Used 2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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My Jalopy!
Ruthi, Minneapolis, MN, 08/21/2016
updated 10/03/2018
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after owning a Chev Aveo that was bare bones. I did have AC put in the Aveo. The first time I sat in an Optima, I was in LOVE!!! And driving one... Oh YES!!! MyFuel economy has been amazing. Much better then my Aveo was. and holds the roads. I travel across country about 3-4 times a year. The Optima has made this trip amazing! I havent figured out all the technological things yet, so I rated them ok or N/A. All I can say is this is the most comfortable amazing car I have ever been in. I stopped speeding because I dont want to get out of this car....
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Jess, Beaumont, TX, 05/24/2024
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was great, but I know longer love my car due to one key manufacturing defect that ruins the entire experience. Eventually, on all cars, the window motors will go out, and the window will fall down. There is no way to jerry-rig these windows to stay up. You're either SOL or you have to pay an arm and leg to have the entire door panel replaced. Unfortunately for me, both my rear windows went out within a 2 month span of time. Predatory design choices like these should never be tolerated.
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Rented one for a week
Al D, Fort Myers, FL, 07/30/2017
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I rented one for a week. I've got long legs. The console has a sharp edge that rubs against my right shin. The ride and handling are fairly good, but the engine and 6AT are not a good match. Smooth acceleration not easy, especially in sport mode. In regular and eco modes, the tranny is reluctant to downshift, so you have to force it a little and that makes the car lurch a bit. The tendency to want to hang around 1300 RPM when you want it to downshift makes the engine a little buzzy and noisy in that range. The brakes are a bit touchy for me, but work well. I was glad to get back to my Camry SE after a week in it. The Camry 4-banger is quieter and torquier in the lower RPM. The Camry drivetrain is smoother and easier to work for mild asseleration increases. Also, the center console is better designed for long legs.
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Very nice
Joe Prizzi, Tampa, FL, 02/03/2017
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Good car
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Features removed
Harry, 08/06/2016
Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 22 people found this review helpful
Compared to previous years this is a big step back for the optima! A lot of the chrome highlights are gone! The dual exhaust chrome pipes are no longer! No more fog lamps either! The dash is no longer sporty looking! Was bad enough when the v6 was removed from the ex! I have a 2015 and won't go newer!
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