Released on = September 21, 2006, 5:10 am

Press Release Author = renton

Industry = Automotive

Press Release Summary = Renton Kia, your trusted Kia Dealer in Renton, WA, invites
you to test-drive the all-new version of the Kia Optima. For any queries, Renton Kia
can be contacted on (866) 660-6977.

Press Release Body = Renton, WA: Renton Kia, your trusted Kia Dealer in Renton, WA
(www.rentonkia.com), invites you to test-drive the all-new version of the Kia
Optima.
Kia\'s most impressive entry is the mid-size sedan, Optima which comes with a five
year warranty. Kia\'s makeover artists gave the Optima a longer wheelbase, a wider
track, increased horsepower, better fuel economy and better driving dynamics that
also translate into greater passenger comfort.
The maker\'s latest proud rights come from results of the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety test results that showed the Optima outperforming Camry in rear-end
collisions. The Optima also received top marks in front-end collisions.
Safety of Optima is enhanced by six standard air bags that include full-length
side-curtain air bags. The comfort and performance of this Sedan is remarkable. Even
with the base 4-cylinder engine, takeoffs are brisk, and the 161-horsepower engine
provides plenty of passing power.
The Optima offers more comfortable and lavish passenger space, with a long,
107.1-inch wheelbase. They are roomier due to its long body and higher roof. Kia
also has a new platform with a longer wheelbase and updated suspension combined with
larger wheels and tires to deliver a smoother ride and more responsive handling.
Sold in LX and EX versions, the Optima can be equipped with the base 2.4-liter
4-cylinder engine or the 2.7-liter V6. The V6 gets a boost of 10 percent to 185
horsepower in the new model. Even with a 15 percent boost in horsepower, the base
4-cylinder engine gets excellent fuel economy of 24 miles per gallon in the city and
34 mpg on the highway.
Optima also provide two important accident-avoidance features, antilock brakes and
electronic stability control.
For details on the 2006 Kia Optima and other Kia vehicles, call Renton Kia.


Web Site = http://www.rentonkia.com

Contact Details = Contact: Renton Kia
200 SW Grady Way Renton
WA 98057
Phone: (866) 660-698