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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
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - 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
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas I4
Engine Type
2.4L/144
Displacement
200 @ 6300
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
186 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ 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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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