Well i think ppl comparing with the basic camry/honda model with this one, lets take a mid range camry or honda with their loaded accessories and compare the prices, i think kia still about 7 - 10k cheaper

Btw, the mid spec accord VTI-L with leather seats and electronic control seats is at RM149,800. its about 6k more with alot lesser stuff.

We shouldnt take a basic spec jap make and compare with this, IMHO if optima had a basic range i guess it would be around RM130++

This post has been edited by JC999: Dec 28 2011, 11:15 AM

If you want a really good sound system it's best to pay one of the local sound tuners a visit

I suspect one of the reasons for having the sub on one side is to free up some space for tall objects. At least this way, there is some headroom. Putting it right smack in the middle might not be as practical. Just a thought.

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Added on December 28, 2011, 11:15 amWhich hole did you crawl out from? Kia on par only with China brands? Maybe in your own mind on your own little island.

This post has been edited by gregy: Dec 28 2011, 11:15 AM

The previous generation Optima started from Rm99000 to Rm117000. Quite a different on the price compare to a new one.

Since the launch of the sportage, I think they have over priced the cars.

For a market like malaysia where Japanese cars are entrenched, they should have priced the car competitively. They should have brought in the low specs at a competitive price at launching to sell the car based on its looks and pricing.

Once people have accepted the car, then only bring in the higher specs as people are then willing to pay for it once it is proven.

I also suspect that the Hyundai Avante may suffer from a similar fate.

This post has been edited by JoLee: Dec 28 2011, 12:39 PM

maybe MITI does not allow them to price cheap cheap car anymore.

BAS i found is Brake Assist System, i guess it's part of the traction control where it applies brakes to the wheel that is slipping. CBC no idea

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Added on December 28, 2011, 2:21 pmACtually it is a big deal, go search some reviews on this particular system in this particular car, not just their prodcuts

I read some where hardcore haters of stock systems loved it, so much so their colleagues had to do another review just to believe what they were reading in his report.

Plus another i really like is the kick to the face to the Japs, if not for them the japs will continue giving us poor interiors lousy 1990 VVTi of a bygone era.

I have no doubt if the fuel quality if bumped up, the GDi 2.4 or even the Turbo 2.0 will see its way here

This post has been edited by rcracer: Dec 28 2011, 02:27 PM

Ive just had a 2nd look at the Optima this time at PJ. Spent about 1.5 hrs there going thru every nook and corner.

As i said before, the design and specs are quite good. Now im told it has Cornering Brake Control (CBC) which is a premium feature in BMW, etc. Rear legroom is really good. Dashboard needs a bit of getting used to. Rear seats not really comfortable for taller passengers if you sit longer. Sound system doesnt sound balanced when ure in driver's seat despite adjustment. You only get the surround effect in the rear seats. Besides that not much excitement bout the Infinity sound system.

Also alot of water condensation from aircons on the floor. Never seen this much water on any other car before. Does give some doubts bout the compressor. Leather seats are not of the highest quality. The Peugeot 508 had much better leather seats for sure. But as always, i still think the price for the Optima is a tad high. If Naza had priced it at RM 139K, it would have nailed it. But alas!

Hey Kevin, so what car are you buying this time? Last time you were mentioning you bought a Merc CGI AMG.

CBC is in Kia forte 2.0 also.

just back from test drive.. not a bad car to buy.. good spec..
feel solid.. lots of electronic stuff 2 play with..
power wise.. abit underpower for 2.0 model.. the salesman told me they only will b 2.0.. zz

put K&N filter then

haha. i just bought teana last yr lo.. else i will consider tis car 1..
abit butthurt..

trade in la...top up abit...change to k&n filter...then u can zoom zoom...and get good FC still

u wan buy?
tis optima gadget is almost same as merc e class.. quite fun..
the speaker quite good.. but the woofer (i think) sits on the thin board at the back.. when volumn loud abit it will vibrates gao gao.. can hear the sound lar..

who went for a test drive already?

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Added on December 28, 2011, 4:33 pmhttp://paultan.org/2011/12/27/kia-optima-k5-2-0-launched-rm143888-on-the-road/

This post has been edited by ck23: Dec 28 2011, 04:33 PM

initially thought of buying coz predicted 140k below...now will think twice liao...stupid greedy naza...they thought they can rip off our money by juz offering gd design and car loaded with features...wat they duno is most ppl will consider whole package like maintenance, after sales service, reliability, bla bla bla...those ppl who onli look at the car alone is either they r dreaming to get the car or hv lots of money...ppl who are plan their financial properly n do alot of research will feel otherwise...

got 5 yrs unlimited warranty mar.. the salesman told me everything included except brakepad, wiper and tyre..
reliability.. really duno.. its still a kia..

bro, where did you went to test drive???

i m at muar, jhr.. its not kia official showroom..

ya reliability, after sales service, maintenance workmanship quality..all still a big question mark...i know got unlimited 5-yr warranty but i heard if u wan get ori parts need to wait quite long for cbu units...