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2016 Kia Optima: The Leader of the Pack

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It is no shock that Kia Motors has been the leader in the Korean automobile industry for more than 70 years. The Kia Optima is one of the models more-so responsible for this tremendous success.  For the past five years, the reign of most recent generation of the Optima, it has been the best-selling vehicle in the entire country of Korea. Well, the 2016 model has been recently released and has been flying off the lot! This new model is the ideal start to a new generation of the popular and classic car we have all come to know and love. This hot, new mid-size four door sedan is be powered by a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine that give an astounding 192 horsepower and 181 pound per foot of torque with an electronically controlled six speed automatic transmission. While these features seem fairly similar to that of the 2015 model, new features have been added to make sure the engine runs smoothly and quietly for your convenience and comfort. Also, an Infinity 8 speaker audio system ...

2016 Kia Optima

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The 2016 Kia Optima is fully redesigned for 2016. The new Optima is slightly larger than the car it replaces, which translates to more interior and cargo space. Not only is the interior larger, but it's nicer than it's ever been, with a wide center console, more comfortable seats and more sound-dampening. Advanced driver-assist safety features are optional. The Optima will be offered with three engines when it goes on sale. The entry-level mill is a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder that makes 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft. of torque. Mid-range models get a 2.0-liter GDI turbo four tuned to generate 247 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque, while a downsized 1.6-liter turbo four that delivers 178 ponies and 195 lb-ft. of twist rounds out the lineup. The front fascia gets new headlights, new front-grille and big air intakes in the front bumper. It also gets new HID headlights with a High Beam Assist system which automatically switches to low beams when oncoming traffic is detected.