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Performance comes in many forms. It’s the fun and exhilaration you feel when you use available paddle shifters for the first time. It’s the precision handling of an available sport-tuned suspension. It’s choosing the right engine for you among the three available, including an all-new 1.6L turbo with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The all-new 2016 Optima has all this and more. Explore Optima.

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Drive

Drive your way.

Getting behind the wheel of a vehicle that fits the way you drive — there’s nothing like it. That’s why the 2016 Optima can be customized to your performance preference. With a choice of three available engines, including an all-new 1.6L turbo with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, various steering modes, and available sport-tuned suspension, every drive can be an exhilarating one. Test drive one today.

Drive

Fuel-efficient performance.

Get the power you want with the fuel efficiency of four cylinders. The 2016 Optima gives you the choice of three available engines, including a 2.4L GDI, an all-new 1.6L turbo with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and a 2.0L turbocharged GDI, which provides 245 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque at your disposal.

Drive

Customize your drive.

Drive your way. Love the sportiness of a D-shaped sport-steering wheel? It’s available. Paddle shifters? Ditto. There are even three driving modes to choose from, ECO, Normal, or Sport, that tailor everything from the weight and responsiveness of the steering wheel to engine performance.

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Drive

Pretty smooth.

Suspension is key to a smooth and unforgettable ride. With available sport-tuned suspension that is built for performance, the 2016 Optima provides a sporty feel from the moment you leave your driveway. What’s more, with independent front and rear suspension, along with high performance shocks that come standard, the 2016 Optima can handle any road condition that Canada has to offer.

Design

There are two sides to every Optima.

Do you prefer the modern look of the LX and EX models? It showcases an aerodynamic, but elegant front and rear fascia and subtle chrome accents.

Or maybe you prefer the sporty style of the SX and SXL, with aggressive front and rear fascia, satin chrome air ducts, and a sleek dual exhaust.

Design

There are two sides to every Optima.

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2016 Optima SX
2016 Optima EX

LX / EX

Do you prefer the modern look of the LX and EX models? It showcases an aerodynamic, but elegant front and rear fascia and subtle chrome accents.

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SX / SXL

Or maybe you prefer the sporty style of the SX and SXL, with aggressive front and rear fascia, satin chrome air ducts, and a sleek dual exhaust.

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Design

Great, no matter how you spin it.

Which rims will you take for a spin? A comfortable ride awaits, whether you prefer a 16-inch alloy, available 17-inch alloy or 18-inch machine-finished alloy wheels with red calipers. Hey, we never said the choice would be easy.

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Design

Light up the night in style.

With available dual-function Xenon HID headlights and sport LED taillights, you’ll be sleek whether you’re coming or going. Plus, they’re brighter than conventional lights, so you’ll see much better as well.

Comfort

Upscale comfort.

Once you sink into the available Nappa leather and slowly take in the redesigned cabin, you’re immediately struck by the all-new Optima’s enhanced quality and its upscale fit and finish. Details like available satin chrome accents are tastefully appointed, and driver centric features, like available heated and air-cooled front seats, let you truly make your Optima your own.

Comfort

Drive in comfort and style.

Drive in comfort and style, wherever the road takes you. Every seat has been thoughtfully redesigned for enhanced comfort and performance. With seat options like black leather with sport-red stitching, quilted Nappa leather in black or cabernet, and more, you’ll find material and design options to express your individuality.

Comfort

Take more in.

The perfect feature for perfect days. The available panoramic sunroof with power sunshade lets you take advantage of the blue skies you crave. And more than just giving you a great view, the panoramic sunroof is supported by carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics — helping to reduce weight and lower the Optima’s centre of gravity.

Comfort

True Canadian comfort.

Canada isn’t known for predictable weather. Fortunately, the 2016 Optima can help you handle whatever the elements throw your way.

No matter how the weather is outside, available heated and air-cooled front seats and heated rear seats are perfect in all conditions.

Some like it hot. Others, not as much. With the available dual-zone fully automatic climate control, nobody has to compromise.

The available heated steering wheel is one of the best ways to tame temperatures in colder months.

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Innovation

Tech that longs for your touch.

The available multimedia interface with navigation1 gives you complete control over your music and entertainment. Its 8-inch touchscreen makes input a snap. Plus, standard Bluetooth®1 connectivity means you’ll have a hands-free link to your favourite devices.

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2 - Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

10 speakers. 12 active channels. 630 watts. The available Harman Kardon® premium audio system brings your music to a whole new level2.

Available QuantumLogic™ Surround extracts the voices and instruments from your music and creates a multi-dimensional, surround sound experience through the 2016 Optima’s Harman Kardon® speaker system2.

