[GOLDWINGNUT]

Hello Everyone.

My latest purchase is a 2019 Optima "FE". It's a GREAT car. BUT, can ANYONE explain the "FE" ? I've seen this trim badging on several Optima's.
But it doesn't show up on NADA or Kelly Bluebook. If someone "TRUELY" knows, I would appreciate the information.

Now, I bought my Optima because I've been able to drive many different brands of cars simular in size to the Optima, with 2.4 engines. Gas mileage ranged from 29 to 35.5 mpg highway. And my 2008 Optima got the 35.5 mpg, along with the BEST acceleration of any of them. That seems impossible. Best mileage AND acceleration? I don't know how they do it. I guess it's possible. My old FORD F-150 had a 4.6 V-8, and while it gave me 200k of dependability, it couldn't beat a fat boy on a bicycle or get over 15mpg.

Anyway, Thanks for reading my first post.

 

[Turbonut]

Well, the FE is listed on the EPA fuel mileage list 25/35.

Kia Optima FE Info - Safety and Fuel Efficiency

Information about the Kia Optima FE, including NHTSA crash test results and EPA fuel efficiency ratings.

www.officialdata.org

 

[K5 Optima Store]

Welcome to the Optima Forums @GOLDWINGNUT

Congrats on getting your 2019 Kia Optima FE.

The "FE" stands for "Fuel Efficient"

-David

 

[tonester]

I thought it stood for "Fast Edition"...hahahahahaha j/k!

 

[thauhid]

I bought my 2019 fe back in 2020 January and yes, FE means Fuel Efficient. after lil bit research, I found that and I actually get 40 MPG on the high way if I drive around 70 MPH even thought they said 35.

 

[Turbonut]

I bought my 2019 fe back in 2020 January and yes, FE means Fuel Efficient. after lil bit research, I found that and I actually get 40 MPG on the high way if I drive around 70 MPH even thought they said 35.

Got to remember that the EPA fuel mileage ratings come from combined highway driving from bursts to 80 mph to other slowing/acceleration cycles, so if I stays at a given speed, the highway fuel mileage should be exceeded on any car, except our 2.0T.