Kia Optima: 4 cylinders only

[toyotafan]

For years, relatively few people knew or cared that Kia was selling a mid-size sedan to compete with the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion. But that's about to change.

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[bebtunes]

4 cylinders isn't all bad, its can be good as well cause some newer cars aren't able to keep up. i seen it, so really a 4 cylinder kia optima shouldn't be a bad thing, but yeah selling to compete with other companies is quite impressive

[millionaireman]

I'm really impressed that Kia is trying its best to compete with other major cars manufacturers. Even though Toyota is way ahead Kia when it comes to establish a reputable brand but with Kia's persistence and determination I'm sure in a few years time both brands would be at par with each other. Upon, checking the pictures of an Optima, I could say that Kia really improved a lot with the design of the its new vehicles. Thumps up for Kia!!!!

[MuddyTacoma]

The idea that something is only 4 cylinders doesn't mean much anymore. The average 4 cyl today can produce more horsepower than an 8 cyl did two generations ago. They're just that much better.

Kia is on the right track. They've jumped in 10 years to a position of quality where it took Toyota 30 years to reach. I think the Chinese are on track to be there in the next 5 though, watch out.

[Toyota Girl]

I agree, I knew people that had a Kia back in the late 80's - early 90's and it was a piece of junk that didn't even last 90k miles before it broke down and was worth nothing. just not designed to take all of the hills and rain in Seattle i guess. TODAY, the Kia is a great car ... Huyandi too!

[toyotafan]

I agree, I knew people that had a Kia back in the late 80's - early 90's and it was a piece of junk that didn't even last 90k miles before it broke down and was worth nothing. just not designed to take all of the hills and rain in Seattle i guess. TODAY, the Kia is a great car ... Huyandi too!

Good point ... I think it's "Hyundai" though, not "Huyandi"