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    2003 Kia Optima

    New from

    $24,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Sep 25, 2025

    The new Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $24,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $28,490 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Optima available in Australia.

    The Kia Optima is only available with an null motor that produces 127kW and 230Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Optima is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Kia Optima models from other years

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    All Kia Optima Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2020$33,390$44,490
    2019$33,390$43,290
    2018$34,490$44,490
    2017$34,490$44,490
    2016$34,490$43,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Optima Pricing

    2003 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Electric
      • Anti-theft Protection Concealable Type: Concealable
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Bright Chrome Trim On Side Of Body
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.37
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Electric
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 351
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1008
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 765
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 960
      • Front Track (mm): 1540
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 30.1
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 37.8
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 37.8
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
      • Overall Height (mm): 1410
      • Overall Length (mm): 4720
      • Overall Width (mm): 1815
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 960
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 960
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 960
      • Rear Track (mm): 1520
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 84
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2493
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Number Of Cylinders: 6
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 75
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 20
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 11.5
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 173
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 127
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 100000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 62100
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1650
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1885
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2001 Kia Optima Dimensions

    1410mm
    1815mm
    4720mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2001 Kia Optima Dimensions

    2003 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201400Kg1700Kg
    20191400Kg1700Kg
    20181400Kg1700Kg
    20171400Kg1700Kg
    20161400Kg1700Kg
    See all Kia Optima Towing Capacity

    2003 Kia Optima Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit 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 Base that starts from $24,990.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the Base that starts from $28,490.

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

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

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the Base which has 127kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the Base which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses Unleaded.

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