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2012 Kia Optima Specifications

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Standard Equipment
Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar Front anti-roll bar
Front Suspension Independent front suspension
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rear anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Independent rear suspension
Power Steering Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion steering
Turning Circle 10.9-meter turning circle diameter
Tires P215/55R17 tires
Wheel Type 17'' alloy wheels
 
Seating Interior
Front Active Headrests Active front headrests
Driver Seat Lombar Driver's seat power lumbar support
Power Driver Seat 8 way power driver seat
Front Seat Type Bucket front seats
Heated Seats Heated front seats
Compass Yes
Trip Computer Trip computer
Door trim Leatherette door trim
Luxury Dashboard Trim Leather interior trim
Seat Trim Leather seats
Shifter Knob Trim Leather-wrapped shift knob
Special Feature Special Feature: Cooling glove box
Steering Wheel Trim Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Folding Rear Seats 60/40-split folding rear bench seat
Seating Capacity 5-passenger seating capacity
 
Extras
Steering wheel mounted 'Active Eco' switch
 
Power Train
Engine Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Stability Control Stability control system
Bouton de démarrage Engine start button
Traction Control Traction control system
Transmission 6-speed manual
 
Safety
Driver Airbag Driver-side front airbag
Passenger Airbag Passenger-side front airbag
Roof Side Curtain Side-curtain airbags
Side Airbag Front side airbags
Ignition Disable Theft-deterrent engine immobilizer
Anti-Lock Brakes Anti-lock brakes
Brake Assist Brake assist
Brake Type 4-wheel disc brakes
Electronic brake force distribution Electronic brake force distrbution
Child Seat Anchor Child seat tethers
Front Seat Belts Height-adjustable seat front belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Hill descent control Hill assent system
Hill Start Assist Hill start assist system
Panic Alarm Panic alarm
Rear View Camera Rear view camera
 
Exterior
Front Fog Lights Fog lights
Side-Body Trim Chrome door mouldings
Door Handles Chrome door handles
Mudguard Front and rear mud guards
Exterior Decoration Exterior Decoration: Side fender garnish
Exterior Decoration Exterior Decoration: Rear bumper reflectors
Heated Exterior Mirrors Heated outside mirrors
Power Exterior Mirrors Power-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
Headlight Type Halogen headlights
Headlight Auto-On Automatic headlights
Rear Window Defroster Automatic Rear window defroster
Tinted Glass Solar glass
 
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditionning Dual-zone automatic climate control
AM/FM Stereo AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack and USB port
Remote Audio Controls Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Single CD CD/MP3 player
Number of Speakers 6 speakers
Special Feature Special Feature: UVO infotainment system
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth wireless technology
Cruise Control Cruise control
Remote Garage Door Opener Garage door opener
Intelligent Key System Smart Key
Reading Light Front reading lights
Driver Vanity Mirror Driver-side vanity mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror Front passenger-side vanity mirror
Rear View Mirror Auto dimming rearview mirror
Power Door Locks Power door locks
Power Windows Power windows with front one-touch up/down feature
Rear Heating Rear climate vents
Remote Keyless Entry Remote keyless entry
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Front Wipers Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
Heated Washer Nozzle Windshield wiper defroster

2012 Kia Optima Specs

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$ 21,995 - 33,895
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Gas Mileage : 5.6 L/100 KM
Engine : 2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
Horsepower : 200 @ 6300
Bodystyle : Sedan
Transmission : 6 speed automatic
Drivetrain :

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Warranty

Basic : 60 months / 100,000 KM
Roadside Assistance : 60 months / 100,000 KM
Corrosion : 60 months / Unlimited
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GENERAL INFORMATION
 2012 Kia Optima EX
TypeSedan
Passengers5
Doors4
PRICE
 Optima EX
Price$ 26 695
Transport and PDI$ 1 455
MECHANICAL
 Optima EX
Engine2.4L L4 DOHC 16-valve
HP (hp@rpm)200 @ 6300
Torque (lb.ft@rpm)186 @ 4250
Transmission6 speed automatic
Brakes4-wheel disc
ABSStd
Power SteeringStd
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
 Optima EX
Air ConditioningDual-zone auto climate control
Cruise ControlStd
Power LocksStd
Remote Keyless EntryStd
Power WindowsStd
Power MirrorsStd
Adjustable SteeringManual tilt / telescopic
FUEL CONSUMPTION
 Optima EX
Automatic Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
8.6 / 5.6
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT
 Optima EX
Length (mm)4 845
Width (mm)1 830
Height (mm)1 455
Wheelbase (mm)2 795
Curbweight (kg)1 462
Trunk Size (L)437
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)70
CO2 EMISSIONS
 Optima EX
Automatic Transmission (KG/year)3358
WARRANTIES
 Optima EX
General
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
5 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
5 / 100 000
Emissions
(years / km)
8 / 130 000
COLOURS
 Optima EX
 
 
ebony black
 
 
santorini blue
 
 
bronze metallic
 
 
platinum graphite metallic
 
 
bright silver
 
 
tempation red metallic
 
 
satin silver
 
 
pearl white
PERFORMANCE
 2012 Kia Optima EX
 No data available at the moment.
WHEELS AND TIRES
 2012 Kia Optima EX
TiresP215/55R17
Wheel TypeAlloy wheels
SEATS
 Optima EX
TrimLeather seats
Heated SeatsFront
SOUND SYSTEM
 Optima EX
AM/FM RadioStd
with cassette-
with CDStd
SAFETY
 2012 Kia Optima EX
Driver AirbagStd
Passenger AirbagStd
Side AirbagsStd
Side CurtainsStd
Traction ControlStd
Stability ControlStd
Anti-theft SystemStd

2012 Kia Optima Trims

Trim MSRP Options
Optima LX $ 21,995
Equipment
Optima LX+ $ 25,695
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Optima EX $ 26,695
Equipment
Optima EX+ $ 28,095
Equipment
Optima EX Turbo $ 28,995
Equipment
Optima EX Turbo + $ 30,395
Equipment
Optima EX Luxury $ 30,795
Equipment
Optima SX $ 33,895
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