The 2018 Kia Optima lineup comprises five trims; the LX, S, EX, LX Turbo, and SX. The LX, S, and EX are equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic gearbox, the LX Turbo with a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and the SX with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine and six-speed auto. The LX and LX Turbo ride on 16-inch alloy wheels, the S and EX on 17-inch alloy wheels, and the SX on 18-inch alloy wheels. A seven-inch LCD display with AM/FM/MP3/Satellite radio and six-speaker audio system provide infotainment as standard and includes functionality in Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM Radio, and Bluetooth wireless technology. Covering safety and active driver-assists in all trims is a rearview camera, rear park assist system, blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert, hill-start assist, and cruise control.
2018 Kia Optima models and configurations
5 models / 5 configurations
LX
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- 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (185 hp and 178 lb-ft)
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Cloth seat trim with CleanTex anti-soiling
- Seven-inch display with six speakers
2018 Kia Optima LX Full Specs
S
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- Equipped with LX features, plus:
- Body-color rear spoiler
- 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Cloth and leatherette seat trim
- LED front fog lights and Sport LED rear taillights
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
2018 Kia Optima S Full Specs
LX Turbo
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- Equipped with LX features, plus:
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine (178 hp and 195 lb-ft)
- Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
- 16-inch aluminum wheels with unique light gray finish
- Ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
2018 Kia Optima LX Turbo Full Specs
EX
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- Equipped with LX features, plus:
- 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Push-button start
- Leather seat trim
- Additional available driver-assists via optional Technology Package
2018 Kia Optima EX Full Specs
SX Turbo
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- Equipped with EX features, plus:
- 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine (245 hp and 260 lb-ft)
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 18-inch aluminum wheels with unique machine finish
- Black Sport leather seats with red stitching
- D-shaped steering wheel with red stitching and SX badge
2018 Kia Optima SX Turbo Full Specs