Won't come in because there is no Right Hand Drive variant for our market. There is only the LEFT hand drive variant being produced by Kia Korea.
Current JF - EX variant is very value buy with zero SST actually.

Yes, only limited YM 2019 left. There is no 2020 YM units .

Contrary to most peoples' perception, EX model is not low spec, but is quite highly spec. The features available include the following
* 8 Way Power Driver Seat
* Paddle Shifters
* Electronic Parking Brake with Auto hold
* Around View Camera
* Cruise control and speed limiter
* Memory Seats
* Drive mode Select - Eco / Normal / Sport / Smart
* Projector headlamps

Tho not equipped with leather seat as a standard feature, it is possible to upgrade if you wish to do so.

There is no more KV5 or trade in program, unfortunately. All trade-in prices would be based on best open market value. Only limited stock and color left for Optima EX, hope you take action now rather than later, before it is too late, if you are seriously considering this model.

A few months back, many buyers were also hesitant on getting the 2019 Grand Carnival 8 seater, despite being told that offer is valid while stock last basis. Many brushed that off as sales talk, with the hope that the price would drop even more. But in the end, many regretted that they missed the opportunity when they couldn't get any more stock.

EX delivery last week, with upgraded NAPPA leather c/w blue stitching.

There are various asking prices from as low as 42K right up to 52K in mudah.my.
If you can get a good unit , well serviced and problem free, why not?

But it's better to get the one with Nu engine and I suspect the diversed asking prices is because some are Nu engine, while some are the older Theta engine.

Sorry, no idea on Camry

Kia Motors Corporation plans to make Malaysia the regional manufacturing hub for the Kia vehicles in Asean and other potential markets.

Kia Asia Pacific president and chief executive officer Ted Lee said the South Korean carmaker had recognised the vast potential Malaysia would bring.

Kia had found it timely to raise the bar to progressively tap into Malaysia's potential, Lee said at the signing of a joint venture agreement with Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) to form Kia Malaysia Sdn Bhd here today.

For a start, Kia Malaysia will undertake the assembly of completely knocked down (CKD) of three Kia vehicles.

The first two models - Kia Seltos and Kia Carnival - are expected to be produced locally within 12-18 months.

The third model will be determined at a later stage.

Kia is the second largest carmaker in South Korea, and together with parent Hyundai Motor Group, is the world's fifth largest automotive manufacturer.

On the potential investment into the CKD operation, Yeoh said it would take about US$20 million to set up the production line of a product.

He also said that Kia Malaysia would help address the after sales issues faced by Kia owners under the previous distributor.

Kia has appointed BAuto's subsidiary Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd as the new distributor of its vehicles in Malaysia.

As the new distributor, Dinamikjaya holds the right to distribute and sell Kia vehicles, CKD and completely built up (CBU), sale of genuine parts as well as in the provision of after-sales service and to build Kia's brand reputation and awareness in Malaysia.

Elaborating on the new partnership, Lee said Kia had chosen BAuto after months of searching for the right partner.

"With BAuto's proven capability in successfully building up automotive marques in Malaysia and the Philippines as well as their automotive manufacturing experience, we believe we have placed the Kia brand in good hands under the capable leadership of its."

Tae said BAuto was a renowned listed automotive company in Malaysia with a strong management team and good track record.

Yeoh said Kia vehicles were well-known for their stylish looks, packed with smart features, frequent facelifts and new launches that keep prospective buyers excited over its products.

"The partnership will complement our existing automotive businesses and we look forward to a successful collaboration with Kia," added Yeoh

It's kind of slow here, have you tried checking in the Kia Optima Owners Club in FB?

Sorry, already sold long time ago.

The biggest challenge is that the new distributor need to have CKD program for the price to be competitive. If they bring is as CBU like Hyundai Sonata, the price will shoot above the roof. But then again, for CKD to be viable, there has to be volume, but looking at Malaysian market, majority buyers still go for Japs. Naza, the previous distributor was able to bring in Kia Optima under Semi KD program to lower the tax, but the new government no longer recognizes semi KD, hence the abrupt discontinuation of the model.