Passenger side view of a blue 2018 Kia Optima

What are the Specs & Features of the 2018 Kia Optima?

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2018 Kia Optima Specs & Features

The smooth door panels, sharply raked windshield and sloping roofline of the 2018 Kia Optima create a long and lean exterior allure.  Subtle body lines along the lower rocker panels and below the front and rear windows accentuate the athletic exterior appeal of the Kia Optima.  Even with the eye-catching exterior, the 2018 Optima’s best features are found under the hood and inside its comfortable cabin.  With five trim levels, ten available exterior color choices, and up to four interior upholstery options, the 2018 Kia Optima can be customized to your specific taste.  Get to know all of the exciting specs and features of the 2018 Kia Optima right here and you might just be driving it home from Family Kia in St. Augustine, FL today.

Engine Specs & Cabin Features

The 2018 Kia Optima’s five trim levels include the LX, S, LX 1.6T, EX, and SX.  The LX, S, and EX trim levels get equipped with a 2.4L Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-Valve I-4 engine that delivers 183 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque to the 2018 Optima.  The 2.4L I-4 engine pairs with a 6-Speed Automatic Transmission to average EPA fuel economy estimates of 25 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway with the LX trim and 24 MPG City/ 34 MPG HWY on the S and EX trim levels.

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Driver's cockpit of the 2018 Kia Optima

Color touchscreen of the 2018 Kia Optima

Side view of the 2018 Kia Optima's two rows of seats

The LX 1.6T receives a 1.6L DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged I-4 engine that supplies the 2018 Kia Optima with 178 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque.  The 1.6L Turbo I-4 engine pairs with a 7-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission to achieve EPA estimates of 28 MPG city driving and 37 MPG cruising the highway.  Finally, the 2018 Kia Optima SX gets equipped with a 2.0L DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged I-4 engine that cranks out 245 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.  The 2.0L Turbo I-4 engine pairs with the 6-Speed Automatic to attain EPA fuel efficiency ratings of 22 MPG City/ 31 MPG HWY.

Inside the cabin of the 2018 Kia Optima SX, you will find available features like an 8” Color Touchscreen Display with Voice Command Navigation, Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™, a 10-Speaker 630 Watt Harman/ Kardon® Surround Sound System, Sport Leather Seat Trim, and even Heated and Ventilated Front Seats.  Experience all of the awesome interior features of the 2018 Kia Optima when you take it for a test drive today at Family Kia.