people say KIA and Hyundai is bad in reliability....but a study showed Kia and Hyundai are the top 10 most reliable brand...people still think this is the 90s where the were bad? times change people.

" I've just got back from a 150 miles loop ". " I've only driven the car for about an hour ". Good God, just how fast is this car ???????

Annoying music. Nice review.

Really Roman , the music is loud awful annoying.

They have only been screwing the rear lights since the first model in this styling . The 2011-12-13 had the best looking rear lights .

STOP WITH THE *UCK*NG HOLIDAY MUSIC!

Coming from someone who always thought KIA was garbage...I sat in a 2014 model at an auto show 2 years back and fell in love with the interior. Everything inside feels legit to the touch and it just looks great. Test drove the same car (SX-turbo) later that week and immediately made my purchase. Absolutely fantastic car. I've been super pleased with it so far. Best value I could find with all the features loaded into it. That model still had the 270hp engine which I thought was great. Kind of disappointed that they de-tuned it. But please, don't knock it til ya try it. KIA was stepped up their game in recent years.

Would you say it has been refined?

Why do you have your seat so far forward that your knees are at 90° angles? who drives like that anyways?

Very professional looking video and review, and the music fits despite what others are saying IMO.

I love my 2011 Optima SX!

Interior looks a bit similar to a BMW and the fact that they use Harman Kardon ( same as BMW) would most definitely get them buyers, smart strategy.

Really love the KIA and the Nickelodeon music at the beginning of the review!

Beautiful review!!

I just had this car as a rental- it was great! It drove like a sports car! I was surprised how well it handled corners and how responsive the transmission was! That's why I'm here to see what he thinks! I must say, take out any of the models out and you'll see how enjoyable it is! Sure beats a Camry or Accord!

I went car-shopping w/ my niece last December and she went with the 2015 Optima. Good choice! Packed w/ value and she gets 23mpg in the city (stop and go SoCal traffic - she doesn't do highways). Much better value then an Accord but comparable with the less-luxurious (and sportier) Mazda 6.

Less power? :( screw mpg.. more powa, please! I really like optimas since 2010 or whatever when they come out with this style.

the old one was better. 247 horsepower stopped being impressive when the Nissan Altima came out with the VQ V6

I've a 2013 Optima After 2 Years of Using I loved Everything about it

The old one looks better imo.

Love the music guys. Keep it up.

You mentioned that it bothered your right knee and that some other cars do that as well- we are looking for a mid size sedan with good gas mileage since my rather large husband drives the interstate alot back and forth from work but he also has that problem with certain cars bothering his knee/leg on that side or lifting his left leg up too high on the left side cause of that hump in the floor some of them have. What do you recommend looking at and what do you recommend staying away from? thanks so much

What happened to Optima's clean design? Every generations, they mess around with the design now it is indistinguishable...

When the optima came out I was blown away but ever since then there has been no real change Kia need to step it up because you cannot even tell the optimas apart since they look the Same with tiny upgrades

I just rented one of these. It is awesome!

De music is really awesome and and makes the videos more refined . :-)

looks way better than the passat (usa model)

This car is beautiful, nuff said. Especially in black! And to think 10 years ago I wouldn't even considered a Kia.

I want one, ill get one one day, I currently have a 2014 nissan versa and I get jellious/envious every time someone pulls up with a optima at my job.

can you do a review on the lx model with the 1.6 turbo and 7 speed? and 0-60? I wanna see how the dual clutch handles itself.

We have a 2015 Forte LX manual. We're pretty satisfied with it, first to second gear is a bit "clunky', paint job not that great but it was cheap (less than $15k cdn) and we're getting about 40 miles/us gallon. Mentioning all t his because I don't suspect you'll ever do a review on a Forte.

it looks like a storm trooper....I LOVE IT!

they should've made it 4 wheel drive at least

Whose watching this in 2019 where this body style will be replaced this summer ?

Hey Roman was actually an adult in this one. That's good. Also where was this video taken? It looked nice and scenic to me. As for the car. It seems like a shame that they had to cut the hp to gain the mpg. But mpg is very important. If it takes to much money to get their that leaves less money for snacks and other things.

Are you guys going to review the new 2016 lexus is200t ?? Its been out in dealerships and no one has done a proper review :/

i hoped they reworked the suspension... My 2012 SX feels every bump, and has tons of wind noise... How was the wind noise? Also, the wondering on the hwy is annoying....

