2019 Kia Optima Review
The updated 2019 Kia Optima takes a leap forward with a long list of standard safety and technology options. The Optima looks better than ever as well thanks to new design inspired by sports cars like the Kia Stinger.
At Waikem Kia in Massillon, Ohio, buying an Optima is easier than ever. We offer the area’s best prices and the most knowledgeable sales staff. We invite you into our showroom today to see why the Optima is the perfect midsized sedan for your driveway.
Safety Standard
This is the safest Optima ever, and Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance System is now standard on every new Optima.
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist -- can automatically apply the brakes to reduce speed, which may minimize the effects of a frontal collision.
- Forward Collision Warning System -- is designed to detect a potential collision with a vehicle it senses in front of the Optima and provides an audible warning and visual displays to alert the driver.
- Driver Attention Warning -- monitors the driver and will provide visual and audible alerts if it senses the attention level has been significantly reduced.
- Lane Keep Assist -- may apply corrective steering if it senses the vehicle drifting outside the intended lane
- Lane Departure Warning -- monitors the position of the Optima within its lane and warns the driver if it detects that the vehicle is deviating or about to deviate from the intended lane.
Other standard safety options on your new Optima include blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alerts and a backup camera.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Each Optima also comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, part of Kia’s UVO entertainment system. UVO play tethers the user’s compatible smartphone to the Optima’s audio system through a USB cable. Via voice recognition, drivers may use their compatible Apple or Android smartphones for navigation, to make calls, send and receive messages, and listen to music all in a way that allows the driver to stay more focused on driving.
New Style
The new Optima is gorgeous. You’ll turn heads wherever you go thanks to the sports car inspired design on the 2019 Kia Optima.
It looks like the Stinger with LED daytime running lights, thin front nose and 16-inch alloy wheels. A long list of enhancements to the affordable S model emphasize sportiness and technology, including: new projection beam fog lamps, LED taillights, dual exhaust, sport side sills with gloss black trim, a gloss-black grill and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The EX boasts the turbocharged 178-horsepower engine with a seven-speed dual clutch transmission with an adaptive Smart Shift drive mode. It also adds new leather seating surfaces with front seat heaters. A new 17-inch alloy wheel design and Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go are standard. Similar to the S, the EX is equipped with standard fog lamps, LED taillights and dual exhaust. Available options include new ambient multicolor interior lighting, and a heated steering wheel.
Redesigned 18-inch wheels are standard on the SX and the SX Limited (SXL) package is available with Michelin 235/45R-18 tires. New LED fog lights, ambient interior lighting, sport steering wheel and Smart Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go functionality are standard on both SX and SXL variants. The SX features available European-styled red and black two-tone sport leather-trimmed seats, panoramic roof, a Harman Kardon®3 premium audio system with UVO link with Navigation, heated steering wheel, gloss black door pillars and side moldings, and a sport bumper with LED fog lamps. The SXL is available with a striking new two-tone bronze and black interior with Nappa leather seating surfaces.
