The styling is terrific! I couldnt believe what I saw when I saw one on the road!
@jmanyes
7 жыл бұрын
6 years later it dose still look fresh.
@JusLuv2Watch
12 жыл бұрын
@njmtbiker Regular Unleaded is right, and although you can use regular blend motor oil synthetics are recommended
@NiiCo415
12 жыл бұрын
Test drove it and it was awesome!
@matrixloader
13 жыл бұрын
Im starting to see alot of these on the road, man! those cars look aggressive in person!
@sicboy041
12 жыл бұрын
I've had my 2012 Kia Optima SX Turbo for two weeks now and absolutely love it! I went from a 2009 Acura TSX into this car, and everything about it is better. Bigger and faster engine, better and more interior options, more stylish, more room. And only for a couple of grand more. I never would have thought a year ago that my next car would be a Kia, but I'm thrilled I made the choice and highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a sporty mid size sedan.
@oldtwins
13 жыл бұрын
What kind of performance chip upgrade is available for this turbocharged baby? This is why I prefer turbo cars since you can just do so minor mods yet get massive horsepower increases when they reprogram the boost settings.
@Lanier3000
13 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite car of 2011 as of right now. I like the styling of it and the practicality of a family car, with everything it has to offer. I probably wouldn't get the SX Turbo, but I would probably go with an EX Turbo. I've test-driven one, and it is awesome.
@WeLiveWeDie
Жыл бұрын
I still own itt
@fcg243
10 жыл бұрын
I bet most who are talking crap about Kia own a piece of crap Honda, Ford or overpriced MB. Yet I drive my Optima SX and still get lots of compliments up to this day. After 30k miles, not a single problem and getting 34 mpg highway constantly.
@MrGeek847
2 жыл бұрын
And now?
@fcg243
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrGeek847 200k miles and not a single issue. 🔥
@MrGeek847
2 жыл бұрын
@@fcg243 💪🏾👍🏾 Thanks for responding. I read about the engine giving up at 63k miles.
@guhbooksun33
13 жыл бұрын
woW... finally a proper auto review from this guy... im impressed.. gj kelsey...^^
@chrisak49
12 жыл бұрын
I was a Kia hater and I tested one out. I tested out the top level SXL with the 2.0 turbo. It was pretty good. Looked amazing outside and the inside was pretty plush. Good materials. The suspension was soft and it handed the corners pretty well. Steering was a little light for my taste though.
@matrixloader
13 жыл бұрын
@mike7743 are you sure? why are kia's rated as very reliable by JDpower?
@clarenceexd
12 жыл бұрын
Does the SX turbo actually achieve EPA estimates?
@Mixwell1983
12 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty good deal on the SX. The prices I mentioned were what I saw at that time, I'm sure different dealerships have different pricing but yah for a few grand I think it would be worth some of the extra's assuming you're going to own the car for a while anyways.
@urafudgehead
13 жыл бұрын
@sledforpeace Off the top of my head, 200hp for the normal LX and EX (non turbo) trims, coming from a 2.4 liter 4 cylinder engine. The SX model in the video produces 274hp with a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4 cylinder. You lose 1 MPG from the 28/35 rating of the normal model if you choose the turbo. I don't remember the lb ft of torque off my head.
@OutdoorLifeKR
13 жыл бұрын
best look in this segment
@TheUltramarine55
12 жыл бұрын
will this come to india anytime??
@neptoon08
12 жыл бұрын
@racers115 why they are really reliable now! my mom has a 2007 kia sportage with almost 80,000 miles and we have never had any problems with it!!
@urafudgehead
13 жыл бұрын
@sledforpeace Whoops, typo on that 28, I meant 24 MPG in the city, but the 35 MPG on the highway is correct.
@hangene92
13 жыл бұрын
This car is amazing, drives amazing, and fun looks sooo awesome. I dunno why people are judging it by its brand. Its alot better than you think.
@DanPrinMan
13 жыл бұрын
Does it come in a 6 speed manual?
@InfamousPR
12 жыл бұрын
You can easily replace it with K5 emblems from the Korean version. They look way better. Planning to do that soon to my SX.
