Review: Kia MS.I Optima (2001-03) Overview Released in May 2001, the Kia MS Series I (MS.I) Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Optima was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. Engine The 2.5-litre G6BW ‘Delta’ […]
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Review: Kia TF Optima (2011-15)
Review: Kia TF.I Optima (2011-13) Overview Released in January 2011, the Kia TF Series I (TF.I) Optima was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the Optima was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles. The Optima range initially consisted […]
Review: Kia JF Optima (2015-19)
Review: Kia JF.I Optima (2015-18) Overview Released in Australia in November 2015, the Kia JF Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive JF Optima was powered by 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines for the Si and GT variants, respectively, while six-speed automatic transmissions were standard for both […]
Recalls & faults: Kia MS Optima (2001-06)
Recalls: Kia MS Optima Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Kia TF Optima (2011-15)
Recalls: Kia TF Optima Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Kia JF Optima (2015-19)
Recalls: Kia JF Optima Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Images: Kia MS Optima (2001-06)
Images: Kia MS.I Optima (2001-03) Released in May 2001, the Kia MS Series I (MS.I) Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Optima was powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission… Read full Kia MS Optima review […]
Images: Kia TF Optima (2011-on)
Images: Kia TF.I Optima (2011-13) Released in January 2011, the Kia TF Series I (TF.I) Optima was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the Optima was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine that was mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel gearshift paddles. The Optima range initially consisted of […]
Images: Kia JF Optima (2015-19)
Images: Kia JF.I Optima (2015-18) Released in Australia in November 2015, the Kia JF.I Optima was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Hwasung, South Korea, the front-wheel drive Kia Optima was powered by 2.4-litre petrol and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engines for the Si and GT variants, respectively; six-speed automatic transmissions are standard for both variants… Read […]
Videos: Kia TF Optima (2011-15)
ANCAP: Kia TF Optima crash testing In ANCAP crash testing, the Optima received a five star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 35.58 out of 37. For more information about this testing, see the ANCAP website. Carbuyer: 2012 Kia TF.I Optima review Note Please note that these videos are applicable to vehicles as […]