The Kia Optima III (TF) is a sedan produced from 2010 to 2015. It is the 1st of 2 generations of the Optima in our catalog.
Engines: 2.4 (G4KJ (Theta II 2.4 GDi)), 180 hp. Transmission: automatic; front-wheel drive. Length 4,845 mm, wheelbase 2,795 mm, ground clearance 145 mm, fuel tank 70 L.
Facelift: 2013. Sold in Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan.
| Production years | 2010–2015 |
|---|---|
| Body | sedan |
| Engine | 2.4 |
| Engine code | G4KJ (Theta II 2.4 GDi) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Fuel | petrol |
| Power | 180 hp |
| Torque | 231 Nm |
| Transmission | automatic, 6-speed |
| Gearbox model | 6AT Hyundai A6MF2 |
| Drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4,845 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 145 mm |
| Fuel tank | 70 L |
| Engine | Under 10 years | 10–20 years (×0.7) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | ≈ 28,750 ₸ | ≈ 20,125 ₸ |
Approximate annual vehicle tax for 2026 (due by 1 April 2027), based on the 2026 MRP of 4,325 ₸. The exact amount depends on the engine displacement in the registration certificate and the year of manufacture. Exact calculator (in Russian) →
What to check when buying: knocking on a warm engine; oil consumption; cylinder borescope inspection is a must; VIN recall campaigns.
Tip: One of the riskiest engines on the used market; don't buy without a borescope inspection.
What to check when buying: shift shocks; whether the gearbox software was updated.
Tip: Change the oil every 60k km; adaptation often helps.
Based on owner and workshop reports. A specific car may differ — get a pre-purchase inspection.
Factory sizes: tyres 205/65R16, 215/55R17, 225/45R18; bolt pattern 5x114.3. All sizes, offsets and centre bore →
2.4, code G4KJ (Theta II 2.4 GDi), 180 hp, 231 Nm.
automatic (6AT Hyundai A6MF2).
Ground clearance 145 mm, fuel tank 70 l.
For 2026, about 28,750 ₸ for a car under 10 years old (base engine). Cars aged 10–20 years get a 0.7 coefficient, cars over 20 years a 0.5 coefficient.