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.
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Mirrors
Inside rearview mirror
Adjust the rearview mirror so that the
center view through the rear window is
seen. Make this adjustment before you
start driving.
WARNING - Rear visibility
Do not place o ...
Road warning
Hazard warning flasher
The hazard warning flasher serves
as a warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when
approaching, overtaking, or passing
your vehicle. It should be used whene ...
Storage compartments
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
CAUTION:
• To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartments.
• Always ke ...