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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 - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
11.8 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
11.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Pwr
Brake Type
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
2.4L/144
Displacement
Gas I4
Engine Type
200 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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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