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Optimal comfort
Sarah Graham, 02/02/2019
updated 02/08/2021
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
47 of 48 people found this review helpful
I have owned 2 kia's previously (Optima and Sorento EX), and my daughter has owned 2, (Sportage and Optima). I can say that my recent purchase of the 2019 Kia Optima S is the best by far. A luxury car with an affordable price. It has all the latest tech upgrades and the smoothest ride ever. I got every option I have always wanted in a car for an excellent price....I coudn't be more ecstatic. Very visually pleasing, remarkably comfortable, and exceeding my expectations in every way!
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Way better than Camry
Ronald O, 06/09/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
This was such a good option. The car practically drives itself on the highway. It’s modern and turns heads. The headlights could be better and I plan on replacing the bulb with LED headlight. The seats are comfy and the car has a nice acceleration. We chose this over the Camry and wouldn’t go back. This is way better and it has better reviews than even a Honda CRV!
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A great car.
Greg R, 02/22/2019
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
I have owned the ex 12,15,17,19. (non premium) The 12-15 was great overall cars, the 17 was comfortable but it was slow the 19 is a combination of a luxury and a sports feeling car. When I tested the car at the dealer I was amazed by the technology that it had. lane assist, blind spot and detection while in reverse. As far as comfort I am a big guy and I first tested the the S model. This model did not feel comfortable to me but the ex did. compared to the 2017 I was taken away and excited by the speed. Yes I can pass cars now without shifting in low and while comfort level mode (eco) After the test drive I wanted the car so bad I gave up my 2017 with 48K on it and took out a high interest loan to get this car I was so excited by it. A week later I Still love the car, but as a consumer I was un aware I was getting a DCT Transmission. This Transmission is not as smooth as a conventional transmission and this transmission have had previous complaints with other manufactures. However; while some vehicles had bad luck with them other manufactures have had good luck as time went on. What got me aware of this was the occasional jerk or shake at low speeds. According to my research this is normal. This is a Dual Clutch Transmission that acts like a manual but has the convenience of a automatic. My Feelings are mixed on it, but it's supposed to give me better gas millage since it's 7 speed and more power along with the turbo. And yes I love the power in the car. I guess for me the ex model is the best it's got the smaller 17 inch wheels for a more comfortable ride the 18's no doubt are better for performance but i like a softer road feel. The inside of the car looks and tech is awesome! . As far as the DCT that will take time for me to figure out how I feel. on one hand I love that I get to 40 to 50 mph in no time but on the other I'm giving up a small amount of comfort of a old fashion transmission Again it's not a major thing but something I have to learn about more and get used to. I would definitely recommend the car just be aware of the Transmission difference.
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Best looking car on the road
John Marley, 12/01/2018
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful
Best Value for money. Safety features like Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot monitoring, front collision warning and automatic braking - all standard in the EX model. I recommend getting the EX model as lot of comfort and safety features are standard. Except for Panoramic roof and navigation ( which are options ), the EX has everything you need. Among the negatives - Interior color choices are limited. Black or Grey( only with some exteriors ). Dealers adding ridiculous amount of unwanted add ons, which can increase the price up. If you can find a dealer who can sell without unnecessary junk, you should be able to score an EX model for invoice minus holdback ( $800 ) minus rebate ( $2500 ) all close to $24000 aproximately
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Highly Recommended
Marshall, 06/09/2019
updated 12/20/2021
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for over three years now. There were two issues that required repair under warranty. One issue was a transmission problem. The timing was fortunate since we were flying out of town for a week. I dropped the car off at the dealer and received a call while out of town that the car was ready. We picked the car up on the way home from the airport. The other problem involved the head unit, which has the navigation, radio and phone operations. The UVO, the voice command and remote operations, was not functioning. Again, we were going tobe out of town and the repair was completed when we returned. Other than these two issues, I have been very pleased with the car and the dealer. The acceleration is ample and the gas economy is better than I expected. I have actually made trips where the gas mileage has exceeded 40 miles per gallon for the trip.
