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.
Never buy a KIA - Engines are trash
Ron, 01/12/2022
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are buying a used Kia, make sure you are ready to replace the engine. Buying new, be prepared to be denied warranty work to replace your engine. DO NOT BUY A KIA. The warranty is trash. Their engines are trash. Kia support and their policies are trash. Google Kia engine recalls. I have a 2016 Optima I purchased new. By 70k miles I noticed that there was a lot of oil missing between oil changes. By 80k I knew there was something seriously wrong and had Kia do an oil consumption test. They confirmed it is burning 3 quarts between oil changes. That is over 1/2 a quart every 1k miles. Kia states this is within normal operating parameters! WTF. the car only holds 5.1 quarts and is burning 60% of its oil between recommended oil changes and they claim that is normal. Stay away from Kia. I will never buy another Kia again.
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Great Car
Someone who hates car buying, 07/15/2019
2016 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Wish it was AWD but ran great and have never had an issue.
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My Jalopy!
Ruthi, 08/21/2016
updated 10/03/2018
2016 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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WOW KIA DOSE IT AGAIN GREAT JOB!
Naser popal, 06/01/2017
2017 Kia Optima SXL Turbo 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I just upgraded from my 2014 Kia Optima SX / tech package. To the new 2017 Kia Optima SXL I must say Wow what a big Difference. 2014 Optima was not bad for its age but this new one beats it in every way possible. Yes it has less HP but it seems quicker you get 260 hp tourq at very low 1350 rpm compare to previous which came in about 1650rpm . The New sport,eco,normal modes compared to to previous gen are realy,realy good and noticeable. Steering is better interior cabin is much much quieter plus more roomy . Technology in this new Optima is outstanding I love the smart cruise control , Auto hold and atnomuse breaking all these safety tech features have been engaged at some point of my driving since I owned it . Thank god nothing has happen to me or the car . Only thing I don't like about the car very small and very hardly noticeable if you are a picky person like me . That are the Kia kick plates or cup holder they no longer illuminate , the instrument cluster gadeged no longer go all the way to max RPM upon start of the car. Last but not least thier is a bit of engine noise in the cabin when flooring the the car at low rpms not a bad thing sometimes it's kinda annoys me . Other then those little inprofections the car is great!
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Economical, yet Very Sporty Ride
Larry K, 10/31/2017
2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
First of all, this was the Engine/Transmission combo I wanted. While driving in the Standard or Eco mode can be rather dull, I ONLY drive in SPORT mode. I like the way it shifts, both up and down, as I've always used the auto/manual mode for downshifting. It has proven to be responsive and reliable after 16 months and 2 road trips of 3, 000+ miles. I had no problem exceeding 100 mph over the mountains of Tennessee and the hills of Kentucky and Ohio. The 1.6T is very adequate and surprised me with no less than 34 mpg on both trips. The Tech Package (now its the Convenience Pkg) was an excellent choice. The cabin was very quiet at high speeds, thanks to the thicker windows. The seat positions were also very comfy on long drives, thanks in part to the 12-way power seat. The added lumbar function allowed me to manipulate it to mimic a "shiatsu" massage. If you enjoy a SPORTY RIDE without lots of frills, this car deserves a test drive. If SPORTY doesn't appeal to you, opt for the 2.4 paired with the 6-speed trans, a wonderful alternative, though not as exciting.
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