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2012 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.4L Man LX
$19,500
4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto LX
$21,000
4dr Sdn 2.4L Auto EX
$23,200
4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX
$25,100
4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto SX
$26,500
$19,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Optima LX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Charcoal / Red
Sand / black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas I4
Engine Type
24 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
200 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
11.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

200 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
186 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.4L/144
Displacement
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
24 City / 35 Hwy
MPG
3.7 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

55 in
Second Hip Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
5
Passenger Capacity
102 ft³
Passenger Volume
40 in
Front Head Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
63 in
Track Width, Front
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
110 in
Wheelbase
57 in
Height, Overall
46 in
Front Leg Room
38 in
Second Head Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
191 in
Length, Overall

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
P205/60R16
Front Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
P205/60R16
Rear Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

3,206 lbs
Base Curb Weight
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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