Comfort & Convenience

Comfort & Convenience

Opirus represents the new pinnacle of the Kia range, the breadth and quality of its comfort and convenience features reflecting its ambition to become a top-of-the-range competitor to Europe´s established premium brands.
Combining great comfort with a full range of cutting-edge technologies - some visible, some beneath the skin - the Opirus is a car that is designed to be a pleasure to drive, as well as to be driven in.

Exceptionally comfortable seats, front and rear, generous class-leading cabin dimensions, low interior noise levels and an ultra-smooth ride, make travelling in Opirus a luxurious and stress-free experience. The interior design offers outstanding ergonomics, from powered seat controls to the optimally laid out switchgear. The interior is light and bright, and a full range of storage areas ensures that is easy to accommodate a host of oddments and also keep the inside clear of clutter.

A fully automatic climate control system offers "set and forget" temperature settings and dual temperature zones combined with air quality and humidity controls to ensure driver and passenger environments that are both comfortable and extremely adaptable. The high specification audio system offers drivers concert hall sound quality under all conditions.

Opirus shows that Kia´s reputation for providing a great deal of car at a real value price, is not restricted to its high volume models.

Seating

Exceptionally roomy inside, Opirus provides more leg, head and shoulder room than most of its competitors. Front legroom is an impressive 1,110 mm while rear passengers enjoy 945 mm of space. Headroom is 1,015 mm at the front and 975 mm at the rear, providing ample space for both driver and passengers. A generous 1,475 mm of shoulder room at the front and 1,460 mm across the rear ensure that passengers travel at the maximum level of comfort.

Opirus offers the widest range of seating configurations to provide the ultimate in comfort and support for people of all shapes and sizes. All four seats have raised ´hip-points´ to make entry and exit conveniently easy.

The driver´s seat can be moved over a range of 240 mm of front-to-rear, while the seat cushion can be raised and lowered by 36 mm at the front and 41 mm at the rear. The seat features 8-way power adjustment, controlled by an intuitive switch mechanism mounted on the driver´s door. The switch is shaped like the seat itself and comprises two buttons which electronically adjust the angle of backrest recline, the front and rear height of the cushion and the forward/backward slide. A separate button on the side of the seat controls the lumbar support adjustment. The result is a precisely tailored seating position that ensures the maximum possible support and comfort for the driver.

The driver´s seat also has a memory function which can store two different seating configurations, enabling different drivers to quickly and easily reset the seat to their preferred position. The memory buttons are mounted on the driver´s door, adjacent to the seat adjustment switch and also allow the driver to preset the positions of the steering wheel and the outside mirrors.

The front passenger seat is adjustable in four directions using an intuitive switch on the passenger side door. The passenger can adjust the angle of recline and the slide of the seat. This seat can be reclined to fully-flat if needed. Both front and rear seats feature electrical seat warming, with a choice of five temperature settings and separate left/right settings for the rear passenger bench. The rear centre armrest houses the controls for the seat warmers and outer rear head restraints can be manually adjusted for both height and tilt. The centre head restraint is height-adjustable (Europe only).

Storage and Luggage Space

As well as plentiful space for the occupants, Opirus delivers numerous, capacious internal storage areas. The front centre armrest flips up to reveal a two-level storage area with a ventilated cool box. Two beverage holders in front of the armrest are designed to hold containers in a range of different sizes. In front of the passenger seat is a lockable glove box with an interior light and a separate tray for independent storage of smaller items.

All four doors contain adjustable map pockets which fold out to easily accommodate bulkier items and to allow easy access to the items stored there. Rear seat passengers can use the front seat-back pockets and a storage space inside the foldaway central armrest which also contains two cup-holders.

The passenger area cabin lights stay on for a few seconds after the doors have been closed. This allows easy access to and egress from the car, even in conditions of poor visibility and also makes it easy to see if anything has been left behind even after the doors have been shut.

The Opirus boot has a huge storage capacity - 440 litres, enough to store four sets of golf clubs. The high opening angle of the boot lid makes it easily accessible and the boot features luggage hooks and a luggage net to restrain cargo when the car is moving. The spare wheel is housed beneath the floor of the boot. A handle inside the boot allows it to be opened from the inside if necessary.

Climate Control Air Conditioning

Opirus has a fully automatic, dual-zone temperature control system as standard, with push-button functions and separate temperature zones for the driver and front passenger. The system allows the driver to select a temperature for the interior and then leave the car to reach and maintain that temperature. A one-touch AUTO function sets temperature, air conditioning, airflow and fan speed without any further input from the driver.