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Lovely Car
LondonLad, 09/24/2020
updated 08/09/2022
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
Handsome to look at, great bodywork and cabin quality, nice, intuitive ergonomics and an easy to use touchscreen system. This car is comfortable, smooth and nice to drive. It's loaded with useful, non-annoying tech that's easy to use. The only complaints I have is that I had to buy a spare tire and jack, and the car plays an irritating audio logo every time you start and stop it, like a 1980s video game: Congratulations for getting in and starting your car! And at the end of the journey, "Congratulations! You arrived at your destination without dying!" Seriously, I'm being picky. It's a great car. 20 years ago, KIA was a joke. But now? I'm not laughing. I'm a fan. Update: 24th March 2021. 16,000 miles later, no mechanical issues, no maintenance other than regular oil and air/cabin filter changes. The filters I do myself, super easy thanks to some thoughtful design by the boffins at Kia. An issue with the instrument cluster has developed, albeit a minor one. Despite setting the illumination to manual control, in daylight the display will not dim, but the touchscreen does. Also very occasionally, a warning pops up saying that the forward camera is blocked, when it's not. The warning disappears within a few minutes. Sometimes it'll chide me for not having my hands on the wheel, when I do. Having done some searching, this seems to be a software issue, Kia has a patch for it, but my local dealer is useless and clueless, dimmer than Joe Biden, as if that were possible. Or they just can't be bothered. I may try disconnecting the battery overnight, effectively rebooting the ECU. In the meantime, I put some black electrical tape over the light sensor on the dash, and now I can manually set the brightness and it doesn't flash up to full brightness in a creditable attempt to burn out my retinas as dawn breaks on my commute to work. Update: Feb 4th 2021: Up to 53k miles, no mechanical issues. Coolant changed at 35k miles. I carbon clean the upper engine with Seafoam Upper Engine Cleaner every 10k miles or so. I'm a happy driver. Update, August 2022. Now at 63k miles. Coolant and transmission fluid changed at 60k miles, 4 new Goodyear tires replacing the original Nexen factory fitted ones. Still driving flawlessly, no issues. The Goodyears run much quieter than the Nexen and provide much better traction in the wet, but have increased fuel consumption by 4-5mpg
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Nice car, but doesn't run well
R. Freeman , 01/25/2021
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
We have had several problems. Car is burning oil, AC is messed up, horrible grinding noise when taking off on hills and the engine knocks. The dealership is aware of these problems, but nothing has been done yet. Got a second opinion and still nothing.
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Unmatched Value
Greg, 06/02/2019
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I would like to start my review off by saying that I have never owned a mid-size sedan before, and most vehicles I have owned in the past have been old used cars, or low trim new economy sedans. I do have four years experience working on cars though, so I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly first hand. I mention this because of the simple fact that this vehicle, based on it's pricing, made it possible for me to start driving a near top level trim of what I believe is one of the sharpest looking cars on the road under $30,000. The ride is so smooth, and I really love the sound dampening windows on the EX trim. It makes a huge difference on highway driving and really allows you to enjoy the radio. It's not as "engaging" as some of its counterparts but I'm not the type of driver that drag races people to the next stop sign/light. With that said I have given it some throttle and did feel it had a decent punch, thanks to the turbo. I love Android Auto because I can turn an 8" display into a nav system with Google maps, I can listen to and browse (to a degree) Spotify or iHeartRadio, and best of all I don't have to struggle to tell my system to call Mom, and it respond with "Did you mean to call Work?" This is made possible by the Google Assistant which is ages better at voice recognition than standard Bluetooth systems, and also has years of my own personal voice history stored. Speaking of the radio, I'm not an audiophile but I am pretty picky when I comes to sound. The base system is about average for a non-premium, but I do hear rattling in the door panel even without the bass cranked to 11. I live in Upstate NY and so the heated seats will be a welcome luxury for me, I've even used them on a couple of cooler spring nights and found they heat up fast. Overall, as most reviewers have stated, the cabin is just really well composed and easy to use, something a lot of vehicles fail to do. Overall I am very happy with this vehicle. I've received a lot of compliments on the look. And knowing the vehicles I've driven in the past a lot of people have been surprised I could afford it.
