According to this road test report of KIA Optima by NRMA on November 2004, the best things about the vehicles are the long list of standard features and value for money. However, there are worst things too. The low security ranking and awkward placement of some controls.
The Kia Optima comes back into market after some absence, the previous model last sold in Australia in February 2003. The new model is positioned between the smaller Kia Cerato and the larger Kia Sorento in size and pricing.
Buyers looking to purchase a new family vehicle should consider the KIA Optima. They will be impressed by the long list of standard features, its purchase price and its predictable on-road characteristics. It’s not the sharpest vehicle in its class in terms of dynamics or new innovations, but there is still plenty to like about the Kia Optima.
The technical specifications of the vehicle like the engine, transmission, wheels, tyres, steering, dimensions, towing, and the test result is also available in the file.
Find more details from the source here :
https://www.aaa.asn.au/roadtests/reports/254.pdf











