Here are a few TVCs to refresh your memories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD0zVP-DkOE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBKhV3cbRj8&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1BuCi1VviU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ5fnZlEnE&feature=relmfu
And sadly, the spec we most probably won't get:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXa1G7rE8-A

Ya, most probably that too. Even if we got the 2.4 it would be the 174hp MPI version and not the 200hp GDI. I'm referring more to the 271hp 2.0 turbo

K5 launching this month..next month or february only can get car...
So waiting period is bout 1-2month for first batch pre-booking owner
But im glad they manage to launch this month...cant wait to check out the real car...
Will take some photograph and share it here by that time
If rm140k than K5 will not be so competitve in same segment ..
personally think should be between rm135k more suitable
If come out really rm140k and above than i think its overpriced

I predict this Kia Optima has a very high depreciation value,
just like Sonata YF.

Only very rich man will buy it... definitely not me..

Finally, 27 of DEC, your waiting has been reply.

Anyone please upload more photos n spec about all the car details in forum, hope u can share out on that day at Kia Red Cube! Wow last month saw that building in progress, nvr tot that will be special launch for Mighty Optima or shall i say Camry Killer!

Whatever price will be, this car gona vrooommm the way~~~Stay tune

heard that can get for 102k..dont know if its true

102k? Then likely will be in SKD form with Naza badge instead.

If it is true, you will see the waiting period could be as long as 1 year... Hahhaha

Whats the point of arguing. Just go and buy what you like to drive. This is 21st century no one care about resale value like the old folks do anymore.

Any car you bought in Malaysia is a rip off anyway. LOL

No need for the knee jerk reaction and start talking gibberish lol... I think you better stick to a Myvi. Best resale value. The new one Lagi Best resale value. Nuff said...

another rumours from forumer said the actual price shoud be rm148,888.00...now getting expensive or what??exepnsive then sonata HS

That's nothing for the standard features they are giving

i remember it was suppose to price not more than 140K as reported in NTV 7 quite a while ago. Probably 138,888

What time does the grand launching start?

seems like naza is getting greedier for the rm144k price-tag
even optima have many *small* unique features but i will not go for this car for this price-tag
if they bring in 2.4l but with rm144k; then we are talking. surely not for rm144k on 2.0l only
quite upset with the pricing...

it is trying to create a feeling/image.

i'm buying kia not because i cannot afford a camry.  it is in fact same price/more expensive than camry.

which is very positive, if you ask me.

Just returned after seeing the car at Kia TTDI. I must say that the design is really impressive. Very sporty and has that luxurious look. The rear legroom is very generous and 3 adults can easily sit comfortably at the back. But the dashboard seems a generation behind unlike the futuristic ones found on the Sonata and Elantra.

Most disappointing is the pricing which is too high for a 2.0L Korean make despite its gadgets. Most of the ppl at the showroom also said the same. Plus the car doesnt have any Navigation which should have been pretty standard for cars of this category.

No test drive unit available till about April/May 2012. But i think this car would be hard pressed to keep up with other similar makes. Its 165Hp and 198Nm loses out to the Peugeot 508's 156Hp and 240Nm torque. 0-100kmph acceleration for the Optima is 10.9 secs compared to 9.2 secs on the 508.

Plus im not sure of Kia has got the suspension setup to deal with the 18 inch rims. Ride comfort would surely suffer. The Peugeot 508 is finding that a real bother now.

Sadly, i think Naza screwed up this one with the pricing. After doing a great job with the Forte, they got too greedy and thought they could nail Malaysians with the 144K price tag. Soon they'll know that Malaysians aint dumb and gadgets/good looks alone wont get them the sale numbers. Really baffles me how they could price the Optima so close to the Sonata when everybody knows that the Sonata isnt doing as well as anticipated.

Many ppl would prefer to wait for the new Camry for that price range. Im sure Toyota will improve the specs on the upcoming Camry.

may i knw with the price tag 144k , is refer to CKD or CBU model?

10.9seconds is really slow  , the FC surely suffers 

Despite its good looks and decent specs, the Sonata only sold 2,740 units from Jan-Nov this year. Compared to 7,355 units of Camry & 4,332 units of Accord sold in that same period. Mind you these are the older Camry's and Accord's.

How then can Naza hope to break ground with the Optima priced at RM 143,888???? A really stupid move by Naza! Many ppl saying the same on Naza's FB page as well. Lets hammer them hard and hopefully they will throw in some goodies to balance up the price. If not, i see an early demise for the Optima.

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

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

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..