Impressive Warranty
Hyundai is Kia's corporate parent, so the Optima gets Hyundai's impressive warranty; it includes 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain protection and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance.
Kia is putting more marketing muscle behind the new Optima. Its predecessor received little marketing support, and most folks wanting a Kia sedan brushed past it in showrooms and headed for the automaker's Spectra model.
The front-wheel-drive Optima has quick steering and a decent ride, but the softness of an older Buick and thus just average handling. The brake pedal has a linear action to help provide smooth stops.
See also:
Engine start/stop button
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP
button
Whenever the front door is opened, the
ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will
go off after about 30 seconds when the
...
Introduction
The name Sportage doesn't really conjure up warm memories. Many folks
remember the Sportage of yesterday, a crude cute-ute that was plagued with
quality issues, a weak engine and a cheap interior. ...
Competitive Warranty
The 2009 Kia Optima is covered by Kia's comprehensive warranty program, which
offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this program are a
10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warra ...