Used Kia Optima cars for sale

The Optima is an ideal car for anyone on the market for a mid-size saloon. It’s stylishly designed, comes in at an affordable price point, and has a comfortable and spacious interior.  

You can grab the Optima with a couple of engines that make for a fuel-efficient and confident drive that will never feel sluggish.  

One thing to note is that Kia models usually come with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, so even if you’re buying a used model, it might still be covered.  

There are a few Optima models to choose from, but each one is packed with its own unique range of features and is superbly well built. 

The Optima is regarded as a highly reliable car, and the aforementioned seven-year/100,000-mile manufacturer warranty also adds peace of mind. The Optima has received high praise from its drivers and scores well on consumer reliability surveys across the board.  

The Optima was also awarded a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP on its last test back in 2015, and newer models also get a really generous helping of safety kit.  

The latest Optima models boast features like hill start assist control, lane keep assist, driver attention warning, and blind spot detection. You’ll also get all the standard stuff like Isofix car seat points and airbags throughout the cabin.

There are a few Optima models on offer, and each get its own range of features.  

The entry-level Optima Sportswagon 2 can come with a reversing camera system, front and rear parking sensors, and a seven-inch touchscreen navigation system.  

The Optima GT-Line S model is one of the current range-toppers, and gets all the standard kit plus its own extras. There’s an eight-inch touchscreen unit, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charging, and high beam assist available in this iteration.  

There’s also a brilliant middle ground in the Optima Sportswagon 3. This model gets great upgrades like the bigger eight-inch touchscreen, privacy glass, and a Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System, just at a lower price point.

The Optima has a couple of engines on offer, including an efficient 1.7-litre diesel that gets some more upgrades in the latest models. There really isn't any need for loads of engine offerings, as those in the line-up are economical, reliable, and provide a great pull of power.  

Overall, driving the Optima is made really comfortable with a suspension that easily irons out bumps in the roads. The steering is also light, adding to the agile feel of the car.  

The Optima easily slips into a chilled cruise on the motorway but feels just as at home nipping around urban areas. It’s a great choice for a practical family model that’s quiet, relaxed, and gets the job done.