I have had this car for nearly 2 years with the 2.4L (EX Tech) and it is very fuel efficient! I would have to say I stick around 28 MPG (combined) during summer, and just under 25 during winter (I live in Canada). I can get near to 34MPG on the highway which is better than my old Forte! Best car I ever had and for under CAD $450 per month on a 48 month rental. Very good deal! Great review by the way!!! It really helped with my decision making. I made my own review on my channel! 😊
FYI down by the aux and usb inputs the bottom of the compartment is a wireless charging pad. New android phones work without anything being done at all but iphones need a wireless charging case. My Note5 charged on our test drive. These really are incredibly nice with features like laser guided CC, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, wireless charging, quilted nappa leather, 8" navi, massive panoramic sunroof, 360 cam, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated fronts and heated rears, harmon kardon sound system, adaptive headlights, etc. Crazy any, let alone all, of those features being packed into a Kia. We are still torn on it because it is a lot of money at $37,000ish. However our local dealer is offering a literal lifetime warranty with no mileage cap. So it makes the idea of a $500+ a month payment seem alot more digestible.
Nice video! I love the idea of PiP combining in-car view, showing Melissa and you chatting as well as road view. Nice and interesting. Great job, Dave! Best greeting from faraway... Poland :)
Great review as always. I recently traded in my 2011 Optima LX+ for a very lightly used 2015 Optima EX Lux just before the 2016's came out. I absolutely love the interior in the 16 especially with the quilted Napa leather. I noticed how the driver information display in the cluster is the same as my 2015, but now features a digital speedometer, a feature I really wish the '15 had. I feel like Kia did really well with the upgrades and changes with the car overall. The styling is rather toned down and definetly nowhere near as striking as the original, but retains a handsome look. Now, if only their dealership service was up to par with their products....
The fuel economy numbers are only possible when you drive gently... whatever EPA advertised numbers, expect about 1-2 MPG below for city driving. For highway, I'd say about the same if not better if you cruise a lot and not pass people often.
Love the husband/wife interaction. The one thing I wish Mr. Erickson would have talked about was how the car does in the weather he had it in. Did it do ok? Would he have wished for AWD? That perspective is near priceless I think.
Hi Dave, great job and great review. My only question with those new smart car especially the push button start WHAT IF the start button does not work, is there alternate way to start the car? Thanks!
very nice review Dave, one suggestion I got is to test the bare bones, basics model. not everyone has the cash to get the top modules, so is always good to see how much do you get for the least amount of money. The heated seats, we'll I live in Socal so it's something that I would never used, now ventilated yes but they always comes in the highest trim. Also speedometer should at 100mph max, everyone has 160 and it's just waste dashboard space since I will never go past 90, tires won't even take you past 130, that's why I like digital dashboards, your customized the way it better suits your needs, like I'll get rid of the tachometer. Mugs, we'll kia/hyundai always have had issues with this, so when looking at mom's I always look at the city and minus 1, that will be your real mpgs.
Great review as always and I like the chemistry between you and Melissa. Does the wireless charger also connect you to android auto? I want to get in my car, throw the phone on the charger and instantly start controlling it through the navigation screen. Is that possible?
Random, but how does the horn sound? I had the 2013 SXL and the horn and alarm were embarrassing to say the least. Just wondering.... Awesome review btw!!!
I never thought you had a sense of humor. This video changed my mind. You're a cute couple! Yeah, the Optima is the best looking sedan in its class in my mind. However, I'd still probably pick the new Camry over this because of its bullet proof reliability and a higher resale value. But if I was to ever lease a vehicle again, it would be the Optima with the 1.6 engine.
how is the wind noise and road noise in the 2016? My 2012 SX is horrible and i'm looking to get rid if it.. I've heard that the new 2016 is better built and suspension is nicer and not and rough.. My 2012 is horrible in all aspects of wind, road noise and i feel every bump with suspension...
So if I'm filling gas with the key in my pocket, will the trunk open just because I'm near it? Or are the sensors directed only towards the rear of the car?
can you have the sxl model without the panoramic sunroof? i just think that huge sunroof is adding too much weight which makes the fuel economy average at best despite having turbo.