- Features
- Specs
- Warranty
- Packages
Features
Features
- Comfort
- Safety
- Technology
- Mechanical
- Exterior
- Interior
Comfort
Convenience Features
Power activated trunk/hatch | sensor-activated |
Cupholders | front, rear |
Steering wheel | tilt and telescopic |
Cruise control | adaptive |
One-touch windows | 2 |
Reading lights | front, rear |
Multi-function remote | illuminated entry, panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release |
Cargo area light | |
Power steering | |
Retained accessory power | |
Power windows | lockout button |
Courtesy lights | door |
Overhead console | front |
Steering wheel mounted controls | audio, cruise control, phone, voice control |
Push-button start | |
Vanity mirrors | dual illuminating |
Power outlet(s) | 12V front and rear |
Assist handle | rear, front |
Center console | front console with armrest and storage |
Rearview mirror | auto-dimming |
Storage | front seatback, sunglasses holder, door pockets, accessory hook |
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat | carpet, |
Floor mat material | carpet |
Shift knob trim | leather |
Center console trim | simulated wood |
Steering wheel trim | leather |
Door trim | simulated wood |
Armrests | rear folding, rear center with cupholders |
Interior accents | chrome, woodgrain |
Floor mats | rear, front |
Floor material | carpet |
Door sill trim | scuff plate |
Air Conditioning
Front air conditioning | automatic climate control |
Front air conditioning zones | dual |
Rear vents | second row |
Air filtration |
Safety
Safety
Rearview monitor | in dash |
Cross traffic alert | rear |
Driver attention alert system | |
Autonomous braking | |
Pre-collision warning system | audible warning, visual warning |
Lane keeping assist | |
Child safety door locks | |
Child seat anchors | LATCH system |
Energy absorbing steering column | |
Impact sensor | door unlock |
Body side reinforcements | side impact door beams |
Emergency interior trunk release | |
Camera system | rearview |
Impact absorbing bumpers | |
Parking sensors | rear |
Blind spot safety | sensor/alert |
Lane deviation sensors | |
Crumple zones | front, rear |
Airbags
Airbag deactivation | occupant sensing passenger |
Side airbags | front |
Knee airbags | driver |
Front airbags | dual |
Side curtain airbags | front, rear |
Security
Power door locks | anti-lockout, auto-locking |
Anti-theft system | engine immobilizer, alarm with remote |
2-stage unlocking doors |
Mirrors
Side mirrors | integrated turn signals, heated |
Side mirror adjustments | power, manual folding |
Technology
Audio System
Radio | voice operated, touch screen display, AM/FM |
Auxiliary audio input | Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone |
Internet radio app | Pandora |
Antenna type | diversity, mast |
Total speakers | 6 |
Radio data system | |
Speed sensitive volume control | |
Satellite radio | SiriusXM |
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance | with read function, voice operated |
Smart device app function | vehicle location, maintenance status |
Driver assistance app | roadside assistance |
Wireless data link | Bluetooth |
Phone | hands free |
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps | Google POIs, Google search, app marketplace integration |
Infotainment | UVO, Apple CarPlay ready, Android Auto ready |
Infotainment screen size | 8 in. |
Instrumentation
Instrument cluster screen size | 3.5 in. |
Trip computer | |
Driver information system | |
Clock | |
Gauge | tachometer |
Digital odometer | |
External temperature display | |
Multi-function display | |
Fuel economy display | MPG, range |
Warnings and reminders | low oil level, low fuel level, low washer fluid, maintenance due, tire fill alert |
Mechanical
Drivetrain
Drive mode selector | |
Axle ratio | 3.17 |
Brakes
Rear brake type | disc |
Rear brake diameter | 11.2 |
Front brake diameter | 12.0 |
Front brake type | ventilated disc |
Braking assist | |
Electronic brakeforce distribution | |
ABS | 4-wheel |
Power brakes | |
Electronic parking brake | auto off |
Suspension
Front suspension classification | independent |
Rear suspension classification | independent |
Front struts | MacPherson |
Rear suspension type | multi-link |
Rear spring type | coil |
Front stabilizer bar | |
Rear stabilizer bar | |
Front spring type | coil |
Front suspension type | lower control arms |
Rear shock type | gas |
Front shock type | gas |
Stability and Traction
Stability control | |
Traction control | |
