Kia Optima for sale

The Optima has put Kia right in the middle of the saloon market, and it has the looks and equipment to compete. It is aiming to take on Ford’s Mondeo and Volkswagen’s Passat, among others.

Now in its second generation, the Optima has been refined with sharper styling.

The Optima is available in two trim levels; the 2 and 3. Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth, and music streaming. A seven-inch touchscreen system with sat-nav, a reversing camera, and DAB radio are fitted as standard to the 2 trim and above.

The 3 adds to the entry-level equipment by offering 18-inch alloys, eight-inch touchscreen, Harman-Kardon stereo system, and heated front seats. External chrome detailing is also a feature.

The Optima is also available as an estate, called the Sports Wagon. It is offered in the same trim levels as the saloon, providing the same standard equipment.

Engines on the Optima are limited to diesels only. There is just one engine available for the saloon and estate, a 1.6L. The Sports Wagon offers an automatic gearbox – unlike the saloon.