The 2012 Kia Optima is a solid vehicle overall. The car is designed to look like more of a luxury vehicle (I've had more than one person mistake it for a Lexus) but comes at a price point closer to a regular sedan. While some lower-end Kia models seem cheaply made, this model ditches the dull plastic parts for a more sleek appearance on the inside. The Kia Optima has proven to be reliable and comfortable, which is by far its strongest asset.

This car is really a lot of fun. It handles so far for a mid there vehicle and the price. This car has really good power and pick up and go get up and go really fast. It's interior is very roomy and comfortable. I have gone on many road trips with this car and have always been extremely comfortable. The gas mileage is very good on this car. I have over 120,000 mile on this car and it still gets over 30 mile per gallon. I also like the size of the gas tank. IT is 17 gallons and gets you very far. The one real fun thing with this car is you can put it in manual shift and can go from gear one to gear six at option of your own timing. This makes the car very responsive and fun to drive. The stereo is very good and has a crisp quality to it, along with the sound of the bass is not too heavy. The mids are clear and high are not at all piercing. Over all like I said this car is a lot of fun, and depending when I get another, I will definitely be looking into another Kia optima. Oh yeah... this car really looks great. It has this sleek and clean looking. It looks very aerodynamic and has a sporty and fun look to it. It looks really sharp in white. I think this car is such a great value and for what you get, the power and responsiveness, it such a deal. I will definitely be buying a Kia Optima in the very near future.