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Kia Optima 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

Last Updated: 16.09.2024

The new Kia Optima combines a strong value proposition and sporty design that is hard to beat in the midsize sedan segment. Premium features include an excellent blend of performance and fuel efficiency with a 1.6-liter turbo engine, plenty of luxury and comfort for the money, and a quiet cabin. The release date should be expected in the second half of the year.

Kia Optima

It’s no problem that the midsize sedan segment is full of vehicles from well-known brands such as the Accord, Camry and Fusion. And although the Kia Optima has been sold in Europe for the past fifteen years, it only recently became a serious competitor in this segment.

Now the Optima has set the bar high and helped the brand move upward in the competitor paradigm. One notable thing that hasn’t evolved for the Optima is the exterior design. It still has slightly wider, longer and taller dimensions than its predecessor. But don’t get me wrong, the vehicle is still a head turner.

However, much can be said under its skin. The chassis makes extensive use of high-strength steel during its construction. According to Kia, this has resulted in better handling, structural rigidity and stability even at top speeds. Also a first for the Optima is a 1.6-liter turbo engine, which now promises better fuel economy and performance.

In terms of interior space, regardless of the lowest price, the Optima still offers a fairly cozy and more upscale cabin than some of its competitors. For example, the base LX trim offers fancier configurations and a nice selection of convenience features. Some of them include automatic emergency braking, quilted leather upholstery, a 360-degree parking camera, a panoramic sunroof, and adaptive cruise control.

For those who want to look around first to see what the segment offers, these are some of the alternatives you’re most likely to come across: the Mazda 6, the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord, and the Hyundai Sonata.

Price & Kia Optima Release Date

We should expect to see the new Kia Optima sometime in the second half of this year if the online rumors have anything to say. For the price, expect the sedan to cost you an MSRP starting at €21,840 (Euros).

Available trims – Kia Optima

The Kia Optima is available in four trim levels: base LX, EX, SX and plush SXL trim levels. The Optima Hybrid is being reviewed separately.

Internal review and external changes

The entry-level Kia Optima LX comes with a 60/40-split rear seatback, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, a six-speaker sound system, a rearview camera, a six-way power driver seat, full power accessories, 16-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity, a 5-inch touchscreen display, cruise control, and a USB port.

The available Convenience package includes optional laminated front door windows, cross traffic alert, power-folding heated mirrors, an eight-way power driver seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a blind spot monitor and driver memory settings.

Opting for the LX 1.6T gets you keyless entry and ignition, power folding mirrors, a 1.6-liter turbo engine, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and heated outside mirrors. The optional Technology Package for the trim adds an 8-inch touchscreen display, Uvo infotainment system, rear air conditioning, climate control (dual-zone), LED taillights, and HD radio.

If you opt for the EX trim, you get an 8-inch touchscreen package, heated steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, rear parking sensors, cross traffic alert/blind spot monitoring, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and LED running lights.

The SX trim comes with an auto-dimming rearview mirror, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear side window sunshades, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, unique exterior design details, adaptive xenon headlights, upgraded gauges, a rear spoiler, LED taillights, dual exhaust tips, interior lighting and a sport-tuned suspension system.

The top-of-the-line SXL trim features premium leather upholstery, exterior chrome accents, and unique interior trim.

Engine specifications

Both the LX and EX come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, as is the six-speed automatic transmission.A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque is available as the standard powertrain on the SXL and SX trims. Here, a six-speed is the standard transmission system.