Do you still like it as much now? I'm looking for an estate will a good boot size for two dogs but also reliable, as I'm also considering a BMW 3 series touring.
@@abuddie993 I currently have a Peugeot 3008, I'm still undecided on what I'm going to have next, I looked at lots of different reviews on here but always find certain faults which put me off.
my dad has a 2017 1.7diesel manual Kia Optima estate, bought in 2021 with only 10k miles on the clock and paid only £11k for it from car giant, it's amazing, so smooth, quiet, full of features, comfortable, good looking and economical. I'm actually jealous of it and I drive a 2017 e220d Mercedes saloon.
I hired one of these about 2017 and was very impressed. I later bought a top line Skoda Superb which is really good, except the DSG is now playing up, and this is scaring me away... so I may chop in my Skoda for the Kia which for the 2 weeks I hired it in 2017, I really enjoyed.
Just love this car to bits! Thought long and hard about moving to the Kia brand (unsure about quality of dealerships) but having owned one for three months now, I am just so impressed with everything about it. I was tempted by the Mazda 6 Tourer, the Superb L & G, the Mondeo Vignale, Passat estate and even the new Insignia Tourer, but am just so glad I have gone for the Kia. I would go so far as to say this is a real premier quality car - not cheap but with unbeatable specification and don't forget the 7 year warranty. Its a no brainer for me
Bought this exact car in July and it is great, very comfy and a very capable crusier and although a big car it's light to drive around town. The boot space is amazing and swallows gear with ease, the auto box is a dream and I have not noticed any lag when overtaking as mentioned. A Really good car.
I would choose the Superb right away! It just feels more luxurious and it's a brand I trust. But I have to say, this car looks good, and 7 year warranty is unbeaten!
I chose the Mondeo Estate as it's excellent, but just seen picture's of the new Insignia tourer and feel like I should have waited as that thing looks Mint.
I would choose Kia over the volkswagen group any time because of reliability issues with the VW group. The reputation of the VW cars and above all their dealer service is catastrophical in Sweden. They come last in customer service all the time and not to speak of their fudging of figures relating to environmental issues. I had a VW golf once upon a time in UK and that was terrible. Never again VW.
I really like this car. I drove the saloon the other day and I were massively impressed with it! I loved the sound of the diesel engine too. You have a similar Superdry jacket to me! Ha ha
Having sat in one I would say it is pretty awesome. Admittedly I haven't driven it yet but I will do before I take the plunge. If it had a 2 litre engine I think it would wipe the floor with VW,Ford,Mazda and maybe the Skodas. My only concern is it lacks a bit of grunt. I am a high mileage driver who has to carry weighty samples so I need a little extra HP once in a while. Equipment and spec wise the car compares favourably to my current car, a Mercedes E Class estate (MY 2015/6) which is a comfy reliable load lugger. I suspect this excellent car could offer me the same type of service.
I’m considering this for my next car... I currently have a Passat b7 estate DSG gearbox.. would it be a wise move?? I think they are extremely pretty cars.
If I had to choose a Sportswagon or Estate/Station-wagon then she would be it. Always admired Kia's range of automobile products and generally have heard good reviews in regards to them. So yes I would be the target market of consumers that would rather buy something a little different. May not be the greatest vehicle out there, but by golly she is a pretty sight.
Very happy with my Optima SW. It's the GT-Line S. Highlights for me are: - Sharp handling (better than my old Superb estate) - Heated Steering Wheel - Sunroof - Harman / Kardon sound system (as mentioned), crank it right up and it punches the sound into your ears. Agree the auto gearbox isn't too hot, (it annoys me the GT-Line S doesn't have the option of a manual), it is too reluctant to change down for overtaking, as mentioned yet if it hits the slightest of inclines where the torque (there's more than enough of it) would easily pull the car up, it drops one, usually two gears. Sometimes it also doesn't change up soon enough causing it to rev more than needed. I pretty much just use the flappy paddles now because of that, makes for a much smoother time! It also hasn't been that economical, it's been pretty consistently returning around the 41mpg, where as my Superb was 50mpg - though since hitting 10,000 miles it's jumped up to around 44mpg. Other than that, it's little annoying things like interior plastics (although mostly good quality) mark easily and for some reason when you park up, the stop/start kicks in but will restart the engine when you put the box in Park - for some reason! Oh and it doesn't have Apple Car Play ;) But I'd definitely recommend one.
if by any chance people are viewing this video and wondering about reliability etc, I have the first generation saloon version, currently have 267K miles on it, and ive started my own CZcams channel to show people how well the car has fared feel free to pop over and have a look 👍
Was gonna buy the new Proceed shooting brake, until I saw one of these on the road and now I'm torn. I don't need an estate, I just prefer the looks over a saloon. Im unsure which to get
Is a shame it comes 4 years late, otherwise from start it looks like a good choice. With most people leasing cars unless this is very cheap otherwise is hard to think of people choosing this over the superb. Kia needs to drop the price really. I think 2-4 years down the road this will be a good buy for private buyers
Skoda Superb over this? =))) , no thank you! Would rather buy a Lada then something from vw group! Lovely SW but the sexiest SW for me is the C5 from Citroen :x
I have a 2017 six months now and I still can't a good driving position, I think it's all to do with the pedals, they are too high. To confirm this, just look at the floor mats where your heels rest, worn away ! Think I'll go back to the Vauxhall.