I seen this car yesterday someone was driving one like it I was parked at the side of the road and they were driving on the opposite side it really stands out from far the LED lights and the front end looks lowered
Double-O $¢rilla Most definitely. It is actually one of the better options than its competitors unless your sole requirement is a v6 engine and nothing else.
Double-O $¢rilla Yes I have the 2016 EX model and it has been extremely reliable. It's a great car all around and feels like a German luxury car which I feel is amazing.
Have had my 2016 EX Tech for almost 2 years and never had a single problem with it even tho I'm 24 and I sometimes push it a bit more than I should. Greatest car I've ever owned. 100% going for another Kia for my next car!
I have to admit that having Melissa next to you "could" be great but in this video it was very distracting. I like theinteraction and question and answers, but with her lollipop and her giddy mood, I had a hard time remembering anything you two said to each other. Sorry. Postiive criticism.
+00 00 Those new 4 cylinder turbos don't really get better gas mileage than a good old V6, it's a shame that they are beeing replaced by many manufacturers. A V6 is smoother and sounds much better.
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Your video was very informative until Melissa arrived with her lollipop and goofy mood...then I got distracted and had to watch it all over again. Nice work once again, Dave.
Optima is absolutely the most good looking car in the class, but I don't see any advantage about having the Kia optima.. The price is as the same as Toyota and Honda which are very reliable and credible. Kia still has a problem with reliability..
Sia Mean thats total bullshit. even in the mid 2000s kia and hyundai were very reliable. my step mom bought an elantra in 2012 and they put 400 k miles on it and everything still works. they just sold it. not even bjrning a drop of oil.
Junito Lopez the cars are very reliable. any car manufacturer has duds. i had a 2012 sonata turbo traded it in at 200 k miles and nothing wrong. my step mom had a 2012 elantra and drove a huge amout for work and jjst traded it with 402 k miles and not a single thig ever wrong besides brakes and tires. hyundaks and kias have been reliablefor 15 years. they had some problems with the 2.0 turbo engine but they have been fixed
+Everyman Driver last week and it's ain't luxurious when u drive a Benz people will respect u on the road compared to Kia it's just any other cheap ass car
I seen this car yesterday someone was driving one like it I was parked at the side of the road and they were driving on the opposite side it really stands out from far the LED lights and the front end looks lowered
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He really does sound like a Weather Forecaster
Dave I have to say your reviews are impeccable, always improving and objective and a quite the comedian.
100% Professional Review.
I think you and your wife need to do more of these. You get information and you two crack me up
This is a hoax. I went to the Kia dealer, paired my phone to the car, said " call Melissa Erickson" and It didn't work. Haha. Good review Dave
+neorick27 We both got a good laugh at your comment. Thanks.
Ha-ha.
I love your reviews! I just bought a 2016 kia optima on Wednesday, 12/28. So far I love it and it's my 3rd Kia!
Really? How is your car doing? I am thinking about buying a used one.
Great job Dave, I bought this car and it is fantastic. I really like your videos, greetings from Mexico City.
I have had this car for nearly 2 years with the 2.4L (EX Tech) and it is very fuel efficient! I would have to say I stick around 28 MPG (combined) during summer, and just under 25 during winter (I live in Canada). I can get near to 34MPG on the highway which is better than my old Forte! Best car I ever had and for under CAD $450 per month on a 48 month rental. Very good deal!
Great review by the way!!! It really helped with my decision making. I made my own review on my channel! 😊
You still like it?
FYI down by the aux and usb inputs the bottom of the compartment is a wireless charging pad. New android phones work without anything being done at all but iphones need a wireless charging case. My Note5 charged on our test drive.
These really are incredibly nice with features like laser guided CC, blind spot monitoring, lane departure warning, wireless charging, quilted nappa leather, 8" navi, massive panoramic sunroof, 360 cam, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated fronts and heated rears, harmon kardon sound system, adaptive headlights, etc. Crazy any, let alone all, of those features being packed into a Kia.
