Test: KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (100 kW) TX A / T
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The Social Democratic faction that won the October Revolution in Russia defended the idea of a violent coup, and history says that they succeeded.
As for Kia, she seems to be taking a similar approach. They probably told themselves that it would take years and years for buyers to realize how good cars we make. Let's give them an Optimo right away! The name Optima comes from the Latin dialect optima, and the Slovenian translation of this word is the best, excellent (Great Tuik Dictionary, Tsankar'eva Zalozhba, 2002). It is so simple.
Perhaps someone else will remember the predecessors of the Kia Optima for those who don't: Clarus and Magentis. Each time the Baptists were inspired by Latin words from the previous two, but twice the comparison between the machines made and the meaning of the Latin words was not the most successful (clarus - clear, bell-like, bright, clean; magis - even more). The difference between the predecessors and the Optimo is significant in all respects.
Appearance: At least for the undersigned, this is one of the luckiest limousines of recent years. As for the interior. Spaciousness: The Optima is the first upper-middle class car that can easily compete with the most spacious car - the Škoda Superb - in the trunk and especially in the back seat. Materials and workmanship: Of course, this is where the longest of the competition from premium logos is, but there is no need to talk about a bad impression and carelessness in the final finish.
What else remains for competitors?
Of course, the offer in the field of engines, where the Slovenian customer Optima can only choose a gearbox, a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, a turbodiesel engine with an output of XNUMX kilowatts receives in both cases. However, even with “defective” motor equipment, the error is negligible, since at other brands, where they offer a larger range of engines, buyers choose the same by almost nine-tenths.
Of course, the Optima is a car for which we can also find some less "optimal" performance and criticize it. Experience tells us that it is still difficult to find the perfect product. Like all models in Kia's offering, the Optima is also less than optimal when cornering or just grabbing the steering wheel. In automotive slang, this is called a less communicative steering wheel. The driver can usually only know by visual impression which road they are on, and the steering gear (electric power steering) does not achieve proper contact between it and the road, even with the Optima. But it should also be mentioned here that with the Optima we can easily turn the steering wheel when parking or otherwise in slow motion, and the turning radius is also commendably small (10,5 meters).
We had some comments about the braking performance when measured. We couldn't judge how much longer the braking distance is due to the rubber shoes, but the braking distance of just under 40 meters on the Optima is something that doesn't seem to be the most optimal.
In any case, different drivers have different needs for engine operation. It seemed to the undersigned that the engine, despite the volume of only 1,7 liters and "only" 100 kilowatts of power, was still quite sharp, although its power was also constrained by the automatic transmission. Of course, there is no such engine for racing (and it shouldn't have been), but there is always enough power to exceed any of the permitted speeds in our "medicine". The combination of an engine, a state-of-the-art six-speed automatic transmission and an optional program activated by the eco-friendly steering wheel button results in very economical fuel consumption.
Thus, the average consumption of slightly more than 6,2 liters per 100 kilometers at a constant speed of about 125 kilometers per hour is quite realistic (when read from a trip computer, if we calculate it by the distance traveled and actually filled and consumed fuel, it rises to 0,2, 8,4 liters). Even the driver's more chained legs did not rise above the average of 100 liters per 40 kilometers, which means the results are still very similar to the Kia sibling, the Hyundai iXNUMX CW, which we tested last summer.
Otherwise, the two "mentioned" cars are very similar when it comes to technical solutions for sheet metal of different shapes or the interior of cars coated with different substances.
The choice of Optima probably largely depends on whether the client is already mentally prepared for the leap, for the Bolshevism mentioned in the introduction, whether he is ready for the fact that even a car with the Kia trademark can be revolutionary better than its predecessors ...
What word can we add to the price. In fact, we also cannot ignore the known truth about this: without nothing, there is nothing. In the case of Optima, the opposite is true: minus a little more than you expect, you get another add-on you don't expect. This means things will be a little easier: you get a lot for a good price.
