After plenty of rumours and reports, Hyundai Group has now confirmed its all-new 2.5 T-GDi turbo four-cylinder engine. Although it was expected to debut in the upcoming Sonata N-Line, Kia has swooped in and announced it for its new 2021 Optima GT/2020 Kia K5 GT. According to Kia, the 2.5 […]
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2019 Kia Optima on sale in Australia, prices reduced
Following the overseas reveal of the 2019 Kia Optima, Kia Australia has now introduced the facelift with some local changes, giving it “renewed relevance”. The sedan market is one of the fastest-declining segments in Australia. In the ‘medium below $60k’ class, where the Optima competes with the likes of the […]
MY2017 Kia Optima getting engine sound enhancer
Kia Australia will soon launch the MY2017 Optima bringing a number of subtle updates, PerformanceDrive has learnt. According to leaked documents, the MY17 Optima will be offered with more premium interior features including optional sports bucket seats in leather, in a tubular pattern, in either black or red. Some other […]
New Suzuki Vitara & Kia Optima awarded 5-star ANCAP safety
Independent vehicle safety authority ANCAP has announced its market coverage has grown to 93 per cent, following the addition of several previously untested Suzuki and Kia models. “We’ve today awarded the maximum 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the Suzuki Vitara which is a real boost for consumers and Suzuki,” […]
2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo review (video)
In the market for a sporty, luxurious and practical sedan? Well, Kia claims its 2016 Optima GT is all of the above, and more. In the company of sub-premium mid-sized sedans like the Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Holden Calais and Mazda6, the Optima enters a market segment already spoilt for […]
Kia Optima Sportswagon revealed, on sale Q4 2016
Kia has revealed a sporty wagon variant of the Optima called the Sportswagon, which is seen as essentially a production version of the SPORTSPACE concept. Bringing a dash of sportiness and style to the mid-size station wagon segment, the Optima Sportswagon infuses the typical good-looks and sleek design of the […]
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid & Optima PHEV unveiled at Chicago show
Kia has unveiled two updated hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its latest Optima sedan at the Chicago Auto Show in the US. Kia brought with it an unprecedented three new hybrid model updates to the Chicago show, including the 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV), Optima Hybrid (HEV) and […]
2016 Kia Optima on sale in Australia from $34,490, GT turbo added
The 2016 Kia Optima is now on sale in Australia, introducing a new turbocharged engine option, along with updated styling and equipment. Initially revealed at the 2015 New York Auto Show earlier this year, the new model is being described by Kia as an “all-new” model. It features a new […]