2001 Kia Optima LX Trim Overview

The 2001 Kia Optima LX sedan is the base model of the new mid-size luxury family car.  It comes with a 2.4-liter, 149-hp I4 engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission.  A 4-speed automatic with manual shift is optional.  Sitting on 14-inch wheels, the 2001 Optima LX has a wide ovoid grille reminiscient of a Cadillac.  

You won't get too much in the 2001 Optima LX, but it does come with power windows, locks, and mirrors, intermittent wipers, tachometer, air conditioning, a cassette player, and dual front and side airbags.  ABS brakes are not offered on the base I4 LX.  Aside from the auto tran, you can also get cruise control and a CD player.  Owners of the 2001 Optima LX report numerous problems with the car (power window failure, check engine light coming on constantly) and with the dealers in terms of the warranty.  The I4 has terrible pickup, but the overall ride is smooth, and the interior cabin very roomy.