When i visited Seattle for a few days, the rental car i got was a Kia Optima. I'll have to say, it was the first Kia I drove, and I was impressed with the quality and comfort of it. Definitely want one now, it was such a decent car, and highly underrated.
bro you like the best in-depther ever, i don't even know if thats a word. It should be no questions about the car you basically laid down all the cards, from there its either you want or not. Great video!!!!
Just bought a used 2016 Kia optima sxl with 24000 miles on it, and I regret nothing! This car is almost perfect. Comfortable, fast, and a luxurious feeling
Daviworld Inc. that’s great ! I’m looking right now for one but they all have 66-75k mileage . You think I should buy one with that mileage or wait until I see one with less like yours
@@peruvianblood1726 I would say if you can wait or don't mind traveling/having one shipped to you. Definitely go that route if you find one. While keeping the one you found as a back up in case you don't find one
Excellent video. Thank you for explaining the proximity key functions. None of the salesmen knew about the small buttons on the doors, so I kept using the remote to lock and unlock. You showed how the sunroof articulates but not how to get them into those configurations. The switch gives me only two obvious modes:: open and close. I will eventually RTFM but your video gave me a convenient quick primer for my new SXL. I appreciate your help.
@@issavibez394 sure is I had just got my car and two weeks later the engine blew!!!! I gotta new one,thank god for their warranties had four recalls and didn’t have to pay for nothing
I love your reviews ... they are better than other reviews and every time I want to see a car I like ... The first thing I do is go to your channel and watch some satisfying vehicles 🤤 I love how you put in-depth into the cars exterior/interior and take your time going thru the tech of the car while other review only shows the outside and they go too fast for the in-depth exterior/interior review and doesn’t show lots of the features of the car. Keep it up and make the videos more longer and a little bit more in-depth in the car !! 🙂
Very nice video Mike! This video makes me wants to get an Optima for my next ride! Watching this, I would sometimes forget it's not a luxury car becuase of all the options it offers. 😊
I bought a 2017 Kia Optima SX and let me tell you, the car is so much better than what the video shows. It's so nice, rides smooth, great steering, great gas mileage (in my opinion), Headlights turn with you, and so much more. The car just has so many nice features that a lot of these videos do not show you. Inside is spacious and nice, really user-friendly tech. Great car overall and I'm having a great time driving it. The only thing my car did not have is the 360 degrees camera, which i'm a little bummed it did not have but it's not necessary I guess.
If I'm not mistaken the Kia current generation was redesigned for 2016 while the Mazda was for 2013, a fact very important when discussing engineering, space, design language and potentially engine options. The Mazda6 is likely scheduled for a 2018 redesign and based on their engine lineup, may offer the 2.5 turbo now offered with the cx9. Also, the Mazda has an actual driving soul, attractive looks and modern cabin design often compared to the German brands. I own the 2017 M6 GT and have driven numerous BMW 3 series offerings. the 6 drives like a FWD BMW and offers far greater value than entry level Bavarian options . it has similar drive feel and better equipment for the price. I've driven the Kia optima with the 2.0 T and I find it above average in the segment. but the Kia doesn't make the drive feel sporty. It just has a turbo lagged engine in a car that pretends to be high powered and returns mid 7 seconds 0 to 60 numbers very similar to the NA 2.5 M6 engine that only has 184 HP. If your measuring stick is practicality and price point, then buy the Kia because that's what Kia wants to impress you with. If you want attractive looks with a sporty feel and a better bargain than comparable German brands, don't kid yourself . the only one that can actually compare is the Mazda6
My friend recently got a 2017 Mazda I Touring, and i was actually fairly impressed with the styling and the cabin. My favorite feature is the infotainment screen and the knobs used to control it. Now i just got a used 2016 Kia Optima SXL and im extremely impressed with it as was my friend. I think the Mazda 6 has the more appealing exterior, however the Optima in this trim wins the interior and offers some features the Mazda 6 doesn't and feels almost luxury like. I think you cant go wrong with either car you just have to see which one you like better. I should also note that the Kia Optima 2.0 Turbo has 245 HP and 260lb feet of torque VS the Mazda 6 with 185HP and 184 lb feet of torque so the actual 0-60 time for this car is sub 7 seconds Edmunds got 6.7 seconds VS 7.6 seconds with the Mazda 6. So the optima is almost a second faster which is why I chose the Optima over the Mazda 6 its just too slow for me. The Kia Optima doesn't pretend to be anything, in this trim its more a entry level luxury car with some sporty aspects such as the fake and real vents, red brake calipers and the flat bottom steering wheel, which is awesome BTW.
