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Optima K5 2.0L DOHC D-CVVT Specification:
Head-turning Design, Exhilarating Drive, Premium Amenities and 5-Star Safety

Safety
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).
5 Star NHTSA Safety Rating.
6 airbags - Front, Side & Curtain.
Traction Control System (TCS).
Anti Lock Braking System (ABS).
Brake Assist System (BAS).
Cornering Brake Control (CBC).
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution System (EBD)
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC).
Front Active Headrests.
ISOFIX Child Anchor.

Engine & Transmission
Theta II 2.0L MPI Dual CVVT Engine. 165ps@6200rpm & 198Nm@4600rpm.
Sportsmatic Manual-style Shift mode.
6 speed automatic.
Paddle shifter.
Active Eco mode.

Suspension, Brake & Wheel
18 inch machined- alloy wheels.
Full-size spare wheel.
MacPherson type suspension with Gas shock absorbers with High Performance Dampers (HPD) with sliding valve.

Exterior
Elegant Design with 3 major Design Awards: 2011 IF Award, 2011 Reddot Award, 2011 Design Award.
Panoramic Electric Sunroof.
HID XENON Headlights.
Auto Levelling Control.
Static Bending Light.
Daytime LED running lights (DRL).
Auto Light Control System.
Escort Light.
Headlamp washer.
Rear LED taillight and side turn signals.
Front and Rear fog lamp.
Rain-Sensing Wiper.
Rear Parking Assist System with Rearview camera.
Gull-Wing Folding Outside Electric Mirrors.
Side mirror with turning lights.
Chrome door handle.

Interior
Driver 8-way Power Seat with Dual Memory.
530 Watt Infinity Surround Sound system with 8 speakers & subwoofer.
Push Start Ignition with Smart-key.
Keyless entry.
ElectroChromic Mirror (ECM).
Automatic climate System with dual zone control and Rear Aircond Vents.
Auto defogging system.
Premium Leather seats.
Tilt n telescopic steering.
Leather-wrapped Steering Remote Control with 1.Audio Control 2.Auto Cruise 3.ECO mode 4. Call On/Off with Bluetooth Immobiliser and Theft Alarm.
Autocruise Control.
6 in-dash CD/MP3 changer system with Bluetooth,
AUX, USB & iPOD Ports.
Bluetooth Phone Handsfree System.
Organ-type Alloy Pedals.
Supervision cluster.
UV Cut Glass.
Speed Sensing Auto door lock.
Impact Sensing Auto door unlock.
Front Safety Power Windows.
Rear split folding seats with boot release.
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity light.
Rear Seat Armrest Cup Holder.
Leather wrapped gearshift.
Sunglass Storage with Dual Map Lamps.
Cooling Glove box.
Glass printed antenna.
Folding rear seat.
Interior Mood Lamp.

Others.
*5 years Warranty from the date of first registration with unlimited mileage (Terms & Conditions apply).
CBU Korea.
10k service intervals.

OPTIMA K5 Official Brouchure


OPTIMA K5 - 5 Star Safety Ratings (NHTSA)


OPTIMA K5 Owner's Manual


Tips & Tricks for your K5


This post has been edited by bUGG: Apr 10 2013, 01:35 AM

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Optima K5 owner's name list :
01) K5WHITE - Snow White Pearl
02) Djsoo - Bright Silver
03) Irangan - Platinum Graphite
04) cybermaster98 - Bright Silver
05) PGK5 - Platinum Graphite
06) Tokyoboy2000 - Snow White Pearl
07) ken7908 - platinum Graphite
08) bomohhantu - Bright Silver
09) 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
55) eddiewsk - Snow White Pearl
56) kimlim1987 - Bright Sliver
57) kenrain - Bright Sliver
58) NickHoh - platinum graphite
59) BaldwinChua - Light Graphite
60) devkumar2 - Snow White Pearl
61) ericfinn - Snow White Pearl
62) c77w - Snow White Pearl
63) acidkill- Snow White Pearl
64) vanan78 - Bright Silver
65) Streamer2005 - Platinum Graphite
66) eeidah - bright silver
67) Dagashi - Show White Pearl
68) alanang - Bright Silver
69) pyianj70 - Bright Silver
70) plane80 - Bright Silver
71) BLU***0 - Bright Silver
72) vnair - Snow White Pearl
73) XNANX - Platinum Graphite
74) ajak25 - Platinum Graphite
75) komandermaut - Snow White Pearl
76) Azmyra Becks - Snow White Pearl
77) glaze880 - Light Graphite
78) funnybone - Bright Silver
79) john2986 - Snow White Pearl
80) kvin89 - Snow White Pearl
81) Troy77 - Snow White Pearl
82) BobKL - Snow White Pearl
83) wttonyz - Snow White Pearl
84) gambit88 - Snow White Pearl
85) RocketRaja - Snow White Pearl
86) marcus.ych - Snow White Pearl
87) nkeans - Snow White Pearl
88) jackgill - Snow White Pearl
89) Limml - Snow White Pearl

Please PM me so i can update your name into the namelist. Please do not reply it in the forum, I might missed out your name. PM me and i will add you in the list.

