Interesting Facts About the Kia Optima MS
The Kia Optima MS marked Kia's entry into the U.S. mid‑size sedan market at the turn of the millennium. Built on the EF Hyundai Sonata platform, it debuted for the 2001 model year with a focus on value and warranty coverage.
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Launch and Platform Roots
The first generation (MS) of the Kia Optima, based on the EF Hyundai Sonata, arrived in the United States in 2000 and officially debuted for the 2001 model year as a five‑seat mid‑size sedan.
Generation Span and Global Reach
The MS generation ran from 2000 to 2006 in North America (2001‑2005) and continued in China until 2011, illustrating Kia's early worldwide rollout of the Optima/Magentis nameplate.
Value‑Focused Positioning and Warranty
When it launched, the Optima was marketed with value‑oriented pricing and an impressive new‑car warranty, helping it compete in the crowded mid‑size sedan segment.
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