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 Hyundai Sonata aims squarely for value-minded shoppers who want a long warranty, and hits a bullseye.
Pros More stylish than before Relaxing, comfortable ride quality Flexible engines Android or Apple, your interface is OK Roomy interior
Cons Light on personality Sport isn’t all that sporty Limited customization options Interior a little downmarket
Just about all of the midsize sedans these days are very good. As a shopper, it can be hard to choose. The 2019 Hyundai Sonata won't really wow you with dramatic styling or crazy amounts of horsepower, but it is a very competent sedan that ranks among the class leaders.
Pros Solid list of standard features and tons of available tech Spacious interior accommodations and generous trunk space Excellent user interface receives a more upscale redesign Generous warranty coverage
Cons Lackluster power from base engine Top turbocharged engine trails performance of its competitors Slightly less rear legroom than the segment leaders No options available on Edmunds' recommended Eco trim
