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Saturday, October 25, 2014 2015 2009 KIAXXXXX OPTIMA
Optima gets new driver tech PRESS RELEASE
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The 2015 Optima midsize sedan, built in the U.S. at Kia’s West Point, Ga., facility (KMMG), arrives with the next-generation of UVO eServices and a number of subtle interior refinements meant to improve ergonomics and offer a more premium experience. Significantly updated last year, the 2015 Optima remains available in LX, EX, SX, SX Turbo and SX-Limited trims for the new model year.
Base price: $21,650 Wheelbase: 110” Length: 190.7” Width: 72.1” Height: 57.1” Engine: 2.4L inline 4-cylinder, 192 hp, 181 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic Overdrive with Sportmatic EPA Mileage: 23 city, 34 highway
TECHNOLOGY
Available optionally on the EX, SX, SX Turbo and standard on the SX-Limited, the next-generation UVO eServices offers additional features designed to keep the owner better informed, from behind the wheel or
The 2015 Kia Optima boasts new technology to keep drivers better informed.
Voice-activated features are available in the 2015 Optima.
remotely, via his or her own smartphone. Four new UVO eServices are integrated into the voice-activated system, including Geo Fencing, Driving Score, Speed Alerts and Curfew Alerts. A version of UVO eServices without the four new features is available as an option on the LX and continues to offer a wide range of telematics and infotainment systems including My POI, eServices Guide, 911 Connect, Car Care Web, Parking Minder and
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Vehicle Diagnostics.
INTERIOR
To improve functionality for the driver, the steering wheel-mounted buttons for the cruise control have been repositioned on the rightside spoke. The sporty D-shaped steering wheel found in the SX-Limited gets new brushed bezels, and the stitching is now offered in a contrasting white. Also new is a black cloth option for the LX.
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Outside, the 2015 Optima is now available with a Smokey Blue (late availability) metallic paint, and Sparkling Silver and Platinum Graphite replace Bright Silver and Metal Bronze, respectively. The acoustic laminated windshield, found last year only on SX-Limited, is offered across the Optima lineup for 2015.
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The 2015 Optima contin-
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ues to offer two powerful Theta II powerplants featuring gasoline direct injection (GDI) technology: a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder or a 2.0liter GDI turbo engine. The 2.4-liter GDI engine is available on LX, EX and SX models while the more robust 2.0-liter turbo GDI engine is offered exclusively in the SX and SX Limited. This turbocharged unit delivers V6-type power with a four-cylinder’s efficiency. Each engine choice is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission featuring Sportmatic shifting. Drive Mode Select (DMS), which offers owners a customizable driving experience by adjusting transmission shift points and steering weight, remains exclusive to the SX Turbo and SX Limited.
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FAMILY TRAVEL | FUEL COST
How to Save on Gasoline By Cindy Richards
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he cost of gas is enough to make some families think twice about taking a family vacation. These four tips from Ronald M. Weiers, author of “GA$ SMART$: Hundreds of Small Ways to Save Big at the Pump” will help you make the most of every gallon.
1. Relax in the Vehicular Parade.
your owner’s manual or on a sticker on the trunk lid, driver’s side door or door frame. Buy a tire gauge and check your tires regularly. For the best reading, check your tires when they have not been driven for at least three hours.
It’s inevitable: At some point, you will be trapped in a stream of vehicles on a curvy road or in a no-passing zone. The typical driver will alternate between the accelerator pedal and brake pedal as though they are buttons on a keyboard. That kind of jerky driving is very inefficient. Instead, try to relax — listen to some music or gaze around at the countryside — and remember that eventually you will be the person at the beginning of the parade. Use that same soft and gentle approach whenever you drive to get the best fuel economy.
Cindy Richards is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist who serves as Editor-in-Chief for TravelingMom.com. She previously worked at Chicago’s two major newspapers, 15 years for the Chicago Sun-Times and two years for the Chicago Tribune.
4. Obey the ‘See’ Rule.
Before you leave the interstate for the food or fuel you’ve seen advertised on a billboard, consider the “see” rule: If you can’t see the establishment or its sign from the interstate, keep going to the next exit. Otherwise, you might get caught chasing a restaurant that is five or six miles from the interstate. Falling for this ruse wastes both time and fuel.
