Kia Motors With Kia Optima launched

Inside, Kia makes word of new trim and color options as well as additional features. There are no mechanical upgrades as the South Korean market Lotze will continue to be offered with the same four-cylinder engine lineup as before that includes a 2.0-liter unit with 163-horsepower and a 2.4-liter with 179-horsepower.

For the individuals that were discouraged by the lack of choices in the past, one of the 2010 Kia Optima Engine Options is a 2.7 Liter V6 engine that is designed to please. The engine produces 194 horsepower and 184 pound feet of torque and offers somewhat better acceleration than the smaller 2.4 Liter V4. The fuel economy delivered by the larger engine, however, is somewhat lower and is an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. The 2010 Kia Optima 2.6 Liter V6 engine may not compete with some of the other V6 motors found in other sedans, but it is definitely lower priced as well.