To whom it may concern: The man that did the video did an excellent job !!! Thank you for going slow and showing the vehicle in great detail. I truly appreciate that ! No... I do not know the man, just want to praise him for the training session that I desperately needed for my upcoming new car. Love the KIA OPTIMA and I need a new car, my truck is very sad and needs to be replaced quickly. I drive 17 miles to my little part time job. Need a reliable car. I pray to FATHER GOD that He helps me to get my new KIA OPTIMA by or before Christmas. To be specific... 2017 KIA OPTIMA / Pearl White / Black Interior with Beige Leather Seats / Fully loaded SX L, no turbo because of insurance prices. I'm pretty old and prefer a slower car.. haha. I have FAITH THAT MY FATHER WILL HELP ME. !!! God bless and have a great day,, Angela J.
I'm sure this is a fantastic, durable vehicle But KIA totally tried fixing what wasn't broken with the exterior styling after 2015 ** Yes, I do have the 2015 SX also in Snow White Pearl
Mike! I'm completely new to your channel, but I'm glad I came across it! I'm looking into buying a new car and to be honest, this would be my picture perfect example. For the specific model In this video, how much is it running for? I'm assuming over 30k? I'd appreciate your response so much! Thanks in advance!
Daaaam, beige leather ! We have all black interior with red stitching only with top 2.0l 245 turbo motor here in Russia it is so dull ((( but weaker version 2.4l 188 comes with any type light or dark, what the ? ((
Me and my wife picked up a 2017 ex optima and I kinda like it. It does have a luxury feel for sure. I'm a muscle car guy but sometime things happen and with kids, a coupe was out of the question, seeing as I already have a turbo 2003 cobra I'm building at the moment, and since my jeep liberty blew up, I needed a car to get to work so u grabbed a 2017 turbo sr sentra. I would have liked to get an sxl optima but with my wife already having an optima, I didn't think having 2 was plausible. I haven't driven the sxl (3,575lb) but with 245hp 260tq, I really wonder why it says it runs a 15.6sec 1/4mile time @ 90mph (auto maybe, but the auto should still be faster than the sentra) and the 188hp 177tq sentra (3,030lb) does it at 15.3sec @ 92mph. How is that possible? I think the real specs for the manual are more like 14.9/15sec 1/4mile @ about 94mph. Still too close to the sentra 1/4mile time for a 55hp difference. The price my wife paid for the ex she could have gotten an sxl but with the slightly bigger 2.4 n/a engine in the ex, strapping a turbo to that will have bigger gains than the 2.0 will for sure. I've heard the turbo kit for the 2.4 ex boosted hp to 450-460hp range which isn't bad even thought that's close to destruction. Maybe one day we could find the 3.3L in a wrecked Sorento and swap it in the optima. (Project anyone?)
Nissan is not comparable to kia anymore. Oh and that rouge has a recall. Look it up. Also Nissan is engineered by the crappy french car company renault, so the quality has gone south big time.
In all Hyundai/Kia products you can press the dead key fob to the start button and the sensor will trigger the engine to start normally. Hope this helps :)
tom martin you're welcome, I have a 2017 Elantra and was wondering the same thing. 😊 *I will note that if your car's battery is dead this method will not work for obvious reasons* lol
Not bad apart from the awful mazda 6 like wheel design and the grandma flowery seat fabric design. I like the camera modes but why do they keep insisting on using annoying shiny black plastic in car interiors?
Not a fan of the white leather I'm looking at one right now with the brown leather last time I had a car w white seats they got all fucked up and ruined
When i visited Seattle for a few days, the rental car i got was a Kia Optima. I'll have to say, it was the first Kia I drove, and I was impressed with the quality and comfort of it. Definitely want one now, it was such a decent car, and highly underrated.
more people really need to consider hyundai/kia as an option. most of the stereotypes about them are from 20 years ago!
Ugh when I test drove a 2016 model I fell in love with it and it was so smooth I want this car 😭😭😭
NEW YT WHO DIS?! same!!
This must be the best detailed review of the kia optima... Thank you!!!
bro you like the best in-depther ever, i don't even know if thats a word. It should be no questions about the car you basically laid down all the cards, from there its either you want or not. Great video!!!!
Thank you :)
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Just bought a used 2016 Kia optima sxl with 24000 miles on it, and I regret nothing! This car is almost perfect. Comfortable, fast, and a luxurious feeling
How much did you get it for ?
