2011 Kia Optima
The new Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $36,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Platinum variant and topping out at $36,990 for the Platinum.
There is 1 variant of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.
The Kia Optima is only available with an null motor that produces 148kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2011 Optima is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
Retail Price
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Unleaded
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Front-wheel Drive
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Kia Optima
Features & Specs
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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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Towing & Off-Road Capability
Dimensions
| 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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Kia Optima
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Optima is the Platinum that starts from $36,990.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe most expensive Kia Optima is the Platinum that starts from $36,990.
See all Kia Optima PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Platinum which can tow 1700 kg
See all Kia Optima towing capacityThe largest Kia Optima is the Platinum which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the Platinum which has 148kW of power from its 2.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Optima is the Platinum which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Optima uses Unleaded.
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