Hill holder control |
Engine
Battery saver | |
Alternator | 150 amps |
Battery rating | 800 CCA |
Exterior
Lights
Daytime running lights | LED |
Front fog lights | |
Taillights | LED, rear center |
Headlights | auto delay off, auto on/off, halogen |
Tires and Rims
Tire type | all season |
Wheels | polished alloy |
Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |
Spare tire kit | tire sealant, inflator kit |
Windows
Window defogger | rear |
Front wipers | variable intermittent |
Power windows | safety reverse |
Solar-tinted glass | |
Laminated glass | acoustic |
Exterior Features
Front bumper color | body-color |
Door handle color | chrome |
Mirror color | body-color |
Exhaust tip color | chrome |
Grille color | chrome surround, black |
Rear bumper color | body-color |
Exhaust | dual tip |
Rocker panel color | body-color |
Window trim | black |
Interior
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments | height, 10, lumbar, reclining |
Passenger seat manual adjustments | height, 6, reclining |
Passenger seat | heated |
Driver seat | heated |
Rear headrests | 3, adjustable |
Rear seat folding | split |
Front headrests | 2, adjustable |
Front seat type | bucket |
Rear seat type | 60-40 split bench |
Upholstery | leather-trimmed |
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners | front |
Seatbelt warning sensor | front |
Rear seatbelts | 3-point |
Front seatbelts | 3-point |
Emergency locking retractors | front |
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock | 2.8 |
Specs
Specs
Drive Type
Drive Type | FWD |
Seating
Standard Seating | 5 |
Max Seating | 5 |
Head Room (front) | 39.8 in |
Head Room (rear) | 37.8 in |
Hip Room (front) | 56 in |
Hip Room (rear) | 56 in |
Shoulder Room (front) | 58.1 in |
Shoulder Room (rear) | 56.4 in |
Leg Room (front) | 45.5 in |
Leg Room (rear) | 35.6 in |
Seating Rows | 2 |
Measurements of Size & Shape
Length | 191.1 in |
Width | 73.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
Track Width (front) | 63.1 in |
Track Width (rear) | 63.4 in |
Measurements of Weight
Curb Weight | 3285 lbs |
Interior Dimensions
Cargo Volume | 15.9 cu ft |
Passenger Volume | 104.8 cu ft |
Performance Specifications
Aerodynamic Drag | 0.27 Cd |
Turning Circle | 35.8 ft |
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 Gallons |
Wheels and Tires
Front Tire Type | 215/55R17 94V |
Front Wheel Diameter | 17.0 x 7.0 in |
Rear Tire Type | 215/55R17 94V |
Rear Wheel Diameter | 17.0 x 7.0 in |
Warranty
Warranty
- Corrosion: 60 months / 100,000 miles
- New Car Basic Warranty: 60 months / 60,000 miles
- Powertrain: 120 months / 100,000 miles
- Roadside Assistance: 60 months / 60,000 miles
While we check with car manufacturers and other sources to confirm the accuracy and completeness of the data contained in this chart, we make no guarantees or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the data in this report. Although we make every attempt to keep this chart up to date, all warranty information is subject to change without notice.
Packages
1 Packages Available

Includes 12-way power adjustable driver seat with 4-way power lumbar, power recline and power height, 10-way power adjustable front passenger seat with 2-way power lumbar, power recline and power height, ventilated front seats, driver seat memory system with 2 driver and exterior mirror presets, heated steering wheel, overhead LED front and rear reading lamp, ambient lighting, UVO link with 8-inch touchscreen display, voice-command navigation system, SiriusXM traffic, AM/FM radio, USB, MP3, auxiliary jack, Bluetooth streaming, HD radio, and maintenance and vehicle diagnostics apps, Harman/Kardon QuantumLogic Premium Surround Sound, 630W, 10 speaker system, 7.1 channel surround playback, Clari-Fi (AVN5.0), and power panoramic tilt/slide, anti-trapping, one touch open/close sunroof with power sunshade.
The Waikem Way
Waikem Kia in Massillon, Ohio, is your best choice for the new 2019 Kia Optima. We offer the area’s lowest Kia prices. The Optima is often available with 0% APR and you can always get a new Kia with $0 due at signing.
Our easy-to-use website helps you find the perfect Optima for the driveway. Our fun, friendly and knowledgeable staff take the stress out of car buying and allow for an easy experience in the showroom.
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Current Inventory
There are currently no New 2019 Kia Optima EX 4dr Sedan for Sale in inventory
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