2012 Kia Optima

Great vehicle for the price!

By Georgie (MO) on Monday, June 17, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,301

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"-Great strong engine -Suspension and damping is really sporty and handles great. However, it can be tough and rough. -Front seats are not confortable. Really hard and sporty. - Overall great , fast-enough car, that can carry you and your family in style."

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My friends can't believe that it's a KIA!

By DwayneDaTub (OK) on Thursday, June 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 14,000

Pros: "Great price, Awesome styling, Fun to drive"

Cons: "A little twitchy ride over bumps, bad blind spots"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I bought my Corsa Blue Kia Optima SX in October of 2012. Ever since it has been almost 14,000 miles of uninterrupted bliss. This car is awesome! It loves highway road trips. It eats them up coddling you in heated or cooled seats, listening to the booming Infinity audio system, and soaking in the stars through your huge two pane panoramic moonroof. It easily cruises at 70mph, passing slower traffic with ease, and returning a pretty good 31+ MPG. If you are looking for fun and practical this is your car. In terms of value, this thing has options on it that some Lexus and BMW models at twice the price don't even offer. And, the style knocks it out of the ball park! Everyday I get at least one compliment on it. It really draws eyes even at gas pumps and drive thru's. My friends can't believe that it's actually a KIA!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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One of the best cars I have ever owned.

By WD (NC) on Monday, May 27, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000

Pros: "Great sedan; economical yet sporty; good looking."

Cons: "Rear visibility poor as on most newer sedans."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"My Kia Optima, 2011 EX, has exceeded my expectations: Better than expected gas mileage on trips (35mpg in eco mode); more power and excelleration; very comfortable with heated/cooled seats. Even has a heated steering wheel for gloveless winter driving. You can cool a coke in glovebox. Trunk is very spacious and back seats fold for carry lumber etc. I compared it to Accord and Camry and chose the Kia Optima and not just because it cost less than either of those."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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My Won't Let Me

By My Wife's Car (KY) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,500

Pros: "Kids and Wife Love it"

Cons: "Should have ordered the sun roof"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I got to drive the car on the test drive, now my wife has hidden my keys.... We get looks and likes all the time, great pick up and smooth ride, price was good too. Going to steal her keys while she is sleeping just to get a chance to drive it."

1 person out of 2 found this review helpful

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Love my SX turbo

By ryan2714 (PA) on Friday, May 10, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 7,500

Pros: "fun to drive, 8 speaker audio, turbo"

Cons: "bluetooth tech, inaccurate MPG info"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I've had this car for about 4 months now and I love the car. Expensive for a Kia but not expensive for what you get. Car is fully loaded bluetooth, nav, 8 speaker audio, turbo, leather, on and on the stuff that packed in there. I don't regret my purchase at all and would buy again. The only thing I don't like about this car is the fact that the nav system takes UVO and HD radio out of the car and leaves a very basic and very limited tech/bluetooth functionality. No memory, artist, song, etc info streaming via bluetooth. Another thing is the USB port doesn't charge my iPhone 5, your retricted to the Kia iPod dongle accessory to enable it to charge. No way to scroll through playlists on iPhone/iPod. I'm a tech person so these are my views on the short comings of the car, for most people this stuff isn't imperative or important."

5 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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