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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Kia’s mid-sized family sedan will soon be withdrawn from Australia.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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2011 Kia Optima
The 2011 Kia Optima is a medium Car. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $36,990.
There is 1 variant of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2011.
The 2011 Optima was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Kia Optima is only available with a petrol engine that produces 148kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $36,990†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $36,990†
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Unleaded
- Body Types
- Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Kia Optima
2011 Kia Optima
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2011 Kia Optima
Available Variants
The Kia Optima comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Platinum and the most expensive being Platinum.
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Power to Weight
95.42 kW/t
50.07 kW/t
126.54 kW/t
Boot Space
505 litres
450 litres
1,005 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Vehicle Range
886 km
631 km
1,228 km
Price
$36,990
$24,990
$57,990
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,030 kg
1,975 kg
2,335 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,700 kg
1,200 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 mm
110 mm
179 mm
2011 Kia Optima
Dimensions
4,845 mm
1,830 mm
1,455 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,845 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,830 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 479 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2011 Kia Optima
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Optima is the Platinum variant that starts from $36,990.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe most expensive Kia Optima is the Platinum variant that starts from $36,990.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Platinum variant which can tow 1700 kg.
See all Kia Optima towing capacityThe largest Kia Optima is the Platinum variant which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the Platinum variant which has 148kW of power and 250nm of torque.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Optima is the Platinum variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2030 kg.
The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.
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