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Replying to: flash_lee (Jan 14, 2006 8:09 pm) I've got to say it, I'm sorry - but it's amazing how many people want answeres to their problems but post them in the wrong forums! 
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Replying to: flash_lee (Jan 14, 2006 8:09 pm)
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| I can kind of understand why the Sanata has more horsepower than the Optima because the Sanata has been out way longer than the Optima; however, it isn't fair that the Sportage has the same horsepower as the Tuscan. | |
To me not only does the Optima look better than the Sanata but it also looks better than the Amanti. If anyone noticed people are talking about the new Optima way more than the Amanti; as a result, Amanti sells could go down while new Optima sells go up.
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Jan 15, 2006 6:28 am) |
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Nice review on the new Optima. They used a 2.0L engine so take the 0-60 times with a grain of salt. Looks good as far as handling and fit/finish. Brits prefer handling to outright straight line acceleration so that is what they emphasis. They like the handling. Lets hope we get the Optima/Magentis in N.A. with the European handling. http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:ze4lX43GjL8J:www.autoexpress.co.uk/previews- /63438/kia_magentis.html+lotze+kia+test&hl=en |
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http://optima.kia.com/ Also don't miss the Blue Gauges and HVAC control like those found in VW, very nice touch! I am sold on the interior! Navigate to the gallery - interior
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| Is this going to be an Automatic transmission Only car in the USA and do the rear turn signals flash amber like the European/Asian cars? | |
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Replying to: hkian (Jan 17, 2006 8:12 pm) parking sonars maybe? |
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Hi, I'm a Sales Manager for Kia in Canada, so I have some insight to share for all. The Optima will have the 2.4 and 2.7L powerplants when it arrives in showrooms this Spring. The 2.7 will have an HP rating of 185-192 (depending on emissions), while the 2.4 will churn out 162HP. The Optima won't have the 3.3 Sonata engine until Kia opens its plant in the U.S. That being said, Kia claims the Optima will have sportier handling, and they expect to sell more 4 cyl. then 6 cyl. This car was all about price point in the past; this is no longer the case. Best value in class, not necessarily lowest sticker price.
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