A Sneak Peek at the 2011 Kia Optima

Kia will officially unveil the next Optima four-door coupe, at the 2010 New York Auto Show. Kia’s new flagship sedan/coupe looks to be far more attractive and far more note worthy to be recognized in its class segment.

Kia is replacing its sedan with a much sportier silhouette – much more resemblance to a coupe, than a sedan. In addition to significantly overhauling the overall styling direction of the Optima, Kia says that it will be bringing its next flagship sedan/coupe closer to the ground with a lower stance, in addition to giving it a wider and more stable stance to go long with its longer wheelbase. The end result is a four-door coupe that has more room for its occupants and cargo alike, as well as a more planted driving dynamic.

Power-wise, the Optima will be offered in four and six-cylinder versions. The four-cylinder offering, could be a 2.4-liter good for 200 horsepower and 186 lb.-ft of torque – all the while getting as much as 35 miles per gallon on the highway. (*Estimated details)

The 2011 Kia Optima's expected release date will be in fall of 2010, with a hybrid version possibly available at launch, or sometime after.

Stay tuned in to World Car Kia New Braunfels as we bring you more details, pricing information and vehicle specs as we get closer to unveiling the redesigned 2011 Kia Optima!

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