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Oh how they have come so far...
Cliff, 12/03/2019
updated 06/10/2022
2020 Kia Optima LX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
51 of 51 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a Mazda CX-5 my lease ended and I was looking for a vehicle that was not as harsh on the road as the Mazda and still had the space. I knew that I was not going to get another Mazda because of the ride quality and the I also wanted to get my payments down. So i started my research and saw that the optima had more than exceptional ride quality. I was hesitant to go from a SUV back to a sedan but I thought, you know what let me just check it out and see. I went to my nearest KIA dealer and I test drove a Black 2020 KIA Optima LX/FE (FE is an LX but just means Fuel Efficiency). I was taken back by 1) How big the vehicle is. I am 6'0 and I had so much room in the front and I left my seating position to see how much I had behind me and I fit perfectly in the back and had so much knee room this had more interior room than my CX-5 with the exception of cargo room. 2) The standard features on an LX model is insane Blind spot monitoring, Lane assist, 8 inch display with android auto or apple car play, decent stereo, and auto headlights. very impressive. and finally the ride quality. it rides so smooth absorbs most road imperfections. the only con I found so far is that it is slightly quieter than the CX-5 it is still plenty loud especially on the highway. I found that wind noise can get a little intrusive when you are going speeds higher than 65MPH. With that being said Kia really has don a tremendous job with their vehicles. This is my second Kia Optima. the first being a 2007 Optima LX and this 2020 being my second. Its literally night and day. I enjoyed my 07 Optima but it was a bland car nothing to be proud of. something from point a to point B. But this 2020 Model is just amazing. It looks great really feels like a premium car. the materials are high quality. I am truly happy with my recent purchase and I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a great midsized sedan for a good value. UPDATE: Still thought it was a wonderful car. However, I haven't had it for over a year now. with the birth of my child I needed something bigger. I did manage to stay in the Kia family. I traded it in for a Kia Telluride. One of the best decisions I have ever made. Love Kia!
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Very pleased
AnneL, 01/19/2020
updated 01/23/2023
2020 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
34 of 34 people found this review helpful
I have had my Kia Optima FE(Thanks to an earlier post letting me know that means Fuel Efficient - no one at the dealer knew that) for 6 months now and am quite happy with it. I was driving a 2005 Highlander and was not sure if I would like a sedan, but the quieter and smoother ride have won me over. Apple Car Play is great. I like all the safety features it has. Around town I get 26-27mpg according to the dash info and on the highway, if there are no slowdowns or stops, 40-50mpg. Update 1/23. I am still happy with this car. No problems other that the logo on the hood has peeled.
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I feel so safe
Kenzie, 03/25/2020
2020 Kia Optima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I’ve never had a car that I felt so safe and comfortable driving, while still looking nice.
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Great car
Dee, 02/29/2020
2020 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
I owned a 2008 Kia Spectra for 12yrs. Never had any major problems out of it. So I thought I would stick to another Kia I purchased the 2020 Kia Optima. So far I really love it. Maybe because it’s new to me but with the 10yr/100.000 warranty you can’t beat it.
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AWESOMEEEEEE
ohiadoreyou, 10/24/2019
2020 Kia Optima S 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Love the ride, the drive and the bang for my buck!
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