The 2019 Kia Optima doles out great safety, good looks, and lots of features to rise near the top of the family-car ratings.
Pros Clean styling Lots of safety gear standard Roomy, upscale interior Great infotainment system
Cons Dual-clutch automatic can fumble Red/black interior a little gauche Rear-seat headroom tight Not much of a styling upgrade
The 2019 Kia Optima ranked #7 in Midsize Cars. Currently the Kia Optima has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 32 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Upscale interior Spacious, comfortable seats User-friendly infotainment system Smooth ride
Cons Subpar fuel economy Some class rivals are more fun to drive
For 2019, the Kia Optima continues to offer some of the most feature-packed models you can buy in the midsize sedan segment.Restyled exterior includes new headlights, wheels and trim pieces.Comprehensive driver assistance features now standard on all Optimas.Revised Uvo infotainment offerings.
PROS Generous amount of standard equipment All trims get an impressive level of driver assistance features Stylish interior with plenty of small-item and cargo storage Infotainment system is easy to use
CONS The 1.6T powertrain option is slow to respond and not very smooth Sloping roofline cuts into rear headroom Rear visibility sacrificed for exterior styling
The 2019 A8 poses a genuine threat to Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Cadillac. It is taller, longer, more isolated from the road, yet better controlled than the A8 it replaces. It is a cruise missile for the wealthy; it flattens mountains and straightens freeways with ease. And even absent Traffic Jam Pilot, the official term for the headline self-driving feature, it’s quite likely the most technologically advanced car in the world.
Pros A big fella who can dance, superb ride comfort and body control, anechoic-chamber silent, subtle for a limo.
Cons Advanced self-parking features need more work, sober styling inside and out, questionably unfinished.
Completely redesigned for 2019.New V6 engine.Executive rear-seat package includes wireless tablet for control.Part of the fourth A8 generation introduced for 2019.
Pros Impeccably crafted cabin Impressive interior appointments and technology Responsive steering and cornering for a big sedan All-wheel drive is standard
Cons Relatively small trunk Infotainment interface can be tough to learn Some features not available until late 2019
The 2019 Audi A8 ranked #1 in Super Luxury Cars. Currently the Audi A8 has a score of 8.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 9 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quiet and serene ride Elegant interior High-tech, user-friendly features Coddling passenger accommodations
Cons Small trunk for class Mediocre throttle response