@@peruvianblood1726 with a trade, and CPO warranty, I had outdoor price of $21,892
Daviworld Inc. that’s great ! I’m looking right now for one but they all have 66-75k mileage . You think I should buy one with that mileage or wait until I see one with less like yours
@@peruvianblood1726 I would say if you can wait or don't mind traveling/having one shipped to you. Definitely go that route if you find one. While keeping the one you found as a back up in case you don't find one
@ Yeah, I think it's s good deal, with the pricing, amount of miles, and how old the car is
Excellent video. Thank you for explaining the proximity key functions. None of the salesmen knew about the small buttons on the doors, so I kept using the remote to lock and unlock. You showed how the sunroof articulates but not how to get them into those configurations. The switch gives me only two obvious modes:: open and close. I will eventually RTFM but your video gave me a convenient quick primer for my new SXL. I appreciate your help.
Like what they did with the headlights. Would love to see a night time video mike. I appreciate the time & effort you put into these reviews. Thanks!!
Nice ride, its super fast... i just bought this car in January and the sound system is banging like crazy!👍👍
I'm getting my 2018 sxl on Monday 😃❤!!! Soooooo excited 🤗!!!!
@@shortyshorty1216 did you get it??
@@bryanrojas6550 .."SURE DID" 😃!!! I L❤V IT 👍👍👍!!!! So happy I did.. I get lots of compliments considering it's a 2017 🙂.
Becareful for gdi engines their well known for Carbon build up
@@issavibez394 sure is I had just got my car and two weeks later the engine blew!!!! I gotta new one,thank god for their warranties had four recalls and didn’t have to pay for nothing
I love your reviews ... they are better than other reviews and every time I want to see a car I like ... The first thing I do is go to your channel and watch some satisfying vehicles 🤤 I love how you put in-depth into the cars exterior/interior and take your time going thru the tech of the car while other review only shows the outside and they go too fast for the in-depth exterior/interior review and doesn’t show lots of the features of the car. Keep it up and make the videos more longer and a little bit more in-depth in the car !! 🙂
I love that Ivory Nappa leather interior! It looks beautiful!
you didn't talk about the smart trunk i have a 2016 optima sxl everything is identical to the 2017 i love it
Just bought this car I had to I fell in love instantly after I test drove it.
I just bought one. The 2016 sx turbo. Loaded. I’m loving it. Only 44,000 miles
I'm gonna come back here and tell you I bought this car.. Great review👍🏾
Great video! This makes me want a Kia Optima even more now that I've seen it in such depth.
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
This car is everything I need..good video you didn’t miss anything out
Wow nice seats. They look like the BMW new 5-series seats.
i hope they add remote start to the stock keyfob.
I own this car....Remote start would have been lovely!
Great video! I’ve had mine for over a year and I love it! No complaints..
Very nice video Mike! This video makes me wants to get an Optima for my next ride! Watching this, I would sometimes forget it's not a luxury car becuase of all the options it offers. 😊
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
What makes a car a "Luxury" car? Hmmmmmm.
Very detailed review. You did well. Thumbs up!
Just bought this exact car used with under 5k miles on it. Pretty sweet ride for the price
Super,super excellent, review, thank you !!!
Really nice video. One of the most informative I've seen. Helped me decide to purchase a 2018 SXL. Thanks!
I rented a 2020 mercedes benz truck the features is the same as this kia really nice car...Looking forward to getting one.
Awesome 👌 video brother 🙂👍!!!
one of the best videos for a vehicle. Kudos, great work very detailed. I watched every second of it.
Thank you!
Awesome video Mike, do you know if the side mirrors tilt down in reverse? Thinking of getting a used 2017 Optima SXL with low mileage.
Yes the rear views drop down.
I love red and gloss black.. my Veloster Turbo
I bought a 2017 Kia Optima SX and let me tell you, the car is so much better than what the video shows. It's so nice, rides smooth, great steering, great gas mileage (in my opinion), Headlights turn with you, and so much more. The car just has so many nice features that a lot of these videos do not show you. Inside is spacious and nice, really user-friendly tech. Great car overall and I'm having a great time driving it. The only thing my car did not have is the 360 degrees camera, which i'm a little bummed it did not have but it's not necessary I guess.
Thank you for sharing your experience :)
MikesCarInfo thanks, great video, you did go over more of the car than what other people show. I also subscribed to your channel.
Great,excellent review 👍
great review as always
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
It's a beautiful car but why is there no fog lights?
