Plenty of mainstream cars display practical interior design with basic ergonomics and cubbyholes galore, but few also achieve real interior design quality at a decent price.
The sub-£22,000 Optima is an exception. The time taken on the welcome screen’s opening credits when you turn the key in the ignition is an example. A pleasant jingle tells you your action has started the process, the seat moves back to make access easier and then a perfectly rendered 3D image of the car plus a few flashes around the digital driver dial display tell you all is well.
Take a closer look at the interior door handle of the Optima in 2 Tech trim when getting in and you’ll see simply first-rate fit and finish, the perforated leatherette-covered door cards, upmarket and branded speaker shields plus contrast stitching on the seating, add to the overall effect of real quality. It’s a lasting impression too that still makes every journey feel enjoyable and special.
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