The all-new fourth-generation Kia Optima made its way to local showrooms earlier this year. Just like the preceding model, Naza Kia Malaysia is offering just one variant of the Korean D-segment, although this time in its highest state of tune and specification.
Underneath the hood of this handsome sedan is a 2.0 litre turbocharged direct injection (T-GDI) engine, tuned to produce 242 hp and 350 Nm of torque. That’s more power than the Volkswagen Passat 2.0 Highline (217 hp/350 Nm), Ford Mondeo 2.0 EcoBoost (237 hp/350 Nm) and Honda Accord 2.4L (173 hp/225 Nm), making it the most powerful car in its segment thus far.
Power goes out to the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic and paddle shifters. In terms of performance, Kia says it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (the Passat gets there in 6.7 seconds, thanks to DSG) with a combined fuel consumption of 8.5 litres per 100 km. Vmax is rated at 240 km/h.
The kit list is extensive, beginning with dynamic LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED taillamps, top-of-the-line GT body styling, 18-inch alloys with 235/45 Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres and red brake calipers. Inside, the leather seats come in either red or black, with GT embroidery. Both front seats come with heating and ventilation functions, while the rears are heated.
There’s also a full panoramic sunroof that’s unique to its class, followed by convenience features like a 7.0-inch touchscreen head unit, electronic parking brake, heated steering wheel and Qi wireless phone charger.
Pricing for the Kia Optima GT is at RM174,833 OTR before insurance, with three colours to choose from – Aurora Black, Gravity Blue and Snow White Pearl. Packaged along with it is a five-year unlimited mileage warranty. For full specifications, head to CarBase.my.
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With a price of just RM174,833 OTR before insurance & all the goodies & power that go with it, this Optima GT will Rock the D-segment car like never B4.
50k lesser, Perdana wayy better
Korean car no rv
(Like) Optima GT.
(Dislike) Camry Hybrid
nice car but badge problem. not so high class as japanese and european cars.
The Volvo S60 T6 is 306hp but not sure if its considered the same segment though…
Same segment… but 70K more.
Different segment. One is kimchi paria segment. The other one is swede luxury
Hmm..the so called swede luxury now own by also a paria segment company…
Now the paria segment company owns Proton and Daimler…ops
Heated seats in tropical weather???
Heated seats are very comfy when your butt feel cramped after long distance driving, or even better still that when time you are driving in the cold rain. It feels nice man.
great review!
Hey bro, dont talk too much about Passat la…that “fast” car is nearly 20k over for just 1 sec faster??? I smell bias towards VW in your review…i drive a Honda but i know this car is really good in terms of build quality…better than Accord & Camry to be honest
Agree. KIA has good reputable in reliability.
Good review Matt. I would add that for that price, we expect Android Auto and Apple Carplay as standard. That infotainment screen is hideous!
The silly drive mode select for steering is downright silly. The rest of the car looks decent though. Good that you compared the car with the Passat instead of the usual Japanese D-segmenters.
Mind to tell your car model now?
Why so curious?
Nice figure.
But Proton 1.5 STGDI-Es engine is more interesting.
1.5L with supercharger and twin scroll turbo + hybrid motor producing 280hp 380nm of combine output..
Dont talk when that thing is not out yet.
Hahahahaha Proton TGDI…ketum ketum.
Ok later can quote what you spit here. It will come back to you
Which proton car are using this engine???
what new model is this..its looks blady same as the old one..wtf
I guess it is time for you to get a new spec
This car RV how?
50% less after 2 years.
Why not you ask Ferrari RV how?
If you believe that Kia and Hyundai have bad resale value, you’re stuck in 2004, and you haven’t checked a used car site in 10 years.
wrong price!!!
Have test drive this car… it’s not kick like continental turbo… event VW passat more satisfied to drive.
Still looks like an enlarged Forte. Sack the designer!
Full spec safety system is not presented. Or else it will be a better option.
Shark fin antenna and panoramic sunroof , wow nice2
the headlamp wasn’t full led lah