Kia Optima Named “Best Car New Car” in 2012 by Kiplinger’s

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Collinsville, Edwardsville, Belleville, WaterlooThe Kia Optima was totally redesigned in 2010. Since then, it’s become a top selling Kia and earning several awards, including being named the 2012 “Best New Car Value” award from Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, “Sedan of the Year” by Autobytel.com, one of the “Top Drives for 2012″ by the Boston Globe and a “Best Buy” by Consumers Digest.

The Kia Optima is built at Kia’s U.S. plant based in West Point, Georgia. In 2013, the Optima continues with the same good looks, performance, modern features and Kia’s long list of safety features.

In 2013, the Optima offers a new trim, the all-new Limited trim, which is built on top of the SX with Premium Touring and Technology Packages, adds several new features. Unique 18-inch chrome wheels, red brake calipers, LED daytime running lights, available chrome side mirrors and chrome accents on the side sills and rear spoiler, along with black cloth headliner and pillar trim are part of this package. The interior also gets luxury additions with Nappa leather seats and trim, wood interior accents, an electronic parking brake and a first aid kit.

The interior is further enhanced with standard technology features including an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Satellite audio system with SiriusXM Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary service2Bluetooth®3 wireless connectivity, and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. All Optimas also feature cruise control and an Active Eco System that to optimize fuel efficiency while driving.

Several available packages add higher levels of refinement and the latest technology to Optima. The Convenience Package (LX only) offers an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and auto-dimming rear view mirror with HomeLink, while the LX Technology Package (requires Convenience Package) adds the navigation system with back-up camera5, an eight-speaker Infinity®6 audio system and dual-zone automatic temperature control with rear ventilation.

Built EX trim is the Premium Package, which includes UVO voice-activated infotainment system with back-up camera, HD Radio®7, an eight-speaker Infinity audio system, power folding outside mirrors, a panoramic sunroof with high-gloss black B-pillar, four-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, driver’s seat memory, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, wood interior trim and center console and metal-finished shifter. The EX Technology Package (requires Premium Package) adds a navigation system with a back-up camera and SiriusXM Traffic™8 with real-time updates.

Two packages are offered for the 2013 Optima SX, beginning with the Premium Touring Package, which adds unique 18-inch luxury wheels to the EX Premium Package’s content while the Technology Package (requires Premium Touring Package) features the navigation system with back-up camera and SiriusXM Traffic.

The Auffenberg Dealer Group is pleased to bring you this 2013 Kia Optima product information! Visit Auffenberg Kia to test drive our great Kia cars in O’Fallon today!

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