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    2004 Kia Optima

    The 2004 Kia Optima is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $27,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Optima available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2001.

    The 2004 Optima was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Kia Optima include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/180Nm) and 2.5L v6 (124kW/226Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $27,990 - $29,995
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $27,990 - $29,995
    Transmission
    4-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2004 Kia Optima

    Available Variants

    The Kia Optima comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    67.11 - 82.94 kW/t
    59 kW/t
    111.23 kW/t
    Boot Space
    386 - 479 litres
    386 litres
    567 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,000 kg
    1,810 kg
    2,360 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,650 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    107 mm
    155 mm
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    2004 Kia Optima

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    2004 Kia Optima

    Dimensions

    4,720 mm
    1,815 mm
    1,410 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,720 mm
    Overall Width1,815 mm
    Overall Height1,410 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm
    Load Capacity510 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2004 Kia Optima

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the base variant that starts from $27,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Optima is the base variant that starts from $29,995.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the base variant which can tow 1650 kg.

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    The largest Kia Optima is the base variant which measures 1815mm wide, 4720mm in length and sits 1410mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the base variant which has 124kW of power and 226nm of torque.

    The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2000 kg.

    The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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