Kia Optima – 2016-Present
Kia Optima – 2016-Present

2014-2015
2014-2015

2011-2013
2011-2013

2009-2010
2009-2010

2006-2008
2006-2008

2004-2005
2004-2005

Kia Magentis – 2000-03
Kia Magentis – 2000-03

Kia Optima – 2016-Present

2014-2015

2011-2013

2009-2010

2006-2008

2004-2005

Kia Magentis – 2000-03

Kia Optima – 2016-Present

2014-2015

2011-2013

2009-2010

2006-2008

2004-2005

Kia Magentis – 2000-03

Kia Optima History
The Kia Optima is a global car that wears different nameplates depending on the country. In Canada it debuted in 2000 as the Kia Magentis but was renamed Optima for the second generation. In 15 years Kia Optima went from a small afterthought to a leading contender in the mid-size sedan category. Its top-class design and aggressive stance the Optima easily competes against Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and its older cousin Hyundai Sonata.