No long does "midsize sedan" equate with "cookie-cutter car." Just because it's in the middle of the sedan segments doesn't mean it's average or blasé -- at least not when it's part of the Kia lineup. The 2016 Kia Optima is a family car with charisma, class and confidence
The Optima is taller, wider and lower than its predecessor, and these new dimensions lend themselves to the Optima's more athletic aesthetic. Wraparound headlights, alloy wheels and a coupe-like roofline make for a sharper, more modern 2016 model that's distinct from its blander competitors. And when…