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2005 Kia Optima Review

2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan
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What Edmunds Says

The Optima trails its Japanese competitors when it comes to performance and interior accommodations, but remains a decent buy for those seeking a stylish, well-equipped family sedan for less than $20,000.

Pros

Low price, pleasant highway ride, refined V6, lots of storage space, excellent warranty.

Cons

Noisy four-cylinder engine, tepid handling, some cheap interior bits, tight rear legroom, ABS isn't available on four-cylinder models.

Available Optima Sedan Models

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2004 Kia Optima LX V6 4dr Sedan FQView photos

LX

  • 2.4L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 20 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 

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APPRAISE YOUR CAR submodelindex:0,make:Kia, submodel:Optima Sedan, year:2005, trim.trimName:LX, zip:94305

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2005 Kia Optima Exterior FQHView photos

EX

  • 2.4L 4-cyl. engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 19 cty/28 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 

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APPRAISE YOUR CAR submodelindex:1,make:Kia, submodel:Optima Sedan, year:2005, trim.trimName:EX, zip:94305

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2005 Kia Optima

What's New for 2005

For 2005, the Optima wears clear turn signal lenses up front, the sunroof on the EX gains a one-touch opening feature and the optional leather seats get new stitching.
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