Latest Kia Optima news

In a world of SUVs the Kia Optima Sportswagon stands out as one of a diminishing number of estate options – good to look at and well-equipped it’s a little off the pace of rivals like the Mondeo and Passat though

The Kia Optima is a four-door family saloon that competes with popular rivals like the Ford Mondeo, Vauxhall Insignia and Volkswagen Passat. Finally, after some lacklustre previous versions, this Optima is a credible alternative.

Following on the plug-in hybrid, the arrival of the estate version towards the end of this year will further expand the Optima range

Kia reveals its first ever plug-in hybrid, based on the Optima saloon, at the Chicago motor show, promising a 27-mile electric range and decent performance

Read the Kia Optima (2014 - ) car review by Autotrader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives

Read the Kia Optima car review by Autotrader's motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives.