However, the plaintiffs claim more Kia models could be added later to the Theta engine class-action lawsuit. Very comfortable interior on the EX model. Optima SXL Turbo GDI was great until OIL started, by Edindallas Great car ,super comfortable, quiet ride, great gas mileage, love the styling. Have had no major or minor issues really so far. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. The Kia Optima or Kia K5 is a mid-size car manufactured by Kia since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates.First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe and Canada when sales began there in 2002. is part of Haymarket Automotive, a division of Haymarket Media Group Haymarket Media Group 2021. on Mon Mar 06 2017. Rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are available on all trims. If this review needed to be less than a sentence, I'd say this car is "well-rounded". Kia has been offering buyers competent, stylish cars at prices that undercut rivals. However, since the nameplate is not quite established, the cost of the vehicle blows the Toyota and Honda out of the water. You're signed out. The average annual repair cost is $471 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. Find out why the 2016 Kia Optima is Kia Optima Sportswagon 2016 Road Test Heated seats & steering wheel, back-up camera.it was a home run at under $28k. Kia Motor Optima owners have reported 48 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). Kia seems to be making a solid effort to compete with the Accord and Camry with this vehicle. The 2016 rides and handles much better from Lynchburg, Va But a car doesn't have to be amazing to be excellent. by Engineer 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. All problems tend to be fixed under warranty, though, and often take less than a week to resolve. Did you? I checked my dipstick this summer and it was bone dry, not a single drop of oil was in my engine, and this was only about 2500 miles after my oil change. See 514 Consumer Reviews, 90 Photos and Full Expert Review of the 2016 Kia Optima. on Thu Oct 31 2019. The first thing to check is that all the servicing has been carried out at a Kia main dealer, otherwise that handsome seven-year, 100,000-mile transferable warranty will not be valid. I would come back here in the future and get another vehicle. Even with the lineup's least-interesting engine, the Optima impresses. MENU. Well ive been waiting for 6wks now and I still don't have my car. The 2.0-liter turbo generates 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet. As with the Sorento, the Optima shows th Reliability rankings are based on our PainRank system. from The 2016 Kia Optima comes standard with a rearview camera, a suite of air bags, stability and traction control, anti-lock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system. by TheArtofBeer The Optima didnt feature in our most recent reliability survey, but Kia cars generally did well, with the Picanto finishing in second place in its class and the Cee'd doing well in the family car class. The Optima handles exceptionally well and looks very sporty for a 4-door. Well three weeks later my car would barely run on the highway.