2017 Kia Optima Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2017 Kia Optima, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
Production Years for Series : 2016 -
Price : MSRP: $22,140-36,040
Weight : 3219 lbs | 1460.114 kg
MPG City : 25
MPG Highway : 37
Combined MPG : 30.00
Introduced At : 2015 New York International Auto Show
Inline 4
Displacement : 2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.
Power : 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 88.0 mm | 3.465 in.
Stroke : 97.0 mm | 3.819 in.
Compression : 11.3:1
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Aluminum block and head
Inline 4
Power : 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM
Bore : 77.0 mm | 3.031 in.
Stroke : 85.4 mm | 3.362 in.
Compression : 10.0:1
Valvetrain : 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Transmission:
6 Automatic Sportmatic; Electronically-controlled , 7 Automatic

1st Gear : 4.212:1
2nd Gear : 2.637:1
3rd Gear : 1.800:1
4th Gear : 1.386:1
5th Gear : 1.000:1
6th Gear : 0.772:1
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

NHTSA Campaign ID23V594000
SummaryKia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, 'Internal Trunk Release.'
ConsequenceA person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
RemedyDealers will replace the trunk latch base subassembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC278.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Mfr Report Date20100812
NHTSA Campaign ID18V907000
SummaryKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
ConsequenceA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
RemedyKia has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 17, 2019. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC172.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component

HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM

Manufacturer

Kia Motors America

Mfr Report Date20160825
NHTSA Campaign ID18V161000
SummaryKia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
ConsequenceIf the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyKia will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install two newly designed Battery Management Systems (BMS) that contain Overvoltage Protection Devices (OPDs), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC162.
NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2017 Kia Optima? A: The 2017 Kia Optima has a wheelbase size of 110.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2017 Kia Optima? A: The 2017 Kia Optima has a length of 191.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2017 Kia Optima? A: The 2017 Kia Optima has a width of 73.20 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2017 Kia Optima have?A: The 2017 Kia Optima has 40.10 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2017 Kia Optima have?A: The 2017 Kia Optima has legroom of 45.40 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2017 Kia Optima? A: The 2017 Kia Optima was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2017 Kia Optima cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2017 Kia Optima had an MSRP of $22,140 - $$36,040 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2017 Kia Optima have? A: The 2017 Kia Optima had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2359 cc | 144.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 178 Ft-Lbs (241 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • Inline 4 with 178 HP (131.008 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 1500 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 2017 Kia Optima have? A: The 2017 Kia Optima had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Automatic Sportmatic; Electronically-controlled, 7 speed Automatic.

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