起亚近日正式发布了2016款Optima欧规车型，该车将在法兰克福车展首次亮相，随后将于年底上市。该车外观与北美版非常接近，同样采用虎鼻格栅，向后延伸前大灯和前轮拱散热孔。该车还配备LED尾灯和16至18英寸合金轮圈。该车长宽高分别为4855/1860/1465毫米，轴距2805毫米。起亚表示，由于车身尺寸增加，内部更宽敞舒适，头部/肩部/后排腿部空间及行李箱储物容积都获得提升。至于内装，该车采用软质塑料，抛光黑色装饰和金属装饰件，增加了隔音材料，进一步简化中控台布局，信息娱乐系统采用7或8英寸显示屏。新增加了智能手机无线充电和10声道哈曼卡顿音响作为选装件。该车动力系统包括2.0升CVVL四缸引擎，功率120千瓦/163马力，扭矩196牛米；1.7升CRDi柴油引擎，功率104千瓦/141马力，扭矩340牛米。根据不同的引擎，可搭配六速手动/自动或七速双离合器变速器。未来起亚，还将推出插电混动版和高性能版轿车。

 

Euro-spec Kia Optima unveiled

Kia has officially unveiled the Euro-spec Optima ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Set to go on sale later this year, the 2016 Optima closely echoes the North American variant and features a ‘tiger-nose’ grille, sweptback headlights and front fender vents. The model also has LED taillights and 16- to 18-inch inch alloy wheels.

 

Overall, the model measures 4855mm long, 1860mm wide and 1465mm tall with a wheelbase that spans 2805mm. Kia says the car's increased size results in a "roomier and more comfortable cabin, with more head-, shoulder- and rear-seat leg-room and greater cargo capacity."

 

Speaking of the interior it features soft-touch plastics, gloss black trim and metallic accents. Other highlights include additional sound proofing material, a simplified center stack and an infotainment system with a 7- or 8-inch display. The model also gains several new options including a wireless smartphone charger and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon premium audio system.

 

Under the hood, a variety of different engines will be available including a 2.0-liter CVVL four-cylinder with 163 PS (120 kW) and 196 Nm (145 lb-ft) of torque as well as an upgraded 1.7-liter CRDi diesel with 141 PS (104 kW) and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque. Depending on which engine is selected, it can be paired to either a six-speed manual, a six-speed automatic or a new seven-speed double-clutch transmission.

 

In the future, Kia will introduce a plug-in hybrid variant and the company's "first high performance sedan."