2010 Interior Kia optimaThose looking for a comfortable, affordable commute might find that the Kia offers a lot of car for a fairly low entry And while its steering is dull to many reviewers, it offers a comfortable ride that is fairly isolated from the road, and is quieter at highway speed than the more-expensive Honda Accord. But it is more comfortable, and built with a higher degree of craftsmanship, than buyers might expect to find in one of the least expensive midsize cars. It can’t approach the near-luxury cockpits available in some affordable midsize cars like the Chevy Malibu or Ford Fusion. Reviewers are often surprised by the quality of its cabin.
Elegant Kia optimaBut there is a strong value argument to be made for the Optima. Its available V6 is barely more powerful than its standard inline four-cylinder engine, and probably isn't worth the extra cash. The Optima’s handling is loose, reviewers say, and its looks are as generic as family sedans get. In some ways, it shows.
2010 Silver Kia optima
Luxury Kia optimaThe 2010 Kia Optima is one of the least-expensive midsize cars. Kia’s steadily-improving Optima should make it onto the test-drive list of some shoppers looking to spend less than $20,000 on a midsize car, but only those willing to accept sub-par driving dynamics and a bland appearance in exchange for a low price and a long warranty. This ranking is based on our analysis of 31 published reviews and test drives of the Kia Optima, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. The 2010 Kia Optima ranks 17 out of 21 Affordable Midsize Cars.