@InfamousPR
12 жыл бұрын
Actually, the EX turbo I saw was 25K and I got my SX for 28K fully loaded except the Navigation which I didn't want but it has the back up camera and touch screen infinity radio with UVO. For 3k more grand, you get a much better looking SX model instead of the bit bland looking EX model and its very well worth the extra money.
@BCCHSMD
13 жыл бұрын
@305pride If your still car shopping I recommend you take a look at The Mazda 6. That thing is just a blast to drive. The Optima does seem promising though
@sicboy041
12 жыл бұрын
Those are the touring wheels. I got them on mine. An option on the SX.
@njmtbiker
12 жыл бұрын
did he say regular unleaded gas? but its a turbo?
@minhyukiii
12 жыл бұрын
I would totally choose this car over any other competitors in the market just for its looks and the performance and quality comes with it :D
@plutonium9
12 жыл бұрын
Strangely, I like a little turbo lag. Not 944 Turbo kind of lag but a little top end rush is fun!
@sainifabulous
13 жыл бұрын
wow kia stepping it up
@JusLuv2Watch
12 жыл бұрын
@dufferego87 You can get it fully loaded for 28k, you're not buying any BMW or Audi or any other new car in the world with the amount of options your get in the SX for that price
@305pride
13 жыл бұрын
i loved the malibu when i test drove it, but this kia looks like a nice choice
@InfamousPR
12 жыл бұрын
Agree!
@305pride
13 жыл бұрын
@BCCHSMD if im going to get a mazda, then it would be the mazda3 for sure. i love that car. thats what i was trying to shop for but gave up and figured i'll stay with my old camaro untill i finish college or get more money
@howardpower
12 жыл бұрын
I own an SX and you are getting a better deal with it. Most features are standard including the tech package. More aggressive front and rear bumpers, wind diffusers, sport upgraded suspensions. Tires suck. They still have the stock hankook tires which I'm looking forward to replacing. Standard led taillights, normal halogen fog lights. I'm adding led license plate lights and oil catch can to the engine.
@Mixwell1983
12 жыл бұрын
The $30k sticker isn't bad on the SX but you can get the EX which has the turbo but less bullshit like heated seats, navi.. It's like a stripped down one and I believe was about $23-24k when i checked them out at the kia dealership. the SX was really impressive but I personally don't need all the extra's the SX come with. I was really impressed how kia stepped up their game. I've never considered an optima but they did a brilliant job on this one IMO..
@krutomjer
11 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you leave it stock if it was so good ?
@mazda6tuner99
13 жыл бұрын
This car would look good "hellaflush" and I bet with intake, full exhaust, and a tune for 93 octane and a little more boost from that turbo this would be a very fun and quick to drive car (:
@gcbomber
13 жыл бұрын
I'm waiting for K5 turbo model (optima) release in AUS
@solano760
12 жыл бұрын
I got a 2002 Kia spectra with 180,000miles and it's still going strong who would of knew....
@mfattal
13 жыл бұрын
I put it in my top 10 best looking cars
@sledforpeace
13 жыл бұрын
Nice looking car, but what are the specs?
@InfamousPR
11 жыл бұрын
Some people still have the notion that only Toyota and Honda are still making the most reliable cars. They are so wrong and since they are scare to try anything new, they only opt to bash on the newcomers Kia and Hyundai. I've always owned Toyotas and I've had my 2012 Kia Optima SX for almost two years and the car is just as well built, refined and reliable as any Toyota I've owned, not to mention gorgeous looking.
@timtime88
13 жыл бұрын
@mrjost55 are you buying a car or buying a badge?
@mrTrauMMA
12 жыл бұрын
@phairot123 you can buy their european/canadian emblem off of youtube for pretty cheap and it looks badass
@NamNguyen_
12 жыл бұрын
How much for this beast?
@tallen35875
13 жыл бұрын
this looks great! if only i could convince my dad that KIA's aren't unreliable anymore. and that they're holding their value better too.
@l3n1x
13 жыл бұрын
@ssj4goldengogeta the turbo does indeed get 34mpg highway, the sonata turbo does too, the optima is and has always been on a sonata platform, the only difference is the looks, my 2011 sonata turbo is best in class 4 cylinder twinscroll turbo with more than v-6 power and a lot of torque. the optima is a replica of the 2011 hyundai sonata both turbo and naturally aspired version, obviously because Kia is the sister company of Hyundai.
