2011 kia optima

2011 kia optima

Kia unveiled the 2011 Optima today at the New York Auto Show. For 2011 the Optima will be offered in three trims, LX, EX and SX. Sales will begin this fall.

Customers will have to choose from three different engines: a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder with 200 hp, a 2.0-liter GDI V6 turbo engine that delivers 274 hp or a 2.4-liter hybrid (avail;able starting 2011). The engine will be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission (LX only) or a six-speed automatic transmission.

On the exterior it gets a bold tabbed grille surrounded by projector headlamps, boldly flared wheel arches, a raked cabin, dual exhaust with chrome tips, solar glass, outside mirror turn signal indicators and 16-inch steel wheels. The interior comes standard with UVO powered by Microsoft®4 infotainment system with rear-view camera, push button-start ignition with smart key, dual-zone automatic air conditioning with rear vents, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink®5 and compass, auto light control, driver and front passenger automatic window up/down and eight-way power driver’s seat, lighted glovebox, rear reading lamps, floor mats and chrome door handles.

2011 kia optima

2011 kia optima

2011 kia optima

2011 kia optima