How do cars loose there price soo quickly. We got this car in 2020 and its was only 2 years old and we got it for £15,000 so In just 2 years it lost over half its price.
Yes I would say it's the best estate, best looking, best to drive without doubt, best interior and will be the most reliable. Can't wait for the new one later this year!
Kia might have improved their products in recent years. But still, and especially in this segment, if its not cheaper than its competitors, it is going to be a distinct uphill battle. For starters noone is going to get that exited about a 1,7 liter diesel in this segment, when most competitors offer 2,0-2,2 liter units, which have just as low consumption but more low down grunt.
I have read the majority of the comments here and it looks like everyone is happy with Kia a part from me. Currently I have a Kia Optima 2018 saloon and I have to admin is the worst car I have ever owned. This car waste’s more than 2.2 gallons for 60 miles/100kl more then a Mercedes Benz S350d 2017. It looks beautiful YES but, there’s so many other things wrong. The car itself it’s to big for 1.7 Diesel engine driving downhill/uphill the gearbox is so fucking weird, the parts for the car are so expensive. 1 front parking sensor £91, tire pressure monitor/sensor £73 plus £90 to pre-coded, front break pads £79. I’ve owned loads sh!t of cars this is the worse car I’ve had, can’t wait to sell it. Currently in auto trader for sale. Kia isn’t stupid they’ve made this car look beautiful with full of extras but they forgot about engine and gearbox. When you drive for the whole day you can’t wait to get of because of diesel engine sound. Never buy a Kia diesel car.
They are giving you the feedback as they experience it. Also it would be boring if they only commented on the car as they stood beside it, and it would also be like a long awkward silence if they didn't talk the whole time we watched them drive the cars.
Patrick Van Reusel Check out Savage Geese - an American, amatuer CZcams review site with very high production values and a unique angle; a segment called In The Shoppe where they put the car on a lift and have a poke around underneath.
Proud owner of a Kia Optima SW GT Line Plus. Love this car!
Do you still like it as much now? I'm looking for an estate will a good boot size for two dogs but also reliable, as I'm also considering a BMW 3 series touring.
@@pauldarby8398 Yes, its good combination of quality, space and performance. Same quality than Audi and BMW.
@@abuddie993 I currently have a Peugeot 3008, I'm still undecided on what I'm going to have next, I looked at lots of different reviews on here but always find certain faults which put me off.
@@abuddie993 1.8 Turbo mapped and tuned to 270 hp ;)
my dad has a 2017 1.7diesel manual Kia Optima estate, bought in 2021 with only 10k miles on the clock and paid only £11k for it from car giant, it's amazing, so smooth, quiet, full of features, comfortable, good looking and economical. I'm actually jealous of it and I drive a 2017 e220d Mercedes saloon.
I hired one of these about 2017 and was very impressed. I later bought a top line Skoda Superb which is really good, except the DSG is now playing up, and this is scaring me away... so I may chop in my Skoda for the Kia which for the 2 weeks I hired it in 2017, I really enjoyed.
Just love this car to bits! Thought long and hard about moving to the Kia brand (unsure about quality of dealerships) but having owned one for three months now, I am just so impressed with everything about it. I was tempted by the Mazda 6 Tourer, the Superb L & G, the Mondeo Vignale, Passat estate and even the new Insignia Tourer, but am just so glad I have gone for the Kia. I would go so far as to say this is a real premier quality car - not cheap but with unbeatable specification and don't forget the 7 year warranty. Its a no brainer for me
Kia, all the way, got a 2010 magentis..... Still going at 235.000 miles.... Good quality.....
im about to buy this exact car in black tomorrow 2017 plate im really looking forward to it, its been amazing so far
Kia is more reliable plus it looks much sharp.
Well at least you guys have the choice to choose wagons....nearly nothing here in America!
And I love my Optima EX Premium sedan!
But from the next year ypu will have a Kia K5. Which will be amazing. And unfortunately it won't come to the UK. 😢
I'm upset Kia does not sell this vehicle in the U.S. This would very likely be my next vehicle if they did.
palebeachbum they do a 2.5liter V6! For the USA market.
