Korean cars are gonna own the world someday.

 

Wheels and front end are nasty.

 

The grill could use a little work, but change out the wheels for something less weird (on that car, anyway) and it's pretty good lookin' actually. I dig the seat cover design... that steering wheel is... not quite right on it.

 

Looks like a Ford in the front, Audi in the back. The glass - especially the rear/roof transition looks awkward in the pics.

 

I hate it! it has a dash of prius on the back roof line.

 

not a bad looking piece fo design. definitely a contender

 

Good looking ride, in my opinion.

 

whoa. that's an optima?!
those korean automakers are stepping it up big time.
wonder what the price will be.

 

just looked up more information on it:
Underhood, the Optima’s powertrain offerings mirror that of the all-new Sonata. That means buyers will be able to choose from a 200 horsepower 2.4L, a turbocharged 2.0L delivering 274 horsepower and 34mpg, and a fuel-sipping hybrid system. Set to hit the market in 2011, the Optima Hybrid will mark the brand’s first gas-electric model.
Inside, the Optima continues that attention to detail, with an interior far more luxurious than the outgoing model. Standard features include Sirius Satellite radio, MP3 connectivity and Bluetooth wireless technology. Kia’s new UVO system will be on offer.
Kia has yet to release pricing for the 2011 Optima, but expect a starting price near the $20,000 mark.

 

Since Hyundai Sonata starts under $20,000 and Kia has always been a little cheaper than Hyundai, I would say around $19,000 or so.

 

I like it! You're right, the Koreans are stepping up their game big time. Good thing Ford is, too.

 

Its a nice lookin car. Weird wheels though

 

I like how the "center stack" is angled toward the driver.. and not stright across...kinda like a semi

 

Or a BMW, or even my 97 T-Bird's for that fact....

 

I've always liked the Optima, and this one more so The front looks a little like the Forte koup, a fine looking small car too. The wheels, well, look strange. But that can be dealt with by the aftermarket.

 

sorry... semi is what i know.. dad owns a trucking company.

 

I would buy one looks pretty nice