'16 Kia Optima

Optima SXL interior, shown in aubergine leather, uses some class-above materials, less decoration.

Optima offers choice of three direct-injected 4-cyl. engines, 1.6L, 2.4L and (shown) 2.0L making 245 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque.

Apple CarPlay plug-and-play system available on '16 Optima. Compatible with iPhones running iOs 8.x or higher. Android Auto also offered.

Large, low center stack buttons within easier reach of driver, front passenger. Cupholders not adjustable.

Rear seat still tight fit for taller adults. Beautiful diamond-stitching Nappa leather seats (shown in ivory) similar quality to Mercedes-Benz, Audi seats.

Matching wheels seen on SX Turbo and SXL Turbo grades of '16 Optima at Continental Divide overlook in Colorado.

Taillights of Optima now overlap ends of trunk, slightly bigger with new LED design.

Kia's UVO infotainment system now standard with four new eServices: speed alert, driving score, curfew alert and geo-fencing.

Optima SX $2,700 Turbo Launch Edition package adds merlot-red leather seating surfaces with merlot stitching.

Door panels err on the plain side, with no decorative real or faux metallic bezel.

Door panels err on the plain side, with no decorative real or faux metallic bezel.