2010 Kia Optima LX FWD Automatic

• 16 steel wheels w/covers
• Body-color door handles
• Body-colored bumper
• Body-colored rear garnish
• Body-colored side moldings
• Chrome front grille
• Clear-lens halogen headlights
• Dual body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals
• P205/60R16 tires
• Temporary spare tire
• Tinted windshield w/sunband
• Variable intermittent front windshield wipers

• (2) pwr outlets
• 60/40 split-folding rear seat
• Air conditioning w/air filter
• AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: (6) speakers w/door-mounted tweeter, auxiliary input jack, USB port
• Cloth front bucket seats -inc: driver seat height-adjustable, driver slide/recline, active headrests
• Cruise control
• Door map pocket
• Front center console w/cell phone pass-through, storage
• Front seatback pockets
• Front/rear assist grips
• Illuminated front ashtray w/cigar lighter
• In-glass antenna
• Lighting -inc: front map, dome w/delay out, luggage lamp, door reflector
• Locking glove box w/damper
• Overhead sunglass holder
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down
• Rear center armrest w/cupholder
• Rear coat hook
• Rear window defogger w/timer
• Remote fuel door/hood/trunk release
• Remote keyless entry w/two-turn entry, panic & alarm function
• Satellite radio
• Tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls
• Visor vanity mirrors

• 2.4L DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine
• 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic shifter
• Front wheel drive
• Front/rear stabilizer bars
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
• Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs
• Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes
• Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

• 3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors
• 3-point rear seat belts
• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
• Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
• Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
• Electronic stability control w/traction control
• Front/rear crumple zones
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Impact-absorbing door unlocking
• Impact-absorbing steering column
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Rear child safety door locks
• Side-impact door beams
• Tire pressure monitoring system

Model Highlights

There are three variants of the Optima, the LX, EX and SX, which come standard with a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder making 175 hp and 169 lb-ft of torque. The EX and SX are also available with a 2.7-liter 6-cylinder making 194 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. All models come with a 5-speed Sportmatic automatic transmission, though the LX can be had with a 5-speed manual. The list of standard safety features is substantial and includes dual front and side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, stability control, tire pressure monitoring and an impact-absorbing steering column. Fog lights are standard on all but the LX. The Optima sits on 16-inch wheels, but 17-inch wheels are available for the EX and standard on the SX. An 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support and a leather gearshift knob and steering wheel are standard on the EX and SX, and heated front seats are optional for all models. Leather seat trim is standard on the EX, while the SX features sport cloth and leather seats along with aluminum interior trim. All Optimas have keyless entry, cruise control and a 60/40 split folding rear seat. Power windows and door locks are standard across the lineup. The audio system is a 6-speaker stereo with CD, MP3, USB/auxiliary jacks and Sirius satellite radio, though an upgraded system with navigation is available for all but the base model LX. The EX adds auto temperature control and optional power adjustable pedals. The SX has paddle shifters and a Smart Key with push-button start as standard equipment. The SX Premium package adds heated seats, a sunroof, and a subwoofer.