The current Kia Optima is a great car that's all but ignored by the motoring public, even though it's mechanical twin, the Hyundai Sonata, has seen moderate success. Kia is hanging their hopes on the theory that clothes make the man by giving the 2009 Optima some new duds. I'll test it and I'm sure it'll be great -- the question is, will people buy it?
2009 Kia Optima 2008 New York Auto Show
By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide
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