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2012 Kia Optima EX 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
$23,200
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Optima EX

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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

2.4L/144
Displacement
186 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Tire Size
P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55R17
Front Tire Size
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

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

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