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    Kia Optima Base (2001) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2001 Kia Optima Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Kia Optima is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Korea with prices starting at $25,990 before on-road costs.

    This Kia Optima is powered by a 2.5L 6-cylinder engine that has 127 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 230 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank

    The Kia Optima measures 1410mm (55.5 inches) in height, 4720mm (185.8 inches) in length, 1815mm (71.5 inches) in width with a 2700mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1870kg (4122.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Optima Base comes standard with 195/70 R14 front tyres and 195/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    67.37 - 67.91 kW/t
    64.34 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    351 litres
    351 litres
    528 litres
    Price
    $24,990 - $28,490
    $24,990
    $68,300
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,720 mm
    1,815 mm
    1,410 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,720 mm
    Overall Width1,815 mm
    Overall Height1,410 mm
    Wheelbase2,700 mm
    Turning Circle10,400 mm

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    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD

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    Engine

    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2493
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 75
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Main Capacity (L): 60
    Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 173
    Maximum Power (kW): 127
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 230
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 351

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
    Front Track (in): 60.6
    Front Track (mm): 1540
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
    Overall Height (in): 55.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1410
    Overall Length (in): 185.8
    Overall Length (mm): 4720
    Overall Width (in): 71.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1815
    Rear Track (in): 59.8
    Rear Track (mm): 1520
    Wheelbase (in): 106.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 2700

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 39.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 1008
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 960
    Front Leg Room (in): 30.1
    Front Leg Room (mm): 765
    Rear Leg Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 960
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 37.8
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 960

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: red
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1650
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3638
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1323
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1870
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4123

    Antenna

    Type: Electric

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Concealable

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Electric

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

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