2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo

2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo
Kia Optima has always been known as one of the most affordable midsize family sedans, where it competes with the likes of Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Introduced in 2011, the Kia Optima is popular with many car owners for its ultra-cool design. The new 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo has a very similar design to the older versions of Kia Optima, but has the advantage of better engineering – it’s lighter, stronger and sleeker than its predecessor. It comes with a new engine and brilliant exterior styling and interior design, as well as advanced safety features and infotainment systems. It drives well, and offers superior performance.
Some of the distinctive features of the 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo are…
A 360° camera monitoring system
An autonomous emergency braking system
Premium quality, quilted Nappa leather interiorA smart cruise control system
Let’s talk a bit more about this very interesting new car from Kia.

Exterior Styling
As said earlier, the 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo is longer, sleeker and lighter than its predecessor. It comes with a redesigned tiger nose grille, which is both narrower and wider. The headlamps blend in perfectly and the front fascia looks quite prominent. The taillights are made with the latest LED technology and the trunk lid is crisper and sharper than the previous version. The Horizon Blue paint looks great on the 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo, makes it really stand out in the crowd.

Interior Design

The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo interior is larger and more spacious. It is comfortable enough for the passengers as well as the person behind the wheel. The driver and passenger seats are power-adjustable, heated and ventilated for the all the Canadian seasons. The attention to detail is amazing – the metallic accents are as perfect as they get as is the stitching on the dashboard and doors. The center stack features fewer buttons and knobs and looks a lot cleaner than before. The extra large sunroof and moonroof adds a luxury feel.

Performance
The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which delivers 245 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, as well as 260 lb-ft of torque at 1,350 rpm to 4,000 rpm. The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo is one of the most energy efficient cars in its category of midsize family sedans and offers excellent fuel economy. It is responsive at lower engine rpm.
The transmission is a 6-speed automatic transmission that comes with a manual shift mode and paddle shifters. There’s a Drive Mode Select system which makes it easy to program the powertrain and steering to three different settings – Eco, Normal, and Sport.

Sport
The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo offers a solid and pleasing drive, turns effortlessly at corners and negotiates any bumps or dips on the road quite comfortably. It doesn’t make much noise either – the wind and engine noise are closely attenuated for the most part.
Safety
The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo comes with standard safety features such as a 360° camera monitoring system, a blind-spot warning system that offers rear cross-traffic alerts, smart cruise control system and a 911 Connect, which ensures that you are always in touch with emergency services personnel with nothing more than the touch of a button. The 911 Connect works automatically if there is a collision or if the airbags get deployed.
Other safety features include Find My Car, Geo-Fencing, Curfew Alert and Speed Alert capabilities that allow parents to track the car’s location and to track the speed at which it is being driven by their teen.
The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo comes with a lane-departure warning system, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning and an autonomous emergency braking system.

Price
The 2016 Kia Optima SXL Turbo costs $37,595 in Canada. It compares favorably with its closest competitors such as the Ford Fusion, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in the price department.