2. Obey the Speed Limits.
Speed limits exist for safety reasons, but they contribute to fuel economy as well. Many drivers routinely exceed speed limits, taking the chance they won’t get caught. Even if the police don’t catch you, the gas pump will. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph can reduce your fuel economy by about 8 percent.
3. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated.
Underinflated tires are dangerous and inefficient and the increased rolling resistance can greatly reduce fuel economy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when all four tires are underinflated by 10 pounds, your fuel economy will be reduced by 3 percent. Tire pressure recommendations can be found in
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2015 AUTOS | GAUGES
Digital Dashboards
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ince the dawn of the automobile, mechanical gauges have helped to keep the driver informed about the speed and condition of their vehicle. From speedometers and tachometers to oil pressure and temperature gauges, the instrument cluster is an integral part of every car.
Increasingly, though, mechanical gauges are being replaced by a new, high-tech alternative: the digital dashboard.
LCD SCREENS
Instead of showing your speed, engine RPMs and other information using needles in a gauge, these new-generation instruments are displayed digitally on a high-resolution LCD screen behind the steering wheel. Some cars have one big display, while others have two or three small screens that can be configured to show different information. And while they started out on expensive, rare cars like the Lexus LF-A and Nissan GT-R, they’re filtering down to more affordable vehicles lately. Some luxury cars have digital gauges available either as standard or optional equipment, and they are expected to become more common on even moderately-priced vehicles in the future.
CUSTOMIZATION
Why are cars making the switch to digital screens?
Aside from the sheer technological wow factor — many of them look like something out of a science fiction movie — it’s because they can easily be customized to meet the wishes of the driver.
Unlike mechanical gauges, which can only be fixed in one layout, digital gauges can be redesigned and reconfigured as needed. Most of them offer options for the colors, design and layout that the driver can
change to meet their preferences. For example, you might be able to switch to a “sport” layout that includes a big tachometer for performance driving, then switch to a “normal” layout with a big
speedometer for more relaxed driving. You can also pick which information you want to see displayed. You might want navigation info instead of fuel economy info in the lower right hand corner, for example.
&+($*"%)(+"!'($# FAMILY TRAVEL | PREPARING FOR THE WORST
Your Road Trip Emergency Kit
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hat’s the best way to prepare to be safe on the road? If you ask a dozen different people you’ll get a dozen different answers.
We asked family travel experts to share what they keep in their cars — whether they are driving through the desert, heading to an earthquake zone or just driving around town. Here’s what they had to say:
ALWAYS KEEP HANDY
Stock your car at all times with paper towels, toilet paper, Dramamine, granola bars, Band-Aids, Ziploc bags (for trash and vomit), a multi-purpose tool like a Leatherman or Swiss Army Knife, work gloves, wet wipes, duct tape, the car owner’s manual, cell phone charger, smartphone apps that will help you to find local things quickly, a towel and water bottles. Toss in a few tools and repair necessities, including jumper cables, a ratchet set, pliers, screwdriver, electrical tape, a can of emergency tire inflater, road flares and automotive fuses. Finally, keep near the driver’s seat a hammer/seatbelt cutter in case you are in an accident and need to get out of the car fast.
WINTER WONDERS
Winter requires special tools, such as an ice scraper and snow brush, but for safety reason, be sure to also bring a blanket, extra mittens or gloves and kitty litter to create traction when you get stuck on the ice. Keep the kitty litter in a sealed plastic container so it stays dry and doesn’t spill all over the car.
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If you’re planning a winter road trip, it’s also important to make sure you understand the differences among the various winter weather advisories issued by the National Weather Service. You might still be fine traveling under a winter weather advisory, but you might want to alter your plans if it’s a more serious winter storm watch or warning.
DESERT DESIRABLES
In the desert, gas, water and fellow humans can be in short supply. So prepare for longer-term emergencies. Bring three gallons of water (enough for the people and the radiator), space blankets for each traveler, ‘Survival’ chocolate bars, tire patch kit, an air pump, solar charger for your phone, hiking boots or good walking shoes and socks and sunscreen.
QUAKE NECESSITIES
If you’re traveling through earthquake country, bring along a small backpack filled with a blanket, jacket, duct tape, flares and three days’ worth of water and dried food. A content development expert, Scotty began as a journalist and has written for the New York Times, Town & Country, Entrepreneur and Adweek, among others. Scotty can be reached at Scotty@shebuyscars.com.
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