What engine does the Kia Optima TF have?

Every Australian TF Optima uses the same 2.4-litre Theta II GDI petrol four-cylinder producing 148kW at 6,300rpm and 250Nm at 4,250rpm, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic. There was no turbo or diesel option in this generation locally.

Does the Kia Optima TF still have factory warranty?

From the MY14 update Kia backed the Optima with a 7-year unlimited-kilometre warranty (5-year on 2011-13 cars), and it transfers to subsequent owners in Australia, so late TF examples may still carry some remaining factory cover depending on build date.

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Kia Optima, Price, Specs & Review

Everything on the Kia Optima — for used buyers and research. 7 variants. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, towing capacity, warranty and running costs. Specifications are sourced from Kia's original Australian brochures for this generation; new-car pricing is no longer shown as it is no longer sold new.

Discontinued. The Kia Optima generations listed on this page are no longer sold new in Australia. Specifications are kept for reference and used-buyer research; pricing is no longer shown as it is not a current new-car offer.

Every Kia Optima variant in Australia, compared

2 variants of the Kia Optima are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Si 2.4 GDI (TF 2011-2013)2012POA148kW / 250Nm7.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 148kW
Torque: 250Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,200kg
ANCAP: 5-star

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Platinum 2.4 GDI (TF 2011-2013)2012POA148kW / 250Nm7.9L/100kmFWD5

Power: 148kW
Torque: 250Nm
Fuel use: 7.9L/100km
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 1,200kg
ANCAP: 5-star

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