The last 2 Kia Optima was a total disaster. Even in our country, these cars remain a rarity. All these happens due to weird design language. The first model is like a cross-breed between jaguar and merc perhaps. The second model features a fresher look than the first one and the design is a bit boxy. Lately, Kia has featured a new design language across the entire range. One of the reason is the Kia's new Chief Designer. Did you know that Kia's new chief designer is Peter Schreyer. Previously, Peter used to serve for the automotive giant Audi, and he also penned the beatiful Audi A4 sedan.
As for Kia, Peter Schreyer penned the Cee'd, Venga, New Sportage, New Sorento and upcoming models. His latest creations is the new Kia Optima. Perhaps Kia had heard enough and decided to make this new Optima more exclusive and elegant than it's predecessor. This new Kia is larger and longer than the old one. It now features a sleeker body lines, and an elegant boxy theme shape. This time, Kia features a futuristic design and also European styling.
It also features a luxuriously equipped interior and it create a sense that this is a proper driver's car.Leather interior and seats is standard across the range.What more suprising is this car features 6-speed automatic transmission that can be operated manually via the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. This automatic transmission is also the first mantainance-free automatic transmission in the world. There also a 6-way adjustable driver seat, Auto Cruise control, High quality 'Dimension' audio system, air conditioned glove box ( to avoid your chocolate from melting,and Kia's 'Active Eco System' to help the economy.
The Optima also features a coupe like styling. It muscular look is the remenescent of Audi cars.
It is enhanced by the chrome arc that flow from the A-pillar to the C-pillar. The headlight features HID technology, while the rear is LED technology. It also has an 18 inch wheels, red brake caliper, auto levelling head light, and dual exhaust.
This car is also built in an all-new platform. This new platform is much better than the old one and surely can cope with enthuastic cornering. It bodyshell is made of lightweight material. It will have 6 engines including 2 turbodiesels and 4 petrol. And power is up 278ps. All engines features direct injection technology for an surpassed response and acceleration, as well as fuel effieciency. For the asian market, the engines are from Theta II engine family.
In line with Kia's safety engineering philosophy, the all-new Optima will have a high level of safety features as standard. Equipment includes six airbags (dual front airbags, front-seat mounted side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags), front active headrests, side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Safety driving systems on the Kia Optima will include anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS) and Hill Assist Control (HAC) - depending on market.
Malaysia sole Kia maker and importer, Naza also give a clue that the Optima is going to be available in here in few months period. If I was so eager to wait for this Optima arrival, I'm sure you are too.
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