2016 Kia Optima Expected to Debut in April
The redesigned Kia Optima is expected to make its debut in early April.
According to a report from Edmunds, the Korean automaker will debut the 2016 Kia Optima at the upcoming New York Auto Show ahead of the sedan arriving in dealerships later this year.
The Optima is Kia’s number-one selling vehicle in the U.S. and an insider says the new Optima will have all new sheet metal though the overall appearance will be familiar and evolutionary.
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Based on recent spy photos of the 2016 Kia Optima, expect the styling to borrow cues from the Sportspace concept that will debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show. According to sales data, the Kia Optima sold 159,020 units last year in the U.S. and accounted for 27 percent of the company’s volume.
[Source: Edmunds]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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