Since Kia was acquired by rival maker Hyundai, it was no surprise that the 2001 Optima was little more than a near clone of the updated Hyundai Sonata.  That was certainly not a bad thing.  The Optima was a five passenger sedan that competed feature to feature with such stalwarts as Camry, Accord and Taurus.  For power, … Continue reading 2001 KIA Optima Test Drive