Kia Optima Gets Turbocharged

by Auto in the News on February 4, 2011

2011 Kia Optima imageThe all-new 2011 Kia Optima is better looking and more up-scale than ever before, which should make it a formidable entry into the crowded mid-size sedan market. With a 274 horsepower Turbo model, the new Optima promises to be a strong performer as well, but the Turbo still boasts a respectable 34 miles per gallon.

“The 2011 Kia Optima is an example of Kia’s commitment to exceptional quality, style, and innovation over the past decade, establishing a new benchmark in an already crowded mid-size sedan segment,” said Michael Sprague, vice president, marketing & communications, Kia Motors America. “The Optima’s first-ever two-liter turbocharged engine with direct injection not only makes the Optima lineup a more compelling choice for consumers, the combination of Kia’s transformational design language, standout performance, and best-in-class value hit a sweet spot our competitors in the segment can’t match.”

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