Kia Motors has unleashed a slew of its global models
on Indian roads to get the word out about its entry next year. Recently, an
uncamouflaged Kia Optima appeared on a highway, an image published by carwale
has revealed.
The Kia Optima is a mid-size sedan is an alternative
to the Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, VW Passat, Mazda6 and Ford
Fusion (Ford Mondeo). Also called Kia K5, the fourth generation model debuted
in 2015 and received a facelift in January this year.
The Kia Optima is 4,855 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and
1,465 mm high. Like the latest Hyundai Sonata, which rides on its platform, it
has a 2,805 mm wheelbase. Kia offers it across the globe with a variety of
compact and large engines. In South Korea, the company’s home market, options
include 180 PS 1.6-litre T-GDI petrol, 163 PS 2.0-litre CVVL petrol, 151 PS
2.0-litre LPI petrol-LPG and 141 PS 1.7-litre VGT diesel. Hybrid and Plug-in
Hybrid variants are also available, targeted at efficiency and environment
conscious customers.
Full-LED headlamps, LED fog lamps, 18-inch alloy
wheels, LED rear combination lamps, ambient lighting in six selectable colours,
heated and ventilated seats with 8-way power adjustment for front seats, 8-inch
touchscreen infotainment system and mobile phone wireless charging are some of
the key features of the Kia Optima.
Kia equips the Optima with a plethora of advanced
driver assistance and safety features, such as Around View Monitor (AVM), Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC), Blind Spot
Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB),
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and seven airbags.
