Kia Optima K5 (RM 143,888 OTR) with 5 years unlimited mileage warranty

Specification:
1. Theta II 2.0L MPI Dual CVVT engine with 165HP and 198 Nm torque.
2. 6 speed automatic with paddle shifters and Active Eco mode
3. HID Xenon headlights with Auto Leveling & Static Bending Lights
4. Daytime LED running lights (DRL)
5. Rear LED lights and LED side turn signal lights
6. Auto Light Control System with Escort Lights and washers
7. Gull-Wing Folding Outside Electric Mirrors
8. 6 airbags (front, side & curtain airbags)
9. Anti Lock Braking System (ABS)
10. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System (EBD)
11. Traction Control System (TCS)
12. Hill Assist Control (HAC)
13. Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
14. Brake Assist System (BAS)
15. Rear Parking Assist System with rear view camera
16. Speed Sensing Auto door lock
17. Impact Sensing Auto door unlock
18. Auto Cruise Control
19. 18 inch sporty alloy wheels with full disk brakes (17-inch) and full spare alloy wheel
20. MacPherson type suspension with Gas shock absorbers with High Performance Dampers (HPD) with sliding valve
21. 530 Watt Infinity Surround Sound system with 8 speakers & subwoofer
22. 6 in dash CD/MP3 changer system with Bluetooth, AUX, USB & iPOD connectivity
23. Dual zone auto air cond with rear air cond vents
24. 8 way power seat (driver) with dual memory function
25. Push Start ignition with Smart Key
26. Premium Leather seats
27. Panoramic Electric Sunroof
28. First Korean car with 5 Star NHTSA rating from America
29. UV Cut windscreen Glass (All Windows?)
30. Steering Remote Control with 1.Audio Control  2.Auto Cruise  3.ECO mode  4. Call On/Off with bluetooth
31. ISOFIX Child Anchors
32. Interior Mood Lamp
33. Rear split folding seats with boot release
34. Auto Defogging System
35. Sunglass Storage with Dual Map Lamps
36. Cooling Glove Box
37. Organ-type Alloy Pedals
38. Front Safety Power Windows
39. Front Active Headrests
40. Sporty Front Radiator Grille
41. Rear Seat Armrest Cup Holder
42. Front Door Bottle Holder
43. Chrome Outside Door Handles
44. ElectroChromic Mirror (ECM)
45. Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

more photo and info will upload again .. welcome all the K5 owner ...to the V2..



This is how ESP work
http://paultan.org/2012/06/27/esp-stabilit...-cars/#comments]

See this useful YouTube video by using tablet, IF u can't view this at desktop .

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Checklist when collecting car.
1. Check the accessories (Lighter, Ashtray Cup, iPod cable, tools in the trunk).
2. Service Book and Manual.
3. Check for dents and scratches (Interior and exterior).
4. Check the details in the grant and insurance.
5. Check the coolant, hydraulics and engine oil level.
6. Check the switches.
7. Check the tyre pressure. (Recommended 240kpa or 35psi)
8. Check the fuel level.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/150731981702356/
First Thread >>>>> http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1931461

K5 owner name list :
1) K5WHITE - Snow White Pearl
2) Djsoo - Bright Silver 
3) Irangan - Platinum Graphite
4) cybermaster98 - Bright Silver
5) PGK5 - Platinum Graphite
6) Tokyoboy2000 - Snow White Pearl
7)  ken7908 - platinum Graphite
8)  bomohhantu - Bright Silver
9)  sidhu13 - Platinum Graphite
10)  mail2fong - Snow White Pearl
11) sutunjambul - Snow White Pearl
12) rusty - Snow White Pearl
13) zrill - Snow White Pearl
14) Merak50 - Bright Silver
15) jimz97 - Platinum Graphite
16) stanleychai - Snow White Pearl
17) feng yun - Bright Silver
18) JuneSeptember - Platinum Graphite
19) K5sport - Snow White Pearl
20) Landy - Platinum Graphite
21) DAVE008 - Bright Silver
22) Liang612 - Light Graphite
23) dyhard - Bright Silver
24) SA6YEuro - Snow White Pearl
25) power2win - Snow White Pearl
26) raggae6 - Bright Silver
27) razimo - Light Graphite
28) streamer2005 - Platinum Graphite
29) shah mad - Bright Silver
30) edw666 - Snow White Pearl
31) technick - Bright Silver
32) Gary_ckwai - Bright Silver
33) LalatEmas - Snow White Pearl
34) joonnyx - Bright Silver
35) LYL2009 - Snow White Pearl
36) hitokirizero - Bright Silver
37) yome - Snow White Pearl
38) John Cheng1234 - Bright Silver
39) apamm - Platinum Graphite
40) Felice821 - Bright silver
41) daretodrift - Bright Silver
42) zapirwin - Bright Silver
43) cslcath - Snow White Pearl
44) Krafted - Bright Silver
45) bUGG - Snow White Pearl
46) devil98 - Bright Silver
47) Stock^K5 - Snow White Pearl
48) Awe Ross - Snow White Pearl
49) cwfoo1982 - Light Graphite
50) initiald160 - Light Graphite
51) pspdude78 - Snow White Pearl
52) atambo - Light Graphite
53) Costamidah - Snow White Pearl
54) katchoishiro - Snow White Pearl

