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2001 Kia Optima Review
A bigger Kia.
2001 Optima Review Summary & Specifications
Kia Optima began trickling into dealer showrooms in early December 2000, with limited availability through March 2001; after that they should be readily available.Kia Optima excels at providing transportation at a reasonable cost. Don't expect the name Kia to be the talk around the water cooler, but your monthly payment will be something to talk about, especially in conversations that include the warranty, the roadside assistance plan, and all the standard features. Even more worth talking about is the smooth, quiet ride.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | LX ($15,299); SE ($17,599); LX V6 ($18,499); SE V6 ($19,949) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 149-hp dohc 16v 2.4-liter inline-4; 170-hp dohc 24v 2.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, rear childseat anchors, first aid kit standard; ABS optional |
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| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
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| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15299 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SE V6 ($19,949) |
| Standard Equipment | (SE V6) air conditioning, power antenna, variable intermittent wipers, heated power mirrors, fog lights, alloy wheels, 120-watt AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, power mirrors, power locks w/keyless remote and alarm, 8-way power driver's seat, adjustable rear headrest, 60/40-split folding rear seats, map lights, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, moonroof |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | antilock brakes ($795); leather package ($995); floormats ($80) |
| Destination Charge | 450 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 22269 |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 169 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/25 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 185.8/71.5/55.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.6/59.8 |
| Turning Radius | 34.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/55.8/43.3 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/54.4/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 13.6 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3190 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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