MODEL OF SUCCESS – At the show in New York was presented the new generation sedan Kia Optima , who for three years has been the model of the world’s best selling home , although so far it has not been imported in the European markets. With this new edition, however, the Kia changed its strategy and the Optima will be imported to Europe and then in Italy, where it will arrive before the end of the year. The Kia Optima for the American market is produced in the plant in West Point, Georgia, United States.
TARGET EUROPE – This is also why the line was designed “European-style “, in the words of the same Kia . The setting is the same as the Optima earlier and size change only slightly (1 cm more for the step, which is 279 cm, and 2.5 cm for the width is 185 cm) . The line is fluent and sober, with some particular sporting flavor.
STRONG PERSONALITY IN FRONT – The front of the Kia Optima 2015 is the one that stands out the most. To characterize are two elements: the set consisting of the groups and the optical mask, precisely, united in a single graphic element, with a lower profile quite moved, and the lower part, with a large air inlet in the closed infer from an element with functions aerodynamic spoiler that gives it a sporty touch. And the visual impact of the new Kia Optima is then completed by the air vents on the sides of that great center.
LINE FUENTE – If the front is a certain abundance of graphic patterns, the side and the rear part have on the contrary a great cleaning of lines. Wider front until the “tail” there is no shaping or rib, except that of the belt line that joins the upper ends of the headlights and rear. These have a much more regular shape than those in front, and have the profile is slightly inclined towards the center of the car, also are noted even in the side view, since it is abundantly extend along the sides.
FROM 178 TO 247 hp – Three engines are planned for the new Kia Optima “American”: 2.4 185 bhp and 241 Nm, 2.0 turbo 247 hp with 353 Nm of torque, and the new 1.6 turbo with 178 hp and 261 Nm. The first two are mated to a 6-speed manual transmission while the new 1.6 turbo is expected to double-clutch gearbox with seven relationships.
COMFORT AND SPACE – The cockpit offers a little ‘more space, thanks to the increase of the width. But the main feature of the interior of the new Kia Optima is the adoption of materials, finishes and equipment usual on the cars of the luxury category. This is the logic of the strategy of raising the image that the Korean company is pursuing with determination. In this light it is also rich and equipment, which includes the most modern devices help to drive as well as those to make the journey pleasant. For example, it is expected that the system allows the connection of your smartphone to the system of the car. All with the use of 8-inch display located in the instrument panel. The equipment includes, as mentioned headlights that follow the curvature of the car and the system that automatically avoids dazzle drivers of cars coming in the opposite direction. They are then provided an advanced cruise control, the camera that detects what is happening around the vehicle (360 degrees), the detector of vehicles coming from behind and not visible in the mirrors, the system of automatic emergency braking, as well as the devices become more habitual.
THE RANGE USA – Kia Optima will be produced with five trim levels: LX. LX Turbo (with the new 1.6 supercharged 178 hp), EX, and SX Turbo SXL (for the US market). Sales will begin later this year.
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