The different functions can also be set independently using soft touch button controls that are large and easy to use. A graphical display on the temperature control unit shows at a glance the fan speed, selected temperature and the direction of the airflow.

Large temperature control buttons positioned to either side of the display allow the driver and front seat passenger to select their own temperature and airflow preferences. The temperature for each zone is displayed on the LED panel on the control unit. Temperature settings range from 17 to 32°C and are accurate to 0.5 degrees.

Airflow is controlled through four vents on the dashboard, which can be switched on or off individually to suit personal preference. Two more vents mounted on the rear of the centre console direct air to the rear passenger compartment. Additional vents at the base of the windscreen and on the front doors keep the side windows free of fogging.

The climate control system is complemented by an air filtration system that senses interior humidity levels and outside air quality to ensure that the occupants are able to breathe clean air at all times - in heavy traffic as well as on the open road. Also helping to regulate interior climate are a humidity sensor, a moisture prevention system and a sunshine sensor that allows the system to adjust the interior temperature settings to account for the warming effect of sunlight through the windows.

Audio System

Every Opirus comes with an audio system designed to match the appearance and acoustic characteristics of the passenger compartment. The high-specification Radio / CD player delivers exceptional sonic detail and realism. Sound is broadcast through eight-speakers, with a 6.5 inch speaker and a 1.5 inch tweeter mounted in each of the four doors. The audio system is tuned with respect to every aspect of the interior of the vehicle to ensure the very best acoustic performance and to generate concert-hall quality sound.

Ergonomics

The whole of the driver´s space is configured to allow the driver to maintain total control of the vehicle without releasing the steering wheel for more than a couple of seconds. The result is a comfortable, relaxing driving experience that surrenders nothing in terms of safety and security.

The steering wheel features an electrically operated tilt mechanism (up-down by 7 degrees), and a telescopic adjustment (by 30 mm) which allows every driver to achieve a comfortable posture. Steering wheel-mounted buttons control the cruise control.

The driving controls are laid out to ensure maximum vehicle control without sacrificing comfort. The clearly laid out instrument panel incorporates Kia´s Super Vision Cluster technology, featuring electro-luminescent gauges that improve legibility both day and night. The ´read at a glance´ dials feature an adjustable backlight for night driving. High visibility warning LED lamps complete the instrument cluster.

A panel of soft touch switches on the driver´s door armrest controls all four electric windows, the electric door locks and the side mirrors. The side mirrors automatically tilt downwards by 5 degrees when reverse gear is selected to give better visibility when manoeuvring. Below the driver´s door armrest are electrical switches to open the fuel-filler flap and the boot. The filler-flap cannot be opened by any other method except manually through the trunk in emergencies situations. The bonnet release lever is located below the A-pillar to prevent confusion with the parking brake release which is a pull handle located on the lower left side of the dashboard.

A panel of switches to the left of the steering column control the headlamp-levelling device, the rear fog lamps (air purifier in General markets), the headlamp washers (Europe only) and the instruments rheostat. Located on the central console to the driver´s right are switches to operate the rear curtains (where fitted) and to select the electronic control suspension mode.

The centre fascia contains a panel of switches to control the left and right hand seat warmers, the traction control system and the electronic stability program, the hazard warning lights and the rear ventilation controls.

A single steering column stalk operates the two-speed, plus intermittent windscreen and wipers and washers. A heated strip across the windscreen base ensures that the wiper blades do not freeze onto the glass (not included in Middle East market). A range of sensors simplify the driving process still further. The housing for the electro-chromic rear view mirror conceals a rain sensor in the centre of the windscreen that automatically switches on the windscreen wipers (except Middle East). A light sensor at the base of the windscreen automatically adjusts the operation of the head- and tail-lights.

Electronics

Central locking on all four doors is operated from inside the car by a button on the driver´s armrest and from outside the car by a remote button on the head unit of the key. The key unit also contains a button to remotely open the boot. The central locking will also function when the doors are locked manually with the key. A backup system prevents the doors being locked from the outside when the key is in the ignition.

Electric windows front and rear are standard and have a safety cut-out that senses obstructions and automatically rolls down the window. The switches for all-door windows have an auto-down feature for added simplicity. The driver can lock all the windows if necessary. The electrical windows and the power door-locking button remain operational for 30 seconds after switching off the ignition, even if the key is removed. This allows windows to be rolled up or doors to be remotely unlocked without turning the engine back on.

