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2001 Kia Optima

Used from

$25,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

N/A

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, 100,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

About the Kia Optima

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2001 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $28,490 for the Base.

There is 1 variant of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2001.

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

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

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A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

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Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Power to Weight

68.43 - 68.98 kW/t

64.13 kW/t

104.38 kW/t

Boot Space

351 litres

690 litres

Fuel Efficiency

No Data

Vehicle Range

No Data

Price

$25,990 - $28,490

$23,500

$68,300

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

No Data

Years on Sale

20 years

1 year

32 years

Service Interval

No Data

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2001 Kia Optima Price

Configuration	Price From*
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$25,990
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	$25,990

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Optima Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2020	$33,390	$44,490
2019	$33,390	$43,290
2018	$34,490	$44,490
2017	$34,490	$44,490
2016	$31,490	$43,990

*excl. on-roads

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2001 Kia Optima Specs

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Base

Antenna
- Type: Electric
Audio system
- In-dash Cd
- Radio: Am/fm
Bumpers
- Colour: Painted
Chrome/bright trim
- Around Side Windows
- On Side Of Body
Courtesy lights
- Delayed/fade
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Front seat
- Height Adjustment
- Lumbar Adjustment
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
- Tilt Adjustment
- Type: Bucket
Head rests
- Height Adjustable
- Number: 2
Headlights
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Internal dimensions
- Headroom Front (in): 39.7
- Headroom Front: 1008
- Headroom Rear (in): 37.8
- Headroom Rear: 960
- Leg Room Front (in): 30.1
- Leg Room Front: 765
- Leg Room Rear (in): 37.8
- Leg Room Rear: 960
- Shoulder Room Front (in): 37.8
- Shoulder Room Front: 960
- Shoulder Room Rear (in): 37.8
- Shoulder Room Rear: 960
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
Non-corrosive body
- Location: Full
- Type: Galvanised
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Power locks
- Operation: Remote
Power windows
- Number Of One Touch: 1
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Remote boot/hatch release
- Operation: Electric
Remote fuel flap release
- Operation: Mechanical
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
Spare wheel
- Rim Type: Steel
- Type: Fullsize
Speakers
- Number Of: 6
Steering wheel
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 72
Warranty paint
- Distance: 100,000 Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: 100,000 Km
- Duration (months): 36
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: 100,000 Km
- Duration (months): 36
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Variable

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2001 Kia Optima Dimensions

1410mm

1815mm

4720mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2001 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2020	1400Kg	1700Kg
2019	1400Kg	1700Kg
2018	1400Kg	1700Kg
2017	1400Kg	1700Kg
2016	1200Kg	1700Kg

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2001 Kia Optima Fuel Economy

Kia Optima	Fuel Type	Combined
2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-
2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	-

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2001 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.