If I'm not mistaken the Kia current generation was redesigned for 2016 while the Mazda was for 2013, a fact very important when discussing engineering, space, design language and potentially engine options. The Mazda6 is likely scheduled for a 2018 redesign and based on their engine lineup, may offer the 2.5 turbo now offered with the cx9. Also, the Mazda has an actual driving soul, attractive looks and modern cabin design often compared to the German brands. I own the 2017 M6 GT and have driven numerous BMW 3 series offerings. the 6 drives like a FWD BMW and offers far greater value than entry level Bavarian options . it has similar drive feel and better equipment for the price. I've driven the Kia optima with the 2.0 T and I find it above average in the segment. but the Kia doesn't make the drive feel sporty. It just has a turbo lagged engine in a car that pretends to be high powered and returns mid 7 seconds 0 to 60 numbers very similar to the NA 2.5 M6 engine that only has 184 HP. If your measuring stick is practicality and price point, then buy the Kia because that's what Kia wants to impress you with. If you want attractive looks with a sporty feel and a better bargain than comparable German brands, don't kid yourself . the only one that can actually compare is the Mazda6
My friend recently got a 2017 Mazda I Touring, and i was actually fairly impressed with the styling and the cabin. My favorite feature is the infotainment screen and the knobs used to control it. Now i just got a used 2016 Kia Optima SXL and im extremely impressed with it as was my friend. I think the Mazda 6 has the more appealing exterior, however the Optima in this trim wins the interior and offers some features the Mazda 6 doesn't and feels almost luxury like. I think you cant go wrong with either car you just have to see which one you like better.
I should also note that the Kia Optima 2.0 Turbo has 245 HP and 260lb feet of torque VS the Mazda 6 with 185HP and 184 lb feet of torque so the actual 0-60 time for this car is sub 7 seconds Edmunds got 6.7 seconds VS 7.6 seconds with the Mazda 6. So the optima is almost a second faster which is why I chose the Optima over the Mazda 6 its just too slow for me.
The Kia Optima doesn't pretend to be anything, in this trim its more a entry level luxury car with some sporty aspects such as the fake and real vents, red brake calipers and the flat bottom steering wheel, which is awesome BTW.
The thing stopping me from getting one is being afraid of the motor stoping, regarding that engine recall.
6 years ago, I will buy 17' Kia Optima sedan.
I just bought this model and year today lol. 84k miles 3 year bumper to bumper warranty for $15k
I am looking at getting one of these, does it have factory remote start?
To whom it may concern: The man that did the video did an excellent job !!! Thank you for going slow and showing the vehicle in great detail. I truly appreciate that ! No... I do not know the man, just want to praise him for the training session that I desperately needed for my upcoming new car.
Love the KIA OPTIMA and I need a new car, my truck is very sad and needs to be replaced quickly. I drive 17 miles to my little part time job. Need a reliable car.
I pray to FATHER GOD that He helps me to get my new KIA OPTIMA by or before Christmas.
To be specific... 2017 KIA OPTIMA / Pearl White / Black Interior with Beige Leather Seats / Fully loaded SX L, no turbo because of insurance prices. I'm pretty old and prefer a slower car.. haha.
I have FAITH THAT MY FATHER WILL HELP ME. !!!
God bless and have a great day,, Angela J.
How much boost does the turbo produce?
this car is beautiful
I'm sure this is a fantastic, durable vehicle
But KIA totally tried fixing what wasn't broken with the exterior styling after 2015
** Yes, I do have the 2015 SX also in Snow White Pearl
Awesome video as always! If you get a chance could try and review the new compass? Keep up the awesome videos!
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
Great review. It's a great looking car!
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I love your review ❤️
seems super nice
Thank you for watching and your feedback :)
can you do one for the 2017 sportage sx? none of the ones up are any good and you go really into the details
Mike! I'm completely new to your channel, but I'm glad I came across it! I'm looking into buying a new car and to be honest, this would be my picture perfect example. For the specific model In this video, how much is it running for? I'm assuming over 30k? I'd appreciate your response so much! Thanks in advance!
You get a whole lot of car for the money. I'm getting one.
This is a nice car 🤤 I’m drooling
can u do a video on the alarm and security features please thanks
This is a very detailed review. Great job! Thanks :)
has everything but a cd player very disappointed that it doesn't have one or you didn't show it
Show a 2017 Sorento!!! It would be nice 👍🏻
Marcus Vinicius he just uploaded one
Does anyone know if this car comes with Fog lights, I notice some of these cars have fog lights on it but not all of them.
whats the total price of this car with all of this features included??
thinking of switching from my 2012 sportage to this
You do the best reviews!!!! 😄
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
Wow, looks beautiful.
Mike, those side vents. Are they actual vents or fake ? Would fog lights go in its place ?
