The new 2018 Kia Optima is not only packed with the best features that you’ve always loved, but it’s also loaded with some impressive new changes.
Safety Technology
The 2018 Kia Optima is going to keep many of the excellent safety features that you loved in the 2017 model. You’ll still be able to enjoy autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, advanced smart cruise control, and blind-spot detection with rear cross traffic alert. However, while blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear parking assist were only optional in the 2017 version, all three will come standard on all 2018 model trim levels.
The new Optima will have even more safety technology available. For example, it gives drivers a surround-view monitor so that you can see your car from a bird’s eye perspective. You’ll never have a blind-spot again.
Exterior Style
The new 2018 Optima has several more options to amp up your exterior design. You can choose to have 16-, 17-, or 18-inch wheels that look sleek and hug the road better than ever before. There are also a few new colors to choose from depending on the trim level that you choose.
New Trim Level
Both the 2017 and 2018 Optima have five trim levels. However, one is being phased out and replaced with a new trim level. The SXL will no longer be available. There will, however, be an S trim level. The Optima S will have a 2.4-liter engine that delivers 185 horsepower. It also has an EPA-estimated 28 miles per gallon highway.
This new trim level is a much sportier option than what has ever been offered before. It comes standard with a front sport grille, a sports bumper with chrome accents, sport-style LED rear lights, and a rear spoiler. It will be less expensive than the SXL but have more standard options than the LX trim level.
Interior Cargo Space
The 2018 Optima is more spacious than ever. The interior cabin has 104.8 cubic feet of space. It can seat up to five adult passengers and now has more space than most other sedans in its class. There’s also slightly more trunk space now at 15.9 cubic feet.
Entertainment Technology
All trim levels of the 2018 Kia Optima will come standard with several entertainment technologies that were previously optional upgrades. This includes a 7-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth connectivity, a six-speaker audio system, and a rear camera display.
It’s never been easier to connect and use your smart devices in your car. You can access everything from your contacts and text messages to your navigation and music without ever taking your hands off of the wheel or your eyes off the road.
There are so many reasons to get behind the wheel of a new 2018 Kia Optima. Whether you’re looking for a family car packed with safety or a stylish sports sedan that has excellent fuel economy, the Optima has it all. Head to your nearest Kia dealership to test drive one today.
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