2019 Kia Optima First Drive: More tech across the board
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- Опубликовано: 20 июн 2018
- 2019 Kia Optima First Drive and Review. Kia adds standard ADAS systems to its already value-packed sedan. With its good looks, strong turbo engine and huge smattering of onboard tech, it's certainly worth your attention. And with a number of updates for the 2019 model year, the Optima is better suited to battle fresh-faced competitors like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.
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Much better looking than the Sonata.
Shalltear Bloodfallen yes , hell yes
KIA needs to rebrand their logo imo
Lane keep assist doesn't help when you "drift out of the lane." It keeps you CENTERED in the lane.
Hyundai/KIA keep giving all haters the middle finger salute for not growing with them and realizing that they have been making great cars for years now!.....I'm with you tho!
Lenwood Cruze
The 2011 Optima influenced the 18 Accord and 18 camry lmfao!!
They saw how Kia went from the bottom of the barrel to near the top so quick.
And the exterior design was so good they hardly made changes to it for 8yrs mainly changed the face.
Previous gen accord design lasted 4yrs b4 18
And the camry only 2yrs b4 the 18 model.
Sam Lung that's true. That new body style at the time made me buy a 2011 Kia Optima and I still own it and still fuckn love the damn thing! Reliable like a mf!. Good ass engine wow!
The Kia videos are just as good as the Porsche videos since I'm more likely to buy a Kia than a Porsche.
J C I'm with you.
For those who think she says 885hp , go learn english , she says' good for a houndred eighty five. ' 185hp.
Really enjoyed this review, just wished it was a little more in-depth. AND I knew red and black interior is what my 2016 sxlT was missing! the red stitching and a nice balance of contrast throughout the cabin is soooo nice!
885bhp... Who needs a Lamborghini then?
I had to do a double take of that. she said "good for A Hundred and eighty"
bieight8 na that’s pedestrian
I have noticed the Kia is really trying hard to be the cheaper Audi alternative rather than a Toyota alternative.
Limited and SXL trim levels:
Audi A4 - Optima
Audi A5 - Stinger
Audi Q5 - Sportage
Audi A6 - Cadenza
Audi Q7 - Sorento
Audi A8 - Quoris
Kia's like: " Hey, if you're looking for a luxury car on a budget but can't find something priced below $50K, then check us out! "
It's sort of a strategy by bridging the gap between Toyotas and Hondas to Audis and Mercedes-Benzs.
Same thing with what Mazda has been doing recently with the Mazda CX-9, Mazda 6, and Mazda 3.
ruzzell907 I definitely get an Audi vibe from my car (14 SX Turbo) in terms of design. From the tail lamps to the dash layout (How its driver centered), Kia proves they have some of Germany's best engineers. In my opinion the driving dynamics didn't translate as German on my car, but the 16' suspension/steering re-tune of the Optima (which is the same for 19') may have fixed that. Overall, it's an excellent car.
Peter Schreyer (Former head of design at Audi) has been designing Kias for a while now. That’s what you’re seeing.
What he said ^ and optima is no a4. In terms of size. Its on par with the stinger.
I love your reviews. I'm a 18 sxl owner and a kia fanboy and have been since I bought my 2013 sx. I glad they gave you the optima I feel like you were the perfect person to do this review . The one you did on the 2011 model is what got me interested in the optima in the first place. Why did you stop shouting out the sunroofs? Holla!
Sorry Emmy, but this car doesn’t look like a Stringer. You can definitely tell the difference between the two cars.
Yea that was a classic Mom joke aka not funny 😶.
The new Forte does.
“885 hp” DAAMMNNN, More horses than a Demon....not bad Kia
OOOOH REALLY????? Im a dumbass............
That’s what it sounds like 885 hp..I did rewind it few times to make sure i did not hear 885 hp..lady you need slow down or speak clearly.
