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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

200 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
186 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Gas I4
Engine Type
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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