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2012 Kia Optima SX 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
$26,500
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2012 Kia Optima SX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
269 @ 1750
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
274 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ 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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
P225/45R18
Front Tire Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
P225/45R18
Rear Tire Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

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

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