2019 Kia Optima

Choose between four different trims when you purchase the 2019 Kia Optima. The first trim is known as the LX; it comes with sporty front and rear bumpers and power-adjustable outside mirrors with LED turn signals. Next is the S model, which introduces 18-inch machine-finished wheels, projection fog lights, and LED daytime running lights. Consider the EX trim if you like the sound of power-operated front windows and heated outside mirrors. Finally, the SX trim sports a panoramic sunroof and LED headlights with dynamic bending light. No matter which trim you choose, you'll be getting a reasonably priced car that's packed with great features.

Drive with the power of one of three different engines, depending on the trim you choose. If you choose the LX or S trims, you'll have access to a 2.4-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 185 horsepower and 178 pound-feet of torque. The EX trim will replace that engine with a mostly comparable 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine that's turbocharged and capable of producing 178 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Opt for the SX trim if you want to achieve the best possible performance; this model sports a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine that generates 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.

Regardless of which engine you end up choosing, you'll find that the 2019 Kia Optima delivers a remarkable combination of performance and efficiency. The handling of the sedan is smooth and responsive, and the solid construction of the vehicle allows it to weather most bumps in the road without any complaints. While all versions of the new Optima offer quick acceleration, the SX trim is the clear winner for drivers with a need for speed. This model comes with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a specialized sport-tuned suspension. All versions of the Optima are front-wheel drive.

Enjoy the re-imagined cabin of the 2019 Kia Optima. Depending on the trim you've purchased, you'll have access to two-tone leather seats in a red-and-black or bronze-and-black color scheme. You'll also get access to a panoramic sunroof and an overhauled UVO entertainment system. UVO connects to both Android and Apple mobile devices to allow voice commands, music playback, and telephone calls without requiring you to take your hands from the wheel.

We're pleased to report that the 2019 Kia Optima has really upped the ante when it comes to safety. Each and every model of the new sedan comes with Kia's Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite of active safety technologies. This suite includes forward collision assistance, forward collision warning, lane-keeping assistance, lane departure warning, and rear cross-traffic collision warning. These tools use the latest modern technologies to monitor the space around your car and help to prevent you from getting into an accident.