Especificaciones y análisis del KIA Optima
Power
136HP
Torque
325Nm
Consumption
5.1l/100
Emissions
133g/km
0-100 km/h
10.3s
Top Speed
202km/h
Weight
1559kg
Price
24,535€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
505 L
70 L
100 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi VGT Concept · 136 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The 2012 KIA Optima burst onto the mid-size sedan scene as a bold statement of intent. With a design that was love at first sight and an unbeatable value proposition, this car not only sought to compete but to seduce an audience accustomed to traditional European options. It was the moment many began to look at KIA differently, discovering a vehicle that offered much more than a competitive price.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 1.7 CRDi 136-horsepower diesel engine feels willing and full of life, especially thanks to its generous 325 Nm of torque available from low revs. It's not a sports car, but its acceleration is more than enough for daily use and for traveling with ease. The six-speed manual gearbox is precise and pleasant. What's most surprising is its composure on the road; it's a car born to devour miles with remarkable comfort, effortlessly filtering out road imperfections and maintaining a quiet ride that embraces you and lets you enjoy the journey.
Design and aesthetics
The design is, without a doubt, its most powerful calling card. Peter Schreyer's master lines created a sedan with the soul of a coupé, a fluid and athletic silhouette that still turns heads. The 'Tiger Nose' grille, the sleek headlights, and the sloping roofline give it an overwhelming personality. Inside, space is the protagonist, with very generous rear seats and a driver-oriented dashboard that, although sober, conveys a well-achieved sense of quality and order. It's a car that makes you proud to drive it.
Technology and features
In its Concept trim, the Optima offered a decent standard equipment for its time, focused on essential comfort and safety. Although touch screens and more advanced assistants were reserved for higher versions, the essentials for enjoying a modern and safe driving experience were not missing. It included features like climate control, cruise control, and a competent audio system, proving that useful technology doesn't have to be ostentatious.
Competition
The KIA Optima faced established giants like the Volkswagen Passat, the Ford Mondeo, or the Opel Insignia. It also competed with its cousin, the Hyundai i40. However, the Optima played its cards masterfully: a much more passionate and daring design, outstanding roominess, and, above all, the unparalleled 7-year warranty that conveyed a confidence in the product that none of its rivals could match.
Conclusion
The 2012 KIA Optima is much more than a pretty sedan. It is tangible proof of the Korean brand's leap in quality. A car that perfectly balances the emotion of its aesthetics with the reason of its efficiency, space, and reliability. It was a smart yet passionate purchase, a choice for those who sought to stand out without giving up anything important. A vehicle that left an indelible mark and proved that one could aspire to everything.