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    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2020 Kia Optima's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,900 for the SI variant and topping out at $26,500 for the GT Nav (black Leather) Sunroof.

    There are 3 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2019.

    Engine options include 2.4L petrol (138kW/241Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2020 Optima was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Optima models from other years

    2022 Kia Optima Price

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$33,390

    GT

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$44,490
    *excl. on-roads

    2020 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.2
      • Headroom Front: 1020
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.2
      • Headroom Rear: 970
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Rear: 1422
      • Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1155
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 905
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 58.1
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1475
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1432
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
    • Mobile phone preparation
      • Charger
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Responsive suspension
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    GT

    Adds to Si:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 10
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Si:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2020 Kia Optima Specs

    2020 Kia Optima Dimensions

    1465mm
    1860mm
    4855mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2020 Kia Optima Dimensions

    2022 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 MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 8.3L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded8.3 L/100km
    See all Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    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.

    2022 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 $19,900.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the GT NAV (BLACK LEATHER) SUNROOF that starts from $26,500.

    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 NAV (BLACK LEATHER) which has 180kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO MPFI engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the GT NAV (BLACK LEATHER) which weighs 2120 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.