Australia's Best Cars 2015-16 Medium Car Under $50,000 winner- Kia Optima GT

The value Kia has packed into the upgraded Optima has helped it beat all comers this year. As well, Optima’s design and engineering have come of age and it can now genuinely be compared with the high-end Japanese makes.
Kia has got the performance, ride and handling pretty well right in Optima, thanks to the combination of the powerful turbo-petrol engine and 6spd auto (although this comes at the expense of fuel economy). Add an industry-leading seven-year transferable warranty and class-leading standard features and Optima is a winner.