The 2011 Kia Optima took a formerly lackluster and forgettable mid-sized family sedan and gave us a memorable, affordable car that leaves still leaves people asking, "what kind of car is that?" in the very best way. It looks great. It's roomy, in the front and back seats, and even on the original 2011 rollout year, it offered just enough included extras to be luxurious.

It looks like an average sedan. Only sporty features are the sunroof and the extreme tint to the windows. But it is the zippiest vehicle I have ever owned. Just a slight press of the gas and you're off! It's very comfortable except I wish it had more lumbar support. It's a compact vehicle but both my adult sons for comfortably in the back seat. It also had a lot more room than it soars to have. I have used it to carry all my grounds keeping tools with me; two leaf blowers, 3 rakes, 2 scoop shovels, a bucket of hand tools, my too bad and all my irrigation equipment. It's reliable and durable. I've had no issues in the 2 years I've owned it.