"a hundred and eighty five horsepower"
I like the 19 better than the 17s and 18s
Nick H. Why?
i like 2011-2016 better
I'll stick with a 2.4 L naturally aspirated engine. Not that a turbo is bad mind you, but most people neglect service and that is detrimental to a turbo. Besides, the more there is, the more there is to go wrong. I use my '13 Sonata for business (2.4L) and it just turned over a hundred and seven thousand miles. Being a former mechanic myself I'm still one of those crazy people that changes oil every 3000 miles (synthetic). Transmission fluid every 15000 miles (synthetic). Drop and replace coolant every year. And replace spark plugs and serpentine belt every 50,000 miles. Excessive? Wasteful? I plan on getting a quarter million miles out of this car. Maybe more. Engine Oil ,transmission fluid and coolant are cheap. Engines and Transmissions are expensive.
Shepperd November | I'm just gonna save your comment up for future reference for regular car maintenance. Thank You.
Sang Eeth Great. I have 4 cars to take care of. The oldest is close to 20 years old and was bought new.
Shepperd November | That is so cool. But I have a question. If a turbo fails, how much would it usually cost to fix it?
Sang Eeth MEGABUCKS! The last time I saw a bill for a turbo replacement it was $2,200. The was on a Saab 9000 in 1989! However, turbo's have come a LONG way since then. They are very reliable. But as I said, The more there is the more there is to go wrong.
Yeah, exactly what I have been thinking. Turbos would be more reliable these days but I just hope they get more and more developed into better reliability. Anyway's thanks man.
Apologies for the silly question, but does anyone notice a slight "wiggly/loose" feel to the touch on the 2019 Optima Sx Paddle Shifters right before fully pressing the Paddle down? Is this normal or is it something that needs to be fixed/addressed? (granted they are obviously not of bmw quality etc) Any help is greatly appreciated!
Man this is crazy I was a huge fan of the design of the last HYUNDAI SONATA from 2015-2017 but when they refreshed it for 2018, I thought it was hideous and I was sad too I wish they would have just freshened up the exterior of that and kept the grill and the overall design the same. But now the KIA OPTIMA looks 110% better than the SONATA I just wish HYUNDAI would have kept that premium and sleek design but now it looks like a razor on the front of it. I guess I'm buying an OPTIMA now.
Eric Nguyen they're the same company anyway so hyundai isn't losing anything
Wow this looks great. Love the wheels. I think it looks better than my '18 Sonata but I got a really good deal on the Sport trim 2.0T with the new 8 speed. No complaints so far. These Korean cars offer so much for the money.
885 hp?
Alvin Gayo 185
if the SX fully loaded what happened to the SXL model???
Does it have Brembo brakes on it??? Looks like they just replaced the Stinger base model...
Omg I've missed Emme! I was waiting for the obligatory sunroof "HOLLA".
What happened to last year's 8 speed in the 2.0T models?
It never existed 😂😂😂
$30,000?! Just wait 2 or 3 years and it'll be around $14,000.
them wheels !! but that 1.6 is a waste... still pic this over new accord,, lol GREAT Infotainment,NORMAL shifter, and good pricing, Kia for the "win"
Keye T explain why you pick this over a accord
Keye T please explain why ? If not only because of price
Kia's getting cold feet on bold designs now...new Camry and Altima designs trumps this
Enjoyed the review
EDWIN QUIOTO one time I ate eggs and then went to work
I brought my 2018 Kia Optima Sx 09/14/18. Man that damn thing is sweet as fuck. Just looking at it makes me want to buy it 20x over.
Nice looking car. Looks like they changed the front grill a little.
i dont know whats the reason in some car companies for removing the front and back anti fog light and replace it with daylight when actually in some countries the function of anti fog light is far more important than daylight when they should both be install on a car.
Highly reccomend staying away from the 2.4 lt. My 2018 kia Optima engine with only 7500 miles needs replaced. The computer showed where the engine is knocking. Dealer said that engine is on back order and they are not sure when they will be able to put it in.
Those r neat I have my 2013 Kia Optima ex
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I wasn't sure if I heard "885 hp" or "A 185 hp"
Lane keeping assist is not supposed to bring you back into the lane. It KEEPS you centered in the lane.
I'm getting the super duper quad turbo version with the luxury package which includes an extra cup holder, fuzzy dice & a felt wrapped steering wheel
2013 Optima SXL owner here and i'm more of a "POWER" guy than the "TECH".. and I just can't see myself trading my baby's nearly 300hp for this.. though its a good looking car, the front bumper to me "sorta" reminisce the '11-'13 model with a slight tweak.
