2016 Kia Optima Video, First Look
Kia’s best-selling car just got better.
Making its debut at the 2015 New York Auto Show, the 2016 Kia Optima enters a new generation with styling from Peter Schreyer. Two engines will carry over for the 2016 Optima including the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with 185 hp and the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 247 hp. New for the 2016 model will be a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with an estimated 178 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
2015 New York Auto Show Coverage
Inside the Optima also gets numerous upgrades compared to the current model, such as improving the interior with real stitching on the dash and doors as well as more soft-touch material. Also available as an option will be high-grade Nappa leather and a new suite of technologies.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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