2012 Kia Optima LX specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 200.0-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 28 combined MPG
  • 190.7" length, 57.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Silver

Interior
Charcoal / Red
Sand / black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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