A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to drive a 2013 Kia Optima EX. Now you may remember that I’ve driven both a Kia Optima and a Kia Sorento before and I RAVED about the Kia’s. They drive well and get really great gas millage. And with the way gas prices are now, we need to be driving something that gets good gas millage.
The official color for this car is Dark Cherry with beige interior. I was a maniac with my kids in this car. Our conversations went a little like this:
Me: “Don’t touch the seats”
Kids: “How do we sit?”
Me: “Sit, but don’t touch”
As you can imagine, Bella, especially, looked like the little girl sitting next to the little boy telling knock knock jokes in that AT&T commercial. For your viewing pleasure, I’ve added the commercial below…
Mechanical Features
- 2.4 L Gas Direct Injection 4-cyl Engine
- 6-speed Sportmatic Transmission
- Electric Power Steering
- 17″ Tires with Alloy Wheels
Safety Features
- Dual Front Advanced Airbags
- Front seat Mounted Side Airbags
- Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags
- 3-Point Seatbelts for all Seating Positions
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Anti-Lock Brake System
- Traction Control System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Vehicle Stability Management
- Hill Assist Control
Interior Features
- Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control with Rear Vents
- Power Windows and Door Locks
- AM/FM/CD/MP3 Audio System
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio with 3-month Subscription
- USB and Auxiliary Input Jacks
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology
- Leather Seat Trim
- Power Adj. Driver’s Seat with Power Lumbar Support
- Remote Keyless Entry
- Push Button Start with Smart Key
- Cruise Control
- Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel and Gearshift Knob
- Auto-dimming Mirror with Homelink and Compass
- Front Door Mood Lighting
- Cooling Glove Box
- Floor Mats
Exterior Features
- Front Fog Lights
- Heated Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal Indicators
- Dual Exhausts with Chrome Tips
Warranty
- 10 Year/10,000 Miles Limited Powertrain Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Miles Limited Basic Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Miles Roadside Assistance
My Thoughts
Like I stated earlier, I love Kia’s. There really hasn’t been a thing I haven’t liked in their car. The first Optima I drove had air conditioned seats. Do you know how nice that is?!? I wish my car had that! I really enjoyed driving this car and I was really sad when I had to give it back. I like the push button start, though I have to admit…I got out with the car running a couple times! But I’m sure I’d get used to that eventually! The trunk is huge and my kids had plenty of room in the backseat. The one thing I didn’t care for was the color of the car.
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*While I was provided with the car to drive or a week, I was not able to keep it. No compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.
I drove an Optima Hybrid last year, it was pretty great. I love that cherry color, how come you didn’t like it.? It’s different and sort of red but not.
The reason I don’t want a new car any time soon is because I won’t want my kids in it LOL