2012 Kia Optima SX specs & colors

4dr Car

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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

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 274.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 26 combined MPG
  • 190.7" length, 57.3" height
  • Front Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Titanium

Interior
Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Bluetooth®
Standard

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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