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Kia Optima
2005-2008 Kia Magentis (Europe).
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Lotze Kia Magentis
Production	2000–present
Assembly	Hwasung, South Korea
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front engine, front wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Credos

The Kia Optima is a mid-size four-door sedan manufactured by Kia Motors since 2000 and marketed globally through various nameplates. First generation cars were mostly marketed as the Optima, although the Kia Magentis name was used in Europe when sales began there in 2002. For the second generation models, Kia used the Kia Lotze name for the South Korean market, and the Magentis name globally, except in the United States where the Optima name was retained.

First generation (MS; 2000–2005)

First generation (MS)
Overview
Also called	Kia Magentis (Europe)
Production	2000–2005
Assembly	Hwasung, South Korea
Body and chassis
Related	Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Santa Fe Hyundai Grandeur/XG
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L Sirius II I4, 149 hp 2.5 L Delta V6 2.7 L Delta V6, 138 kW (185 hp)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (110 in)
Length	4,719 mm (185.8 in)
Width	1,816 mm (71.5 in)
Height	1,410 mm (56 in)

The 2000 through to 2005 Optima's were mechanically identical to their sister car, the Hyundai Sonata. Thereafter the Optima differed only from the Sonata in exterior styling and options.

Update

The 2002 updated Optima was a minor upgrade model. The Optima Regal was a luxurious version of Kia Optima in South Korea. American models did not wear the Kia logo on the grille, but the Kia logo was used with that grille for Canada. The grille was redesigned for the United States in 2003 (2004 model year) to feature the Kia badge, and the head lamps were restyled for 2004 (2005 model year).

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  2003 Kia Optima (U.S.).
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  2003 Kia Magentis (Canada).
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  2005–2006 Kia Optima LX (U.S.).

Second generation (MG; 2005–present)

Second generation (MG)
Overview
Also called	Kia Magentis Kia Lotze Kia Lotze Advance Kia Lotze Innovation
Production	2005–present
Assembly	Hwasung, South Korea
Body and chassis
Related	Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Grandeur/Azera Kia Carens/Rondo
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 145 hp (108 kW) I4 2.4 L Theta, 175 hp (130 kW) I4 2.7 L Mu V6, 194 hp (145 kW)
Transmission	5-speed manual 5-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,720 mm (107 in)
Length	2009-:4,801 mm (189.0 in) 2006-08: 4,735 mm (186.4 in)
Width	2,720 mm (107 in)
Height	1,481 mm (58.3 in)

The second generation Optima, known as the Kia Magentis globally except the United States, and as the Kia Lotze in South Korea, was launched in South Korea in November 2005. This generation differed further from the the Hyundai Sonata donor vehicle than the previous model. Unlike the previous Optima though, this vehicle uses a global platform, unique to Kia, designated "MG". The car became famous when Kia became associated with Snickers. The car continues to be built in South Korea and shares its 2.4 litre inline-four engine, five-speed Sportmatic automatic or five-speed manual transmission with the Sonata.

The Optima received a crash test rating of five stars from the NHTSA, and four stars from EuroNCAP.

Update

2009 Kia Optima LX (U.S.).

The Optima was revised and updated in 2008, debuting at the New York International Auto Show (as a 2009 model year). This update features new front-end styling and tail lamps. The design of the updated Optima was penned under the guidance of Peter Schreyer, Kia's chief design officer, and also former chief designer for Audi and Volkswagen. In addition to the revised exterior, length is also slightly increased by roughly 70 millimetres (2.8 in) to approximate 4,800 millimetres (190 in) long. There is also a new engine and the interior has also been revised. Main changes in the interior are a redesigned instrument cluster and a Sirius Satellite Radio/AM/FM/MP3/CD with an auxiliary jack. In certain markets the option of satellite navigation is offered.

The new Theta II 2.4 litre inline-four engine employs dual continuously variable valve timing (CVVT) and a variable intake system (VIS) to increase power to 120 kilowatts (160 hp) while returning improved fuel consumption over its predecessor. Torque is rated at 229 newton-metres (169 lbf⋅ft). The 2.7 litre V6 has few changes to the previous model, though power is increased to 141 kilowatts (189 hp), and torque to 249 newton-metres (184 lbf⋅ft). A five-speed manual transmission is standard in the base model, and a five-speed automatic is included with mid- and high-end levels (or as an option in the base model).

In South Korea, this facelifted version it is marketed as the Lotze Innovation (hangul:로체이노베이션). The pre-facelift styling continues to be used on a new model called the Lotze Advance. Noticeable differences from the North American model include LED tail lamps, a different grille, and more options such as push-button start.