2012 Kia Optima EX 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
$23,200
Starting MSRP
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2012 Kia Optima EX

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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement
2.4L/144
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
186 @ 4250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300
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

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight 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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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