Kia Optima (2009)
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It wasn’t so long ago that Kia was selling crummy Sephias and clunky
Sportages to the double-coupon set. But the intervening years have proven that
Kia and its parent company, Hyundai, are quick ...
Instrument panel overview
1. Driver’s air bag
2. Light control / Turn signals
3. Instrument cluster
4. Wiper/Washer
5. Ignition switch
6. Steering wheel
7. Digital clock
8. Hazard
9. Audio controls (if equipped)
1 ...
Additional Horsepower
The 2.4-liter 161-horsepower 4-cylinder engine has gained 23 horsepower from
the early-2006 model and provides good acceleration below 60 mph—but average
performance above that speed. The 2.7-li ...