Text: Tomaž Porekar, photo: Saša Kapetanovič
Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi (100 )т) TX A / T
Basic data
| Sales: | KMAG dd |
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| Base model price: | 31.990 € |
| Test model cost: | 31.990 € |
| Power: | 100kW (136 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 10,9 with |
| Maximum speed: | 197 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,3l / 100km |
| Guarantee: | General warranty 7 years or 150.000 5KM, varnish warranty 150.000 years or 7XNUMXKM, XNUMX years warranty on rust. |
| Systematic review | 20.000 km |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
| Regular services, works, materials: | 1.430 € |
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| Fuel: | 9.913 € |
| Tires (1) | 899 € |
| Loss of value (within 5 years): | 18.388 € |
| Compulsory insurance: | 2.695 € |
| CASCO INSURANCE (+ B, K), AO, AO + | 6.975 ( |
| Calculate the cost of auto insurance | |
| Buy up | € 40.300 0,40 (km cost: XNUMX €) |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - front mounted transversely - bore and stroke 77,2 × 90 mm - displacement 1.685 cm³ - compression ratio 17:1 - maximum power 100 kW (136 hp) at 4.000 rpm - average piston speed at maximum power 12,0 m / s - specific power 59,3 kW / l (80,7 l. injection - exhaust turbocharger - charge air cooler. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheels driven by the engine - automatic transmission 6-speed - gear ratio I. 4,64; II. 2,83; III. 1,84; IV. 1,39; V. 1,00; VI. 0,77 - differential 2,89 - wheels 7,5 J × 18 - tires 225/45 R 18 V, rolling circle 1,99 m. |
| Capacity: | 197 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 11,6 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 7,9/4,9/6,0 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 158 g/km. |
| Transportation and suspension: | sedan - 4 doors, 5 seats - self-supporting body - front single suspension, spring legs, three-spoke cross rails, stabilizer - rear auxiliary frame, multi-link axle, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer - front disc brakes (forced cooling), rear disc, ABS, mechanical parking brake on the rear wheels (left pedal) - rack and pinion steering wheel, electric power steering, 2,9 turns between extreme points. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.581 kg - permissible total weight 2.050 kg - permissible trailer weight with brake: 1.500 kg, without brake: 750 kg - permissible roof load: 80 kg. |
| External dimensions: | vehicle width 1.830 mm, front track 1.591 mm, rear track 1.591 mm, ground clearance 10,9 m. |
| Inner dimensions: | front width 1.530 mm, rear 1.530 mm - front seat length 500 mm, rear seat 460 mm - steering wheel diameter 370 mm - fuel tank 70 l. |
| Box: | Floor space, measured from AM with standard kit 5 Samsonite cases (total 278,5 l): 5 seats: 1 aircraft suitcase (36 L), 1 suitcase (85,5 L), 1 suitcase (68,5 L), 1 backpack (20 L). |
| Standard equipment: | driver and front passenger airbags - side airbags - curtain airbags - ISOFIX mountings - ABS - ESP - power steering - automatic air conditioning - power windows front and rear - electrically adjustable and heated rear-view mirrors - radio with CD player and MP3 player - multifunction steering wheel - central locking with remote control - steering wheel with height and depth adjustment - rain sensor - electrically adjustable driver's seat - height adjustable driver's and front passenger's seat - heated front seats - split rear seat - trip computer - cruise control control. |
Our measurements
| T = 14 ° C / p = 1.012 mbar / rel. vl. = 45% / Tires: Nexen CP 643 A 225/45 / R 18 V / Odometer status: 6.038 km. | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,7s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,6 years ( 129 km / h) |
| Maximum speed: | 197km / h (WE.) |
| Minimum consumption: | 5,9l / 100km |
| Maximum consumption: | 8,4l / 100km |
| test consumption: | 7,3 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 130 km / h: | 70,2m |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,8m |
| AM table: | 39m |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 3rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 4rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 50 km / h in 5rd gear | 56dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 3rd gear | 62dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 4rd gear | 60dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 5rd gear | 59dB |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 4rd gear | 63dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 5rd gear | 63dB |
| Noise at 130 km / h in 6rd gear | 61dB |
| Idling noise: | 39dB |
Overall rating (342/420)
If you're looking for a really spacious sedan and don't care about the brand, the Optima is the way to go.
Exterior (15/15)
The appearance really convinces, raises the brand's reputation.
Interior (105/140)
The spacious and well-made interior is impressive, in fact, completely without comment!
Engine, transmission (52
/ 40)If it hadn't been for the less responsive steering gear, it would have been even more convincing.
Driving performance (58
/ 95)This gives a sense of a safe position available to the pedal, as well as a feel when braking, but this is not supported by measurements.
Performance (24/35)
In fact, the automatic transmission leaves the best impression, without additional gear levers on the steering wheel.
Security (39/45)
Six airbags, efficient ESP, but no accessories (directions, lights).
Economy (49/50)
Moderate fuel consumption, excellent warranty (seven years or 150.000 km).
We praise and reproach
powerful enough engine
six-speed automatic transmission with optional eco-program
driving pleasure and pleasant appearance
excellent screen display when reversing
there is enough space on the back bench for government games
consumption savings
simple bluetooth connection
USB and AUX connector
the only motor choice
lower driving comfort compared to small short bumps
the front seats could have more support for the sword
braking efficiency
