2011 Kia Optima Review

The previous generation Kia Optima was a vehicle struggling to keep up with the times, having emerged on the scene as a lackluster model masquerading as a value proposition, when in reality it was just plain cheap. And the market responded with even Kia Motor America VP of Sales Tom Loveless describing the brand’s presence in the hugely important mid-size sedan segment as, “way down near the bottom.”

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Parking brake
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The new Kia Soul begs one big question: Is this thing cool?
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Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob 2. Air intake control button 3. Mode selection knob 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button (if equipped) Heating and air conditioning 1. Start the ...