We are still torn on it because it is a lot of money at $37,000ish. However our local dealer is offering a literal lifetime warranty with no mileage cap. So it makes the idea of a $500+ a month payment seem alot more digestible.
6:44 Does the car notify you that you have over 4,000 emails in your gmail inbox? LOL
Nice video! I love the idea of PiP combining in-car view, showing Melissa and you chatting as well as road view. Nice and interesting. Great job, Dave! Best greeting from faraway... Poland :)
Great review as always. I recently traded in my 2011 Optima LX+ for a very lightly used 2015 Optima EX Lux just before the 2016's came out. I absolutely love the interior in the 16 especially with the quilted Napa leather. I noticed how the driver information display in the cluster is the same as my 2015, but now features a digital speedometer, a feature I really wish the '15 had. I feel like Kia did really well with the upgrades and changes with the car overall. The styling is rather toned down and definetly nowhere near as striking as the original, but retains a handsome look. Now, if only their dealership service was up to par with their products....
The fuel economy numbers are only possible when you drive gently... whatever EPA advertised numbers, expect about 1-2 MPG below for city driving. For highway, I'd say about the same if not better if you cruise a lot and not pass people often.
Love the husband/wife interaction. The one thing I wish Mr. Erickson would have talked about was how the car does in the weather he had it in. Did it do ok? Would he have wished for AWD? That perspective is near priceless I think.
+PunxsutawneyDave It was above average in the weather.
Hey Dave! I really like this car...Great review...Keep them coming!
+carguy812 Absolutely, thank you - Dave, Everyman Driver
Ok, I subscribed. Watched a few of your reviews... always informative. I am thinking of buying the Optima. This helped
Hi Dave, great job and great review. My only question with those new smart car especially the push button start WHAT IF the start button does not work, is there alternate way to start the car? Thanks!
very nice review Dave, one suggestion I got is to test the bare bones, basics model. not everyone has the cash to get the top modules, so is always good to see how much do you get for the least amount of money. The heated seats, we'll I live in Socal so it's something that I would never used, now ventilated yes but they always comes in the highest trim. Also speedometer should at 100mph max, everyone has 160 and it's just waste dashboard space since I will never go past 90, tires won't even take you past 130, that's why I like digital dashboards, your customized the way it better suits your needs, like I'll get rid of the tachometer. Mugs, we'll kia/hyundai always have had issues with this, so when looking at mom's I always look at the city and minus 1, that will be your real mpgs.
Cool! I knew you had a voice for television lol
+4jimmycurtis the phrase is... a voice for radio and a face for tv. I've been told I have both... I'm just telling you what I heard :-)
This Guy got the car swag
+Austin Rios This sounds like a compliment but I'm not sure :-) - Dave, Everyman Driver
Yes LOL! great job!
+Everyman Driver xd Dave, you're old
Great review as always and I like the chemistry between you and Melissa. Does the wireless charger also connect you to android auto? I want to get in my car, throw the phone on the charger and instantly start controlling it through the navigation screen. Is that possible?
Just learned the phone has to be plugged in in order for android auto to work.
Have a 2014 Kia Optima and love the panoramic sunroof!
Melissa is awesome. Do you think the optima is more comfortable up front than the outback?
+solesk01 Absolutely!
Random, but how does the horn sound? I had the 2013 SXL and the horn and alarm were embarrassing to say the least. Just wondering.... Awesome review btw!!!
+Josh Sanders I don't remember but I can start adding horn sounds - Dave, Everyman Driver "Working for you!"
I never thought you had a sense of humor. This video changed my mind. You're a cute couple! Yeah, the Optima is the best looking sedan in its class in my mind. However, I'd still probably pick the new Camry over this because of its bullet proof reliability and a higher resale value. But if I was to ever lease a vehicle again, it would be the Optima with the 1.6 engine.
Dave, would you choose this car over the Accord with similar specs? Thanks!
+alqumaro Yes I would!
+alqumaro hey I got 15 accord, and if you like hard not comfy ride get accord, but to me family sedan should ride smoother than this new hondas
No passport needed when flying from the US to Puerto Rico.