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Mad as hell
Mad , 01/18/2021
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new and it has been in the shop so many times over the same any issues knock sensor keeps going out on it you can be doing 70 miles on the turnpike and all the sudden the car drops to 12 and then drops even a 5 and then starts knocking the car back and forth this car has been a nightmare
Road Noise-STILL!!! 2nd. Review
Willie G., 08/18/2019
updated 02/22/2022
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
2019 Kia Optima S. Have 18" low-profile tires and lots of road noise! Switched to expensive tires and the noise calmed down a bit. Still sounds like driving on pebbles most of the time. Owned 2 Optimas previously. A 2013 and 2018. Pretty quite ride in both vehicles. They had 16" and 17" Touring tires. These 18" tires are high-performance tires. Don't need them on a Optima 4-dr. sedan. My ace mechanic took car for a ride. He said its definitely the tires, and why do I have low-profile high-performance tires on the car. The tires are made for speed and sporty handling. Well, I can't afford to change the tires again because you have to change the wheel size too. Kia helped me put better tires on the car when I switched them out. So here we are-nothing has changed as far as rode noise is concerned. I was also told that high performance tires have a different pattern in the center of the tire for traction. Also these tires do not absorb the road noise like a touring tire. I can wait till the tires need to be replaced or until we purchase a new car again. Anybody else having the same problem?? August 19, 2020
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Nice
David, 07/28/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Was always a little leery about bargain brand cars. Was surprised at first Optima I drove, then again when it was restyled. Almost bought one, but bought 2014 Sportage instead. Liked. Now drive 2019 LX dark blue. Really nice. Great UVO infotainment center. Nice motor/at combination. Willing to wind out satisfyingly if you ask it too. Stylish. Only one usb port, however. Not a deal breaker. Love Android Auto. Maps are really nice, etc. Less muscular than it used to be, but more sophisticated.
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Great ride for the price
Pavel, 11/02/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Very nice standard features like reverse camera, lane assist and collision warning. Very spacy interior for its class.
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2019 Optima SXL (Limited Package)
Michael SXL, 01/01/2020
2019 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love this car! Up front I will say that at 6.7 seconds 0-60mph, it’s not the fastest in its class. HOWEVER, the trade-offs you would have to make for similar class models with a faster 0-60mph time just aren’t worth it. The Optima SXL-Limited Package isn’t as well known as the base SX model. You can’t find many pictures/videos about the SXL online, but there are a few out there. The Limited Package adds about $4,000 to the MSRP. I got the Aubergine color combo. The Nappa leather seats scream luxury, and aren’t as tacky as the basic red/black SX seats. Also, other features are more plush such as the suede headliner, heated rear seats, and the rear window sun-shades. The “Birdseye” Surround View Monitor (only in SXL) is super cool, automatically comes on when reversing but can be turned on as long as you aren’t going faster than 9mph, which comes in handy. You can view all cameras at once, or select cameras individually to view. The SXL model has upgraded 18” Dark Satin rims with red painted brake calipers. The side mirrors are the same color as the car (black on the SX), and they automatically fold in/out when you lock/unlock the doors which is kinda cool too. There are added chrome accents to the side sills, and of course there is the “SXL” tag on the back of the car with the letter “L” in shiny red. I LOVE the panoramic sunroof and it is a must get option for this car! I think it adds about $1,000 to MSRP. Safety features galore! The Lane Keep Assist will literally steer the car to stay in your lane without you even having to touch the steering wheel. As long as there are well painted road lines, this car will steer for you, even driving over 60mph. Obviously not recommended to use like this lol, but it works! Several different crash avoidance systems, like automatic emergency braking, blind spot warnings on the side mirrors, parking assist, rear cross traffic assist, lane departure warning etc. This model has it all. The premium Hardon Kardon sound system with subwoofer and surround sound is amazing. I had the 2017 Regal GS with the Bose system, and the Hardon Kardon blows it away! The car feels like it has zero turbo lag which was always apparent in my 2017 Regal GS. The Optima SXL takes off with virtually no turbo lag, and I can certainly tell the difference when driving in Sport mode. According to the specs the Regal GS beats the 2019 Optima SXL at 0-60mph in 6.2sec versus the Optima at 6.7sec. But honestly, it doesn’t feel like it to me! All around, the 2019 Optima SXL has a great design and sporty look inside and out. With all the added safety features and limited additions, best car in its class at this price range. $37,410 for my car after charges for White Pearl paint job, wheel locks, carpeted floor mats etc. Pretty hard to beat!
