The 2019 KIA Optima at Classic Kia

For many Illinois and Wisconsin car shoppers, a sedan is kind of like a toaster oven. You know what it does, and you know you can count on it to get the job done, but you don’t exactly expect it to excite you while it’s doing it. The 2019 KIA Optima that recently arrived at Classic KIA will shake up that perception and wake up your daily drive.

 

2019 KIA Optima Details

The 2019 KIA Optima gets a Peter Schreyer-penned midcycle refresh that’s most apparent in the car’s front fascia. It bears more than a passing resemblance to the KIA Stinger, which is a good thing.

The cabin is also a bit quieter than before, and as has increasingly been the case in new KIA cars, the design and materials found in the cabin have a touch of class and luxury. That hush is also welcome, since it frees your senses to enjoy the fun driving dynamics.

 

2019 KIA Optima Safety and Special Features

With the midsize sedan segment still competitive, safety features are another way many manufacturers try to stand out. KIA is no exception, and this year all KIA Optima trim levels get the brand’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). On the strength of those features, it earns an IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus and a five-star NHTSA safety rating.

Don’t think for a moment that KIA has neglected creature comforts. For one thing, the KIA UVO infotainment system has been retooled into a tiered system by trim level, with all versions offering Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Top-tier UVO with Navigation does what it says on the tin, but also gets two map updates annually (at no cost) and incorporates a points-of-interest feature that’s nice to have when you’re looking for somewhere for takeout after work, or something to do on a weekend.

 

Buying a 2019 KIA Optima

The sedan segment has plenty of life in it yet, and the KIA Optima is doing more than its fair share to liven things up. If you’re looking for an antidote to the same old, same old, you’ll find it at your KIA dealership serving Kenosha WI. Classic KIA is located at 425 North Green Bay Road in Waukegan, IL.