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We list the Optima across three generations. The MG (2006 to 2010) used 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 2.7-liter V6 engines. The TF (2011 to 2015) brought the 2.4 GDI, the 2.0-liter turbo and the first Optima Hybrid. The JF (2016 to 2020) added a 1.6 turbo with a 7-speed dual-clutch, and a plug-in hybrid.


Model year 2020 is part of the fourth-generation Optima (JF) (2016–2020). It is the last model year of this generation and includes the running changes made during production, which is why a manual for the exact year matters.
Check the model year on your VIN: on a 2020 vehicle the 10th character of the 17-digit VIN is “L”. Vehicles built for North America always carry the model year in that position; on some European or Australian vehicles it may be left unused, so in that case go by the registration papers or the build plate.
At about 6 years old, a 2020 vehicle is usually past its basic warranty. Typical jobs at this age are brakes, suspension parts, fluids, the 12V battery and diagnosing sensor faults with the factory wiring diagrams.
Same generation: 2016 Kia Optima, 2017 Kia Optima, 2018 Kia Optima, 2019 Kia Optima.
All Kia Optima model years: 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020
2.4L I4
1.6L I4 Turbo
2.0L I4 Turbo
2.0L I4 Hybrid
2.0L I4 Plug-In Hybrid