Sometimes audio quality gets lost through the digital compression process. Available Clari-Fi™ rebuilds these signals so that you hear the best version of your audio2.

Innovation

Power without the plug.

Nobody likes “low battery”. The all-new Optima helps keep your smartphone3 fully juiced with available built-in wireless charging. Smart and seamless.

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Innovation

The key to a quick start.

No need to fumble for your keys anymore. The available Smart key with push-button start gets you in and on your way faster. Plus, its welcome lighting system illuminates the ground beneath the doors, greeting you as you approach. An especially welcome feature at night.

Innovation

An extra set of eyes.

Stay aware of your surroundings. With smart innovations that monitor your ever-changing environment, the all-new Optima helps ensure you don’t miss a moment.

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If a vehicle ahead of you gets too close, the available advanced smart cruise control slows you down. Once the road is clear, you automatically resume your set speed. Talk about smart4.

This available radar-based system constantly looks for vehicles in both of your blind spots. If it finds one, a light illuminates in the appropriate side mirror. If you signal and begin to change lanes, an audible warning will also sound4.

Safety

Safety all around.

The 2016 Optima includes a driver-side knee airbag among the seven onboard. Add those to an updated body that integrates advanced high-strength steel and the 2016 Optima surrounds you and your passengers in safety4.

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Safety

Look forward to going backward.

Know your surroundings. An available rearview camera with large display and the rear parking sensors keep you aware of what’s behind you. Plus, the available 360° camera monitoring system (shown) gives a real-time overhead view of the Optima. Backing up and manoeuvring will be a breeze4.

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Safety

Expects the unexpected.

Other drivers can be unpredictable. The 2016 Optima’s available autonomous emergency braking system uses both cameras and radar sensors to monitor the driving environment. If a collision is imminent and the driver does not respond, the system automatically applies brakes4.

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Safety

Cool and under control.

The all-new Optima has many systems in place to help keep you on track. Electronic Stability Control monitors steering and applies brakes to each wheel if the vehicle starts to skid. Hill-start Assist Control prevents you from rolling backwards by automatically applying brakes when the Optima is at an incline. And let’s not forget Vehicle Stability Management, Electronic Brake Distribution, and Brake Assist. When it comes to safety, the 2016 Optima has things under control4.

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Meet the 2016 Optima

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  • Bluetooth® hands-free cell phone connectivity
  • Drive Mode Select (Eco/Normal/Sport)
  • Available 1.6L Eco-Turbo GDI 4 cylinder engine
  • Available rearview camera

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EX

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  • Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
  • Blind spot detection system
  • Available Harman Kardon® premium 10-speaker audio system
  • Available air-cooled front seats

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  • Dual-function Xenon HID headlights
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Available premium, quilted Nappa leather interior
  • Available autonomous emergency braking system

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  • 16” alloy wheels
  • Heated sideview mirrors
  • Air conditioning with cabin air filter
  • 2.4L GDI 4 cylinder engine

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  • 17” alloy wheels
  • Smart Key with push-button start
  • Rearview camera
  • Heated steering wheel

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LX ECO Turbo

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  • 1.6L Eco-Turbo GDI 4 cylinder engine*
  • 7-speed dual-clutch Sportmatic automatic*
  • 16” alloy wheels (grey finish)
  • LED light bar taillights

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* LX ECO Turbo only

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  • 2.4L GDI 4 cylinder engine
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Blind spot detection system
  • Leather interior

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  • 8" Multimedia interface with navigation
  • Air-cooled front seats
  • Harman Kardon® premium 10-speaker audio system
  • QuantumLogic Surround™ sound technology

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  • 2.0L Turbo GDI 4 cylinder engine
  • 18” machine-finished alloy wheels with red calipers
  • Dual-function Xenon HID headlights
  • Sport-tuned suspension

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  • Premium, quilted Nappa leather interior
  • 360° camera monitoring system
  • Smart cruise control system
  • Autonomous emergency braking system

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Colours

Exterior

optima Exterior Colour Snow White Pearl

Snow White Pearl (P)

BC/BL/GL/BLR/BNL/CNL

optima Exterior Colour Sparkling Silver

Sparkling Silver (M)† ‡

BC/BL/GL

optima Exterior Colour Ebony Black

Ebony Black

BC/BL/GL/BLR/BNL/CNL

optima Exterior Colour Titanium

Titanium (M)

BC/BL/BLR/BNL

optima Exterior Colour Graphite

Graphite (M)† ‡

BC/BL/GL/BLR

optima Exterior Colour Lightning Blue

Lightning Blue (M)

BC/BL/BLR/BNL

optima Exterior Colour Regency Red

Regency Red (M)‡

BC/BL/BLR

optima Exterior Colour Sangria Red

Sangria Red (M)†

BC/BL/BNL/CNL

(P) = Pearl paint
(M) = Metallic paint

† SX is not available in Sparkling Silver, Graphite or Sangria Red.
‡ SXL is not available in Sparkling Silver, Graphite or Regency Red.