@Barobran92
13 жыл бұрын
These are really nice, but i think i like the Sonata a little bit better, although i like LED tail lights and this has them and the Sonta does not.
@hayksamvelyan
13 жыл бұрын
@timtime88 To be honest, it's not just the badge, it's the reputation. The "new and improved" Kia is only a few years old, so I don't really trust it. I really haven't done any research on them, so I don't know their depreciation or reliability.
@ProtegeTuype
13 жыл бұрын
Love the new Kia's .
@l3n1x
13 жыл бұрын
the turbo does indeed get 34mpg highway, the sonata turbo does too, the optima is and has always been on a sonata platform, the only difference is the looks, my 2011 sonata turbo is best in class 4 cylinder twinscroll turbo with more than v-6 power and a lot of torque. the optima is a replica of the 2011 hyundai sonata both turbo and naturally aspired version, obviously because Kia is the sister company of Hyundai.
@Emmanuelbrooks03
13 жыл бұрын
Lol at 0:35 sound like he said the " optima have sex" is fun to drive lol
@TheStraightMusic
12 жыл бұрын
now they will put on the OPTIMO wheels
@VToldsMotoShow
13 жыл бұрын
This car looks great! Kias are actually becoming fantastic looking cars - look at the Kia Sportage. The interior of this Optima also seems very nice. The problem is that it's still a "Kia"... :( They should change the brand name and start from the beginning, they would do great I believe.
@dougackmann
12 жыл бұрын
Yep my 2012 Kia SX assembled here in the US where I just saw FORD will be dropping 1.8 Billion into the Mexico economy to build the 2013 Fusion there. Now how messed up is that! Go Kia!
@ecoRfan
13 жыл бұрын
@Intechdude300 We have an EX with leather seats, Sirius radio, leather-stitched dash, in Cabernet red and it clocked in under 24 grand. For the incredible car it is, couldn't get much better bang for the buck.
@yoyoluc
12 жыл бұрын
Well, the car is no status symbol, but it's probably the best value car in its class. I mean, the car comes with the same features that some $70-90k MBs and BMWs have as options. I would get this car hands down, but that KIA emblem would be a little hard to get over. It's $10k cheaper than what I paid for my 2011 MB GLK350, and has 10x the features.
@vankhoa0
12 жыл бұрын
Even though the SX is a turbocharger, it can still run on regular gas.
@InfamousPR
11 жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention, paint quality is much better than any Honda or Toyota. 30k miles and not a single scratch.
@Saytheodd
13 жыл бұрын
@timtime88 Depends on where you live! Where i live you have to buy a badge to fit in or stand out! This is a nice ass car dont get me wrong but its a Kia!
@xoquixxoqafxo
13 жыл бұрын
@ssj4goldengogeta thats what the EPA rates it at... 22/34
@edy043
12 жыл бұрын
Copied the front of the Honda Accord & put it together with the tail of the Lexus IS, nice job KIA!!!
@rnwnsfla
13 жыл бұрын
Korea blessed America
@hayksamvelyan
13 жыл бұрын
It's a stunning looking car, but I just can't get over that Kia badge. I think if I had one, I would just remove the badges.
@silversteen9
12 жыл бұрын
the sad thing is they are really not that popular. Kia really made a winner and the public just cant see over the badging i guess
@Cali_Lux_Cruiser
13 жыл бұрын
Mhm looks nice. Lets see how the reliability is. If they do turn out to be great, then HELLO Kia!
@jershinator13
13 жыл бұрын
@JaBunGa23 he's a growing boy
@xoquixxoqafxo
13 жыл бұрын
I would buy this in Corsa Blue. Just take off the Kia badges and put an Audi emblem and no one would notice lol
@JEGV.
