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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

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

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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