Bro, do you know anything about crash tests in the first place? What do u expect to see? Zero deformity in the outer body in order to be classified as strong? Go check out the crash test for Volvo and then compare.

The Kia Optima K5 got among the highest safety ratings by the National Highway Transport Safety Association of America (NHTSA) in 2012. Its frontal impact ratings were even higher than the new BMW 5 Series. The Optima also got a higher rollover safety rating compared to the 2012 Volkswagen Passat. The Optima was also rated higher than the new Toyota Camry 2.5V in both frontal and rollover crash ratings despite the US Camry version has got much better safety specs than the Malaysian version.

the branch or naza or KIA have to answer this
i am not poking fun at KIA or the owners but with regards to comments about alleged superb services i read, i think ODO at 150km when collecting the supposedly new car is fishy.
and if they really do their job well, explaining 150km mileage on a super new undriven car should be easy and convincing.

Hi, the fuel consumption is not too bad, on average I get about 650KM per full tank of abt RM 125 and my driving style varies...i travel at about 140km/h daily as I commute from Damansara to Cyberjaya for work everyday...Power is adequate when you are driving alone.....but when you have 5 people in the car, its better to just cruise ..

Handling is good with no complains, standard tires a bit noisy though but this can be rectified by upgrading to quieter ones.....not sure if chaning to a new set of tires would rectify that "jumpy steering" symptom..I do notice that wind noise is apparent once you go past 120KM on the driver side...but some forummers have mentioned that buying those rubber strips from jayongmall would lessen the exterior noises..you can always consider those 3rd party soundproofing if its not quiet enough for you...its not that bad though..

All in all no regrets and loving each day with the car...

Yes this i agree too. I brought this issue up a number of times on LYN and also on Facebook. Many of their sales personnel do not have the technical knowledge about the car. Others have this 'tidakapa' attitude especially in dealing with walk in customers. Ive had 2 bad experiences with sales personnel from Red Cube PJ and also Kia Jalan Lahat, Ipoh. Sadly both were of a certain race (i dont need to mention which race). Both were damn lazy, didnt keep to appointments and didnt even bother to return calls when i was enquiring bout my trade in car evaluations. And all this was despite the fact that they both knew that i was a serious buyer and i had already made up my mind to buy. Finally, i dumped both of them and booked with another outlet in Ipoh.

SA's like this should be sacked immediately as they give Kia a bad name and its a major turn off. 

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Added on July 19, 2012, 9:57 am

Yes i agree. We should publish their names and branch on the first page as well in addition to informing Naza Kia HQ.

Let me share an experience recently. I posted a complaint on Facebook regarding some lazy staff at Kia Ipoh. Immediately the next day, Kia HQ scanned a copy of the Facebook post and emailed a warning to the SC. The Service Manager immediately called for a meeting screwing the staff in general. I know this because 1 of the service guys called me up and informed me the following day. Now when i go there, i dont see ppl sitting around joking and laughing.

In short, i think Naza Kia is serious about improving their after sales service. So lets support them in recreating the Kia brand in Malaysia. Give credit where its due but do not be afraid to critisize if required but do it through the proper channels. The same goes for technical problems with your Optima. Make sure Naza HQ comes to know.

I just filled 80.26L of fuel today. Damn! Dunno why Kia claims the tank capacity is 70L.

Why next? u can still come for this one. All are welcome...even future owners!