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Discover the all-new Kia Optima | Kia Motors Ireland
DESIGN
Every detail perfected

INTERIOR COMFORT
Tailored to busy lives

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Helps you see as much as possible at night.
For a ride that’s both safer and more relaxing.
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Helps keep your Kia on the right track.
Maintains the ideal tempo on the motorway.
Excellent protection from bonnet to boot, inside and out.
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Notices when you are drowsy.
INFOTAINMENT AND CONNECTIVITY
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Real-time information for an enhanced ride and added comfort.
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Charging your smartphone is now easier than ever.
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Let the airwaves ring with your favourite tunes as you cruise along.
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Powerful and fuel-efficient.
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The best of both manual and automatic worlds – with enhanced fuel economy.
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Gear up for a smoother ride and more dynamic handling.
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Each Kia Optima owner benefits from our unique 7-year new car warranty.7 That's how much we believe in our cars and our technology! Also, you can transfer it to new owners if you sell.
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Each new Kia vehicle that's factory-fitted with a navigation device is entitled to six free annual map updates.8 A unique offer that ensures your navigation system is always up-to-date.
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Proving its outstanding safety record, the Kia Optima was recently awarded the prestigious five-star Euro NCAP award.
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Find out more about Kia's warranty7
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DRIVE WiSE technologies are assistance systems and do not relieve the driver from his/her responsibility to safely operate the vehicle at any time. The driver still has to adapt his/her driving behaviour to his/her personal driving capabilities, to the legal requirements and to the overall road and traffic conditions. DRIVE WiSE technologies are not designed to drive the vehicle autonomously. For further information, please refer to the owner’s manual.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) is an assistance system and does not relieve the driver from his/her responsibility to safely operate the vehicle at any time. The driver still has to adapt his/her driving behaviour to his/her personal driving capabilities, to the legal requirements and to the overall road and traffic conditions. FCA is not designed to drive the vehicle autonomously. For further information, please refer to the owner’s manual.
The services are free for 7 years after the first connection of navigation to the mobile network. If the first connection does not take place immediately after purchase, the duration is reduced by the time between purchase and first connection.
The new Kia Optima is compatible with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™. Android Auto™ is designed to work with Android phones running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Apple CarPlay™ is available for iPhone 5 or newer models. Both systems feature voice control and allow the driver to keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road ahead at all times. Apple CarPlay™ is a trademark of Apple Inc. Android Auto™ and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
Most governments and local authorities agree that the TomTom Speed Camera service makes driving safer. At Kia we comply with local legislation and where necessary adapt our practice.
Click here for general regulationsValid in all EU member states (plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Gibraltar), subject to local terms and conditions.
Max. 150,000 km vehicle warranty. Valid in all EU member states (plus Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Gibraltar). Deviations according to the valid guarantee conditions, e.g. for paint and equipment, subject to local terms and conditions.
The program is only valid for new Kia vehicles purchased after February 28, 2013 with factory installed LG navigation devices. Labour costs may be incurred at the service point for the time available to perform the update. The 7-year map update program offers six map updates, as Kia vehicles are already shipped ex works with the latest map available. The warranty of the navigation system is not affected by this program. Kia is not responsible for the quality of the card data supplied by the card data supplier HERE.
New Kia Optima Specifications & Features | Kia Motors Australia
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Select Model Si 2.4L GDI Petrol Automatic GT 2.0L T-GDI Petrol Automatic
● Standard - Not available #Premium paint at additional cost.
Specifications apply to Model Year 2019 Optima. Kia Motors Australia reserves the right to discontinue or change the models, features, specifications, options, designs and prices of products referred to in this sheet without incurring any liability whatsoever to any purchaser or prospective purchaser of any such products. Some of the items herein are optional at additional cost.
iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Harman/kardon® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. SUNA™ is a registered trademark of Suna Traffic Channel. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. ‡Not all mobile phones will be compatible with the vehicle’s Bluetooth® system. *Fuel consumption figures are based on ADR81/02 test results. They are useful in comparing the fuel consumption of different vehicles. They may not be the fuel consumption achieved in practice. This will depend on traffic and road conditions and how the vehicle is driven. **E10 Compatible. ***Wireless charging compatible with phones featuring Qi technology or adapter. ^Subject to State regulations and towbar design. ^^Leather appointed seats may comprise of genuine leather, polyurethane and other man-made materials or a combination thereof. 1GDI – Gasoline Direct Injection. 2D-CVVT - Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing. 3T-GDi - Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection. 4MDPS - Motor-Driven Power Steering. 5DMS - Drive Mode Select 6EBD - Electronic Brake Distribution. 7BA - Brake Assist. 8TCS - Traction Control System. 9IMS - Integrated Memory System 10Safety technologies are supplemental systems and do not replace the need for the driver to exercise care and attention. For more information about Kia's safety systems, please see your local Kia dealer or refer to your Kia vehicle's owner's manual.