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I LOVE MY KIA!
Dwayne Wells, 04/16/2020
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Thai car for the price is such a incredible value! I had a 2015 optima and traded it in on my 2019. The car has so many features, great fuel economy, cheap to insure, maintain and I put a set of 20's on mine and its turns heads, and earns front row parking with the valet! lol I've owned BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes, and even Lexus! But I looooove my Kia a lot more
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2019 Optima "S"
Ron Bell, 10/16/2019
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2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love everything about this car. Performance, comfort, style and great MPG. This is my 3rd Optima. Had a 2013 EX, 2016 SX Turbo and now the 2019 "S". Strongest suit is the drive train. Replace the weak headlamps and you'll have the perfect ride!
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Former Mercedes E350 Owner
Satisfied with Kia, 05/15/2020
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After the lease on my 2016 MB E350 was up, I decided to finance something much more economical, but as close to the same ride and creature comfort as possible. Well, after driving my 2019 Kia Optima EX 1.6T for a few days I really didn’t miss the Benz. The ride, quietness, refinement, and seat comfort weren’t much of a downgrade from the E-Class. Seriously. And it has SO many more standard features, at more than half the price. And more room. The one con I have is the Dual Clutch Trans. I hate it. I understand its theory, but it’s too much like a manual, with the lurches. And it’s downright awful in stop and go traffic. Otherwise, it’s a great car.
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Best purchase 125K miles since 2019 still strong!
Ecstatic Kia Optima LX Owner , 08/13/2023
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2019 Kia Optima LX/FE gutter model as my daily commuter car, as I drive 120 miles a day for work. Couldn’t risk the hefty repair bills or kill another BMW with all the miles I have to drive for new job. It has been more than reliable. Ive only done oil changes with standard oil every 7500 miles and the very minor necessary required maintenance to keep the warranty. It was so inconsequential I forgot what part it was after 100K miles. I changed the spark plugs at 100K miles and have only had to replace the rear brakes after 100K miles! Oh! It was a radiator fluid change-out. Dont let these drive-thru lube places ream you or touch the transmission fluid! Read the manual yourself. All the standard safety equipment and features like backup camera, a large screen, blind spot, lane assist, forward collision warning etc etc that it comes with is absolutely phenomenal. True story: I traded in the Kia for a 3 series BMW 330i, and ended up returning the BMW to get this car back after 3 days because the BMW didn’t have all the standard features! Its spacious, performs well for what you pay and is an absolutely comfortable drive. Definitely reliable to say the least. I wish they didn’t discontinue the optimas. IF this car starts acting up at around 200K miles, Ill start looking at the new K5. I hope this helps!
Noisey?
Fallini, 11/12/2019
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is in response to one reviewer that complained about road noise in his 2019 Opt S. I only test drove this model and as I accelerated, this was the first thing I noticed. Road noise is pronounced. My '17 Forte is quieter than this thing! Too bad. Would have purchased it on the spot.