2016 Optima SXL owner here and I just couldn't see trading mine in for a 2013, no matter how much my payments went down 😂😂😂.
2018 SX owner here with tech package, I definitely can not see myself downgrading to the '11-'15 especially since the '16+ have better and more reinforced steel and crispier handling. All in all the newer gen is a much better driving car.
I wish they would bring the SXL trim back
you can still get it its just an option now
You can. She misspoke when she said the SX was the top model for 19'.
SX is the top trim for the 19 Optima. SXL is now an option that you can get for the SX trim for around $4k more i think. Go check out their online configurator.
It's a package now, like it is on the 2018 (called the limited package). I opted not to get it on my 2018 and only got the tech package as you don't get much from the limited package. Saved about $2K
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This is my car very good
Am I the only one that thinks this looks like a refresh to a refresh? Like this is the same model from 2010? They do say this is the fourth generation, and this a refresh on that. But I'd disagree.
Russell C Its a refresh of a refresh....lol. That's their way of adding features. The 16 was a redesign and powertrain/suspension retune. This one is just cosmetics and active saftey features added. It looks better than the 16 redesign in my opinion but I still love the 14-15 body style.
Yes, your the only one.
Its needs a total redesign. I am digging the 885bhp though 😉
885 bhp?
Wtf happened to cnet on cars with Brian Cooley?
Emmy, wonder why the 2019 Optima didn"t receive the 8spd auto of the Sonata. How does it compare to the 2018 Mazda 6 Turbo in performance and handling.
The Mazda6 is better.
Emme Hall
Love that answer. Wonder when buyers will finally realize the same and give it the sales results it deserves.
I wish it came in a wagon form.
Sang Eeth wagon was sold in europe
It does but only in europe like he said. Wagons are big there i think along with hatchbacks.
Sadly in the US its not big here, mainly crossovers
Performance Looks and Tech?
I guess reliability / comfort / fuel efficiency / resale value don't fit in your metrics.
Good review nevertheless.
I'll stick with my 13 sxl. Why upgrade just to downgrade hp and torque?
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wait! what? "good for 885 horsepower?" had to rewind n listen again... lol
HAHAHA! You're right! Can you imagine an 885hp Kia? LOLZ!
-Emme
“Good for a 185 horsepower” is what she said. Ayyy hundred and eighty five horsepower.
Hell yeah! This is LaKia biggest challenge to LaFerrari
you are awesome! just gonna add that. :)
The front really reminds me of the VW Passat now. Bland. They need to follow the Accord led with offering only two turbo engines.
More funner ftw.
885hp? I know you didn’t mean to say that, it just caught my attention.
885 hp? Is this the nascar version
They really need to quit playing with us and offer a 2.4 turbo. The 2.4 naturally aspirated is a very good engine. Turbo would make it nasty.
Optima.o played thank I mike always
Emma I wish you would go back to TFL this CNET gig is so cookie cutter.
Someone tell me the differences between KIA and Hyundai these days.....
I feel like the only thing they really change is the the grill of the car...
Tvo281 they changed how the fog lights are positioned.
Yeah it's not appealing. Remind me of a camry.
Optima.o please thank I mike always.
Sorry but it doesn't convince me in any way to get it over Camry or Accord. Even the new Sonata seems like a better choice. And that all new Altima looks really sweet to me. So.... I don't know how and why this car would make it even to the end of this year?
Why would you get the Sonata over this?
Steven Joe Sonata looks fresher and newer. In my opinion, has a better front dash design with infotainment system. Also has more sharper exterior than more rounded shape of Optima. Although, both are running mostly same engine options, I just feel more inclined towards Sonata.
But in all honesty, if I was buying right now, I would go for either V6 Camry or the all new Mazda 6. But again, that's just me
WTF 885 HORSE POWER
I WANT THIS CAR LIKE NOW....
At first I thought she said 830hp 😂😂🤣
I was like... ummmmmmmm 🤨
woah! i thought i heard "1600HP from an 8L W16"!
So glad I have a '12 sx. itll smoke the new ones. I know its no race car but I like my speed and will probably never buy an optima again due to them decreasing the power
To bad their catching on fire.
The 2.4 would be the one I would get
885 HP? Sleeper!
Best car in the segment
885 on 2.4l engine that don't sound right
Looks just like the 2011
i got the 12 it does look like they brought it back...
