About the Kia Optima
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $34,490 for the SI variant and topping out at $44,490 for the GT.
There are 2 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2017.
Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (138kW/241Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (180kW/350Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2018 Optima was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
2018 Kia Optima Price
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $34,490 |
GT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $44,490 |
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2018 Kia Optima Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 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?
The Kia Optima has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 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 $34,490.
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.