I completely agree with Roman. I am 6'3", and those center console dividers cutting into my knee or my leg are a deal breaker. There is no functional reason for their existence. Get rid of them.

can you do a review of 2016 Chevy Cruze? thanks

I like the 2015 Kia Optima in contrast to the 2016 Kia Optima, which doesn't look "all-new" a bit but a significantly refresh; consequently, this move is a cheaper alternative than making this car entirely all-new without sacrificing the boldness of the Kia Optima with the current generation. ... It is a love it or hate it theme Kia has going on and definitely the noticeable characteristics are inside the cabin with quilted, diamond cuts throughout the available, prepossessing Nappa-trimmed leather seating, and climate control seats and a heated steering wheel. Although this Kia is lacking a naturally inspired V6, a more prominent look, and an overall bold, first-impression, but it does pack a statement with abundance in luxury with value for the money that is far less than a Lexus ES when comparably loaded with options and it will make a great alternative for anyone who wants practicality without the price tag.

How does this compare to the Mazda 6?

Kia just completely copied BMWs radio and AC buttons

The Saturn ION is back!

The design now even more reminds me of the Saab 9-5 in some ways but that's not necessarily a bad thing as they were great cars. The new dashboard looks great but a shame from the cheap hollow plastic feel and the center stack intruding more than it should. My father has an older model (his second one actually) and it's a top of the line turbo. He loves it and it surprises him just how fast it really is for a turbocharged four pot. It's no Honda Accord, but certainly a lot of car for the money than expected. Who knows, my old man might be tempted on a third Optima but the big question is just how drastic is the drop in horsepower and torque on the new turbocharged model compared to the previous generation? His 2013 (I think) in the dark metallic blue is a great looking family hauler and road trip ride.

I love the rear end of the new one

"Refined it?" That's arguable. Yeah, they gave it more gadgetry, but imo significantly cut into the aesthetics, especially on the interior, to do that and keep the price point the same. Cheaper, more plastickly-looking dash and console, no fog lights, no dual exhaust, simplified moonroof mechanics, and "little things" like removal of cup holder lighting. When they showed me the 2015 and 2016, I literally thought they were showing my an inferior package on the 2016 just the get the 2015 off the lot.

Lil Red Robbin' Your Check! It's you updated! D:

Garra love them hiv lights

Kia engineers tweaked the horsepower and torque curves with the 2.0L turbo. Now the 2016 model has 245hp and 260 lb-ft torque vs. last year's model which had 274hp and 269 lb-ft torque. Yes, the fuel economy is better and you mentioned the torque curve isn't as peaky. Did the 2016 Optima lose any weight to compensate for the lower power output? I'd be curious as to what the power-to-weight ratio is for the 2016 Optima vs the 2015 model.

The 2016 model looks like a refresh of the 2015 model.

Wish it had LED turn signals, considering it has LED taillights and Bi-Xenon headlights, and LED DRLs.

I truly like my 2013 Optima SX with a much nicer steering wheel and shift knob, the dash and not to mention mine has 274Hp and looks like when I drove it out of the lot. It has 44,000+ miles and still runs brand new. I have to go test drive the 2016 but I'd rather keep mine...

does anyone know who manufacturers kia? also is kia reliable like toyota and honda?

By the look of it, this engine has a single turbo. As a rule of thumb, with a single turbo, you can have power at low to medium revs, or power at medium to high revs. The latter will give more power because more revs give more power, but you'll get turbo lag, and a peaky power delivery. The former will give better fuel economy because you don't need to rev the engine to deliver adequate power. The vast majority of car owners want fuel economy rather than top end power, therefore, KIA gave then low to medium revs power. The fact they only lost about 30hp speaks volumes for their engine tuning expertise.

its nice great reviewers

Great description of the power delivery. Ill take a Honda/Toyota V6 over the turbo 4 any day. Too bad tho because I like Hyundai/Kia interior design and fit and finish

get the Mazda 6 if you want sporty midsize sedan.

Roman, As far as your leg rubbing on the hard console...I could say the same thing about every mid size sedan out there. I'm 6'3" tall I guess I'm going to have to find the car I like the best and rip the console out because I haven't found one yet I could take a long drive in. A huge deal breaker, but where am I gonna go.

I've always liked this car's looks. However, when I rent vehicles I have stayed away from it. Why? If you look at the interior, especially the dashboard, it looks like it made up of multiple pieces of hard, cheap plastic glued together. In the 2016 they've finally solved that. Although the outside is still appealing, they made the dashboard one solid piece of a higher quality material with well integrated components. It is much more appealing. Also the 2016 has the Android Auto connectivity, which I experienced in a 2016 Sonata that I rented recently. Once you've tried it with your Android phone, you won't want a car without it or Apple Carplay interface. You can buy the base trim of the vehicle you like, but get high end functionally from the entertainment system.