+Osvaldo Rios that was a bummer
Can you do a review between the 2016 Subaru Legacy and 2016 Kia Optima, I'll be waiting.
The video appears blurred, I'm a fan of your reviews though, keep them going!
They recorded with an iPhone.
how do you compare it with 2016 sonata?
how is the wind noise and road noise in the 2016? My 2012 SX is horrible and i'm looking to get rid if it.. I've heard that the new 2016 is better built and suspension is nicer and not and rough.. My 2012 is horrible in all aspects of wind, road noise and i feel every bump with suspension...
Tony F I bought a 2016 sxl today, it's very quiet. bumps aren't felt much at all. I had a 2012 sx force coup it was pretty rough. so far I'm loving it
So if I'm filling gas with the key in my pocket, will the trunk open just because I'm near it? Or are the sensors directed only towards the rear of the car?
+Suraj Divecha Nice question. But I think there's a sensor in front of the plate number area. I'm not sure though.
It only works if your standing directly behind the car not the side.
The trunk should open all the way when you stand behind the car. What's the point of opening halfway when you have your hands full?
+RandomUnderscore I know. That's not my point, though.
can you have the sxl model without the panoramic sunroof? i just think that huge sunroof is adding too much weight which makes the fuel economy average at best despite having turbo.
The LX 1.6T is faster and cheaper then the 2.0T but it won't have the leather or sun roof
The sunroof frame is carbon fiber to reduce weight. I would imagine the mpg penalty with the sunroof is about 0.00000000000001 mpg
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It's nice looking but it almost appears to be a fancier Subaru Legacy. Good review Dave!
this is a good observations
kia ??!! wow the 2016 model is so great !!
Excellent review! I see that you're on Strava! Are you a cyclist?
+Riding With Jahv If you see me on Strava then you know what I am :-)
I seen this car yesterday someone was driving one like it I was parked at the side of the road and they were driving on the opposite side it really stands out from far the LED lights and the front end looks lowered
NEVER EVER a mistake to have Melissa involved. She's a great co-host for you.
+Eric Oberhaus I appreciate the vote of confidence - Dave, Everyman Driver "Working for you!"
You guys are awesome together I love it.
+derickj1976 I'll let her know, thanks - Dave, Everyman Driver
Does anyone know if this car is reliable?
Double-O $¢rilla Most definitely. It is actually one of the better options than its competitors unless your sole requirement is a v6 engine and nothing else.
Double-O $¢rilla Yes I have the 2016 EX model and it has been extremely reliable. It's a great car all around and feels like a German luxury car which I feel is amazing.
Have had my 2016 EX Tech for almost 2 years and never had a single problem with it even tho I'm 24 and I sometimes push it a bit more than I should. Greatest car I've ever owned. 100% going for another Kia for my next car!
I hope u do a 0-60 on this car like u did on the 2014-15 optima model
+Dan Barnet Probably won't be doing many more 0-60 tests.... I've developed a reputation among car pr people that I'm abusive with press vehicles :-(
excellent video.
Great Review!!
love yall chemistry great video
+Imatechguy Thank you - Dave, Everyman Driver "Working for you!"
I have to admit that having Melissa next to you "could" be great but in this video it was very distracting. I like theinteraction and question and answers, but with her lollipop and her giddy mood, I had a hard time remembering anything you two said to each other. Sorry. Postiive criticism.
+Belgoboy noted, thank you.
Review stunning.. we would like too see without specification (s)
+00 00 Those new 4 cylinder turbos don't really get better gas mileage than a good old V6, it's a shame that they are beeing replaced by many manufacturers. A V6 is smoother and sounds much better.
You two are the cutest couple!!!!
Dave, you should listen to George Carlin's "Hippy Dippy Weather Man" comedy skit it's funny. I think if you search on Google you'll find it.
You should let your viewers know that in colder temperatures the gas mileage will decrease a bit.
