Optima 1.7 CRDi 2 Style
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Runcorn
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- economy,design,
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- gear box on cold
Kia Optima Reviews
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Owner reviews
Kia Optima reviews collected by 
| Comfort |
9.1
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|---|---|
| Build quality |
8.8
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| Performance |
8.5
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| Fun to drive |
8.6
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| Practicality |
8.9
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| Fuel economy |
8.4
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| Value for money |
9.0
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| Overall rating |
9.0
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Optima 1.7 CRDi 1
Harvey
derbyshire
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- overall comfort and looks
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- none
Optima 1.7 CRDi 1
Sid
Coventry
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- Reviewer left no comment
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- Hand brake position
Optima 1.7 CRDi 2 Executive
Roy
Calne
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- Looks good,comfortable and economical
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- I had problems with the brakes within the first two weeks which is now in the process of being fixed
Optima 1.7 CRDi 2 Auto Style
Terence
folkestone
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- good sun roof & headlight turn idea & a host of other extras plus the 7 year warranty
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- passenger seat too low & no height adjustment .needs front sensors for parking as bonnet slopes & difficult to judge . radio sounds tinny & for an expensive car I expected car mats to be included in the package.
Optima 1.7 CRDi 1
Brian
Rutherglen
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- Very spacious especially the boot.
Very Good Handling.
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- Bluetooth needs updating as it keeps dropping my mobile phone, when this happens I need to delete my phone from the system and then Pair My Phone Again.
Very Very Large Fuel Tank.
YouTube
Independent Reviews
December 2011
The new Kia Optima is a saloon that's designed to take on the Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Passat and other large family cars on a more level footing than the dated Magentis that it replaces.
The Optima isn't as closely related to sister firm Hyundai's i40 as you might think; it's slightly longer in both overall length and wheelbase. However, UK cars will use the same 1.7-litre, 134bhp diesel engine as the i40. The Optima's nose design is Kia's boldest yet, with its chiselled corners and abundant LEDs, while shallow side windows top a wedgy, rising waistline. There's a Range Rover-like vent motif on the front wings, and top models get a glass roof with two electric blinds.
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"The Optima is Kia's first model in the saloon segment that can battle it out with the best thanks to its bold looks and well-rounded drive."The Kia Optima is an attempt to introduce something a little more daring to a class of the market that includes dull but worthy models like the Toyota Avensis. The bold looks and well appointed cabin will draw some attention, while the car also comes equipped with a 1.7-litre diesel engine that provides a good balance between performance and running costs. Read Full Article
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