†Apple CarPlay™ connectivity requires compatible iOS device. See apple.com.au for more details. Apple CarPlay™ is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
‡Android Auto™ connectivity requires compatible Android device. See android.com/intl/en_au/ for more details. Android Auto™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
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- Max. Power 138 kW @ 6,000 rpm
- Max. Torque 241 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
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- Max. Power 180 kW @ 6,000 rpm
- Max. Torque 350 Nm @ 1,350 - 4,000 rpm
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- 2.4L GDI Engine
- 2.4L
- 138 kW @ 6,000 rpm
- 241 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
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- 2.0L Turbocharged GDI engine
- 2.0L
- 180 kW @ 6,000 rpm
- 350 Nm @ 1,350 - 4,000 rpm
- All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Contact your local Kia dealer for current information.
- Kia's Unlimited KM 7 Year Warranty. Note: 7 year/150,000km warranty for vehicles used for the following: rental vehicles, hire cars, taxis, courier vehicles, driving school vehicles, security vehicles, bus and tour vehicles. Capped Price Servicing: Maximum payable for specified number of manufacturer's standard scheduled maintenance services up to 7 years or 105,000kms, whichever occurs first. Complimentary Roadside Assistance for the first year. Renewed yearly by completing scheduled maintenance services at Kia Dealerships (up to maximum 7 years).Terms and conditions for Warranty, Capped Price Servicing and Roadside Assistance can be found at www.kia.com/au
New and Used Kia Optima: Prices, Photos, Reviews, Specs
The Kia Optima is the automaker's popular mid-size sedan that squares off in an ultra-competitive class.
With the Optima, Kia competes against best sellers like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, not to mention the Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Mazda 6, and Chevy Malibu, as well as its mechanical cousin, the Hyundai Sonata.
MORE: Read our 2019 Kia Optima review
The newest Optima was introduced for the 2016 model year as a bona fide contender among mid-size sedans. For the 2019 year, automatic emergency braking is standard and the Optima's styling has been modestly updated, while Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models are carried over nearly unchanged.
The new Kia Optima
A new Optima arrived for 2016. Styling for the new Optima is slightly less dramatic than before, while the car itself is slightly wider, with a touch of extra wheelbase length. The cabin is slightly restyled, and has much more in common with the related Hyundai Sonata than before.
The latest Kia Optima benefited from the dual-clutch automatic transmission offered in the Hyundai Sonata Eco model. Like the Sonata, the new Optima offers a 2.4-liter inline-4 as well as two turbo-4s, a 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter. Kia claims increased torsional rigidity and improved sound suppression.
On the infotainment end, the Optima offers both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility for its base 7.0-inch touchscreen or optional 8.0-inch touchscreen.
Today, the Optima shares an assembly plant in West Point, Georgia, with the Kia Sorento, though Optima Hybrid sedans are made in South Korea. A new S trim level joined the lineup for 2018. The following year, the Optima's styling was updated (squint and perhaps you'll see the differences), but the big and worthwhile change was its newly standard automatic emergency braking.
Kia Optima history
With the first-generation Optima, Kia reached beyond its usual crossover and hatchback offerings to take on the mainstream mid-size sedan market. From 2000 to 2005, Kia was still in its infancy in the U.S., and as a result, the Optima was substantially the same as the Hyundai Sonata, save for some cosmetic differences. It was offered with a 4-cylinder engine, and wore a small grille that differentiated it from the Sonata.
For the second generation, the 2005-2010 Kia Optima had styling that more distinctly separated it from its Hyundai cousin. In 2008 it received a revised look influenced by new design director Peter Schreyer, as well as updates to equipment including Bluetooth and satellite radio. It remained a compact to mid-size sedan, but in the second generation it added an optional V-6.
