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2017 Kia Optima GT Road Test

August 26, 2017 Joel Helmes

The 2017 Kia Optima GT is probably the best-value car on the market. Why? Because it delivers a much better than expected drive, great cabin space, good features list, great warranty, and huge boot. And […]

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2017 Kia Optima Si Review

August 4, 2017 Joel Helmes

Kia Optima Road Test, Review If you want to buck the trend and not be an ‘SUV family’, then why not give the Kia Optima a go? Sure, it doesn’t have seven-seats, but then most […]

Engine bearing issue sparks Kia recalls
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Engine bearing issue sparks Kia recalls

June 19, 2017 Joel Helmes

Recall for nearly 5,000 Kia Optimas, Sorentos A possible engine fault has been identified in certain Kia Optima and Kia Sorento vehicles sold in Australia. Being overseen by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), […]

2017 Kia Optima GT Review
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2017 Kia Optima GT Review

March 29, 2017 Garry Fabian

2017 Kia Optima GT Road Test and Review… There is no good reason not to buy a Kia vehicle in 2017 and the Optima is certainly one of the best models in the range. Kia […]

Building the new Kia Optima
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Building the new Kia Optima

February 24, 2017 Simon Lai

A behind the scenes look at the Kia Optima… It was our Car of the Year in 2011 and the Kia Optima featured as a finalist in our annual awards last year. While not being […]

Eleven models in contention for 2016 Car of the Year
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Eleven models in contention for 2016 Car of the Year

November 23, 2016 Kate Richards

The 2016 Behind the Wheel Car of the Year Award will be chosen from a field of eleven new/updated models. Our four judges have all put forward their field of the best cars they’ve experienced […]

Driveshaft issue sees 2016 Kia Optima recalled
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Driveshaft issue sees 2016 Kia Optima recalled

November 21, 2016 Kate Richards

A total of just 41 Kia Optima cars sold recently in Australia are being recalled after a possible issue with a driveshaft was identified. The recall affects only 2016 Kia Optima cars powered by the […]

2016 Kia Optima GT Review
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2016 Kia Optima GT Review

November 3, 2016 Simon Lai

Almost everything Kia touches seem to turn to gold with many well put together products in their line up. And the 2016 Kia Optima GT continues that trend putting up a good case for Car […]

5 star safety rating for both Suzuki Vitara and Kia Optima
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5 star safety rating for both Suzuki Vitara and Kia Optima

July 14, 2016 Simon Lai

Safety assessment organisation ANCAP have awarded the Suzuki Vitara and Kia Optima a five star safety rating following crash tests. The Vitara was the highest selling unrated model in Australia and New Zealand up to […]

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2016 Kia Optima GT Road Test Wrap

July 4, 2016 Joel Helmes

We had the new turbocharged 2016 Kia Optima GT for a month and after giving you an initial look at the new mid-size offering, this is our final wrap-up of the Kia. Over the course […]

2016 Kia Optima GT Review
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2016 Kia Optima GT Review

June 1, 2016 Joel Helmes

Kia Australia has been kind enough to lend us a new 2016 Kia Optima GT to road test and review over a full month. Longer than the usual one-week loan arrangement, getting the Kia to […]

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2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo Review

March 21, 2016 Matt Calvitto

2016 Kia Optima GT Turbo road test and review. The all-new Kia Optima is Kia’s contribution to the mid-size sedan segment, and it competes with the likes of the Toyota Camry and Aurion, Mazda6 and even […]

Kia Steps Up Europe Assault at Geneva Motor Show
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Kia Steps Up Europe Assault at Geneva Motor Show

March 1, 2016 Simon Lai

New Kia models and technology unveiled at 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Kia is using one of the biggest car shows of the year to unveil a selection of new technologies and models aimed initially at […]

The Rundown: 2016 Kia Optima
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The Rundown: 2016 Kia Optima

February 29, 2016 Simon Lai

Want to know about the 2016 Kia Optima and only have a few minutes? Well, you are in the right place with this quick reference guide. Priced from just $34,490, the Kia Optima is now […]

Kia Optima Sportswagon Confirmed
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Kia Optima Sportswagon Confirmed

February 18, 2016 Kate Richards

Wagon version of Kia Optima finally comes to life. It’s taken Kia years but finally a wagon version of the Kia Optima is heading into production and will be known as the Optima Sportwagon. The […]

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