2011 Kia Optima - Drive Time Review | TestDriveNow
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- čas přidán 22. 04. 2011
- Drive Time review of the all-new 2011 Kia Optima EX by auto critic Steve Hammes
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Just bought my 2nd Optima...1st was a 2011 LX...now in the 2012 EX Premium...they actually feel quite different. 2011=sporty....2012=luxury...and not just from the options.
Drives like a different car....quieter, heavier, more refined. And we love IT!
Sometimes when I see hateful comments that are thrown at Kia, I want to laugh at them. They haven't even heard of Peter Shreyer. He designs all Kias now. He used to design for Audi, VW, and even Lambo. He designed the TT, Murcielago, and the new Beetle.
I am seriously enjoying these reviews! I just started watching today, and I absolutely love them! Do you know when you you'll be doing a Drive Time review on the new Optima? And then of course the Kia Cadenza, and the Kia K9 (Kia Quoris overseas)?
definitely an impressive offering, well done kia.
@VIRAJ818
I've had a 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS v6, and I'm quite satisfied with it. The warranty's finished now, but there are no major mechanical problems. The issues I do have are solved in the shop. I gained a substantial amount of confidence in Hyundai's vehicles and customer service after having the Sonata.
Heated steering wheel?..damn! That's good.
Love this review steve!
Heated and cooled seats... Heated steering wheel..... I am impressed.... Altima, Accord, and Camery is now playing catch up in terms of features.
This car is very smooth to drive with power , my car is a 2013 KIA optima LX GDI love to drive this car with moon ruff
keep it up, steve!
hey Steve, which family sedan would you buy, and why?
what would you look in a car.
Thanks! I'll likely have those cars in December.
I want to buy a used for under 4k, but it had 203,000 miles. Is it still a good car?
BEST LOOKING MID-SIZED SEDAN IN THE CLASS, even the turbo version and hybrid version keeps the same look cuz Kia is confident of Peter Schreyer (ex Audi designer who designed lambo currently vice president of KIA)'s perfect design
I'm pretty open to all car companies, but I've always disliked Korean cars. I must say in the past few months, I've really fantastic looking cars out of Kia, and Hyundai. I hope their long run reliability is good too.
Nice looking car. I would not mind having the hybrid model.
i have a soul and i loveeee ittt...miss my 97 v6 accord but the soul is great get compliments all the time! great mpgs i have gotten 31.3before!
Red monochrome display, red illumination for the buttons and switches are inspired by Audi.
HEY STEVE, Any chance you'll do a review on the revamped Sebring, I'm mean new 2011 Chrysler 200?
Steve thanks alot i was waiting for that one ;-) if i wasn't poor i would of buy one :-D thank you Steve
keep in mind people, that this is one of the newest midsize sedans on the market, so of course they're gonna offer more than the others, because the others have been on the market longer. the true leader will be decided at the end of next year when the new camry, accord, altima, and fusion have all been debuted and on the road.
Steve my lease is up for my 2010 Ford fusion next month. Do you think this is a worthy replacement?? I just need a decent car before i get my hands on a 2013/2014 fusion.
I just bought the car here in the video
Im a huge BMW fan, but I have to say, this car is really nice!
how do you like the sterring
@honeyisaac Yes they do, Any car will list as long as you take care of it.
at 1:24 according to my driving instructor, you shouldn't cross your arms like that when you turn. hand over hand is a much better technique
@ssj4goldengogeta
No, RIGHT NOW, in April of 2011, the Optima is best. It doesn't matter that newer versions of the others are coming out; when they do they may knock this down. But right now that is irrelevant. C'mon, there will always be a newer model in a segment right around the corner, right?
And I can ABSOLUTELY think of many aging platforms that are better than the newer ones from competitors.
200hp is alot for a 2.4 liter engine. And the standard equipments are plenty! Im curious to see how these quickly improving korean brands will be in 5 years time!
@bg1379 it is relevant because it is fact, plus, when those models come out next year, all the true competitors in this class of cars will be all new. and we will see who is the best model next year. i never once said anything was wrong with either the optima nor the sonata. Don't assume i'm saying these cars aren't top right now because they clearly are. i was just making a statement about the future, for consumers so they can decide which is best for them when they decide to buy.
My gawd
@VIRAJ818 I've really seen**
@strife2xlr8 Those are the top 3 sellers.
@East17A Believe me; I feel that way about a lot of the cars I drive :-)
Kia has stepped up big time. My mother had a 99 Sephia and that car ran good as long as she kept up with basic maintenance(oil changes, tires, etc.). In a 2009 consumer reports reliability survey Hyundai/KIA were ranked 4th. They were just 1 point short of Toyota . Kia's will run just as long as a Honda if properly maintained. A 24k Kia is equal to a 29k Accord. You get a longer warranty with Kia as well. Only downside may be resale value and unless you sell your car in 5 years after buying!!
Lol nope just look at all their engine recalls
@superbigdeal1 True.
@bg1379
It used to be NUMBER 1 selling car in Korea about a year ago, not sure about it now since Korea I heard have released whole bunch of new models lately, but the car I heard is that good. Otherwise it wouldn't have been no.1 to begin with, beating out everything, would it? Though I think Sonata is doing much better in US than Optima due to the American preference of Hyundai over Kia(Though I am more of a Kia guy than a Hyundai)
@khunopie Kimchi? On a diet like that it's uncertain whether or not the Americans would produce better cars, but they would most certainly be running to the bathroom.
The Koreans are design geniuses! They say that IQ and diet are connected. Perhaps if US automotive engineers were fed a diet of kimchi and dog soup they too would produce better cars!
Those seats LOOK terrible with poor bolsters
@bg1379 oh by the way, you have a reputation for being rude to people just because they disagree with you. and i've experienced it first hand from you. so do us all a favor and shove it with your comments. all that drama is not called for. you getting all worked up and creating an argument with a person over a comment, does more damage to you and your body than it ever could, to whom ever you trying to put down.
@strife2xlr8 cuz chevy sucks :P