Interior

Kia optima Interior Colour Black Cloth

Black Cloth (BC)

Kia optima Interior Colour Black Leather

Black Leather (BL)

Kia optima Interior Colour Grey Leather

Grey Leather (GL)

Kia optima Interior Colour Sport-leather with red-sport stitching

Sport-leather with red-sport stitching (BLR)

Kia optima Interior Colour Black Quilted Nappa Leather

Black Quilted Nappa Leather (BNL)

Kia optima Interior Colour Cabernet Quilted Nappa Leather

Cabernet Quilted Nappa Leather (CNL)

Features & Specs

ExteriorLXEXSX
16" alloy wheelsS--
16" alloy wheels (grey finish)ECO-T--
17" alloy wheels+S-
18" machine-finished alloy wheels--S
205/65R16 tiresS--
205/65R16 tiresECO-T--
215/55R17 tires+S-
235/45R18 tires--S
Tire mobility kitSS-
Compact spare tire-TechS
4-wheel ABS disc brakesSSS
Larger front brakes with red calipers--S
High-performance shocksSSS
Sport-tuned suspension--S
Dual projection headlightsECO-TS-
LED daytime running lightsECO-TSS
Dual-function Xenon HID headlights--S
LED light bar taillightsECO-TS-
Sport LED taillights (black accents)--S
Windshield wiper de-icerSSS
Rain sensing wipers-SS
Sound reducing front side door glass-SS
Front obstacle-detecting windows+SS
Solar glassSSS
Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade-SS
Body coloured sideview mirrorsSSS
Heated sideview mirrorsSSS
LED sideview mirror signal repeatersSSS
Automatic power folding sideview mirrors+SS
Welcome lighting system+SS
Chrome window trimSSS
Split-chrome door handlesSSS
Gloss black door pillars-SS
Splash guardsSSS
Stainless steel exhaust tip (single)SS-
Dual stainless steel exhaust tips--S
Sport front and rear bumpers--S
Rear lip spoiler--S
Satin chrome front air ducts and rear diffuser accent--S
Turbo fender garnish--S
Seating & TrimLXEXSX
Cloth seatsS--
Leather interior-SS
Sport-leather seats with sport-red stitching--S
Dark silver stitched interior trim (replaces sport-red stitching)--O
Premium, quilted Nappa leather interior--O
Height-adjustable front seatsSSS
Heated front seats+SS
Heated rear seats-SS
Air-cooled front seats-TechS
Driver memory system (including mirrors)+SS
2-way adjustable driver's seat power lumbar supportS--
12-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way lumbar support+SS
10-way power adjustable passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support-TechS
60:40 folding rear seatsSSS
Heated steering wheel+SS
Leather-wrapped steering wheel+SS
Leather-wrapped shift knob+SS
Soft-touch door panelsSSS
Wood interior trim-S-
Aluminum-finish/piano black interior trim--S
Premium black headliner material--O
Covered front accessory traySSS
Stainless steel sill plates--S
Sport steering wheel (D-shaped)--S
Sport alloy pedals--S
Dark metal interior trimS--
Comfort & ConvenienceLXEXSX
Air conditioningSSS
Cabin air filterSSS
Dual-zone fully automatic climate controlECO-TSS
Rear climate ventilationECO-TSS
Automatic headlightsSSS
Escort headlightsSSS
Illuminated vanity mirrorSSS
LED interior mood lighting and map lights-SS
Auto-dimming rearview mirror+SS
Glove box illumination-SS
Tire pressure monitoring system (tire specific)--S
Low washer fluid lampSSS
4.3-inch Supervison TFT LCD instrument clusterECO-TSS
AM/FM/CD5/satellite radio2SSS
iPod®/USB/AUX inputs8SSS
Bluetooth® hands-free cell phone connectivity1, 4SSS
8" multimedia interface with navigation1, 5-TechS
Harman Kardon® premium 10-speaker audio system with subwoofer7-TechS
12-channel external amplifier (630 watt)-TechS
QuantumLogic Surround™ sound technology-TechS
Clari-Fi™ music restoration technology-TechS
Wireless phone charger6--S
Tilt and telescopic steering columnSSS
Power windowsSSS
Power door locksSSS
Keyless entrySSS
Smart Key with push-button start+SS
Steering wheel mounted paddle shifters--S
Steering wheel mounted cruise controlSSS
Smart cruise control system3--O
Drive Mode Select (Eco/Normal/Sport)SSS
Electronic parking brake--S
Rear USB & 12V charging portsECO-TSS
Integrated rear door manual sunshades-SS
Smart release trunk+SS
Security system with break-in alarm and panic functionSSS
Engine immobilizerSSS
SafetyLXEXSX
Dual advanced front airbagsSSS
Dual side airbagsSSS
Dual side-curtain airbagsSSS
