Kia Optima Engine Specs, Model Type, Oil Capacity

** This article is published on WapCar Community, representing the opinion of users. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://forum.wapcar.my/ Basic information of my car: 2011 KIA Optima 2.0 LX Reasons why I bought this car Needed a car for university back in 2011. Car Selection Process I had a budget of: RM28000 Models that I’ve considered included : Toyota Vios, Mazda 3( to be honest i didn't know anything about car models back then) Gut Feeling (Abs

Big news yesterday as Kia's Malaysian operations have officially come under new ownership. In case you've missed it, the new distributor is Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto. Following that, the new distributor is calling for current Kia owners to hop on to their site and participate in the company's customer information update exercise. This information, the company says in their Facebook post, will be used to allow their system to check for warranty status and recall no

The all-new 2020 Kia K5 has made its debut at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show to wow the crowds of China. For this generation, Kia has dropped the name “Optima” so the D-segment sedan will only be known as the “K5”. Sold by Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors Co. (DYK), the K5 will be locally-assembled for the Chinese market. The K5 will be aimed at a young, trendsetting audience with its stylish looks and advanced technology like the sedan’s new i-GMP (innovative-Global Modular Platform) and CVVD engine. Debu

The planned release of the fastest ever 2021 Kia Optima GT was originally set for the USA only, but the car has recently been spotted testing on South Korea roads. Does this mean the Optima GT will be available worldwide? Though the 2020 Kia Optima is already on sale, the launch of this slightly modified and fastest ever version has yet to make a debut due to the coronavirus. The planned release was originally scheduled in April but has been pushed back indefinitely. To be clear, the Kia Optima

The 2020 Kia Optima gets a radical change in its design from the outgoing generation, now with a fastback sloping roofline akin to an Audi A7. Inspired by the texture of shark skin, the grille is said to give a powerful and sporty image. The headlamps are seamlessly intergrated with the grille, featuring a unique daytime running light signature, which Kia calls ‘heartbeat’. Further enhancing its four-door coupe appeal are the frameless doors, with the chrome trim now extending around the rear of

The Kia Optima has been a long-standing alternative to established Japanese D-Segment sedans such as the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. The third-generation Kia Optima (TF) - the first to take on the K5 nameplate - marked a significant leap forward in design, build quality as well as premium features for its time. Today, with prices starting at just RM 30k as advertised on the WapCar’s Cars for Sale page – the Optima K5 remains a great value bargain that has aged gracefully and also has a good t

While other car makers are concerned about slowing sales amidst geopolitical tensions and rising inflation, Toyota is actively working towards selling fewer cars this year and next. The reason? Its record-breaking pace is taking a toll on Toyota employees and suppliers, and the company now wants to slow down, take a zen moment to observe its surroundings, before thinking about its next steps. In the last financial year ending March 2024, Toyota Motor doubled its profit to 2.73 trillion Yen (~RM

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is extending their support for Malaysia’s ‘Push for Net Zero’ goal by presenting four fully electric EQ models to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Elaborating on the objective of providing these electric Mercedes-Benzes for use by MITI representatives, MBM said, “This initiative provides the Ministry and its agencies an opportunity to experience the luxury and electric technology of Mercedes-Benz, as a conduit to achieve its "Push for Net Zero"

Porsche announced that its upcoming all-new fourth-gen Porsche Cayenne will only be available with a fully electric (BEV) powertrain but the current third-gen will not be discontinued. Instead, the Stuttgart outfit announced plans that its hybrid- and petrol-powered variants will continue being on sale up to and beyond 2030. “The Cayenne has always defined the sports car in its segment. In the middle of the decade, the fourth generation will set standards in the segment as an electric SUV,” says

SpeedFest 2024, held on the 13th and 14th of July at KL Base, Sungai Besi, concluded with an outstanding showcase of over 1,000 cars and over 50,000 visitors over the 2-day long weekend event. The highlight of the Speedfest 2024 was undoubtedly the thrilling drift taxi rides, with 30 exhilarating rides offered to attendees. The Petronas' sponsored drift class, coached by the skilled drivers from Team Syntium, also saw significant participation, with 40 visitors signing up for the exciting drift

Imagine a convoy of media folks, a fleet of Proton X90s, and a road trip for a durian feast. That’s how Proton rolled out the red carpet. The day was kicked off early with a breakfast. After fuelling up, we gathered for a briefing on the Proton X90 and the day’s driving plan. Each car was loaded with four media reps, ensuring everyone had ample time behind the wheel. Planned driver swaps at checkpoints meant we could all experience the Proton X90. From the moment the Proton X90 rolled, it showed