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Scott Emery, 03/22/2017
2015 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love this car would highly recommend.
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So Close... so, so close...
cbevil, 11/29/2014
updated 05/29/2016
2015 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 61 people found this review helpful
First, let me say that I bought the 2015 Kia Optima to replace a 2014 Ford Fusion that was an absolute POS. After spending a solid year fighting with FoMoCo about transmission and interior issues, I traded the Fusion at a severe loss because I just couldnt trust the car. For Edmunds to prefer the Fusion over others is mind boggling. The Optima is almost a great car, but it is beyond me how you can screw up something like stereo features on a 2015 car. Ride is good - not great. Interior is roomy and comfy. Performance is much better than the Fusion... But the stereo and steering wheel controls are just goofy - bad layout and bad function. Update after owning the car for about 18 months: The lack of tech for a car at this price point is disturbing, and what tech it has is poorly designed at best. The radio works, but is nothing special and ipod controls are pathetic. The handling gets squirrelly at speeds over 75. High winds blow the car like it has a sail on the roof. Gas mileage drops off significantly at speeds over 60 and arent great in city driving. That said, the seats are good. The addition of a rear heated seat is nice. Front cooled seats are nice but barely function. Rear airflow is poor and you have to close off at least 2 front vents for the rear vents to have any airflow. Kia warranty is a NIGHTMARE to deal with and if you cant show maintenance receipts they will void the warranty. The requirement to have an oil change every 6 months - even for moderately low mileage - is archaic and wasteful. Dont get me wrong... its a good car. With some minor tweaks and Kia adopting the same corporate attitude as their sister company (hyundai) it could be great.
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Catchy title :-)
Linda Quinonez, 09/22/2015
updated 03/22/2016
2015 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
2 of 19 people found this review helpful
the car is very uncomfortable- head rest is a pure nightmare.. wish I never would have bought this cheaply made car. Looked good impressed with body style- not impressed with anything else about it. Sorry I 'm stuck with it now. Didn't drive it much during the winter until last weekend and still not thrilled.. but nothing I can do about it now. Do like exterior appearance but very uncomfortable seats and unable to position for comfort. Not happy
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My Cool Ride
Ionadas Miguel , 04/12/2022
2015 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Smoth and simple. It's great on fuel
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Style over Substance 2015 SX
Martin R, 12/19/2021
2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Opposite of a Toyota - loved it on the test drive; like it less the longer I've owned it. Lots of features that show Kia was more interested in quantity over quality. Sun roof and Moon roof - but the moon roof does not open; and when I just want to draw back the felt to get the light - the roof rattles. General intermittent rattling of the body. Electronics are all glitchy. Blue tooth voice recognition malfunctions and stalls, does not recognize the name, or for no reason says 'updating contact list'. Remote engine start often turns off after a minute for no reason. When I had a flat no warning signal the tire was low. Once we'd put on the spare and started it comically then the car started beeping and warning low tire pressure. Other issues: AC mediocre and saps power. Wind shield wipers squeek. Fog lights provide no light. Terrible gas mileage (average 19.5 mpg). Mediocre handling - understeers and too much play in the wheel at times. Somewhat tinny speakers on the fancy 'Infinity' system - inferior to my Altima's Bose. Acceleration inconsistent - turbo does not work as well on hot days; and car does not rev consistently. It's rated 270 Hp at 6000 rpms - but the car does not want to go more than 3500-4000 rpms. It will upshift and if pushed you can tell the engine is stressed. Decent power but practically feels more like a 220 HP engine. The 269 HP Lexus ES I tested built power steadily through revving the engine and was a much more consistent, refined engine Brakes well - major reason I got it over the Lexus.Nice key fob w good range for panic alarm. Decent overall acceleration. High maintenance - 2 recalls for software and antilock brake issues. High profile tires need more frequent replacement and are 200 a tire. Needs new spark plugs at 50,000 and transmission fluid every 30,000. Also w GDI and a turbo carbon cleaning and regular synthetic oil changes are required. Engine still has poorer predicted reliability due to carbon build up and putting more pressure on the engine - and Kias mediocre pistons . Other poor attention to details - passenger seat is too low; roof line affects head room in the back seats; not enough trunk space for a mid size. Other build issues: door hinges are terrible. At 50000 front hinge is warn - On the slightest incline front door will not stay open. Fog lights which give no light Overall while the mix of decent power; good breaking; a very modern looking car; having blind spot and lots of amenities at an excellent price sold me on the car - the inconsistent steering, electronics, and mediocre build quality and gas mileage keep me from recommending this car. I am keeping it for now only because car prices have soared...