pic



Attached thumbnail(s)

Thanks for sharing the pic

Great! Thx, but can someone please post the Theta II engine for comparison?

Thanks

This post has been edited by serendipity168: Nov 5 2012, 02:51 PM

thanks ... emmmm.... nu engine... any other pics, the revised wiper blinker toggles... anything?

---

Added on November 5, 2012, 3:20 pmits good that this car still retains the same grille... the full chrome grille looks cheap.... but this is nice

This post has been edited by Kiloweya: Nov 5 2012, 03:20 PM

ThetaII engine is without the engine cover...

looking for fast delivery and best deal for K5? contact me 0169862248

full tank rm120 of RON95 petrol can get ~650km on 90%city drive. If heavy footed, or always in rush, can drop to 550~580km.

service wise, interval at 10k km, each time with oil and oil filter and gasket ard RM290. A more detailed maintenance cost is at the first page , i think. Been to Glenmarie, Redcube, and kota kemuning service center, both later SCs are willing to hear any complains. Had my allignment done for free even at 6000km at redcube.

This post has been edited by K5WHITE: Nov 5 2012, 05:14 PM

Theta II

http://ezzygetacar.com/wp-content/uploads/...-2.0-engine.jpg

Thanks for sharing the engine pics, Bros.

Now u have seen the picture of both engine, but it doesn't tells anything. I don't think u can make decision just my looking at the photo of the engine.

Go test drive one now. Is free.

Yes, now that we have an idea how the old/new model looks like, the next step would be to take it out for a spin.

Unfortunately, the Test Drive center is still using the 2011 K5 model.

Will certainly share some experience if any, in the future.

If anyone has tried out the current Theta II and the Nu engine, feel free to share your thoughts including some of the minor upgrades

thanks for the info... anyone thinks the resale value for the car will drop below 90k in 5 years time??

well, if KIA can learn what did suzuki done b4, it might have the good second hand value when the brand is well know and recon by the public..

but whos know, maybe Dec 21th 2012 is end of world? why need to worries so much? hehehe

So the new Optima Nu engine gives out 170Hp and 201Nm torque as compared to the previous MPI engine which gives out 163Hp and 198 Nm torque. Plus the speed sensative electric steering is another plus. Damn!

Any other changes? I noticed some changes to the steering wheel buttons especially the cruise control.

This post has been edited by cybermaster98: Nov 6 2012, 04:23 PM

I have to admit....the electric steering is definitely a plus point. Easier to handle the car compared to when I test drive the previous version.

On paper, the K5 is among the most powerful 2.0 normal engine's around. But you need to remember that the Optima is a heavy car. Plus, in terms of power delivery, the Koreans are still slightly behind the Japanese. So some of that Hp and torque is 'lost' in transition. That's why ull feel the K5 being a bit sluggish from dead stop acceleration. But the new Nu engine Optima should be better since it comes with 7Hp & 3Nm torque extra.

Yeah. Cant understand why Naza Kia did not include this in the previous Optima version. Even the 2010 Forte 2.0 has electric steering.

yaya..Optima is a quite heavy car..u can feel it when driving it.

But more reason for Toyota & Honda to be worried once Bermaz launches the new Mazda 6 sometime end January 2013. The 2.0L model tentative pricing about RM 158K. Quite reasonable considering the new tech on board. Another car that will surely eat into the Camry's pie.

I prefer my existing steering over the electric steering. I am the typre prefer the real feeling of the steering. In other words, I like to feel the corners and road. Electric steering can't give me that, the feeling is artificial/fake .