Available as an option, an electric tilt-and-slide glass sunroof provides additional ventilation where needed and increases levels of natural light in the cabin.

Exceptionally comfortable seats, front and rear, generous class-leading cabin dimensions, low interior noise levels and an ultra-smooth ride, make travelling in Opirus a luxurious and stress-free experience. The interior design offers outstanding ergonomics, from powered seat controls to the optimally laid out switchgear. The interior is light and bright, and a full range of storage areas ensures that is easy to accommodate a host of oddments and also keep the inside clear of clutter.

A fully automatic climate control system offers "set and forget" temperature settings and dual temperature zones combined with air quality and humidity controls to ensure driver and passenger environments that are both comfortable and extremely adaptable. The high specification audio system offers drivers concert hall sound quality under all conditions.

Opirus shows that Kia´s reputation for providing a great deal of car at a real value price, is not restricted to its high volume models.

Seating

Exceptionally roomy inside, Opirus provides more leg, head and shoulder room than most of its competitors. Front legroom is an impressive 1,110 mm while rear passengers enjoy 945 mm of space. Headroom is 1,015 mm at the front and 975 mm at the rear, providing ample space for both driver and passengers. A generous 1,475 mm of shoulder room at the front and 1,460 mm across the rear ensure that passengers travel at the maximum level of comfort.

Opirus offers the widest range of seating configurations to provide the ultimate in comfort and support for people of all shapes and sizes. All four seats have raised ´hip-points´ to make entry and exit conveniently easy.

The driver´s seat can be moved over a range of 240 mm of front-to-rear, while the seat cushion can be raised and lowered by 36 mm at the front and 41 mm at the rear. The seat features 8-way power adjustment, controlled by an intuitive switch mechanism mounted on the driver´s door. The switch is shaped like the seat itself and comprises two buttons which electronically adjust the angle of backrest recline, the front and rear height of the cushion and the forward/backward slide. A separate button on the side of the seat controls the lumbar support adjustment. The result is a precisely tailored seating position that ensures the maximum possible support and comfort for the driver.

The driver´s seat also has a memory function which can store two different seating configurations, enabling different drivers to quickly and easily reset the seat to their preferred position. The memory buttons are mounted on the driver´s door, adjacent to the seat adjustment switch and also allow the driver to preset the positions of the steering wheel and the outside mirrors.

The front passenger seat is adjustable in four directions using an intuitive switch on the passenger side door. The passenger can adjust the angle of recline and the slide of the seat. This seat can be reclined to fully-flat if needed. Both front and rear seats feature electrical seat warming, with a choice of five temperature settings and separate left/right settings for the rear passenger bench. The rear centre armrest houses the controls for the seat warmers and outer rear head restraints can be manually adjusted for both height and tilt. The centre head restraint is height-adjustable (Europe only).

Storage and Luggage Space

As well as plentiful space for the occupants, Opirus delivers numerous, capacious internal storage areas. The front centre armrest flips up to reveal a two-level storage area with a ventilated cool box. Two beverage holders in front of the armrest are designed to hold containers in a range of different sizes. In front of the passenger seat is a lockable glove box with an interior light and a separate tray for independent storage of smaller items.

All four doors contain adjustable map pockets which fold out to easily accommodate bulkier items and to allow easy access to the items stored there. Rear seat passengers can use the front seat-back pockets and a storage space inside the foldaway central armrest which also contains two cup-holders.

The passenger area cabin lights stay on for a few seconds after the doors have been closed. This allows easy access to and egress from the car, even in conditions of poor visibility and also makes it easy to see if anything has been left behind even after the doors have been shut.

The Opirus boot has a huge storage capacity - 440 litres, enough to store four sets of golf clubs. The high opening angle of the boot lid makes it easily accessible and the boot features luggage hooks and a luggage net to restrain cargo when the car is moving. The spare wheel is housed beneath the floor of the boot. A handle inside the boot allows it to be opened from the inside if necessary.

Climate Control Air Conditioning

Opirus has a fully automatic, dual-zone temperature control system as standard, with push-button functions and separate temperature zones for the driver and front passenger. The system allows the driver to select a temperature for the interior and then leave the car to reach and maintain that temperature. A one-touch AUTO function sets temperature, air conditioning, airflow and fan speed without any further input from the driver.

The different functions can also be set independently using soft touch button controls that are large and easy to use. A graphical display on the temperature control unit shows at a glance the fan speed, selected temperature and the direction of the airflow.

