2012 Kia Optima
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Base Price (MSRP): $19,500.00 / As Tested (MSRP): $31,800.00
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| Model Line Overview |
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| Model lineup Estimated prices as of 1/06/2012 |
Kia Optima LX ($19,500), LX automatic ($21,000) Optima EX 2.4 ($23,200) EX 2.0T ($25,100) SX 2.0T ($26,500) Hybrid ($31,500) (Model tested MSRP: Kia Optima Hybrid ($25,700)) |
| Engines |
2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with electric motor Optional: 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions |
6-speed automatic Optional: 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Safety equipment |
dual front advanced airbags front side airbags side curtain airbags side-impact door beams front/rear crumple zones impact-absorbing steering column three-point seatbelts front seatbelt pretensioners adjustable front seatbelt anchors child safety locks child seat anchors emergency trunk release four-wheel power anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) brake assist traction control (TCS) electronic stability control (ESC) hill-start assist (HAC) tire-pressure monitor |
| Basic warranty | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Assembled in | Korea |
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Specifications As Tested
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| Model Tested | Optima |
| Standard equipment |
air conditioning solar glass AM/FM/CD/MP3 with Satellite radio USB input jacks glass antenna dual dash power takeoffs cooling glovebox tilt/telescope steering wheel with controls keyless entry power windows intermittent wipers eight-way power adjustable driver' s seat up/down tilt headrests heated outside mirrors |
| Options as tested |
Premium Technology Package includes navigation system with rearview camera and Sirius Traffic includes Infinity premium audio panoramic sunroof auto-dimming rearview mirror 17-inch alloy wheels HID headlamps with auto-leveling leather seat trim heated and cooled front seats driver' s seat memory heated rear seats power front passenger four-way seat heated steering wheel |
| Destination charge | $750.00 |
| Price as tested (ViewSpecs.estimated retail price) | $31,800.00 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Engine | 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with electric motor |
| Horsepower | 166 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 154 @ 4250 |
| EPA fuel economy | 35/40 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 110.0 |
| Length/width/height | 190.7/72.1/57.3 |
| Track, f/r | 63.0/62.6 |
| Turning circle | 35.8 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, front | 40.0/54.7/45.5 |
| Head/hip/leg room, middle | |
| Head/hip/leg room, rear | 37.6/54.5/34.7 |
| Cargo volume | 9.9 |
| Towing capacity | |
| Suspension, f/r | independent, MacPherson struts / independent, multi-link |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 |
| Curb weight | 3490 |
| Tires | P215/55R17 |
| Brakes, f/r | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel capacity | 17.2 |
| Unless otherwise indicated,
specifications refer to test vehicle. |
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