2015 Optima Review

Overview

The 2015 Kia Optima is a mid-range sedan, with a starting MSRP of $21,650. The Optima is available in five different trims, switching to a turbo engine on the last two for added power and performance.

Exterior Features

The 2015 Optima is built to have a smooth, attractive design. It also offers a wide selection of exterior functions, including:

• Body-colored, heated exterior mirrors to help improve visibility on the road
• LED turn signals mounted into the outside mirrors
• A panoramic sunroof (optional on the EX and SX Turbo, standard on the Limited) for more natural lighting than ever before as you travel through Fair Lawn, NJ
• Solar control glass that helps to reduce glare and potential problems
• Sound-absorbing glass in the front windshield and front door windows
• Heated rear glass to melt away ice
• Automatic lighting control so you never need to worry about turning your headlights on or off
• Positioning lights to help you maneuver more accurately while parking
• 16-18 inch alloy wheels
  
  

Interior Features

The interior of the 2015 Kia Optima is all about options that your dealer can help you with in Fair Lawn, NJ. Among the features the vehicle offers are:

• The six-speaker audio system is standard on all models except the Limited, which switches to an Infinity surround sound system that adds in an external amplifier, a central speaker, a subwoofer, and HD radio. The other models (except the LX) can upgrade to this audio system.
• The UVO eServices Infotainment system, a new service from Kia designed to connect with your phone and enhance your overall experience
• A voice-command navigation system that taps into SiriusXM to tell you about traffic problems
• A rear-view camera and back-up warning system, both designed to help you avoid colliding with any objects that are out of your normal field of view
• An improved blind spot detection system and a rear cross-traffic alert system, which scan even more of the space around the vehicle to tell you when it might be dangerous to move in a certain direction
  
  
  

The LX, EX, and SX models of the Optima run on a 2.4L, four-cylinder engine setup that offers 192 horsepower and a very comfortable 23/34 mileage rating. The 18.5 gallon tank is larger than sedans usually have, but it does give the Optima an estimated minimum range of 425.5 miles in Fair Lawn, NJ, which is excellent by any measure.

The SX Turbo and Limited versions of the vehicle switch to a 2.0L, four cylinder turbo engine, drastically increasing the power to 274 horsepower and turning the Optima into a true sporting car. Fuel economy does drop a little, down to 20/31, but the Optima is still able to achieve an estimated minimum range of 370 miles on a single tank, which is a very comfortable place for any sedan to be.

Concluding Thoughts

The 2015 Kia Optima is a sporty, attractive vehicle - but you're not going to get anywhere near the full value of the car if you stick with the most basic version. This is one of the times when you should seriously consider getting some of the options - fortunately, the overall setup Kia's provided means that you can expect to customize it to your liking. Expect a price of $24,000-$25,000 (before your dealer's discounts) if you truly want to enjoy the car. However, the pricing is still within the expected value of a mid-range vehicle, and the amount you'll pay each month isn't much higher if you do go for the added functionality. Either way, though, the Optima is an excellent addition to Kia's current lineup.  

If you want to test drive the new 2015 Kia Optima, visit Jack Daniels Kia in Fair Lawn, NJ today!