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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
$21,000
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 )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
11.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,223 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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