Generation 3, TF

Kia Optima Sedan

03.2010 - 09.2013 · United States

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Generation 3, TF

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Kia Optima, Generation 3, TF, USA market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (03.2010 - 09.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: G4KH, G4KJ, G4KK
Engine displacement, cc: 1998–2359
Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
Transmission: Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2795
Ground clearance, mm: 130–135
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol AI-92

Equipment and practical details

Kia Optima · Generation 3, TF · USA · 03.2010 - 09.2013. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Split backrest 60:40: Check that the sections fold separately and which passenger seats remain usable when carrying long items.
MacPherson front suspension: For a version with MacPherson front suspension, identify parts by body code and specification. The layout name alone does not establish that struts and springs are interchangeable.
Heated steering wheel: Check the control and whether the rim heats evenly.
Ventilated seats: Try the different settings and listen to the fans. Seat upholstery alone does not establish that this feature is fitted.

Specifications and technical details

9 versions

2.4 L, 200 hp, petrol, manual transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KJ · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 GDI MT LX	03.2010 - 09.2013

2.4 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KJ · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 GDI AT EXTop grade	03.2010 - 09.2013
2.4 GDI AT LXBase grade	03.2010 - 09.2013

2.0 L, 274 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KH · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.0 T-GDI AT SXTop grade	03.2010 - 09.2013
2.0 T-GDI AT EXBase grade	03.2010 - 09.2013

2.4 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KJ · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 GDI AT EXTop grade	03.2010 - 09.2013
2.4 GDI AT LXBase grade	03.2010 - 09.2013

2.4 L, petrol, 154 hp, parallel hybrid, 41 hp, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KK · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

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2.4 MPI AT HybridBase grade	11.2010 - 09.2013
2.4 MPI AT Hybrid EXTop grade	11.2010 - 09.2013

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