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2007 Kia Optima Review
All-new solid mid-size sedan at a great price.
2007 Optima Review Summary & Specifications
The original Optima made a statement: Kia wants to be a contender. The second-generation 2007 Optima delivers. Its engines are not the most powerful in the competitive mid-size class, but in other important ways, the Optima is every bit as good as any equally equipped, direct competitor. It's as solid, comfortable, quiet, as well built, and as economical. And feature for feature, it costs substantially less than all of them. It's a deal.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from Yountville, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Kia Optima LX 5M ($16,355); LX 5A ($17,650); LX V6 ($19,345); EX ($19,395); EX V6 ($20,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.4-liter dual overhead cam 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 162-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 185-hp 2.7-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front-impact airbags, front occupant side-impact airbags, full-cabin side-curtain airbags, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Electronic Stability Package with electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 16355 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Optima EX ($19,395) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control with cabin air filter, Infinity AM/FM/cassette stereo with 6-disc changer; power windows, central locking with remote, auto-dimming interior mirror and heated outside mirrors; cruise control; 8-way power driver seat; leather-wrapped shift knob, leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescope steering wheel with redundant audio controls, universal garage door opener, 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather Package ($1300) includes leather seats, heated front seats, 4-way power front-passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, manual rear window sunshade; power sunroof with tilt ($800); Electronic Stability Package ($600) with electronic stability control, traction control and anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist ($600) |
| Destination Charge | 600 |
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| Price as Tested | 22695 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 162 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 164 @ 4250 |
| Fuel Economy | 24/34 |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.4/71.1/58.3 |
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| Turning Radius | 35.5 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/54.5/43.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.0/54.7/37.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.8 |
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| Towing Capacity | 2000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3179 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 |
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