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Kia Optima Sedan Preview Indiana

Kias mid-size Optima sedan gets more horsepower from each of its engines, exterior and interior upgrades and a sportier SX model as part of a 2009 makeover.

Local Companies

Butler Kia
(317) 251-1441
5500 N. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN
Southlake Kia
(219) 942-6549
4189 East Lincoln Highway
Merrillville, IN
Nielsen Kia
(219) 878-1133
4411 East Michigan Blvd.
Michigan City, IN
University Kia
(812) 331-2250
2200 South Walnut
Bloomington, IN
Thomas Kia Of Highland
(219) 934-2266
9825 Indianapolis Blvd.
Highland, IN
Burger Kia
(812) 232-1331
2700 South Third Street
Terre Haute, IN
Fort Wayne Kia
(260) 436-4567
1112 Avenue Of Autos
Fort Wayne, IN
Ray Skillman Westside Kia
(317) 293-8060
5336 Pike Plaza Rd
Indianapolis, IN
Evansville Kia
(812) 473-0215
4000 E. Division St
Evansville, IN
Bob Rohrman Kia
(765) 448-1000
827 Sagamore Pkwy. S
Lafayette, IN


Critical Knowledge:
  • On sale early fall 2008

  • Exterior changes to lights, grille, and some body panels

  • Three inches longer, but wheelbase doesn't grow

  • New base 4-cylinder engine with 13 more hp

  • Sportier SX trim added

Introduction
The midsize Kia Optima got a redesign in 2006 that made it a wider car with a longer wheelbase. The 2009 model, on sale in the fall of 2008 and shown at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, gets a modest makeover with new body panels,

a new 4-cylinder engine and a new trim level (SX). Exterior changes include a larger front grille and fog lamps; sharper body creases; and crisper tail lights. Interior styling upgrades and added stereo features complete the makeover.

Hardware
The optional 2.7-liter V-6 engine on the 2009 Kia Optima carries over from the 2008 model, but power gets a slight boost to 190 hp and 184 lb.-ft. of torque. The base engine, a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder, is new. It makes 175 hp, up 13 from the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that it replaces. Each engine features Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) and a Variable Intake System (VIS), which helps improve fuel economy. The LX 4-cylinder Optima gets a 5-speed manual transmission, while other models come equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic. ...

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Featured Local Company

Butler Kia

(317) 251-1441
5500 N. Keystone Ave.
Indianapolis, IN
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