Used 2017 Kia Optima Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Optima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima since its last redesign.
Wish We Had Bought Two
Lisa Williams, 12/23/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Both adult sons are 6'2" and EASILY fit in the back seat, both with head room and leg room. Extremely roomy and deceptively big trunk. Great visibility, turn ratio, and low noise.
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Great Value
Dave Sarver, 07/03/2017
2017 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
Kia was offering thousands of $$ in customer cash, plus a military veteran's bonus, for leasing. Then I went to work on the dealer, and got the lowest possible money factor (interest rate) and highest residual value. After some haggling, I got the dealer down on their sale price. The point of all this explanation is to say I got a great deal on a really well-built car. I think the Kias are a great value for the money, are well-built, and have a solid warranty.
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Two Weeks & just filling up the gas tank
NoLa, 08/16/2016
2016 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I brought my new 2016 Kia Optima LX two weeks ago for a good deal 16k. The ride is quiet and comfortable. I suggest drive in eco mode to save money at the gas pump. I'm average just about what is advertised. Also the car has a lot of sex appeal grown up/sporty look. I would highly suggest anyone to give kia a chance!
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Unbelievably frustrated
Lucy Oldham, 09/25/2017
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2016 KIA Optima EX. Initially, I was very pleased with the car but the mechanical issues have changed my opinion. The car proved unreliable as the engine stalled multiple times and at times would not accelerate. The car's operation was dangerous having stalled while doing 70 mph on the interstate! I took the car in for service on 4 occasions, each time assured that "the problem is taken care of". The last time it stalled, I had it towed to the dealership and told them I thought the car was a lemon, I was scared to drive it and I wanted to trade it. So, I did for a 2017 Optima EX. It now has 22,000 miles on it and the same thing has started with the new vehicle!!!!!!!!!!!!! I called the same dealership today and spoke to the service department and was told once again "we have never heard anything like this". I said that is not true, you heard it from me about 7 or 8 months ago! So, here I go again...
Nice car loose performance for comfort
Greg R, 09/04/2017
2017 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I brought this car around Aug in 2017. I got the EX trim. I was a previous owner of a 2012 and a 2015. (all the base line of the Ex Trim.) This is a very nice car but I lost a few things from the previous 2. I lost fog lights, engine power, dual exhaust in my opinion better sounding speakers. you also loose the lit up cup holders and holders in the door. At first when I got the car I was un happy with it. But as an owner in the last few weeks I'm really beginning to like it. In my EX base I have very comfortable seats with memory placement for 2 people, a newer dash, a improved Air conditioner, it's quiet and smooth (as far as wind noise) With this car you do still hear road noise, ( just like the old one) Very much improved gas mileage, Satellite radio is much easier to navigate, Bigger glove department. This car can drive in 3 modes economy, Standard and sports mode. As time went on I realised there is a big difference in power driving in sports mode than in Economy mode. In sports mode and normal mode you get much more power than in economy mode but in my opinion not as much as in the older models. but it's enough. The older model had 195 horse power vs this model has 185. One thing thats great the oil changes are done at 7500 miles vs 5000. Also the side view mirrors fold and there are lights where the door handles are on the outside, not necessary but it's cool. Over all this is a nice car I loved what i gained but I hurt in what i lost.
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