The 4th generation Kia Optima sedan is assembled in Vietnam and is priced 200 to 400 million VND cheaper than its rival Toyota Camry.
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| The D-class sedan segment in the Vietnamese market has just had a new model, the Kia Optima 2016. This is the 4th generation of the Optima line, this model is assembled by Truong Hai at the factory in Chu Lai, Quang Ngai. |
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| Kia Optima 2016 has a youthful, sporty and quite soft exterior design. |
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| The front of the car stands out with a monolithic grille that touches the front lighting system. The air vents below and on both sides are quite sporty. |
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| Electrically adjustable and folding exterior rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. |
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| The car uses 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, front and rear disc brakes and McPherson front suspension, multi-link rear suspension. |
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| The rear of the car with rear bumper and dual exhaust pipes and slim-looking LED taillights. |
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| The interior features premium leather seats, panoramic sunroof, sporty D-shaped steering wheel and other amenities such as push-button start, cruise control and electronic handbrake. |
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| The center console houses a multi-information display and a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system. |
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| The leather-wrapped gear lever has contoured design similar to that of high-end cars. Driving modes and an electronic handbrake button are also integrated. |
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| The 2016 Kia Optima has two engine options, including the Nu 2.0L gasoline engine with 152 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and maximum torque of 194 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The Theta 2.4L gasoline engine version produces 176 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 228 Nm at 4,000 rpm. Both use front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission. |
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| The domestically assembled Kia Optima comes in 8 colors and is priced from 915 million to 1.045 billion VND. The car competes directly with the Toyota Camry in Vietnam. |
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