2013 Kia Optima EcoDynamics Luxe 1.7 CRDi
Summary:
Huge improvement over the Magentis
Faults:
Really nothing out of the ordinary wear and tear that you would get with any car. I look after it well, gets every service.
General Comments:
Modern Optima is the car that replaced the dated Magentis. A fine family/executive vehicle, this car is as good as any Ford Mondeo or whatever you want to compare it to. Not quite up there with the German giants, but a fine effort from Kia - really sorted cars nowadays.
Interior is comfortable and this Luxe model has the lot.
1.7 CRDi is fast and will get you 50 mpg.
Alloy wheels are big and gorgeous, really like the look of the car. Even makes the common grey colour look special on this car.
Forget any preconceived notions you had of Kia of the past, the Optima is a great car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th January, 2023
25th Sep 2022, 15:04
They must be good cars, they are not exactly cheap now either - a similar aged and mileage buying used Ford Mondeo / Vauxhall Insignia is the same price as a Kia Optima or Hyundai i40.