Used 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo Sedan Review
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it does'nt get much better
arubin, Bronx, NY, 01/04/2012
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I have my Optima ex turbo for a week, I already have driven 425 miles, mixed city and highway.The car is solid, quiet and has a very nice combination of ride and handling.Very comfortable seats front and rear, great sound from the Infinity stereo, and very good controls.So far my gas mileage overall mix is 27,28 mpg.I can't say enough how much I love this car.The only negative is the … choice of tires ,Nexens are very bad on wet roads.I hope Kia will realize a car as good a the Optima deserves better performing tires.
Amazing value for the money
mustrockon, Tehachapi, CA, 07/22/2012
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
When we were looking for a car in the 30Ks range I have to admit Kia was not on the short list. After talking with two family friends, one with a BMW and another with a Mercedes both purchased within the last 3 years we began to broaden our search. Not only were the repair bills outrageous for even the smallest of fixes, but the features for the "lower priced" models were lacking … compared to the Optima. We ended up getting a pearlized white with leather interior and a turbo 2.0 getting 275 horsepower. It has no problem getting up to speed and rides like a dream. Not only is this the best car we have owned for this price, but our family friend with the Mercedes is trading in for an Optima!
Great car for the money hands down
sassy1866, Redmond, WA, 06/04/2012
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
I just bought a 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo. Spicy Red with Beige interior.
Absolutely love it. You can't find any other car with
the amount of options at the Kia price. I bought the tubo because the regular 4 seemed noisy. Plus I love the power.
Only two complaints I have are the wind noise around the windows when driving on the highway and the passenger seat is too low.
Never buy a Kia...Worst decision ever
Michelle, Modesto, CA, 03/20/2016
2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
Kia Optima sucks!! At 55,000 miles engine seized and we were forced to replace it even though there was a warranty but Kia ALWAYS finds a way out of paying as can be seen by the reviews. Now at 90,000 miles car transmission or Turbo is going out so car is now going back into shop. Two weeks ago wire harness broke some how and severe several wires causing the brake system to go out! And … if you call a Kia dealer all they will tell you is how great the Optima's are and why they would own them.... I offered to sell him mine on the spot, even told him that since his mechanic replaced motor that car should be perfect right??? There needs to be a mandatory recall o these cars immediately before someone is killed!!!! I want mine gone already!!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 Kia Optima EX Turbo Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
- Pro:good ride/handling balance
- Pro:handsome cabin
- Pro:copious features
- Pro:top crash scores
- Pro:impressive value
- Pro:lengthy warranty.
- Con:Can be tight on headroom
- Con:disappointing real-world fuel economy and driving experience for hybrid
- Con:numb steering.
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