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The Kia Optima was introduced in 2001 and shared many similarities to the Hyundai Sonata. It had similar styling with a few of the same interior features. Mechanically, they were also very similar.

In 2003, the Optima was give dual headlights and minor designs enhancements. The following year, the grilled was redesigned.

An all-new Optima was introduced in Korea in late 2005. The 2006 North American International Auto Show saw the introduction of this new Optima in production form. The car is offered with three engine options, a four-cylinder in 2.0 and 2.4-liter form that provides 145 and 160 horsepower respectively. The V6 engine provides 185 horsepower. There is a five-speed automatic and manual gearbox.

2005 Kia Optima
Year	2005
Make	Kia
Model	Optima
Engine Location	Front
Drive Type	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series	2001 - 2005
Price	$16,490.00
Weight	3281 lbs \| 1488.3 kg

Engine [Optional Engines]
Engine Configuration	I
Cylinders	4
Aspiration/Induction	Normal
Displacement	2.40 L \| 146.4 cu in. \| 2399.5 cc.
Valves	16 valves. 4 valves per cylinder.
Valvetrain	DOHC
Horsepower	138.00 HP (101.6 KW) @ 5500.00 RPM
Torque	147.00 Ft-Lbs (199.3 NM) @ 3000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio	23.8 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter	57.5 BHP / Liter
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Transmission Information
Gears	5
Transmission	Manual

Dimensions
Cargo Volume	13.60 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume	100.001 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity	17.2 Gal
Seating Capacity	5
Doors	4
Exterior
Length	185.801 in \| 4719.3 mm.
Width	71.501 in \| 1816.1 mm.
Height	55.501 in \| 1409.7 mm.
Wheelbase	106.301 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track	60.601 in \| 1539.3 mm.
Rear Track	59.801 in \| 1518.9 mm.
Ground Clearance	6.101 in \| 155 mm.
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