Sonata 2.0 EF (2002), S70, Pug 406, Camry ACV 31 (2002)

[CS Chua]

Because I am looking for one auto unit with no turbocharge to add to my collection because I got married in this car as my official wedding car! There were 8 units from Singapore from the MR2 Club then which came up for my wedding in Penang in 1992!

Wah, both of you must be rather slim to fit into a MR2, especially the bridal gown. But why no turbo unit? Better mah. Can run faster.

[CS Chua]

If its km/L then my reading is 10.5 km/L for city and 12.5 for highway

veejay, since you are driving an Optima, is there a difference between the 2006 and 2007 model? Apparently the 2007 is a new model with new engine call Novus or something. But I saw ads for 2006 Optima as Novus too. Sounds confusing.

[VeeJay]

Novus, is nothing more than whats called Special Edition on some models, it has a sporty body kit and some extra accessories; thats all.

Mainly in Msia there are 3 models of Kia Optima;

the first model production 2001-2006
http://www.nadaguides.com/cars/2003/Kia/Optima

this is how a novus bodykit looks like
http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima+2+0+A...5-14549171.htm

second model 2006-2009
http://www.nadaguides.com/cars/2006/Kia/Optima

And the current third model aka K5
http://www.nadaguides.com/cars/2012/kia/Optima

mine is the first model, fortunately I manage to find a manf 2006; -OTR 2007

while searching mudah; found a good buy; if you are interested, you could check it out; its a 2008 (first model)
http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima+A+-14996742.htm

here is a modified version; looks cool...for some
http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima-15594090.htm

[CS Chua]

Thanks. What about these 2 models below? Are they the 2nd generation? But I am confused. Is it 2007 onwards or 2006 onwards or 2006-2007 has a special edition?

http://www.mudah.my/Kia+optima+2+0+s...6-14858810.htm

http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima+Novus...971.htm?last=1

[VeeJay]

both are first generation models; but for some reason the front skirting is missing.

The front skirting looks like from this car...
http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima+2+0+A...5-14549171.htm

[CS Chua]

both are first generation models; but for some reason the front skirting is missing.

The front skirting looks like from this car...
http://www.mudah.my/Kia+Optima+2+0+A...5-14549171.htm

OK, thanks. I prefer the 2nd generation but it is above my budget.

[VeeJay]

you could read more here

1st gen
http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/20...dan#fullreview

2nd gen
http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/20...dan#fullreview

3rd gen (current)
http://www.edmunds.com/kia/optima/2012/#fullreview

There are some difference in the engine packaging for Asian cars.