D.E.P H MC. It's the same exact design as the 16-18. I have a 2018
Goes to show they dont need to make much changes
Accord lasted 4yrs and the camry 2yrs before their 2018 models lol.
Right! I currently own an '11 and personally didn't even like the look of all the years after it. Seem like they were experimenting a bit.
ShaiNaiStov I also have the 11 and looks really clean still
Best reviewer around right now.
I don't see Stinger in this at all dafuq
hiddeous
Take it back!
Yes bitch come through.
No CD player=not interested
pontiacGXPfan you must be like 50 years old. Who still uses CD players?
Monsieur Africain i do, because I'm not some pretentious wannabe trendsetter technopuke who can't appreciate when something works fine the way it is
pontiacGXPfan the 8-track worked fine, it was replaced. The cassette tape worked fine, it was replaced. That's how technology is. The car has a USB port so you can listen to a huge flash drive, Bluetooth audio streaming and Android Auto/Apple Carplay so that you can listen to your favorite streaming service.
All car companies are doing away with CD players it's a waste ppl dont listen to CDs anymore ppl use phones flash drives bluetooth etc so CD players are coming to an end
Mike Conerly I listen to them because I like the ability to do whatever I want with my own music. streaming sacrifices this in favor of thousands of songs that you can only borrow and have to pay to borrow, no less
Dash and IP looking dated compared to Accord and Mazda 6.
Agree and it actually look exactly like the previous gen interior from when Mazda updated the latest model of the Mazda6 which was introduced back in 2014, refreshed in 2016 with the tablet style and then refreshed again in 2018. Optima's is looking old in comparison to these two especially.
It's a Rental Queen which does wonders for resale.
885 hp?? What the actual fuck. Who needs a Ferrari when you could just buy a Kia.
If I'm gonna spend 30k plus for a "grocery getter" I'm getting the 300hp Camry. The only other "grocery getter" I'd consider is the Maxima. Everything else in the segment looks like they were designed by autistic people wearing blindfolds or don't offer competitive horse power i.e. Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima.
The Camry is all looks with no substance 🙄. The Accord is just as fast with less horsepower and a broader powerband! How bout that 😌.
Yes the Accord is a bit more sportier to drive because it has a (down tuned) Civic type R 4 banger engine. Unfortunately Honda made their 2019 hybrid Insight look 100 times better than their bread and butter vehicle, the Accord. So I'll passed on the Dodge Charger inspired front bumper and grill with those hideous lobster claw tail lights.
Numbers don’t tell the whole story. The accord is faster than the 301hp Camry. Not by much but it is. And that’s down almost 50hp to the Camry. Gearing and more trq is why the accord is faster. The optima down only 9hp and 12 lb ft is way slower than the accord bc of its out dated 6spd auto. Plus the accord being so much lighter.
Your info system on your Camry looks and feels like it is 10 years old already.Get your dust bunny out for that hideous shinny plastic black face info screen.Those buttons are leftovers from the 80's..
2.4L??? Why??? 1.6L turbo??? Do not make any sense...2.0L turbo???? Why didn't they just make a 2.4L turbo instead of having all these engines for no reason?
Because they are not new? Building new engines take A LOT of R&D, and to justify it they have to share the engine across multiple platforms.
Hyundai's engine line for compact+ vehicles typically included
the 2.4L NA motor typically used as a base motor for mid sized cars and up
the 1.6T is a "upgraded" engine for Compact sized cars, so it can also be used here has a semi upgrade
the 2.0T used in formally genesis coupes, and the more "performance" cars serves as the upgraded engine.
There's no 2.4T because the R&D to develop it wouldn't be worth it. Really if they needed more power they would just tune up their 2.0T to it's max rated performance (276hp in the first generation of that motor and whats coming on the N cars). Any more power and it's cheaper to step up to their 3.3L TT v6
I dunno man
Stopped watching when you said sx was top of the line. SXL is top of the line Optima. Dislike 2 stars
2013 had more power
The best body style was from 2012 to 2015
2019" ugly try again kia
Honda's are garbage, this is a much better car
Short videos to see a car but 70% of the time the image is on the person presenting.. Makes no sense really