12 жыл бұрын
@mrqb1987 he only said about 30,000 like 50 times lol
@mgee6331
4 жыл бұрын
I owned a 2011 SX from new and sold it after less than 3 years because of the shitty uncomfortable front seats
@MrGeek847
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty. I’m looking at one with 63k. Two owners. First owner leased it. Second personable but why low miles on a 2011 🤔
@xvnsfhk1
13 жыл бұрын
Not bad
@chigasaki06
12 жыл бұрын
@phairot123 Good point, if I ever buy this car, I may take it off.
@Radiorah100
11 жыл бұрын
Well I love my Kia for practical driving...I hardly ever drive faster then 90...the car in silver looks just as good as any...maybe even better then other mid sized sedan...including Mercedes, Lexus, infinity...but not so for the interior... but its kills Camry's, Focus and Altima's who it was designed to compete with...any manufacturer would have been proud if the Optima was in their line up. Don't hate KIA for making a winning for once
@YeuLaKho
13 жыл бұрын
that's a lot of rear legs room
@hangene92
13 жыл бұрын
@JaBunGa23 I know LOL, thats wat I said in several videos lmaoooo. Same with other editors, he said 5'10 in other videos, and all of a sudden hes 6'1
@fvictor77
11 жыл бұрын
thats exactly what a kia owner would say.
@khunopie
13 жыл бұрын
@JaBunGa23 That's what puberty does
@koltenkrebs
13 жыл бұрын
I absolutely hate Hyundai/Kia so it kills me to admit this looks very decent.
@dllndvs
13 жыл бұрын
@khunopie yeah....but it seems a little late for puberty to be hitting him
@GBraidi78
13 жыл бұрын
@FuckFordGM More like the 2008-2011 Honda Accord Coupe if you look closer bro!!
@KingFC163
13 жыл бұрын
Prefer this over accord...
@ehegger99
12 жыл бұрын
He looks 12 years old
@bassistguy
12 жыл бұрын
@silversteen9 Give it time. More Kia's are being sold each year. As long as Kia keeps up what they are doing, I foresee a bright future for them :). Unfortunately, Kia made a bad name for themselves (as did Hyundai) back in the day with crappy cars (and the ugly styling didn't help much either). Unfortunately, a lot of people probably still think Kia's aren't reliable. Like I said, give it time.
@707tinman707
12 жыл бұрын
Kia optimus....prime
@xoquixxoqafxo
13 жыл бұрын
haha oh kelsey... you can hear in the tone of his voice how much he HATES Toyota Camrys when he mentions it in the video
@JforAll00
12 жыл бұрын
fuck ppl who buy a car just because of brand.. 30k for this stunning car is like a dreamlike deal..
@spforsupergringo1980
13 жыл бұрын
@mrjost55 no need for research just watch shows that talk about cars for example the sorento is the best in its class better that the mitsubishi outlander and toyota rav4
@hwangeruk
12 жыл бұрын
Worrying what other people will think. How old are you, 12? Korea makes many of our beloved high end Electronics, and are the wolds best computer games players. They also have one of the best Internt Infrastructures in the world.Korea is the new Japan.
@Lyrical00Messiah
12 жыл бұрын
i would feel lame just saying i drive a kia
@rafarocket
12 жыл бұрын
probably has an ebay turbo on it
@mrTrauMMA
12 жыл бұрын
@phairot123 oops i meant ebay* lmao
@meritocrat81
13 жыл бұрын
I prefer Korean version optima to US version.
@Shithappens109
12 жыл бұрын
JOKES ON THIS GUY 5 YEARS FROM NOW WERE DRIVING FLYING CARZ!
@NickeyMouse
11 жыл бұрын
National Electric Vehicle Sweden Actually a Chinese company
@EJOpdahl
11 жыл бұрын
super awesome and reliable cars
@krutomjer
11 жыл бұрын
Pal, on a quarter mile I give the advantage to your Ford. On ANY road with curves I'll smack your ass off. The Kia Sephia weighs 1000kg and has multilink suspension... What's the weight of your ford ? What suspension does it have ? I'll help you, it has solid live axle rear suspension, and it weighs half of tone more. I'm not telling kia is a supercar by any mean, but it would leave your mustang on the first corner, along with it's carriage suspension ...
@dllndvs
13 жыл бұрын
haha he went from 5'9" in his first videos then 5'10" then 5'11" and now hes 6 foot
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