Changes coming to the 2019 Kia Optima

The Kia Optima continues to grow in popularity, and it owes that popularity to its style, quality, and to its features. The 2016 model year saw a big change with a whole new redesign, and though we aren’t getting a fresh redesign for 2019, we are getting a huge refresh with a ton of new fun features. Learn more as we discuss all the changes coming to the 2019 Kia Optima.

Exterior changes to the 2019 Optima

Do you like the daytime running lights on the Kia Stinger? Well now a similar style LED daytime running light comes standard on the LX trim. The next trim up gets LED taillights, dual exhaust, and gloss black accents. The SX and SX Limited trims also add LED fog lights along with redesigned 18-inch wheels for added class. There is also a brand-new color available called Passion Red. Sadly, we do not yet have pictures of this new color.

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Interior changes and new leather options for the 2019 Optima

On the top trims, namely the SX and the SX Limited, beautiful new interiors are available. The SX has available red and black two-tone seats with a sporty look that would be right at home in a sports car. For a little more elegance, the SX Limited is available with a gorgeous two-tone bronze and black leather interior with a quilted finish.

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Optima infotainment options for 2019

The Kia UVO infotainment technology is well loved, and for the 2019 Optima, it’s getting a significant update with an easy-to-understand tier system. The UVO play system is the entry-level option and it comes standard on the LX with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth compatibility, and all the other things you have come to expect from an infotainment system.

UVO link is the next level up and it comes standard on the S and EX models. This system adds a lot of convenience features including remote start, remote HVAC control, on-demand diagnostics, maintenance alerts, and more. The top tier adds navigation to the already long feature list that we have gone through. The top tier UVO is available on the EX but comes standard on the SX and SX Limited.