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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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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