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2020 Kia Optima price and specs
Kia’s mid-sized family sedan will soon be withdrawn from Australia. Pricing kicks off at $33,390 before on-road costs, with a choice of just two trim levels.
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About the Kia Optima
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $33,390 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $44,490 for the GT.
There are 2 variants of the Optima available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm) and 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2020 Optima is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
87.07 - 109.09 kW/t
74.13 kW/t
231.34 kW/t
Boot Space
510 litres
345 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
8.3 - 8.5 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
824 - 843 km
606 km
1,235 km
Price
$33,390 - $44,490
$24,890
$138,950
Warranty (Years)
7 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
80,000 km
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,060 - 2,120 kg
1,805 kg
2,265 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 - 1,700 kg
400 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
135 mm
100 mm
200 mm
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2020 Kia Optima Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $33,390 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $43,290 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $44,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2020 Kia Optima Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima
The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the Si with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 8.3L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Kia Optima | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.3 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?
You should service your Optima at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Optima's warranty.
2020 Kia Optima Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Kia Optima FAQs
The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $33,390.
The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT that starts from $44,490.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Si which can tow 1700 kg
The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1860mm wide, 4855mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the GT which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Optima is the GT which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Optima uses Unleaded.