Our Review 2001 Kia Optima
The Kia Optima for 2001
Made in SOUTH KOREA for Kia, the Optima for 2001 is a contender in the 5-seat SEDAN 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $18,499 USD with a invoice price of $16,639 USD.
Optima Dimensions
In 2001 the Optima has an overall length of 185.80 inches and a width of 71.50 inches. It sits a total of 55.50 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 6.10 inches. Front headroom is 39.00 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Optima a turning radius of 34.10 inches. It uses 205/60R15 tires with a wheelbase of 106.30 inches.
Drivetrain
The Optima comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3190 lbs. The Non-ABS or 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum | Disc.
Fuel Economy
The 2.5L V6 DOHC 24V engine gets 19 miles/gallon city and 25 miles/gallon highway off a 17.20 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the Optima are also available.
Pricing
The Optima retails for $18,499 USD with a invoice price of $16,639 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Driver Airbag, Front Side Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists ABS Brakes, CD Player, Leather Seat.
Exterior color choices include Clear White, Crystal Silver, Ebony Black, Gold Beige, Iron Grey, Magenta Red, Olive Green, Steel Blue, White Pearl with interior choices of Beige Cloth, Grey Cloth. The Optima seats 5 people with 43.30 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 60 months or 60,000 miles. It also has a 120 month/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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