2012 Kia Optima Available Now at Citrus Kia in Crystal River, FL

Online, February 1, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Citrus Kia is pleased to offer the new 2012 Kia Optima at its Crystal River Florida dealership. A serious contender in the midsize car market, the Optima combines a bold, sleek design with numerous standard features, an upscale and spacious interior and powerful engine options. Add in good fuel economy and excellent safety scores and the Optima is a great value all around.

Touted as "not your average midsize sedan," the Kia Optima is a true standout with distinctive styling that reviewers find seriously attractive. Yet drivers are even more impressed by the Optima's interior which offers spacious seating and high-quality materials including optional leather heated and cooled front seats as well as the availability of heated rear seats. Cargo space is also extremely roomy with 15.4 cubic feet of trunk space, more than most competitors.

The 2012 Optima also comes with an impressive array of standard features, including numerous easy to use high-tech features, in its well laid-out cabin. Base model features include SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, a cooling glove box, heated power mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators, and fog lights. Additional features available include a navigation system, UVO Powered by Microsoft® Infotainment System, Push Button Ignition, a Rear-camera display, and a Panoramic Tilt/Sliding Sunroof.

While reviewers are impressed by the Optima's styling and features, they are also quite happy with its performance. The lively base 2.4-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine comes with 200 hp and 186 lb-ft of torque which provides plenty of acceleration. For those looking for a little extra power though, there is also a 2.0-liter turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder engine with 274 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque providing V6-like performance. All that power does not affect the Optima's fuel economy though with the base engine getting an EPA estimated 24/35 mpg city/highway and the turbocharged 22/34 mpg.

Safety is a big concern for drivers these days and the Optima continues to shine in this regard. Named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2012 Optima received excellent safety scores all around, including five stars from the federal government. The Kia Optima also features numerous safety features including Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control as well as 4-Wheel Anti-lock Brakes, a Brake Assist System, Hill Start Assist and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

Make sure to also check out the new 2012 Optima Limited, which will be highlighted during Kia's new "Drive the Dream" commercial set to air during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVI!! The fairy tale spot will also feature supermodel Adriana Lima, rockers Motley Crue, and mixed martial arts fighter Chuck Liddell.

For more information on the 2012 Kia Optima, a performance driven and refined midsize car, call Citrus Kia at (352) 564-8668 or visit them online at http://citruskia.com. Also, keep up-to-date with all the latest Kia sales and news on Citrus Kia's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Citrus-Kia/107162192634829.