Fog lights came standard on the 2015 model. Those look like plastic inserts on the 2016 model, unless it's an LED bar or something.

I like this car.

So less power but is it actually slower than the 2015 model??

why is the 2015 2.0L turbo rated @ 274 HP 269ft/lbs and the 2016 2.0L turbo only rated @ 245 HP 260 ft/lbs ?

I hate when they slap "turbo" badges on the car. looks tacky, like the kind you get at auto zone.

the cool thing about buying a toyota is no one will make fun of you for driving it like they will in this car lol

I'll stick with my '11 sx. with 274 hp. Great car though. I've owned it for a year and only changed the oil. I think it's better built and more reliable than the North American offerings in it's class.

Hyundai/kia should discontinue 2.0t and 2.4 and just go with 1.6t and excellent 3.3L V6. I testdrove 2015 Sonata 2.4 and 2.0 t a few days ago and came away impressed by how quiet and structurally solid it was. All it needed was better powertrain which Hyundai/Kia already has.

Back up camara?

I'm really stuck on getting the Kia Optima or the Hyundai Genesis, both are great cars, both are Korean, but I'm not sure which one I should get. Both are pretty good looking, reliable, and affordable, but I'm really going towards the Hyundai, but now since a 2016 Optima came out, now I'm on square one, any suggestions?

Ah Koreans, they make three great things: Cars, Phones, and K-Pop.

I'm not a huge fan of the flat steering wheel and new shift knob. Sometimes it's better to just leave things alone...

Waiting for the 2.0T camry.

Please give us a station wagon variant this time around here in the US (for those of us who don't want an SUV).

I got my new 2016 xlx Optima I love everything about it I got my new 2016 ex lax optimum my love everything about it

wish if they have done a v6 model.

The hell is the music choice lmao

Paying an extra 9K for the Turbo model as opposed to the base LX 2.4L is foolishness on the Optima. 247 HP is nothing to shake a stick at when you consider the 13' and 14's had 274 HP. Why the decrease? Beside the performance on the SX or SLX models is a disappointment. I bought the 2015 base model in Smokey blue. The car looks great. I have all the gadgets and creature comforts i need. No need to pony up an extra 5 or 10 grand just for some minor additions like heated seats, turbo, leather, sunroof, etc.

Looks nice inside and out, to bad they don't have a sports version.

this guy needs to give more info on car ...he seems to I've no idea about cars

LIke the car, hate the lower power!

kinda annoyed with car makers not offering the premium features coupled with the "eco" engines. maybe i dont want anything but great mpg and features.

Just traded my 2012 for a new 2015 Accord, Have a 2012 accord as well. This 2012 Optima was my second Kia and my last Kia. I am a sales rep on the road and the durability is not there, not even close to the Accord

Very, very handsome car.

Now that is KIA...

Love that word "refined" don't ya....

I wanted to find out if it has ventilated seats, diff bw 15 and 16. This guy totally missed everything.

how is thus car compared to the fusion

I don't like it how they took fog lights out

I saw a top of the line one of these stickered at $37K! That's $2K more than a top of the line Camry or Accord!Go figure!

245hp seems low but it is enough imo. companies nowadays are too wrapped up in number wars.

Like the Forte, Kia took a great looking car and redesigned to someone looking more bulbous. Ironically the Sonata looks sharper than the Optima now

Optima needs the TWIN KIDNEY GRILLE.

pshhh y'all are haters. I love the music :p

Yo! You've Earned My Respect. wrench quixotic What's happening.. 1!

Most makers can keep, or raise, the power levels, AND get you better fuel economy. That Kia cannot is very telling. The Turbo whines and strains to keep up with driver demands. Still, a very attractive car, if you aren't looking to win stoplight races, which you will lose badly to V6 Accord and Camry

You lost my interest at 245 HP. Ill stick with my 2012 sx with 275

Spare tire? Donut? Fix-a-flat?

Whelp....guess I wont be trading my 2011 optima ex turbo in for a new one anytime soon......put the gd power back.

Gosh, I keep visiting this channel hoping that it is more "refined," but like this Kia is described in this video this channel slowly fades into the sunset.. And BTW turbo engines don't have a peaky power band.. never...

Really bad fuel economy for a turbo engine, but great exterior design though.