A COMFORTABLE AND SOFT RIDE (TOO SOFT)
Behind the wheel of the new Optima it’s easy to point out several more faults – although there are certainly some positive aspects to the driving experience as well.
On the down-size, the car rides far too loosely on its suspension. It bobs and sways and when you put your foot into it and change lanes on the highway the steering becomes vague as the sedan rolls back on its suspension.
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Confident and Contemporary Exterior
Based on the Kia KND-4 Concept shown during the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show,
Kia Sorento offers the same swept-back lines and dynamic presence as the concept
vehicle. With an angled window line, la ...
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 ...
Manual Transaxle
Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 5 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift
knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to e ...