Optima Specifications

The impressive Kia Optima range is guaranteed to get you noticed. Offering an elegant and strong exterior, with a refined and roomy interior, the new Optima provides exceptional driver and passenger comfort.  But don’t just take our word for it – the Kia Optima’s attractive design has already seen it awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design “Best of the Best” award.

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Kia Optima

Exterior Features

With body coloured door mirrors, Chrome door mouldings and a high gloss finish, the Optima is as sleek as it is reliable.

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Interior Features

Enjoy a smoother journey with the Kia Optima 2012. With a centralised armrest and cup holders, 60:40 split folding seats and plenty of cabin space you’re ensured a comfortable drive. Smaller details, such as front seatback pockets and bottle holders, make Kia Optima the perfect family car.


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Appearance and Audio Specifications

The new Kia Optima comes fully fitted with an RDS Radio/CD audio with MP3 disc compatibility, so you can soundtrack all your journeys.  Bluetooth® with voice recognition and music streaming offers a more personalised audio experience.

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The in-built Trip Computer offers greater road trip efficiency; whilst additions such as the washer fluid warning light all complete the Optima’s practical standard specification.

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Safety and Security

To Kia, safety is paramount. Fully fitted with twin front, side and curtain airbags, all-round 3-point seatbelts and emergency stop signalling, the Kia Optima offers complete peace of mind.

Hill-start assist control (HAC) makes for easier driving, while ABS with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and a brake assist system (BAS) allows you greater control and road confidence.


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Technical Specifications

The new Kia Optima 2012 offers an exceptional technical specification. Discover more about the new Optima’s technical make-up, including information about its engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, dimensions, fuel consumption and more.

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