These models came with either a 175-horsepower, 2.4-liter inline-4 or a 194-hp, 2.7-liter V-6. The 4-cylinder returned better fuel economy, while the V-6 didn't offer much more power, so we did recommended the base engine. While this Optima wasn't a style leader, it did have a spacious interior and an airy feel, with good outward visibility. Safety ratings were good; front side airbags came standard, along with side-curtain airbags covering both rows, and active headrests for front-seat occupants.
The 2011 Kia Optima was new. The sedan was longer, wider and lower than before—and much more attractive, with some of our editors liking the Optima's look better than that of the Sonata.
The Optima shared the Sonata's powertrains, including a 200-hp, 2.4-liter direct-injection inline-4, a 274-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-4, and a new hybrid model. Fuel economy ratings for the base engine were as high as 35 mpg highway, and up to 40 mpg for the Hybrid. Though thrifty, the gas-electric model's behavior left it a tier below the more refined performance of Toyota and Ford hybrids.
The Optima's standard and optional features lists were stronger than for those of most other mid-size sedans in this price range. Bluetooth and a USB port were included even on base models, the mid-level EX trim offered dual-zone climate control and a smart-key system, and top options included Infinity audio, leather upholstery, and heated rear seats. A navigation system was available, as was UVO, an enhanced system for smartphone connectivity.
No major changes were made to the Optima for 2013, although late in the model year the Hybrid model saw some driveability updates and mileage improvements, with its EPA numbers now coming in at 35 mpg city, 39 highway. In 2014, the four-door was given a small revamp that included some aesthetic tweaks up front, upgrades to the infotainment offerings, and cross-traffic alerts as well as blind-spot monitoring.
The 2011-2013 Optima Hybrid was one of a group of cars that have been found to have overstated fuel-economy numbers. Kia initially submitted figures of 35 mpg city, 40 highway, 37 combined to the EPA, which allows automakers to self-certify fuel economy. On a confirmation check of several vehicles, the EPA found the Optima Hybrid's actual tested fuel economy to be 34/39/36 mpg. Owners can register with Kia to receive reimbursement for the gas consumed above and beyond expected levels; more details are found at KiaMPGInfo.com.
For 2015, the Optima received the latest version of Kia's UVO infotainment system.
Kia Optima 2019 | 4 Door Sedan | Kia Motors Malaysia
EXTERIOR
A bold shape. Appealing details. A delicate balance. Exciting technologies. And an extended wheelbase for remarkable stability and comfort. The roomy Kia Optima puts refinement into an irresistible package.
Side windows that gracefully stretch beyond the rear doors. A subtlely-shaped boot lid that acts as an aerodynamic spoiler. And a choice of sophisticated wheel designs. The Optima is a showstopper in the truest sense of the word.
An arching aerodynamic stance. Prominent rear lamps. Clean, sculpted lines. And handsome tailpipe options. Any way you look at it, the Kia Optima radiates luxury from any angle.
INTERIOR
As modern life becomes increasingly filled with data and mobile devices, the Kia Optima’s interior is designed to set a new benchmark for the human-machine interface. The wraparound instrument panel presents you with all theinformation you need, while at the same time removing clutter and distraction everywhere you look.
The premium sport styling of the Optima cockpits keeps the virtuosity of the machinery under the bonnet top of mind. Contoured seats brace the driver and passengers through the turns. Rich colors and materials hint at an immersive, invigorating experience on the road. An exclusive sport steering wheel features paddle shifters for fingertip gear shifts, and red stitching around the cabin sets a drumbeat of anticipation from the moment the seatbelts are fastened.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Kia Optima is packed with standard features while a wide selection of options allow you to make it your very own.
PERFORMANCE
Select from four drive modes for 6-speed automatic - Comfort, Eco, Sport and Smart settings adjust shift points to fit your preferences for economy and performance.
From the first glance it's clear that the Optima GT is a different breed. Black high-gloss molding graces the sills below the doors. At the front, a dark gray meshed-type grille between expressively styled LED headlamps, and side intakes on the lower air dam heighten its sporty image. From behind, the exclusive 'GT' emblem announces that it's a serious performer.
The chassis of the Optima has been engineered for a smooth ride and responsive handling through the road’s twists and turns. Robust front wheel bearings and large dual rear lower control arms help further refine its ride and handling characteristics.
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Max. power 245ps @ 6,000rpm
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- All information and illustrations are based on data available at the time of publication and subject to change without notice.Contact your local Kia dealer for current information.