http://KiaofFairfield.com 877-313-2767 Every 2013 Kia Optima is front-wheel drive. The LX and EX come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. In California, this engine has a Super Ultra Low Emissions rating (versus Ultra-Low elsewhere), and it has a power output of 192 hp and 181 lb-ft. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the LX, with a six-speed automatic being optional. The automatic comes standard on the EX.