I would buy this car if it were available in the USA.
But from the next year ypu will have a Kia K5. Which will be amazing. And unfortunately it won't come to the UK. 😢
Bought this exact car in July and it is great, very comfy and a very capable crusier and although a big car it's light to drive around town. The boot space is amazing and swallows gear with ease, the auto box is a dream and I have not noticed any lag when overtaking as mentioned. A Really good car.
A great Estate Car and I would choose It as a alternative to the competition
Would you choose the Optima Sportswagon over something like a Skoda Superb or Passat Estate? If not, why?
Not over the Passat Estate because it has 4motion drive. However, the Optima Sportswagon GT is 2nd in line.
I would choose the Superb right away! It just feels more luxurious and it's a brand I trust. But I have to say, this car looks good, and 7 year warranty is unbeaten!
Car Keys UK is a petrol version planned now there's a big fuss over diesel?
I chose the Mondeo Estate as it's excellent, but just seen picture's of the new Insignia tourer and feel like I should have waited as that thing looks Mint.
I would choose Kia over the volkswagen group any time because of reliability issues with the VW group. The reputation of the VW cars and above all their dealer service is catastrophical in Sweden. They come last in customer service all the time and not to speak of their fudging of figures relating to environmental issues. I had a VW golf once upon a time in UK and that was terrible. Never again VW.
top car...love it....good job KIA !!!
I have a Kia optima GT 2018
Great car I love it , full extras , Comfort I love it .
Well done KIA 👏✔
I really like this car. I drove the saloon the other day and I were massively impressed with it! I loved the sound of the diesel engine too. You have a similar Superdry jacket to me! Ha ha
Having sat in one I would say it is pretty awesome. Admittedly I haven't driven it yet but I will do before I take the plunge. If it had a 2 litre engine I think it would wipe the floor with VW,Ford,Mazda and maybe the Skodas. My only concern is it lacks a bit of grunt. I am a high mileage driver who has to carry weighty samples so I need a little extra HP once in a while. Equipment and spec wise the car compares favourably to my current car, a Mercedes E Class estate (MY 2015/6) which is a comfy reliable load lugger. I suspect this excellent car could offer me the same type of service.
Love the car, Love the looks, and everything else
I’m considering this for my next car... I currently have a Passat b7 estate DSG gearbox.. would it be a wise move?? I think they are extremely pretty cars.
If I had to choose a Sportswagon or Estate/Station-wagon then she would be it. Always admired Kia's range of automobile products and generally have heard good reviews in regards to them. So yes I would be the target market of consumers that would rather buy something a little different. May not be the greatest vehicle out there, but by golly she is a pretty sight.
Very happy with my Optima SW. It's the GT-Line S.
Highlights for me are:
- Sharp handling (better than my old Superb estate)
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Sunroof
- Harman / Kardon sound system (as mentioned), crank it right up and it punches the sound into your ears.
Agree the auto gearbox isn't too hot, (it annoys me the GT-Line S doesn't have the option of a manual), it is too reluctant to change down for overtaking, as mentioned yet if it hits the slightest of inclines where the torque (there's more than enough of it) would easily pull the car up, it drops one, usually two gears. Sometimes it also doesn't change up soon enough causing it to rev more than needed. I pretty much just use the flappy paddles now because of that, makes for a much smoother time!
It also hasn't been that economical, it's been pretty consistently returning around the 41mpg, where as my Superb was 50mpg - though since hitting 10,000 miles it's jumped up to around 44mpg.
Other than that, it's little annoying things like interior plastics (although mostly good quality) mark easily and for some reason when you park up, the stop/start kicks in but will restart the engine when you put the box in Park - for some reason!
Oh and it doesn't have Apple Car Play ;)
But I'd definitely recommend one.
if by any chance people are viewing this video and wondering about reliability etc, I have the first generation saloon version, currently have 267K miles on it, and ive started my own CZcams channel to show people how well the car has fared
feel free to pop over and have a look 👍
Was gonna buy the new Proceed shooting brake, until I saw one of these on the road and now I'm torn. I don't need an estate, I just prefer the looks over a saloon. Im unsure which to get
What did you get in the end?
We own a 2018 optima sw 1st edition with the 136hp diesel it's awsomme
i think you need to turn the sterio back down some more
Super sad this isn't in America. :(
Is a shame it comes 4 years late, otherwise from start it looks like a good choice. With most people leasing cars unless this is very cheap otherwise is hard to think of people choosing this over the superb.
