We could not believe it, but the new Kia Optima is well sold in 2011 in Western Europe, thus replacing the Kia Magentis fire.Despite its reputation on the Continent for its small models, this large sedan should appeal to a design perfectly realized. Its chief designer, Peter Schreyer, characterizes as a "strong, athletic and sports visual energy.The Kia Optima comes home equipped with a 1.7 liter 136 horsepower diesel, needed for drilling, particularly in France, and a 2.0-liter 170-horsepower gasoline unpublished. Hopefully Kia we heard more about marketing, price range and sales target for the Paris Motor Show.