Used 2012 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Don't be fooled by the Badge
thorlo, Richmond, VA, 02/21/2012
Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
73 of 77 people found this review helpful
I have owned Dozens of new cars, including,7/ VW's,3/BMW's,3/Audi's,2/Acura's,1/Jag& a M-B. All were special in their own way, But as far as Packaging, performance, style, funtion, and safety rating (NHTSA/IIHS), My 2012 Kia Optima SX, is by far the best car I've ever Owned. it feels as solid as any of them. And on my trip From Texas to Va. I got 33 true MPG, at speeds somewhat above those posted. so a word to the wise car shopper, Don't be fooled by the Badge.
2012 Kia Optima SX
cdh906, Davis, CA, 04/02/2012
Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have now had my SX for a little over a month, its a big step up from my '96 Camry. I wanted a fun, reliable car that was comfortable with luxury amenities that could handle my 90 mi round trip commute, yet was fun. I looked at Audi A3 (D), Ford Fusion, Focus, VW Golf (D) and decided the best bang for my buck was the Kia Optima. I got leather, fun, outstanding warranty, great design, all the fancy features I wanted, none of the add ons I didn't want. I paid $29,200 out the door for a white 2012 Kia Optima with Touring and Premium Package (no nav), I talked them down by using email, it helped a lot rather than on the phone or in person, allowed me time to choose words carefully.
BEST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED!!!!!
mrcwby, Alexandria, VA, 03/27/2012
Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I am 56 and have owned many a vehicle but i have never, ever, had anyone walk up to me and admire my vehicle on atleast 4 different occasions. I even had one take a picture. I am 6'6" and this car even fits me with the panoramic sunroof. I really enjoy driving this vehicle every day and currently i am getting 30.2 mpg going back and forth to work. Granted it is mainly highway until i reach the city but i did take a jaunt to PA and that was two months ago and i was getting 35.1 mpg. I purchased this vehicle in Oct 11 and i currently have 10k miles on her.
Very pleasantly surprised
country6543, Englewood, CO, 06/22/2012
Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
My wife totalled her 300C and we looked at new cars for almost 8 months. With the way the economy was I wanted fuel efficient but she wanted sporty and fun to drive. Looked at all the different family cars out there and then drove the optima SX turbo. The features that set the Optima apart was the very roomy back seat for the kids, Great looks and fuel economy. We have around 8,000 miles on the vehicle and still love it. No problems, No noises and she gets raving compliments everywhere she goes. She drives mostly city with a little highway driving. City mpg is about 19-21 but highway mpg is right on the button at 33. I am 6'2" and have no problem with comfort, front or back.
Good in some aspects, still lacking in a lot more
orleans44, Ashburn, VA, 03/31/2013
Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
29 of 32 people found this review helpful
Traded my '09 TSX for a '12 Optima SX. While there are tons of nice standard features, like the heated and cooled seats, the turbo, the push button start and the panoramic sunroof, it's easy to tell the trade-offs Kia sacrificed to appease the value conscious consumer. If you're a true car person who pays attention to details and spends a decent amount of time in the car, spend a little more and get a car from a manufacturer who figures out the details. The car has great power. It will go when you want it to. The tires are the weak point and you find that out with wet pavement. The mileage is less than what mfr states on the sticker and on the "ave mpg" show in the dash.
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