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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
$25,100
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

Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
274 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
274 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
269 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0L/122
Displacement
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
22 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
3.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
P215/55R17
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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.
3,385 lbs
Base Curb Weight
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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