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Kia Opirus2003–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–2011 |
| Model years | 2003–2012 2004–2009 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engines | Petrol 2.7 L Delta V6 2.7 L Mu V6 3.0 L Sigma V6 3.3 L Lambda V6 3.5 L Sigma V6 3.8 L Lambda V6 Petrol LPG 2.7 L Mu LPi V6 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm |
| Length | 4,980 mm (Pre-facelift) 5,000 mm (Facelift) |
| Width | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,665–1,864 kg |
| Class | Executive car/Full-size car (E) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 6 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 425–453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,973–3,002 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Speed control and cruise | 56 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Airbags | 39 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 38 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 35 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 2004, 2005, 2008 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 29 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Suspension | 20 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Brakes | 14 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Lights | 14 | 2004, 2005, 2007 |
| Tyres | 8 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2009: 247 complaints, 22 with a crash and 1 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.