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2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T specs & colors

MSRP
LX Auto
$22,600
S Auto
$23,600
LX 1.6T DCT
$24,400
EX Auto
$25,700
SX Auto
$30,600
$24,400
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Kia Optima LX 1.6T

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Sabre Black

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
28 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
178 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
178 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6 L/97
Displacement
195 @ 1500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
28 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

110 in
Wheelbase
16 ft³
Trunk Volume
56 in
Second Hip Room
58 in
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
Height, Overall
46 in
Front Leg Room
191 in
Length, Overall
40 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
64 in
Track Width, Rear
56 in
Front Hip Room
105 ft³
Passenger Volume
36 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
Liftover Height
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
5
Passenger Capacity
64 in
Track Width, Front

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Steering

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

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,224 lbs
Base Curb Weight
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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