Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number




1. World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI)
- KNA : Passenger vehicle, MPV(Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle)/SUV(Sports Utility Vehicle)/RV(Recreational Vehicle)
2. Vehicle line
- G : OPTIMA
3. Model & Series
- L : Low grade (L)
- M : Middle-Low grade (GL)
- N : Middle grade (GLS, JSL, TAX)
- P : Middle-High grade (HGS)
- R : High grade (TOP)
4. Body/Cabin type, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
- 4 : Sedan - 4 door
5. Restraint system, Brake system





6. Engine type
- D : Gasoline engine 2.4 (Theta-II) + HEV
7. Check digit or Driver's side & Transmission
- Check digit : 0 - 9, •
8. Production year
- A : 2010, B : 2011, C : 2012, D : 2013.
9. Plant of production
- 5 : Hwasung (Korea)
10. Vehicle production sequence number
- 000001 - 999999