, each successive redesigned Kia model was a quantum leap over its predecessor. But after years of playing catch-up to the rest of the industry, Kia is now a major ...

When the current Kia Optima launched in 2010, its gorgeous styling was, frankly, a little stunning. Conceived and executed at Kia's design studio in Frankfurt, Germany, the Optima helped launch the ...

When it comes to transporting a family, consumers are obsessed with the high-profile station wagons known as crossover SUVs, which offer greater cargo flexibility than a traditional midsize family ...