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PIMS 2012: The Kia Optima midsize sedan is coming

By Patrick Everett Tadeo —

TopGear.com.ph Philippine Car News - PIMS 2012 teaser: The Kia Optima is coming

You've spotted it in the showrooms and you've probably seen a unit or two on the streets. Well, we can finally confirm it for you: The Kia Optima will soon be available officially at your nearest Kia dealership.

We checked with our sources from Columbian Autocar, Kia's authorized distributor in the Philippines, as well as with one of its top dealers in Metro Manila, and both have confirmed that the Optima will soon be launched in the Philippines. Also, the car will be launched at the 4th Philippine International Motor Show in August.

Only one variant will initially be offered: a 2.4-liter model with a six-speed, paddle-shift-equipped automatic gearbox that'll come with 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, dual airbags, fully automatic air-conditioning system, keyless entry, engine start/stop button, and panoramic sunroof.

We know what you're really curious to find out: How much will the Optima cost with all that kit? The answer: P1.48 million.

Are you now itching to see the car in the metal at the 2012 PIMS?

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  • isaac3654 11 months ago
     
    Woah man napaka good value!! 1.48M. Base spec Camry pa lang ata yan. Slightly cheaper pa kaysa sa Sonata! One of the best looking midsize sedans designed by Peter Schreyer (tama ba spelling) and receipient pa ng Red Dot Design Award.
       
  • markdejesus76 11 months ago
     
    May Optima na dito sa Kia Sucat.
       
  • zenemijokyn 11 months ago
     
    Nice! Can't wait to see one soon... :)
       
  • neotech93 11 months ago
     
    Can't wait for this. Actually talked to a Kia dealer a few weeks ago. I asked them if they would be bringing in the Optima. The sales representative actually told me that it was already available. We just needed to set an appointment with the Pasay plant to see one in person. :D Seriously planning on getting one of these.
       
  • bongski 11 months ago
     
    What A complete mid size sedan....
       
  • nicologarcia 11 months ago
     
    1.48m FTW!
       
  • bvnzn 11 months ago
     
    This will be an official launch. Only one or two Kia dealers in the Philippines are selling Kia Optimas and they are on order basis. They probably did this to see if the Optima will be a huge market here in the Philippines and apparently a lot of people ask about it and some even eager to order. A very huge competition for the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
       
  • Allain 11 months ago
     
    Really good looking car on the outside but inside parang hindi match. Para sa akin na paka ordinary ng design ng dashboard. Sonata pa rin ako.
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  • GTi 11 months ago
     
    Damn! Its even cheaper than the Sonata! Hope they also bring in the 2.0T soon, and price it VERY competitively. Is this GDI by the way?
       
  • BOOGIECAT 11 months ago
     
    Nasa 1.628M Pesos ang Sonata..
       
  • the 8th 11 months ago
     
    There's one displayed at theater mall today. Iba dating in sheet metal. ganda!
       
  • gogogo 11 months ago
     
    mas maganda pa to sa sonata at mas mura hehehe :)
       
  • GotToRead 11 months ago
     
    This is the most eye-catching Kia yet.
       
  • spherion03 11 months ago
     
    Wow, a very good quality for a midsize sedan! Sonata and Camry better watch out! A new contender is in the house! :)
       
  • jclogan 11 months ago
     
    Isalang na 'to sa Big Test - Suzuki Kizashi vs Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata!!!
       
  • maklo02 11 months ago
     
    I already saw an Optima in the streets from Kia Alabang. And there's one also in Kia Ortigas (Silver city). The interior is exquisite! Very classy:)
       
  • 16c galibier 11 months ago
     
    Nice the Optima is cheaper than the sonata and the Optima has more cool features than the Sonata.
       
  • edrian1011 11 months ago
     
    I have saw one in the showroom of Kia in New Manila
       
  • edrian1011 11 months ago
     
    Mas mura yung Camry at Kizashi
       
  • njb1216 11 months ago
     
    Meron ba coupe version nito?
       
  • Kim John 11 months ago
     
    patay ang camry nito!
       
  • Kyoichi Sudo 11 months ago
     
    TAKE THIS, HYUNDAI SONATA PREMIUM!!! This is one attractive Mid-Size Sedan!!! God job Kia!
       
  • barry 11 months ago
     
    why not! so many cars for so many choices...
       
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