The five-seat Kia Optima debuted for the 2001 model year and competed in the mid-size sedan class. Value-oriented pricing and an impressive new-car warranty helped broaden the Optima’s appeal ...

When even Ford and Vauxhall struggle to sell the volumes of traditional large hatchbacks and saloons, cars like Kia’s range-topping Optima are a rare sight indeed. But should they be?

£160.00 annually / £88.00 six-monthly / £84.00 six-monthly Direct Debit / £14.00 monthly Direct Debit Version CO 2 1 1.7 CRDi 134 4dr Saloon 128 g/km 1.7 CRDi 134bhp 1 6speed ISG 4dr Saloon 128 g/km 1 ...

£180.00 annually / £99.00 six-monthly / £94.50 six-monthly Direct Debit / £15.75 monthly Direct Debit Version CO 2 List Price 2.0 GDI 202bhp Phev Auto 4dr Saloon 37 g/km £33,995 2.0 GDI 202bhp Phev ...