Real. They got rid of Fog Lights sadly.
When the 2018 Kia stinger comes out can you do a video tour please
The video time is the same as the price
Please tell me Kia got rid of the electric steering. It’s the only thing I HATE about the Optima
Great video. Nice and detailed!
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
This is very great
It’s my dream to own one❤️
I think imma get one
how much
which one would you buy, 2018 optima SXL or 2018 honda sport or touring 2.0t ?
Milton Bernal accord is newer / flashy but here is canada Kia has $4500 rebates on now
Love it 😍
what do you think guys optima turbo or cadenza
please help , I don't know what to choose
Optima if you want something slightly playful, Cadenza for luxury
Daaaam, beige leather ! We have all black interior with red stitching only with top 2.0l 245 turbo motor here in Russia it is so dull ((( but weaker version 2.4l 188 comes with any type light or dark, what the ? ((
Me and my wife picked up a 2017 ex optima and I kinda like it. It does have a luxury feel for sure. I'm a muscle car guy but sometime things happen and with kids, a coupe was out of the question, seeing as I already have a turbo 2003 cobra I'm building at the moment, and since my jeep liberty blew up, I needed a car to get to work so u grabbed a 2017 turbo sr sentra. I would have liked to get an sxl optima but with my wife already having an optima, I didn't think having 2 was plausible.
I haven't driven the sxl (3,575lb) but with 245hp 260tq, I really wonder why it says it runs a 15.6sec 1/4mile time @ 90mph (auto maybe, but the auto should still be faster than the sentra) and the 188hp 177tq sentra (3,030lb) does it at 15.3sec @ 92mph. How is that possible? I think the real specs for the manual are more like 14.9/15sec 1/4mile @ about 94mph. Still too close to the sentra 1/4mile time for a 55hp difference.
The price my wife paid for the ex she could have gotten an sxl but with the slightly bigger 2.4 n/a engine in the ex, strapping a turbo to that will have bigger gains than the 2.0 will for sure. I've heard the turbo kit for the 2.4 ex boosted hp to 450-460hp range which isn't bad even thought that's close to destruction.
Maybe one day we could find the 3.3L in a wrecked Sorento and swap it in the optima. (Project anyone?)
Thank you for sharing your experience :)
If u need so much power u should get a stinger.
can you get 4g Wi-Fi
Buen video👍🏼
What a nice technology
12:42 man that is so hard for the foot?!
what a fantastic car
My dreams car
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
MikesCarInfo how much do these cost, im thinking of getting my mother to buy one for herself
Around $25k
Underground Bangers please say more.
Underground Bangers I thought you have to use the dealerships preference?
Do a review on the 2017 nissan rouge
Nissan is not comparable to kia anymore. Oh and that rouge has a recall. Look it up. Also Nissan is engineered by the crappy french car company renault, so the quality has gone south big time.
now all we need is a kia se-x trim level
That is what Tesla did. Model S. Model 3 (supposed to me E but copyright laws got in the way), model X
MikesCarInfo ya i just noticed what tesla did with that lool s3x
how should i start the car when the key battary dead ?
In all Hyundai/Kia products you can press the dead key fob to the start button and the sensor will trigger the engine to start normally. Hope this helps :)
beshoy boshra thank you Xavier. I did not know you could do that. that's useful info to know☺☺
tom martin you're welcome, I have a 2017 Elantra and was wondering the same thing. 😊 *I will note that if your car's battery is dead this method will not work for obvious reasons* lol
Xavier Urbina thank you
Good job
I’m upset LOL I just got an ex I was completely unaware of this trim
This was really well made
Can I keep this 2017 Kia optima please man 👨
Thank you for your
Nice 👍 but I still like the 2013 model better
mike, do you love me?!!?!?
Yes :)
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I have one but no limit
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It's car is kia k5!
Not bad apart from the awful mazda 6 like wheel design and the grandma flowery seat fabric design. I like the camera modes but why do they keep insisting on using annoying shiny black plastic in car interiors?
5:15 Quilted seats. Just no.
Hi
Not a fan of the white leather I'm looking at one right now with the brown leather last time I had a car w white seats they got all fucked up and ruined
Can you please not stay so zoomed in for so long on everything? I can't find anywhere in your video where I can just see the interior as a whole.
Thanks for watching and your feedback :)
btp589 stfu
James Palmer no you!
I'd rather have my 13 sxl tbh
shit my loaded 2016 Malibu limited Ltz was 33,450 out the door but I leased it so payment was cheaper but if my lease is up I 'll check into this
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i hate chrome accents on cars smh