The new alternative to an mitsu evolution X
4 doors
4b11t
4wd


http://www.insideline.com/kia/optima...rst-drive.html


and you can dunk over it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnXHiSQ-rGk[/

 

I actually really like the new Optima, saw one in person and it's sick looking! Changed my perspective on the whole brand

 

he new kias look great, IMO.

I wouldn't mind owning one.

 

Dear I say it has better interior than a evo x

 

kia seems to be really stepping it up with style and performance

 

I can't believe how much they've improved. I haven't been keeping up on auto news, so this is the first time I've heard about the 4b11t in one. Pretty sweet.

 

Nice looking car. Looks more like an e60 m5 wannabe to me.

Also good to know that if you got into a pinch that you could dunk over it

 

dang that much power off regular unleaded???!!! with boost and 9.5:1!?!?!?!?!

 

Must be due to the direct injection

 

Yuk !

 

Wow thats crazy...276 on 87 octane, 4WD, 9.5 CR and 3385lbs....I want that as my daily. Slap some 93 octane and a tune and good things might happen.

 

Ehhh idk that kind of looks ugly.

 

wow, 34 mpg and 276 hp on 87 oct. it's no wonder they wanna make the next evo hybrid. every manufacturers 300 hp vehicle is pushing upwards of 25 mpg, at least.

 

Skimming through the reviews, I dont see anywhere where it says its awd??

 

well the new optima has the same motor and chassis as the hyundai genesis and sonatas.... are they built like an evo? the turbo model has a standard slushbox. also it is NOT AWD. it also has a slightly more sportier ride then a sonata, which means its still meant for quiet/compliant ride(so not made to handle)...

so no it its not a "kia evolution" and never will be.