Driver's side knee airbagSSS
Hill-assist controlSSS
Electronic stability control (ESC)SSS
Vehicle stability management (VSM)3SSS
Rearview camera3+SS
Blind spot detection system3-SS
Rear cross traffic alert3-SS
Rear parking sensors3-SS
360° camera monitoring system3--O
Autonomous emergency braking system3--O
Lane departure warning system3--O
High beam assist system--O
S = Standard  O = SXL Package  + = Plus Package  - = Not Available
1 Bluetooth® technology enabled cellphone required.
2 SiriusXM® satellite radio service includes 3 month trial and is available in the 10 provinces and three territories of Canada, and the 48 contiguous states of the U.S. Monthly subscription sold separately after three trial months.
3 Please note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions. None of the features we describe are intended to replace the driver’s responsibility to exercise due care while driving and are not a substitute for safe driving practices. Some features may have technological limitations. For additional information regarding the various features, including their limitations and restrictions, please refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
4 When equipped with Bluetooth® wireless connectivity and the navigation system, French voice commands may be limited.
5 When equipped with the navigation system, CD player unavailable.
6 Compatible smartphone required. Certain smartphones may require a wireless charging-compatible case.
7 Harman Kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
8 iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
EngineLX, LX+, EXLX ECO TurboSX, SXL
Type2.4L GDI1.6L T-GDI2.0L T-GDI
Configuration4-cylinder
MaterialAll aluminum
Valve train4-valves per cylinder, DOHC, Dual-Cam Variable Valve Timing (D-CVVT), timing chain
Horsepower185 @ 6,000 rpm178 @ 5,500 rpm245 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque178 lb. ft. @ 4,000 rpm195 lb. ft. @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm260 lb. ft. @ 1,350 - 4,000 rpm
Compression ratio11.3:110.0:1
Fuel managementGasoline direct injection (GDI)
Transmission6-speed Sportmatic automatic7-speed dual-clutch Sportmatic automatic6-speed Sportmatic automatic with paddle shifters
Dimensions, mm (in)
Wheelbase2,805 (110.4)
Length4,855 (191.1)
Width1,860 (73.2)
Height1,465 (57.7)
Head room (front/rear)1,010 / 960 (39.8/37.8)
Shoulder room (front/rear)1,475 / 1,432 (58.0/56.4)
Leg room (front/rear)1,155 / 905 (45.5/35.6)
Hip room (front/rear)1,423 / 1,422 (56.0/56.0)
Curb Weight min-max, kg (min-max, lb.)LX, LX+, EXLX ECO TurboSX, SXL
Automatic transmission1,460 - 1,525 (3,219 - 3,362)1,463 (3,224)1,630 (3,594)
Body & Chassis
LayoutFront engine, front wheel drive
Body typeUnibody
Front suspensionIndependent, McPherson struts with high performance dampers, coil springs and anti-roll barIndependent, McPherson struts with high performance dampers, coil springs and anti-roll barIndependent, McPherson struts with high performance dampers, coil springs and anti-roll bar*
*Sport-tuned suspension setup on SX and SXL
Rear suspensionIndependent, multi-link, coil springs, high performance dampers and anti-roll barIndependent, multi-link, coil springs, high performance dampers and anti-roll barIndependent, multi-link, coil springs, high performance dampers and anti-roll bar*
*Sport-tuned suspension setup on SX and SXL
SteeringColumn - Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)Rack - Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS)
Brakes
Type4-wheel disc
ABS4-sensor, 4-channel
Front, mm (in.)304.8 (12.0)320.0 (12.6)
Rear, mm (in.)284.5 (11.2)
Features Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Hill assist control (HAC)
Vehicle stability management (VSM)		 Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Brake assist system (BAS)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Hill assist control (HAC)
Vehicle stability management (VSM)
Electronic parking brake (EPB)
Red painted calipers
Capacities, L (cu. ft.)
Interior volume3,417 (120.7)
Passenger volume2,967 (104.8)
Cargo capacity450 (15.9)
Fuel Tank70
Fuel Economy, Highway/City, L/100km
6.5 / 9.46.1 / 8.47.4 / 10.9