Generation 3, TF, facelift

Kia Optima Sedan

04.2013 - 02.2016 · United States

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Generation 3, TF, facelift

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Kia Optima, Generation 3, TF, facelift, USA market. This overview covers 7 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (04.2013 - 02.2016). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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

Equipment and practical details

Kia Optima · Generation 3, TF, facelift · USA · 04.2013 - 02.2016. 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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Seat-position memory: Check that positions can be stored and recalled, particularly if several drivers will use the car.
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

7 versions

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

G4KJ · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.4 GDI AT LXBase grade	04.2013 - 02.2016
2.4 GDI AT EXUpper grade	04.2013 - 02.2016
2.4 GDI AT SXTop grade	04.2013 - 02.2016

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

G4KH · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.0 T-GDI AT SXBase grade	04.2013 - 02.2016
2.0 T-GDI AT LimitedTop grade	04.2013 - 02.2016

2.4 L, petrol, 159 hp, parallel hybrid, 48 hp, automatic transmission, front-wheel drive

G4KK · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.4 MPI AT HybridBase grade	04.2013 - 02.2016
2.4 MPI AT Hybrid EXTop grade	04.2013 - 02.2016

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