Kia Optima will be released as a 2006.5 model in the U.S. this spring as a completely new redsigned auto using different suspension and power plants than the Sonata for those you not keeping up with Kia. Both Sonata and the new Optima are based on the same platform factor and will be tested separately due to various difference in suspension and equipment.
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