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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Overview
Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the 2009 Kia Optima midsize sedan at the
New York International Auto Show. On sale in early fall, the refreshed Optima
offers a completely modified exterior, whic ...
Rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system assists
the driver during backward movement of
the vehicle by chiming if any object is
sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47
in.) behind the vehicle.
This system ...
Before driving
Before entering vehicle:
• Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(
s), and outside lights are clean.
• Check the condition of the tires.
• Check under the vehicle for any sign of
leaks.
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