Justifying that hefty increase are a boatload of upgrades and standard equipment, with exterior changes including unique front and rear fascias, LED running lights over the fog lamps, a chrome-tipped rear spoiler and lower door sills. Sporty five-spoke chrome wheels and red brake calipers are also included, and only three colors are available: Ebony Black, Snow White Pearl, and Titanium Metallic.
Notable standard features include a panoramic sunroof, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, navigation system with back-up camera, an Infinity audio system, steering wheel paddle shifters and pedals.
As with the standard SX, the SX Limited (SXL) is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 274 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque and returns fuel economy of 22/34 mpg with the help of a six-speed automatic transmission.
"With the arrival of the Optima SXL, the Kia brand propels itself into a more premium class, which is something consumers have told us they want to see when they walk into our showrooms," said Tom Loveless, Kia's executive vice president of sales.
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