2011 Kia Optima Review

Kia Motors Corporation held the world premiere of his new Kia Optima sedan segment D in the Motor Show 2010 New York International.

Arrival in the showrooms of Kia in the UK in 2011, Kia Optima continuous design-led transformation, while revealing an entirely new design language and surprising for Kia, highlighted by a dynamic, streamlined profile that expresses elegance and confidence sport from all angles. Kia sedan will be called "K5" in Korea and "Optima" in all other markets.

Kia planned Studios in Frankfurt, Germany and Irvine, Calif., a brand new Kia Optima has a longer, wider and lower than the Magentis platform and replace based on a completely new medium, which allows a distinctive size and proportions but also provides a unique canvas Kia's global design team Pen vehicle stands out from everything else in its class.

 

"The Kia Optima is a new channel into the DNA of Kia design developer with a mixture of fluid and simple lines and elegant forms, but simply drawing attention to the eye in much the same way as perfect for a nice Italian suits, "said Peter Schreyer, chief designer of Kia Motors Corporation.

"From the distinctive sweeping chrome accents, which extends through the C-pillar, the greenhouse, and stylish flared wheel arches, every inch of Kia Optima projects are separated and refined style and the utmost attention to detail," added Schreyer.

 

The new Optima, smooth flowing lines to speak of grace and style and offer a strong hint of luxury in Europe. Kia Optima pioneering spirit continues hood of the new energy source that produces class-leading power of a very competitive fuel consumption - and using the engine management systems, such as direct injection, multi-point injection and turbocharging to improve performance brand without sacrificing fuel efficiency. Kia first time a hybrid car, a new version of the Kia Optima, the North American market will be available in 2011.

Sleek, aerodynamic exterior

The new Kia Optima for projects with high performance and elegant figure with its unique silhouette and attitude that Kia Motors to fashion is based on a philosophy of quality and dynamic vehicles that evoke passion. The striking face of Kia Optima features the signature bold grille that surrounded the headlights 

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Kia Optima, coupe-like profile is to improve the wide arc chrome-flowing to the C-pillars, the distinctive design pattern that visually lower the car and further improve its proportions. Kia Optima, the roof line combined with its high waistline and pronounced, leading printed side panels and extended (2795 mm) pitch. Boldly flared wheel arches and steeply sloping rear window to create a sedan with an attitude lean muscle.

 

The all-new Optima will offer a wide range of standard exterior features, including dual exhaust, solar glass and indicators on the mirrors. Depending on the level of finish, fog lights, heated mirrors, exterior chrome or body colored door handles with alloy wheels of 17 inches and 215/55 R17 tires will also be available.

Higher levels add finishing headlights with automatic leveling HID, LED taillights, the unique design of the front grille, rear spoiler, sculpted side skirts, Aero wipers, red brake calipers and black 18-inch alloy wheels, finishing machine equipped with 225/45 R18 - perform look at the actual performance.

 

Luxuriously equipped interior

Inside, the new Kia Optima creates an immediate sense that this is the car of a driver. The board is built around the driver to suggest a cockpit feel, with gauges for the control of accuracy and experience of general sports performance without sacrificing comfort or livability. Paddle shifters behind the steering wheel (standard on automatic versions outside North America) will present the Kia Optima is designed for people who are passionate about driving their cars. A console with a short shifter High adds to the atmosphere of the cabin while a choice of panoramic glass roof giving an open-air feeling.

Offering travelers as well as space and comfort in a variety of standard features of the saloon comfort of elegant home is in harmony with the appearance of the desire of the passengers lean and ergonomic seat design. The current standard features such as support six-way adjustable driver's seat power lumbar, illuminated vanity mirrors and trip computer will continue to grow the features of the luxurious cabin.

In addition to providing a comfortable cabin, with an impressive technology is also standard on all parties, including the audio system "dimension" of high quality AM / FM / CD with MP3 compatibility and eight speakers. The auxiliary audio input USB connection for MP3 players and Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls activation of the voice depends, according to the market.

 

Interior comfort and convenience will be improved with available features include a tilt / telescoping steering column, power door locks, power windows, sun visor extension and a cooling glove box. Elegantly decorated cloth seats offer a comfortable seating while a 60/40 split-folding rear seat offers a versatile cargo capacity. The automatic transmission-equipped Kia Optima (markets outside North America) will depend on cruise control and "Kia Active Eco System" indicator to help with a fuel-efficient driving.

Other high-end features available include push button start with smart key, dual zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, automatic headlights, the driver window and front passenger auto up / down driver and eight powered seat, illuminated glove box, rear reading lights and chrome door handles.

 

Depending on trim level, the Kia Optima also offers a unique braided black leather seat trim, interior with carbon blacks to enter the film and the metal details of the instrument panel LCD monitor, a central instrument panel and gauges, soft French seams -cut, alloy pedals and illuminated door sill.

Updates are also available panoramic sunroof power seats, leather seats, driver memory, heated steering wheel and extra interior design.

For Europe and North America, a navigation system with voice command seven-inch screen, will be combined with audio features to enhance the cabin for audiophiles or those seeking the latest technology for superior quality a modern driving experience.

 

The new advanced platform

The Kia Optima is built on a completely new platform. Optima low, lean and strong attitude reinforced by the total length of 4845 mm - an increase of 45 mm on the previous model - the total width of 1830 mm and wheelbase of 2795 mm, an increase of 75 mm and has a low ground clearance for better aerodynamics and reduce drag, increase fuel consumption.

Kia Optima lightweight chassis design uses high strength steel to improve the structural strength, while ensuring a high torsional rigidity, handling benefit, comfort and refinement. Further measures will help ensure a good noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction functions are installed throughout the Optima.

 

Kia Optima employs unitary state structure with sub-frames to support the fully independent front and rear suspension systems. MacPherson struts are used on the front with the provision of a multi-link rear with coil springs and shock absorbers to separate the back and a front anti-roll to ensure maneuverability and superb comfort .

Effective and efficient engines in their class

In Western Europe, the new Kia Optima is available with an optional 2.0-liter petrol and 1.7-liter turbo diesel VGT CVVL. In Russia and some European markets, which will be offered with a gasoline 2.4-liter that produces 178 horsepower MPI. All transmissions of the new Kia Optima, both manual and automatic, have six speeds. Outside Europe, the Kia Optima will be available with six engines of the brand new family Theta II (depending on market) with the first application of the Kia GDI technology and up to 278 hp.

Security-minded

 

In line with Kia's philosophy of safety engineering, the all-new Optima is a high level of standard safety features. Standard equipment includes six airbags (dual front airbags, front seat side airbags and length side curtain airbags), active front head restraints, the side door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters strength, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) and is available in Europe and North America, a system of pressure monitoring (TPMS). Safety control systems in the Kia Optima include antilock brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), traction control (TCS), Brake Assist (BAS) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) - depending on the market.