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2004 Kia Optima Review
Highly competent sedan offers good value.
2004 Optima Review Summary & Specifications
The Kia Optima excels at providing good transportation at a reasonable cost. It's smooth, reasonably refined and comfortable. Its price makes it attractive, especially considering the long warranty, the roadside assistance plan, and all the standard features.
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| Vehicle Category | Midsize Cars |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | Kia Optima LX ($15,500); LX V6 ($17,895); EX ($18,095); EX V6 ($19,495) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.7-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 138-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 170-hp 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 pre-tensioners w/force limiters, rear childseat anchors, first aid kit |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 15500 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Optima EX V6 ($19,495) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, in-glass antenna, variable intermittent wipers, heated power mirrors, fog lights, aluminum wheels, Infinity AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo, power locks w/keyless remote and alarm, 8-way power driver's seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, map lights, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | antilock brakes ($795); leather seats ($1095); carpeted floormats ($85) |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 22010 |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 181 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/27 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 185.8/71.5/55.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| 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, double wishbone with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link with coil springs and anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 |
| Curb Weight | 3279 |
| Stock Tires | P205/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 |
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