2006 NY Auto Show
Optima sedan continues to offer the value that makes it a strong contender in the competitive midsize sedan segment.
The front-wheel-drive Optima offers sophisticated technology, a customer-pleasing array of standard features and a choice of two engines. The 2.7-liter DOHC V6 delivers 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 181 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, while the 2.4-liter DOHC in-line four-cylinder engine offers 138 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 161 lb-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm.
Both Optima engines can be equipped with the Sportmatic™ four-speed automatic transmission that allows the driver to select the desired gear manually, but can also function like a traditional automatic transmission when shifted to "Drive." A five-speed manual transmission is standard with the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine in the LX trim, while the Sportmatic™ automatic transmission is optional.