Engine fail
Muhammad adnan Khan, 08/30/2020
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I own kia optima 2019 last year i am driving uber and always use synthetic oil recently done new brake and transmission oil i was going up the hill suddenly engine lights start blinking and speed was reduced i checked my car on different mechanic no one know exact problem i checked with other car mechanic and code come up p1326 i checked online its recall on previous years cars but not in 2019 i dont have any warrenty because i drove 115000 km feel so sad because thats my business car i dont know they are going change the engine or fixed it but i think engine is done i waiste to much money on it i make it sport red leather seats etc but now i am just waiting what are going in my car
Good but not perfect
Sam , 08/24/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
The steering wheel has a highly reflective surface that is very distracting when sunlight hits it .The Ac fan goes from 2 to 3 and there is no inbeween which is crap at adjusting the temperature
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I like it
Dan Sentin , 03/25/2021
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car. Better looking than a Honda and you get all the bells and whistles like safety technology for cheap. Warranty is 100,000 and no one matches that. We will see if it holds up withhogher miles and how good the dealer is at fixing it.
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Huge Bang For The Buck
Narandara, 12/22/2021
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I never considered Far East cars as interesting for me but 1 year ago I was offered a totaled 2019 Kia Optima LX for $ 750. I took it with the intention to repair and make a reasonable profit. Dealer wanted $ 10,000 for half of the parts needed but i managed to fix it for $ 3,800 in parts and 110 hours. I decided to use the Optima as grocery getter and oh boy was I pleasantly surprised. Comfortable ride, 31 mls per gallon in the city, lots of amenities and safety features, big trunk, seats my son (6.3 ft) comfortably in the back. I like the exterior design as well as the interior. I thought I would miss the remote start, but the air condition is so efficient, that even in Florida at 100 degrees after 30 seconds ice cold air is coming out of the vents. The Optima had 32,000 mls on the odometer when we got it and now at 43,000 mls in less than a year i am very pleased and decided to keep it for a while. The only “issue” is some road noise from the tires I believe I can get rid off when replacement is due. The noise is just noticeable but not loud a ought to be nuisance. Combined with a 5 year warranty I believe I am doing the right thing to be positively exited about having the Optima in our car fleet.
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Good but not perfect
Sam , 08/24/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The steering wheel has a highly reflective surface that is very distracting when sunlight hits it .The Ac fan goes from 2 to 3 and there is no inbeween which is crap at adjusting the temperature
Met my high expectations
DHB, 01/12/2019
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Been wanting one for a few years and glad I was able to get it at a good price finally. I’ve been a long time Hyundai owner but Kia seems to become a bit more upscale than the Hyundai. Very satisfying purchase thusfar.
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Great Value in Good Looking Package!
Oldgoldtop, 11/30/2019
2019 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I used to have to get high end cars get the convenience tech features I wanted. Phones, keyless start, BT, GPS, vented/heated seats, blind spot monitoring and other such options were once reserved for luxury brands. I have had several BMW, Audi and Mercedes which first offered these amenities that have increasingly been made available on less exclusive brands. Fantastic! Now retired, I no longer can deduct my vehicles so have been looking at some “more affordable” makes. I chose this 2019 Kia SXL Turbo because it offered pretty much most of the options I will not do without, plus a few others. Rear seat heaters and 4 camera surround view monitors were two options I wanted that many others in this class did not offer. I miss the remote push button trunk lid operation on the 2017 Lincoln I had been driving. This “smart trunk is “okay” though. Also Kia seems to be doing away with garage openers too. I had to purchase a small 4 button fob I have placed on the visor to open 3 doors. $12 on Amazon. The operation of the radio/media and GPS navigation is superior to ALL of my previous vehicles. And the Kia UVO also is superior to Android Auto mainly because Android still does not have wireless capability in this car and requires connecting with a usb cable. Texting by voice commands while driving through the UVO is great as is searching for a destination (“navigate to ____ animal shelter”), still I am uncertain if I will be willing to pay the high fee for the necessary UVO subscription after the one year included “trial” expires. Many states are enacting laws to require hands free cell phone use. When not connected to Android Auto, I can always use my voice to send texts via my smartwatch, and I had the dealer install Kia’s remote start so I can rely less on the UVO app for that. And I can always rely on my phone with Google maps to input destination searches. The other UVO features are not