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    2015 Kia Optima

    The 2015 Kia Optima is a lower Medium. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $43,990 for the SX variant and topping out at $52,490 for the Limited variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Optima available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2015.

    The 2015 Optima was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Optima is only available with a petrol engine that produces 148kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $43,990 - $52,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $43,990 - $52,490
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sedan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2015 Kia Optima

    Available Variants

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

    How does the 2015 Kia Optima compare?

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    Power to Weight
    98.54 - 100.14 kW/t
    77.28 kW/t
    115.38 kW/t
    Boot Space
    505 litres
    421 litres
    650 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.9 L/100km
    5.1 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    886 km
    761 km
    1,373 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 kg
    1,720 kg
    2,320 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    300 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    125 mm
    171 mm
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    2015 Kia Optima

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    2015 Kia Optima

    Dimensions

    4,845 mm
    1,830 mm
    1,455 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,845 mm
    Overall Width1,830 mm
    Overall Height1,455 mm
    Wheelbase2,795 mm
    Turning Circle10,900 mm
    Load Capacity528 mm

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

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    2015 Kia Optima

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the SX variant that starts from $43,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Optima is the Limited variant that starts from $52,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is 1200 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Optima is the SX variant which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Optima have a maximum power of 148kW and 250nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the SX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2030 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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