The Kia Optima is a five-passenger, front-drive, mid-size sedan which places it in the most competitive car class today.

The Optima has two trims: LX and EX. The standard powertrain is outfitted with a 162 hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission. Optional are a 185 hp 2.7-liter V6 engine, as well as a five-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift mode. Six airbags, four-wheel disc brakes, and active front head restraints come standard.

2008 Kia Optima

Impeccably designed down to the last detail, Optima gives you the looks, excitement and capability you want�all at an affordable price.

Optima boasts more passenger space than most of its competitors�, plus available interior features designed to fit your personal needs like sumptuous leather seating, automatic temperature control, and a 360-watt Infinity� premium sound system.

Optima�s spirited engine provides an exhilarating ride and outstanding fuel economy� � while enhanced suspension provides a precise, sporty driving experience.

What�s more, Optima earned the highest possible safety rating - five stars - in the latest frontal and side impact crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)� and the highest possible rating in front and rear impact tests according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

All this, plus an unbeatable warranty, adds up to a truly outstanding mid-size sedan that�s impossible to ignore.

�Based on comparison of 2007 models.

�Refer to Specifications page for 2008 EPA mileage estimates.

� Government star ratings are part of (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safecar.gov). Model tested with side-impact air bags (SABs).