You blinked and you missed it. The changes are that subtle in 2019 Kia Optima. Take note the new model has LED running lights. Optima belongs to the sedan family but is of greater importance to Kia inculcating advanced safety features such as automated emergency, lane keeping assist and lane-departure warning.
Kia Optima has latest UVO infotainment software. There are a few minor resifting made in the trim level. A 2.4-liter inline-four powers base models with a six-speed automatic transmission. The LX's previously optional 178hp turbocharged 1.6 liter inline four is exclusive to standard EX-trim. Optima EX has a seven-speed dual clutch. It comes with the standard features like adaptive cruise control and LED fog lights. There is Optima S between LX and the EX. That comes with new proximity and start push button. The S trim also has exterior LED taillights, black-trimmed side-still extensions, black grille and 18-inch wheels. The top model Optima SX includes trim-specific steering wheel, panoramic sunroof. The two-tone leather seating is surfacing red and black. The SX remains the way to get optima with 2.0-liter inline-four. The way to get the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four is SX Optima. The SX and SXL are having a 2.0-liter turbo capacity run on the horsepower of 245. The LX and S have 2.4-liter engine and 185 hp capacity. The Base Optima LX model comes with a UVO play, which is a platform for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Buyers control all the Smartphone- mirroring software with the help of standard voice controls. While EX and S models have UVO link features having Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has other features like vehicle diagnostics, maintenance alerts, etc. UVO link app will allow you to start the car with remote control, lock-unlock, activate horn and lights. Plus UVO link app gives you built-in navigation. Kia has an advanced driver’s assistance system that comes with standard trim. This makes the new optima intelligent and safer. The assist suite is equipped with Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, Forward Collision- Avoidance Assist and Drivers Attention Warning. The vice president at Kia Motors America says, “The 2019 Kia refresh sharpens the overall design making number of ADAS technology standard across the entire Optima line.” Let us wait for the price announcement and the Optima to reach the dealership later this year.
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