By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
In the process of assembling this extensive review on the 2008 Kia Optima, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted a number of different review sources. TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the Optima and bring their experience to this review as well. Likes: - ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 KIA OPTIMA STYLING | [5 out of 10] Car and Driver: "John Doe looks? Check." Edmunds: "styling allows it to blend seamlessly into any automotive crowd" ConsumerGuide: "The leather upholstery lacks richness" Kelley Blue Book: "unobtrusively styled" The 2008 Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan slotting into the automaker's lineup between the Spectra small sedan and larger, more luxurious Amanti . Redesigned in 2006, the front-wheel-drive Optima sedan carries through into 2008 with few changes. The ho-hum appearance of the Kia Optima is what Car and Driver describes as "John Doe looks," although Kelley Blue Book attempts to put a positive spin on it, judging it "unobtrusively styled." Edmunds concludes that the 2008 Kia Optima's "styling allows it to blend seamlessly into any automotive crowd." Cars.com, at least, calls it “well-proportioned.” The interior is not ...
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 04/10/08 9:44 AM
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says sedans are getting more safe. The IIHS, which is underwritten by the insurance industry, crash-tested seven '08 mid-size sedans for front, side and... Read full review
Paul Eisenstein, Executive Editor | 03/20/08 2:28 PM
Let’s face it: some products are just, well, boring. And there’s been no better case in point than the Kia Optima , a sedan that could get lost in a crowd, even if it were on its own... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says Once a forgettable entry in the family sedan segment, the 2008 Kia Optima is now a solid choice thanks to many features, strong interior quality and impressive value... Read full review
Taking cues from Target, the 2008 Kia Optima offers luxury car features similar to higher-name brands, but at a lower price, stronger warranty, and an every-growing reputation for... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewKia's Optima is a conservatively styled midsize sedan that's available with either four-cylinder or V-6 power. It can be equipped with some uncommon features for its class Read full review
We looked at other cars (Camry, Accord, Sonata) & Kia offered the most for the $ w/roomy interior, good mileage, lots of trunk space & 5 star front, rear & side impact ratings We opted for... Read full review
Several people have mistaken my black Optima for a Lexus and they are surprised to learn it is a $14,000 KIA. The car looks beautiful with its chrome trim and elegant lines. The interior is... Read full review
As with many people my bias toward Kia was negative based on second hand knowledge of prior year models BUT Wow, I am so far amazed. I gave the car a 9/10 on Interior only because I feel... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Man LX | $16,355 / $15,435 | City: 21 Hwy: 31 |
| 2008 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Auto LX | $17,750 / $16,595 | City: 21 Hwy: 31 |
| 2008 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan V6 Auto LX | $19,445 / $18,090 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan I4 Auto EX | $19,495 / $18,140 | City: 21 Hwy: 31 |
| 2008 Kia Optima: 4dr Sedan V6 Auto EX | $20,500 / $18,985 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
In the process of assembling this extensive review on the 2008 Kia Optima, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com consulted a number of different review sources. ... Read full bottom line
2008 KIA OPTIMA STYLING | [5 out of 10] Car and Driver: "John Doe looks? Check." Edmunds: "styling allows it to blend seamlessly into any automotive crowd" ... Read full review
MSRP: $16,355 - $20,500
We looked at other cars (Camry, Accord, Sonata) & Kia offered the most for the $ w/roomy interior, good mileage, lots of trunk space & 5 star front, rear &... Read more
Several people have mistaken my black Optima for a Lexus and they are surprised to learn it is a $14,000 KIA. The car looks beautiful with its chrome trim and... Read more
As with many people my bias toward Kia was negative based on second hand knowledge of prior year models BUT Wow, I am so far amazed. I gave the car a 9/10 on... Read more
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