2006 Kia Optima is great vehicle with performance second to none, and Optima parts also are made with superior quality. If you're looking for a quality sedan at a price you can afford, look no farther than the 2008 Kia Optima. New for 2006, the Optima is available in two models - Kia Optima LX and Kia Optima SE. For information about either of these models, or to see some of the latest 2008 Kia Optima pictures, check our Optima review frequently, as we update it every single month.

The power plant, 2008 Kia Optima's famous 2.4-liter, DOHC I-4 inline 4-cylinder iron-block and aluminum head engine, delivers 138 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and produces 147 pounds-per-foot of torque at 3,000 rpm. With its available DOHC V6 engine and Sportmatic transmission, putting the pedal to the metal never felt so good. For the smoothest of rides, the Optima also features:

• 4-wheel disc brakes



• Double-wishbone front suspension



• Fully independent multi-link rear suspension

With amenities such as these, there's no stopping you in your new Kia Optima. Don't take our word for it, though - experience the Optima for yourself.

Surprisingly, for a mid-market car, Kia Optima performance is enhanced by a bunch of different features. On the outside, some of these amenities include:

• Bright alloy wheels



• Tinted glass



• Michelin tires



• Clear-lens halogen headlamps



• Fog lamps

A power moonroof and wood-grain interior accents are even standard on the SE. The bells and whistles continue inside, no matter which model you choose. Here, the Optima comes standard with items such as:

• Auto dimming rearview mirror



• Leather-wrapped steering wheel/gearshift knob



• Auto climate control



• Keyless remote entry



• Available leather seat trim



• Premium CD sound system with Infinity speakers including door- mounted tweeters

Finally, with 100 cubic feet of interior space, there's plenty of room to stretch out. All of these amenities make Optima part of an ideal you should have in your life.

And that's not even considering the Optima's attention to safety. To protect you from whatever happens on the road, the Kia Optima comes available with a number of safety features, including:

• ABS



• Front and rear crumple zones



• Side-impact door beams



• Energy-absorbing steering column



• Child seat anchoring system



• Dual front airbags



• Front seat mounted side airbags



• Emergency tensioning seatbelts

Finally, if you ever need a hand, you can always rely on Kia's 5- year/24-hour roadside assistance. For additional 2008 Kia Optima info, or to find out more about Optima performance, please tune in to our Kia Optima review again soon. We hope to see you back here within weeks.