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2002 Kia Optima Review
Kia's mid-size car gets more power.
2002 Optima Review Summary & Specifications
Kia Optima excels at providing surprisingly good transportation at a reasonable cost, several hundred dollars less on each model this year than less, in fact. 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.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | LX ($14,899); SE ($16,549); LX V6 ($17,449); SE V6 ($18,849) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 149-hp dohc 16v 2.4-liter inline-4; 178-hp dohc 24v 2.7-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front airbags w/passenger detection, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners w/force limiters, rear childseat anchors, first aid kit |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| 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 | 14899 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SE V6 ($18,849) |
| Standard Equipment | 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 |
| Destination Charge | 495 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | antilock brakes ($795); leather package ($995); floormats ($80) |
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| Price as Tested | 21214 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 178 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 181 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/24 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.2/71.7/55.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.6/60.2 |
| 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 | 3223 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with opt. ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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