2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo

2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo. Just from appearances, 2011 Kia Optima Turbo lets you know that something special about it. After all, when was the last time the Camry or Accord turning your head? The attraction remained in the liver, such as taxis emit very European look and feel. And this should be expected, since Kia has managed to lure former Audi chief designer at his side. Of course, the Optima is not a bit of foundation around Europe with limited grip and lack of steering feel, but we think these crimes easily forgiven.

2011 Kia Optima Turbo is great that we believe the edge of the front walk of other sedans in this segment. Rival with the same practical spirit, including the Hyundai Sonata and Ford Fusion Sport (which is based Optima). Rival with the same style and performance of V6-powered version of the Honda Accord and Mazda 6 tough. But in the end, we are sure that you find the Kia Optima as tempting as we did.

Performance
Powering front-wheel-drive 2011 Kia Optima SX are four-cylinder engine turbocharged 2.0-liter 274 hp and 269 pound feet of torque produced. A smooth transmission shifting six-speed automatic with manual shift control is only available transmission. switching can be controlled through a console-mounted button or using the paddle, though not down shift rev-matching, so they take a little longer than those found in pure performance or luxury cars.

Optima Turbo accelerates from zero to 60 km / h in 6.5 seconds, which are competitive with the V6-powered sedan. Stopping this speed requires an average class of 125 meters. EPA estimated fuel economy of 22 mpg city/34 highway and 26 mpg in combined driving. We managed just 19.7 mpg in mostly city driving, while only rarely enter into the economy mode.

In SX trim, our test vehicle Optima advantage of the sport-tuned suspension, rear spoiler and shift paddles on the steering wheel. On the highway, the car feels sporty and confident. But when the road began to twist and turn, the Optima would not be fair tires lose grip very early, suggesting that it could fuel their primary directive. Until recently, however, Optima SX provides a number of suitable considering sports performance. Controls may be artificially weighted to feel at times, but it's accurate.

Comfort
Fortunately, Turbo Optima SX is not athletic at the expense of comfort. Despite the firmer suspension, there is no sufficient hardness of the pavement is very worn. On the highway, the cabin remains calm and quietly happy. For an average size driver, looking for the optimal sitting position with ease thanks to a lot of seat adjustment and tilt and telescoping wheel. Taller drivers (more than 6 meters), the roof is too low for comfort, but to find, and maybe a little more thigh support in the chair next.

Passengers found the back of society in the same way. The two outer seats will comfortably accommodate two adults an average size, with their heads only the main brush. As expected, the position of the center is narrower and slightly increased.

Function
2011 Kia Optima SX Turbo we tested the car comes loaded with almost every option you can think of. Once you have the technology and the Premium package options, residents were treated to various intricacies that are often associated with luxury cars. Even better, this feature is also easy to use and very functional.

Center-mounted touch screen display is one of the best in this segment, with a large screen, bright and intuitive layout. direct light in some circumstances, though, the screen seems to wash. See beyond the equivalent of another car in this category. The same can be said to strain capacity, which is the average class 15.4 cubic feet of records. Owners who plan the smallest toting passengers will be pleased to know that the rear-facing child seats fit easily in the rear, while adequate space in the front for an average adult male.

Design / Fit and finish
Among medium sedan, the Kia Optima is important to sharp and aggressive exterior styling. He has a significant presence through a stretch of unadorned bodywork and accents tastefully integrated. While styling is subjective, most agree that the European influence on the Optima sedan that makes one of the most handsome middle on the streets in a very long time.

Optima look and feel of Europe in the echo. Border cabin on hard, with a dark colored surface and only a few bright metal trim accents. In many ways, Optima shows how Audi's former chief designer Peter Schreyer, Kia's design direction since it affects a Korean company. It is not enough to mock the Audi, but the appearance and quality of ingredients is a big leap for Kia. Most of the surface soft to the touch, while the mesh covering on the seat is likely to keep skin looking fresh for a while longer.