+derickj1976 I think you just did :-) - Dave, Everyman Driver
+Everyman Driver "YEEEEEAAAHHHH BOYEEEEEEEE, I'M GONNA START MY OWN TH-cam CHANNEL NOW"!!!!😲😲😲 I THINK I'LL CALL IT....HMMMMM.....UMMMMM....URRRRMMM...." THE DRUNKEN YODA"!!!👍😐
You guys are awesome
They really messed this car up. It was beautiful back in 2011, which I had and they should have just kept it that way. Very sad to see
relationship goals haha
disappointed by the low mpg results.
12:00 lol thumbs up.
$32K for the SX? thats Accord Touring money V6 leather navigation and 300K to go. Still i like the Kia style
+mariano sagastegui What do you mean when you say 300k to go? Also, do you like the accord interior better than the kia one''?
+CmanCorporations burn
You're getting worse-than-average fuel economy because it's winter and winter gas sucks
looks exactly like the old design
Your video was very informative until Melissa arrived with her lollipop and goofy mood...then I got distracted and had to watch it all over again. Nice work once again, Dave.
Thanks
ما شاء الله ولا حول ولا قوة الا بالله رب العالمين حسبنا الله وسيوتينا الله من فضله وانا إلى ربنا راغبون
He looks like a weatherman.
+sportsMike87 I've heard that before. I've also heard 'news anchor' and 'news reporter' and 'radio guy' and 'professional broadcaster' -- all true.
+Everyman Driver you just have that voice
2003 Tundra odometer
Also tell Melissa that she looks younger and more attractive without the heavy makeup.
+ForeignBorn Patriot Thank you.
whats melissa's youtube channel? ;)
+rooboy69 She only appears on my channel anymore - Dave
Optima is absolutely the most good looking car in the class, but I don't see any advantage about having the Kia optima.. The price is as the same as Toyota and Honda which are very reliable and credible. Kia still has a problem with reliability..
Kia offers a longer warranty than Honda and Toyota, which says something about their build quality.
Heartagram it's a trick. At 100,001 miles the Kia is trashed. at 100,001 mile honda and toyota are barely broken in.
Sia Mean at your first reply you're a weeaboo
Sia Mean thats total bullshit. even in the mid 2000s kia and hyundai were very reliable. my step mom bought an elantra in 2012 and they put 400 k miles on it and everything still works. they just sold it. not even bjrning a drop of oil.
KIA has gone way upmarket!
Great review but car is a bit boring.
You really need to clean your e-mail. Over 1000 messages?
+mkkeable LOL - Dave, Everyman Driver "Working for you!"
Dave are you married to Melissa, just asking since you both have the same last name.
+Ahmed Shahreer yep - Dave, Everyman Driver
Great review. Not liking the car.
+Marlous Broughton Thank you... good to hear it.
и в конце он у нее спрашивает: "Что ты там сосешь?" ржачный гай
I knew that lol 👍🏽
Just bought my first Kia! I should be happy..... but I am not. The car is garbage. VERY UNRELIABLE! Save your money! DO NOT BUY A KIA!!!
Oh really that is too bad. What model did you buy?
@chris Monroe can you just return the car.
What is so wrong with vehicle? Im considering buying one, your input would be appreciated
Junito Lopez the cars are very reliable. any car manufacturer has duds. i had a 2012 sonata turbo traded it in at 200 k miles and nothing wrong. my step mom had a 2012 elantra and drove a huge amout for work and jjst traded it with 402 k miles and not a single thig ever wrong besides brakes and tires. hyundaks and kias have been reliablefor 15 years. they had some problems with the 2.0 turbo engine but they have been fixed
Big fan of your channel but this is your worst review ever. Melissa distracted you way too much. Ya just too corny together.
+ForeignBorn Patriot Check out my reviews on the TFLCar channel... I was much worse then :-)
Gross not you the car.
just buy Benz Kia still known to be cheap. only cheap people buy kia
+Gabriel George I disagree... when was the last time you sat in a Kia?
+Everyman Driver last week and it's ain't luxurious when u drive a Benz people will respect u on the road compared to Kia it's just any other cheap ass car
+Gabriel
George
I seen this car yesterday someone was driving one like it I was parked at the side of the road and they were driving on the opposite side it really stands out from far the LED lights and the front end looks lowered