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2013 Kia Optima Review Ratings

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JimDeGrinis writes:
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Great family car. Very reliable and safe

Cons

So many gadgets.

JimDeGrinis
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Good Car All Around. — I think the Kia is a great vehicle with very little to bring it down. it is a great family in car with lots of power. The fuel economy on this car is very good. Over all this is a good vehicle for around town, or even as a commuter car.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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JLF writes:
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I love love love how my 2013 Optima looks and for the most part how it handles, but I am having some problems with a couple of things so far.

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Having steering wheel, lock, and ignition problems.

JLF
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Gorgeous Car, Great Ride But Having Some Problems. — First it is very tempermental about allowing me to lock the doors with both the door fob and even manually. If I get out of the car and I hear the bell chiming, I know it isn't going to lock, but I've tried everything to find out why it's chiming. I can get in and drive across the parking lot and try it again and it will be fine, so I know it's not anything I am doing. Very aggravating since I'm replacing a vehicle that was stolen, I certainly don't want it to happen again. The next thing that happened is that my husband was backing the car out and put it in part and shut the car off quickly and the car totally locked up. It wouldn't let the key turn, and the steering wheel was locked tight. I had to call roadside assistance and they said to push in on the brake, turn the ignition and yank on the steering wheel to the left real hard at the same time. Well, that did work but again...very disappointing. Now today, I made a quick stop to run in to a convenience store and the key wouldn't turn to let me shut the ignition off. I tried several times and finally gave up. Then I made another stop and it was fine. Scared to take in too far away from home....this is my 3rd Kia and this is the first disappointment.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $21,350 MSRP $20,995 MSRP $21,760 MSRP
Gas Mileage (highway) 35 35 38
Crash Test Rating 5 4 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 15.4 16.4 15.4
Front Leg Room (inches) 45.5 45.5 45.0

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Kia Optima Reviews

Very Impressive By snuggabear69

I think kia did a awesome job with the design of this car! The interior is very comfortable and i especially love the ergonomics of the dash. Also the heated and cooled seats are great especially in t... Read More

Absolutely Amazing By Andy

Absolutely love this car. It has tons of features in it for the reasonable price. It has heated and cooled seats, nav system, iphone integration, push to start, and a lot more. The car has 274 hp ... Read More

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2011 Kia Optima Reviews

Great Daily Driver By Merrill

I bought this Kia as a replacement for a 2008 Infiniti M, and I have previously owned Cadillac, Chrysler, Buick and Acura. I was blown away by the power, style and comfort in this Kia, especially com... Read More

Fantastic Machine By greggully

At 1st I said I would NEVER own a KIA!! Boy was I surprised when I took it for a road test. I went back to the dealer and drove home 2 hrs later in my new Kia. Wanna talk about fast....when that turbo... Read More

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2009 Kia Optima Reviews

Kia Optima: Good Value Family Car By fisheral

Talk about value for the money. This car has been a good and relatively reliable all around family car with plenty of comfortable space for four (sometimes five). Looked at Accord, Fusion and Sonata... Read More

My View Of Kia Cars/corporation Has Gone Way Up After Buying This Car. By MrBigFish1959

Love it! The car is smooth, quiet, & dependable, with good mpg & enough bells and whistles to make it fun to drive. Great buy! Highly recommended! Read More

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2008 Kia Optima Reviews

Good Lookin' And Economical By msdenisemounsey

This is one of my most favorite cars I have owned in 35 years. It looks classy, runs great, and has been extremely reliable. The interior is roomy and has good head clearance. The seats are comforta... Read More

Looks Great Drives Smooth By sdmiller6182

I like everything about the kia but I just don't know kia optimas history on being a long term good car any body know or does any one got one that can help me...and they say it gets great gas mileage ... Read More

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2007 Kia Optima Reviews

Buy It. Love It. By Sariah

Best car ever! I will definitely stick with this make of vehicle. Very happy with their performance. It's a 4-cyl luxury car that has a DOHC engine. It's like driving at least a V6 with a cold air i... Read More

My Car By James

it needed oil changes tire changes and brake fixes. the acceleration is ok brakes are sqeaky handels good. i do not know about gas milege. it was fun earlyer to drive but now not. now the car inside i... Read More

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