Review: 2006 Kia Optima

Video Title :	Review: 2006 Kia Optima
Description :	Go to MYRIDE.COM for more car videos. After spending several days driving the new 2006.5 Kia Optima along beautiful country roads in California's Napa Valley region, on the crowded city streets of San Francisco, and on a six-hour run down Interstate 5 to Los Angeles, we think Kia's marketing department might want to focus more on the value equation and less on the Optima's roominess, quietness, and performance. The Optima is certainly accommodating; given the right tires, road surfaces, and cruising speed the Optima is quiet; the standard four-cylinder engine is class competitive if not as thrifty as it should be; and the optional 17-inch Michelin tires provide entertaining handling capability. However, the car isn't a standout in the midsize class. But the value story -- now that holds some water.
Views :	2171
Rating :	5.00
Keywords, Tags :	family kia sedan sedona value
Video Length :	2 : 34

Comments :

I bought one. Its two years old and so far, it's perfect. I also bought a Kia van...no regrets there either. Kia makes great cars and I didn't have to mortgage my home to get them.

Bullshit review, The kia rides better and is quiter. The 2006 Accord steers better and handles better. As far as it being hoo hum and not much fun to drive, Give me a break, Do people buy Accords because they are exiting and fun to drive? The 2006 Kia is a great car and a steal at $3500 less than the Accord. Add the current $3500 rebate (June 22 08) and you can get it for $7000 less. If you want exciting buy a BMW. If you want a quite, reliable nice driving car this car is as good as a Honda.

This guys is kinda harsh on this car. I drove an '07 Optima 4cyl automatic and I was really impressed. It was roomy, quiet, smooth. The 4cyl had plenty of power for my taste. The seats were comfortable and height adjustable. It was a nice car overall. Only complaints were the engine was grush when pushed hard, the transmission was too shift- happy on the highway, and certain bits looked cheap like the gauges, interior door handles, and center stack plastics. Overall, a nice car!

I need a car like this. Where can I get one for free?