Large temperature control buttons positioned to either side of the display allow the driver and front seat passenger to select their own temperature and airflow preferences. The temperature for each zone is displayed on the LED panel on the control unit. Temperature settings range from 17 to 32°C and are accurate to 0.5 degrees.

Airflow is controlled through four vents on the dashboard, which can be switched on or off individually to suit personal preference. Two more vents mounted on the rear of the centre console direct air to the rear passenger compartment. Additional vents at the base of the windscreen and on the front doors keep the side windows free of fogging.

The climate control system is complemented by an air filtration system that senses interior humidity levels and outside air quality to ensure that the occupants are able to breathe clean air at all times - in heavy traffic as well as on the open road. Also helping to regulate interior climate are a humidity sensor, a moisture prevention system and a sunshine sensor that allows the system to adjust the interior temperature settings to account for the warming effect of sunlight through the windows.

Audio System

Every Opirus comes with an audio system designed to match the appearance and acoustic characteristics of the passenger compartment. The high-specification Radio / CD player delivers exceptional sonic detail and realism. Sound is broadcast through eight-speakers, with a 6.5 inch speaker and a 1.5 inch tweeter mounted in each of the four doors. The audio system is tuned with respect to every aspect of the interior of the vehicle to ensure the very best acoustic performance and to generate concert-hall quality sound.

Ergonomics

The whole of the driver´s space is configured to allow the driver to maintain total control of the vehicle without releasing the steering wheel for more than a couple of seconds. The result is a comfortable, relaxing driving experience that surrenders nothing in terms of safety and security.

The steering wheel features an electrically operated tilt mechanism (up-down by 7 degrees), and a telescopic adjustment (by 30 mm) which allows every driver to achieve a comfortable posture. Steering wheel-mounted buttons control the cruise control.

The driving controls are laid out to ensure maximum vehicle control without sacrificing comfort. The clearly laid out instrument panel incorporates Kia´s Super Vision Cluster technology, featuring electro-luminescent gauges that improve legibility both day and night. The ´read at a glance´ dials feature an adjustable backlight for night driving. High visibility warning LED lamps complete the instrument cluster.

A panel of soft touch switches on the driver´s door armrest controls all four electric windows, the electric door locks and the side mirrors. The side mirrors automatically tilt downwards by 5 degrees when reverse gear is selected to give better visibility when manoeuvring. Below the driver´s door armrest are electrical switches to open the fuel-filler flap and the boot. The filler-flap cannot be opened by any other method except manually through the trunk in emergencies situations. The bonnet release lever is located below the A-pillar to prevent confusion with the parking brake release which is a pull handle located on the lower left side of the dashboard.

A panel of switches to the left of the steering column control the headlamp-levelling device, the rear fog lamps (air purifier in General markets), the headlamp washers (Europe only) and the instruments rheostat. Located on the central console to the driver´s right are switches to operate the rear curtains (where fitted) and to select the electronic control suspension mode.

The centre fascia contains a panel of switches to control the left and right hand seat warmers, the traction control system and the electronic stability program, the hazard warning lights and the rear ventilation controls.

A single steering column stalk operates the two-speed, plus intermittent windscreen and wipers and washers. A heated strip across the windscreen base ensures that the wiper blades do not freeze onto the glass (not included in Middle East market). A range of sensors simplify the driving process still further. The housing for the electro-chromic rear view mirror conceals a rain sensor in the centre of the windscreen that automatically switches on the windscreen wipers (except Middle East). A light sensor at the base of the windscreen automatically adjusts the operation of the head- and tail-lights.

Electronics

Central locking on all four doors is operated from inside the car by a button on the driver´s armrest and from outside the car by a remote button on the head unit of the key. The key unit also contains a button to remotely open the boot. The central locking will also function when the doors are locked manually with the key. A backup system prevents the doors being locked from the outside when the key is in the ignition.

Electric windows front and rear are standard and have a safety cut-out that senses obstructions and automatically rolls down the window. The switches for all-door windows have an auto-down feature for added simplicity. The driver can lock all the windows if necessary. The electrical windows and the power door-locking button remain operational for 30 seconds after switching off the ignition, even if the key is removed. This allows windows to be rolled up or doors to be remotely unlocked without turning the engine back on.

Available as an option, an electric tilt-and-slide glass sunroof provides additional ventilation where needed and increases levels of natural light in the cabin.