2016 Kia Optima pictures

In North America, the new Optima will offer a choice of three engines including a brand new 1.6L turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 178 horsepower (with a new 7-speed dual-clutch transmission), a 2.4L GDI 4-cylinder rated at 185 horsepower, and a 2.0L turbocharged GDI 4-cylinder that generates 247 horsepower (the last two with a 6-speed Sportmatic autobox). A plug-in hybrid system will even join the lineup in 2016!