Kia Optima 2010–2015 car dimensions: 4845 mm long, 1830 mm wide and 1455 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,454 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin seats five with a driver-focused layout and dual-zone automatic climate control on higher grades for set-and-forget comfort, plus rear vents. Cruise control is standard. A touchscreen with navigation and UVO appears on upper trims or packages, paired with Bluetooth and USB/aux inputs. Reversing camera and parking sensors (rear standard on many, front later) aid parking on select grades. Blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert is available on higher trims from mid-cycle. No factory Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking or lane keep.
Boot space measures 505 litres with seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats open a near-flat load floor via boot toggles for longer items, though the saloon opening limits bulk.
Braked towing reaches 1300 kg and unbraked 650 kg on diesel and petrol variants. Sport suspension appears on SX grades for firmer handling. No heavy-duty cooling noted. Payload figures are not widely published across markets.
The cabin is spacious and comfortable for five adults with supportive seats that offer good range of adjustment. Higher grades add leather trim, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, 8-way power driver seat with lumbar support and memory, power passenger seat, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof that lets in light and opens up the space.
EPA fuel economy 24 city/34 highway mpg for 2.4L automatic
NHTSA overall 5-star safety rating
IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraints
Standard six airbags, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, hill-start assist, and tire pressure monitoring
The 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder engine delivers EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway with the six-speed automatic. The available 2.0-liter turbo is rated at 22 city and 34 highway.
Oil and filter changes follow the schedule in the owner's manual, with replacements at regular mileage or time intervals.
The car earned a five-star overall NHTSA rating and IIHS Top Safety Pick status. Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control, traction control, brake assist, hill-start assist, tire pressure monitoring, and active front head restraints.
Keeping the car means following the maintenance schedule and relying on the long powertrain warranty coverage.
Length 4845 mm, Width 1830 mm, Height 1455 mm, Wheelbase 2795 mm (Optima 2010–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia official press kit/release optima-2011, kiamedia.com 2014 Optima specs, autoevolution and auto-data.net.