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2020 Kia Optima price and specs
Kia’s mid-sized family sedan will soon be withdrawn from Australia. Pricing kicks off at $33,390 before on-road costs, with a choice of just two trim levels.
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2003 Kia Optima
The 2003 Kia Optima is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $24,990.
There is 1 variant of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.
The 2003 Optima was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Kia Optima is only available with a motor that produces 127kW and 230Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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2003 Kia Optima
Features & Specs
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Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2003 Kia Optima
Dimensions
4,720 mm
1,815 mm
1,410 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,815 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2003 Kia Optima
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Optima is the base variant that starts from $24,990.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe most expensive Kia Optima is the base variant that starts from $28,490.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the base variant which can tow 1650 kg.
See all Kia Optima towing capacityThe largest Kia Optima is the base variant which measures 1815mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1410mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the base variant which has 127kW of power and 230nm of torque.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.
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