worth paying for imo. The “smart cruise control” is great and the operation is simple and intuitive. The Lincoln with just “regular” cruise was cumbersome and annoying to operate with too many buttons. (Wake up Ford!). This car also comes with many safety features like collision avoidance and lane keeping (plus more). Also a 5 star safety rating. The 2.0 4cyl turbo is peppy with a nice note when accelerating but the ride is a bit stiff though not unpleasant at all. The controls are generally well placed, easy to use and do not overly rely on the touch screen, which is nice. I find that I prefer the hard buttons for navigating directly to the menu I want. I have had several touch screens that require precise touching or risk touching the wrong spot. The interior is tasteful with decent materials but will not be confused with a high end luxury car. I am getting over 27 MPG just driving around town, but I am intentionally driving conservatively to test how efficient it can be driven. No doubt that number will decline with my more typical driving. Perhaps there could be a bit more sound deadening material or absorption insulation put in. I notice I could hear some dishes I had in transported in the trunk rattling, sounding like they were in the back seat. The sound when closing the doors and trunk lid seem less solid than I am used to. Minor quibbles really. I do not find the highway noise too bad really. I have had quieter cars but this is more than acceptable. Perhaps my hearing is not what it used to be? I really can’t believe I am driving a Kia! But they seem to be building great cars and the price differential from a more “prestige” brand is significant. And I was able to score a great deal on a leftover horizon blue 2019 model (it looks fantastic!) for $10k below $37K MSRP. Timing is everything and end of year deals are what I typically look to negotiate on. I will see how it goes over time but right now the honeymoon continues. Maybe I should have looked at Kia before!
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Optimaistic
Alyssa, 04/18/2019
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Kia is an amazing brand. I love my Optima just would like something bigger but for the size and payments is great!
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Great 4 door sporty car!
Tony Parole, 05/16/2019
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I am on my 3rd Kia Optima (2012,2016 and 2019)and it is such a great vehicle. Stylish ,sporty looks yet a practical 4 door sedan. Well priced and with Kias best warranty it’s a great car. I have never had any major repairs on any of these vehicles. I was disappointed that my favorite feature( the drivers memory seat) was no longer available. This feature automatically slid the seat all the way back when you parked for easy exit and entrance and after entrance would slide the seat to a (set by you) memory position. Still a very enjoyable car to drive and a great sleek look
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Optima
Gene, 12/05/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fast and easy
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Awesome car worth every penny
steve, 01/26/2019
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2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
Buy it. I love my car. I have had this car for a year now. No problems, fantastic car
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Buddy, 11/28/2019
2019 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car very Remy lots of Headroom very dependable
AWSOME car
Brittany , 09/01/2020
2019 Kia Optima SX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love my car ! All the extras without the price and a great warranty!
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Great Car
Syd Schuldiner, 01/11/2022
2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
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This my third Optima. Never a problem. I am going to take the buy out as I have very little mileage on the car. Looking forward to owning it.
Awesome Optima
Lavonne S, 04/18/2022
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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My 2019 Kia Optima is so reliable and the ride is very comfortable I have everything in reach. I have a luxury mid size car I Love it!
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Pleasant car for a great price
Vroom19s , 02/22/2021
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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The Optima was very pleasant to drive, with a big pano sunroof, decent power, and easy to use controls. It was less than pleasant for me to own, however. The lane keep assist bonged randomly, the dealers in my area were unhelpful, and I was disappointed in the fuel economy even if it lived up to its ratings. I got a lot of car for not much money, but I never did shake the feeing that I’d gotten what I paid for.
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WOW LOVE IT!!!
Zip, 01/29/2022
2019 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
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For the price you can’t go wrong! I love the ride and handling and on a long trip 2500 + miles it ran like a dream. With all the toys, lane departure, blind spot , front collision warning etc makes the drive very safe and most of all enjoyable! Most of all YES I Will buy another!
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