I'd look to the v6 too. I've owned the Kia SX turbo 2.0t and now a Q60 v6 with 330 HP. You can't deny the grunt and sound of the V6. Not to mention the Q60 is a rocket compared to the just OK performance of the 2.0. And probably AWD. either way (rear or awd) will be less squirrely than the front wheel drive Optima...