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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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I kind of like the new Kia Optima...



http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/01/2...0-live-reveal/
Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Yea, I think it's a home run. Kia is becoming more and more appealing, which is a pretty frightening thought.
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Originally Posted by burstaneurysm
Yea, I think it's a home run. Kia is becoming more and more appealing, which is a pretty frightening thought.
I just wish the Koup had a little more sport to it. Or at least give the US something like this version:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/c...orte-koup-r-p/



Not too keen on the front bumper... but it does get SOME upgrades.
Old Apr 1, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Holy crap, that comes with a direct injection 2L turbo? So now Ford, Hyundai, Chevy and even Kia are putting out turbo 4-bangers. WTH Toyota? Does TRD only have a suspension division nowdays?

Love the look, even if it is derivitive to be a baby beemer. No word on price though, and the Soul is still a cheap xB ripoff.
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Jalopnik said it best.
What kind of crazy world is it when Kia is releasing the most desirable new non-performance car at the NY show?
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 04:08 AM
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the Sx is gonna be a beast
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 04:11 AM
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stock wheels are hideous
Old Apr 3, 2010 | 04:32 AM
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i hope you arent referring to these stock wheels, cause theyre awesome
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