Kia needs to drop the price really. I think 2-4 years down the road this will be a good buy for private buyers
let's hope you won't stick it in exhaust pipe, be gentle with her
Don't worry we had the pepper spray next to the camera the whole time in case he tried anything :P
This car looks good
Already got superb elegance dsg but this kia looks nice aswell, what's the dsg version like to drive?
Skoda Superb over this? =))) , no thank you! Would rather buy a Lada then something from vw group! Lovely SW but the sexiest SW for me is the C5 from Citroen :x
I have a 2017 six months now and I still can't a good driving position, I think it's all to do with the pedals, they are too high.
To confirm this, just look at the floor mats where your heels rest, worn away ! Think I'll go back to the Vauxhall.
How tall are you?
@@drdrdrdrkoalus 5' 8" and i have since sold it
The Honda Accord tourer was one of the best looking estates...shame no longer on sale in the uk though.
Gallopingclap i always thought the Accord Tourer was the ugliest, always so square. The saloon was a great looking car though
Agree that the original tourer was but the 2008 year model changed all that...take a look. Very sleek motor.
How do cars loose there price soo quickly. We got this car in 2020 and its was only 2 years old and we got it for £15,000 so In just 2 years it lost over half its price.
Versatile aluminium skid plate?
The Phev version. 60+ genuine Mpg
Good looking but for me the best looking will always be Alfa`s 159 ti sportwagon, now that was sexy!
Peter Thwaites plus petrol estates seem to be few and far between!
The Brake and Clutch pedals are too high and close to the driver’s feet.
I don't think I have seen this car here in the US , it's nice . (not smooth)
I always found the rear side windows strange on the regular Optima .
No station wagon can match the Mazda 6 tourer.
I would choose the Mazda 6 tourer any day!
We love the Mazda too, would you say it was the best estate?
Yes I would say it's the best estate, best looking, best to drive without doubt, best interior and will be the most reliable. Can't wait for the new one later this year!
Do you get a spare tyre/space saver with this car?
yes, you get a spare tire
KIA's looks way more nice and stylish than VW, Skoda, Audi and many euro cars.
Kia might have improved their products in recent years. But still, and especially in this segment, if its not cheaper than its competitors, it is going to be a distinct uphill battle. For starters noone is going to get that exited about a 1,7 liter diesel in this segment, when most competitors offer 2,0-2,2 liter units, which have just as low consumption but more low down grunt.
Could you do the review in English next time?
I see too many in uppsala sweden
I have read the majority of the comments here and it looks like everyone is happy with Kia a part from me. Currently I have a Kia Optima 2018 saloon and I have to admin is the worst car I have ever owned. This car waste’s more than 2.2 gallons for 60 miles/100kl more then a Mercedes Benz S350d 2017. It looks beautiful YES but, there’s so many other things wrong. The car itself it’s to big for 1.7 Diesel engine driving downhill/uphill the gearbox is so fucking weird, the parts for the car are so expensive. 1 front parking sensor £91, tire pressure monitor/sensor £73 plus £90 to pre-coded, front break pads £79. I’ve owned loads sh!t of cars this is the worse car I’ve had, can’t wait to sell it. Currently in auto trader for sale. Kia isn’t stupid they’ve made this car look beautiful with full of extras but they forgot about engine and gearbox. When you drive for the whole day you can’t wait to get of because of diesel engine sound. Never buy a Kia diesel car.
Kia is better then Skoda in every point
its just like honda accord....
TO Expensive
Ruairi Mccarthy Too. There are people who know they're shit and those that know their shit. I know you are the former.
Wu factor ain't nothing to fuck with.
The sexiest?? Nope, not evan close! Mazda 6 maybe.
Who's Evan Close?
The Mazda 6 is a very nice looking car. Pity about that 2.2TD engines foibles.
what is the added value of talking about the car while driving it? All car reviewers seen to copy this habit.
They are giving you the feedback as they experience it. Also it would be boring if they only commented on the car as they stood beside it, and it would also be like a long awkward silence if they didn't talk the whole time we watched them drive the cars.
Del Mac they should be more creative, every reviewer is using the same format these days.
Patrick Van Reusel Check out Savage Geese - an American, amatuer CZcams review site with very high production values and a unique angle; a segment called In The Shoppe where they put the car on a lift and have a poke around underneath.
Mark StJust oh yeah!! Just had a look at one of Savage geese his reviews. That's the real thing, thanks for the suggestion.
Is it me or is this video review seems like a kid trying to say why he is driving mom's wagon ?
Yeah it's just you.
Definitely just you
Just you. Dont worry your mommy will let you drive hers someday
His mom drives a crossover. This is a man's car.
Skoda Superb is better looking.
This car is shite
What's your problem with it Andy?
andy finch No reply. My guess he is a badge snob who drives a 12 year old golf.
probably andy does not have a driving license haha