DRIVE- 2011 Kia Optima SX

Kia is transforming itself from budget brand to mainstream automotive player and sales aren't the only thing getting a boost. The mid-sized Optima SX has a turbocharged direct-injected four-cylinder that replaces a V6. Tom Voelk travels to Los Angeles to check out this sporty family sedan.

[@trilogy9210]

Iam still driving my 2011 Optima sx and I like it.

[@terminator689]

Great value for the price!

[@FedorDushkin]

front looks like an accord coupe. i like it

[@quatlen]

I feel like the same press car is passed around all the same reviewers in southern California.

[@quatlen]

@DriveCarReviews ...and you did a very nice job with this Kia, I'd take the blue one too! I just watched insideline's video of this car and it was the same color, I assume both of you are in southern California, and you posted you're videos at close(ish) dates! I tried to see if the plates matched but Edmund's covered up the plates! Hey thx for replying.

[@TJC450]

thats a interesting chime lol

[@jvrdlc]

the new 2011 Sonata Turbo pulls to the left, and they say its not torque steer, i hope this Optima Turbo doesnt have that problem.

[@blackseries99]

@afghanakk - But KIA doesnt have driving dynamics of Honda Accord.

[@DevPack]

i like my fusion sport.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

It ain't ugly like the Sonata is. My biggest beef against this car is its lack of a V6. I admit the turbo-4 does get it done but its not a pleasant thing to listen to. I WISH the '013 Malibu came out this good; a paddle-shift AND a stick manumatic in the same car? Good things. Stuff a 3.8L V6 in this car and i would recommend it no hesitation.

[@jmanyes]

pontiacGXPfan
4yrs late but I think they save that for the Genesis, the 08 genesis has the 3.8 v6. But yes a v6 would be nice since their competitors have v6 models.

[@0mega101]

My friend should had brought this car than Mazda 3 Grand Touring which he paid 26k total, 100 more horse and far better gas mileage than the Mazda 3.

[@afghanakk]

kia pust honda to shame