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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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