This post has been edited by bUGG: Jun 17 2013, 11:02 AM

Checklist when collecting your K5.
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. New K5 always over inflate. (Please make sure front 33psi back 32psi)
8. Check the fuel level.


Vehicle Break-In Process.
No special break-in period is needed. By folowing a few simple precaustion for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you may add to the performance, economy and life of your vehicle.
• Do not race the engine
• While driving, keep your engine speed (rpm, or revolutions per minute) between 2,000 rpm and 4,000rpm.
• Do not maintain a single speed for long periods of time, either fast or slow. Varying engine speed is needed to perperly break-in the engine.
• Avoid hard stops, except in emergencies, to allow the brakes to seat properly.
• Don't let the engine idle longer than 3 minutes at one time.
• Don't tow a traler during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.

5 years Unlimited Mileage Warranty


Optima K5 Maintenance Chart


This post has been edited by bUGG: Oct 8 2013, 03:39 PM

Hi

Congrats

shud we put the list of workshop/mod that has been done by owners here? Also list of SA that has provided all round good service to owners here. And list of problems and recommended person to look for at particular SC.

I know tedious work, just my suggestion. Coz i tot, some interested person might want to have a easy-to-find-list when deciding to buy k5 or not.

Good idea. The two older thread has over 300 pages, i hope you guys can PM me the list/contact and I will update here. Thanks.

Very nicely done bugg! Very useful!

Erm.. this may sound weird, but can someone let me know what is a vehicle break-in process means?

I just got my warranty terms but its not very clear. The exceptions reveal something but then again leaves some questions unanswered. I think we need to check and clarify directly with Naza Kia HQ.

Its about ensuring all your moving parts in the engine are sufficiently worked to get optimum long term performance. Breaking in the car doesnt mean driving slow. You can still go as fast as 140kmph but most importantly is you must not go for high rev's or hard braking. Everything must be gentle & gradual for the first 1,000km at least.

Thanks bugg, for posting all the details. Very helpful.

In the warranty statement above it says that the vehicle is covered by warranty claims agains manufacturing defects. Take for example the radiator which one of the items mentioned in the list of items covered. It is quite normal for the radiator to develop leaks/problems as a result of wear & tear. If a leak occurs when the car is 4.5 years old, will Kia be obliged to change it for FOC ? Same applies for other similar parts as well.

The reason I would like to be as clear as possible about this is to protect the owner against the possible ignorance of the Service centers etc.

Based on my personal experience so far, Naza Kia is not particular about warranty terms. Even if a part is not under warranty, they feel obliged to change. I think they are more concerned about negative feedback.

had my car pull-to-left attended to just now. They did alignment for me for free, even though i clocked ~7000km. For now, steering is straight, will wait n see

Told them had this issue long time ago, no time to come bla bla...haha

I have been fascinated with the K5 from the first day I laid eyes on it. I have very rarely taken to a car the way that I have been with it. The T, H and N pales in comparison to its great looks.

There are only a couple of units in Kluang, Johor where I live and they are real head-turners.

I am still waiting for a car to be available to test drive. Will then place an order for the white color one. Am told that the waiting period is now 2-3 weeks but knowing the SA, I will only believe it when I see it.

I've spent quite a bit of time reading all the posts from V2 onwards and I get a very positive feeling from all of it. Thanks for sharing all the info and your experience.

Reported in ..

The more they do this the happier i am cuz it shows just how threatened these ppl are by the K5. It really goes to show, that the K5 is really giving the Japs a run for their money. The sales are starting to show and although they may not be on par but slowly the Jap pie is being eroded by not only the Koreans but also VW.

Keep it up.

threatened??? omg
a run for their money??? omg again
hey, it is a nice car.. like most cars..
but don't over do (claim) it man.. just makes it sound.. tacky

This is overdoing? But hijacking the thread is what then?

have a good sleep tonight, and do spend some time to re-read your statement above about:
1) how threatened ppl are (specifically) by the K5.. really?
2) and that is "goes to show that (specifically) K5 is really giving the Japs a run for their money".. seriously?

and are you referring to me as the thread hijacker or those before?
hey, those fellas are even discussing about honda city cvt technicalities in the inspira thread and no one gives a rat's a** about it.. nor, if you do have the time, read through & see if anyone has made any claim about how 'threatened' other drivers are, may it be Inspira, Preve or what not.. geeeez bro

and a note to all K5-ers.. hey, the car is at no fault at all.. it's a lovely designed car.. but for anyone to come out and say it's the 'best', whoooah, calm down mate.. but ahead of its class? heck, why not? which class, they didnt say.. to each his/her own