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2010 Kia Optima/Magnetis facelift uncovered

tryme submitted on 8/25/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:05:26 PM

13 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

In South Korea, Kia recently debuted the 2010 Optima, a minimally facelifted model that comes with several minor improvements over the current model.

It can be recalled that one year ago, Kia rolled out the first facelift of the current generation Optima, also known as Lotze in the domestic market and Magentis in Europe.

These minor upgrades include a new mesh grille, new LED tailights, 17-inch alloy wheels and dark headlamps. The car also features new trim and color options. Engine choices have been unchanged, with the four-cylinder lineup comprising a 2.0-liter 163 hp, a 2.4-liter 179 hp and a 2.7-liter V6 unit. The 2010 Optima can now be ordered in South Korea but Kia has yet to mention if it will bring the mentioned modifications on the North American and European versions as well.

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2010 Kia Optima/Magnetis facelift uncovered

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204E60

Fascinating! Soon to be seen across thousands of rental car lots at every American airport.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 1:25:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

MSP6

Nothing to write your mom about.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 1:29:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

204E60

Yes, you're right. But then again, this website -- for some unknown reason -- sees fit to report on cars with zero appeal (e.g., Kia, Hyundai, etc.). A bit more editing/selection would be better.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 1:40:16 PM | | Votes: -3   

rxh8me9000

Some people like kia, hyundai, etc. To some people these cars fit their budget so they would like to know more about them.Anyway,the headlights remind me a little of the tsx.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 5:57:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Willis

I actually find it attractive. There are more bland and uglier cars out there like...the HS250h for example.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 9:48:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Anthony

The Mercedes E250 also comes to mind as more bland and uglier.

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Posted on 8/26/2009 2:49:38 AM | | Votes: 1   

huu76

Willis,
Of course this thing is better looking, it was attractive the first time around when the Japanese released it 5+ years ago.

Hyundaismoke,
Next gen Accent will just be the current Fit/Yaris. There, I saved you some time trying, you owe me one.

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Posted on 8/25/2009 10:36:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

huu76

Touched a nerve I see. Defending the Korean's blatant ripoffs becomes more and more difficult with each "new" product they release eh?

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Posted on 8/27/2009 9:16:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

huu76

Just tell yourself that if it helps you sleep at night. If Toyota is the new Buick then that makes Hyundai the newer Buick (Monkey see, monkey copy).

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Posted on 8/29/2009 1:15:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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