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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
2.0L/122
Displacement
274 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
269 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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