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April 3, 2008 http://www.thecarconnection.com/fullreview/kia_optima_2006

  TheCarConnection Team
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Optima

 

A redesigned version of the mid-size Kia Optima is expected to arrive in spring 2006, and will likely carry many of the same updates for 2006 as its near-twin at Hyundai, the Sonata. These include freshened styling, a larger interior, and all-new powertrains. A standard 162-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine can be mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission with manual gear selection. Alternatively, a 3.3-liter V-6 engine generates 237 horses and is fitted to a new five-speed Shiftronic automatic gearbox. Front-side and side-curtain airbags are included, and an array of standard and available chassis-control systems ranges from four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, to traction control and Electronic Stability Control. Meanwhile, the current version continues for a short 2006 run with no changes.

 

 

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Optima   A redesigned version of the mid-size Kia Optima is expected to arrive in spring 2006, and will likely carry many of the same updates for 2006 as its near-twin at Hyundai, the Sonata. These include freshened styling, a larger interior, and all-new powertrains. A standard 162-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine can be mated to either a five-speed manual or four-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission with manual gear selection. Alternatively, a 3.3-liter V-6 engine generates 237 horses and is fitted to a new five-speed Shiftronic automatic gearbox. Front-side and side-curtain airbags are included, and an array of standard and available chassis-control systems ranges from four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, to traction control and Electronic Stability Control. Meanwhile, the current version continues for a short 2006 run with no changes.     More reviews at TheCarConnection.com   Get invoice and MSRP prices for this vehicle   Get a dealer quote for this vehicle       Optima A redesigned version of the mid-size Kia Optima is expected to arrive in spring 2006, and will likely carry many of the same updates for 2006 as its near-twin at Hyundai , the Sonata. These include freshened styling, a larger interior, and all-new ...