2012 Kia Optima Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Optima 4dr Sdn 2.0T Auto EX Package Includes

  • Interior

  • Front bucket seats -inc

    8-way pwr driver seat, driver pwr lumbar, driver height adjustment

  • 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat w/adjustable outboard headrests

  • Leather seating surfaces -inc

    artificial leather door trim insert & armrest, artificial leather center console trim

  • Front center console -inc

    armrest, storage, cupholder

  • Rear center armrest w/cupholder

  • Plastic door sill scuff plates

  • Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls -inc

    wheel-mounted Bluetooth controls w/voice activation button, ECO switch, illuminated ignition

  • Trip computer -inc

    distance to empty, average speed, drive time, ambient temp, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy

  • Warning features -inc

    parking brake on, key-operated chime, seatbelt reminder, low washer fluid

  • Pwr windows -inc

    driver/front passenger one-touch auto up/down

  • Pwr door locks -inc

    front central locking, auto unlock, driver two-turn unlock, drill-protected lock

  • SmartKey keyless entry w/panic & alarm function, security indicator -inc

    immobilizer, escort light function

  • Electronic fuel lid release

  • Carpeted floor mats

  • Steering wheel-mounted auto cruise control

  • Dual-zone auto climate control w/rear vents, filter

  • Rear window defroster w/timer

  • Cooling glove box -inc

    lighting

  • (2) aux pwr outlets

  • Door map pockets -inc

    integrated front/rear in-door bottle holders, dual front mood lamps

  • Chrome accent door handles

  • Wood trim door & center console accents -inc

    metallic gear shift indicator bezel

  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror -inc

    HomeLink garage door opener & compass

  • Overhead sunglass holder

  • Dual sunvisors w/illuminated covered vanity mirrors, extensions

  • Dual front assist handles

  • Time-delay interior dome lamp -inc

    auto interior light control

  • Front/rear reading lamps -inc

    front pin lamp

  • Leather-wrapped shift knob w/metallic grain accents

  • Front seatback storage pockets

  • Rear coat hook

  • Illuminated trunk w/hinge cover

  • Exterior

  • 17\ x 6.5\ silver painted alloy wheels

  • P215/55R17 tires

  • Compact spare tire

  • Insulated hood w/gas lifters

  • Body-colored bumpers

  • Body-colored side moldings

  • Bright chrome door molding

  • Black-gloss front side fender garnish w/chrome accents

  • Black gloss & chrome grille

  • Clear-lens halogen automatic headlights w/black bezel -inc

    escort lighting, projection high-beams

  • Rear LED high-mounted stop lamp

  • LED rear combination lamp

  • Front fog lights

  • Body-color folding heated pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals

  • Solar glass windshield w/sunband

  • Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/jet washers

  • Body-color door handles w/chrome trim

  • Entertainment

  • AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player & satellite radio

  • Aux input jack w/USB port

  • Bluetooth hands-free calling

  • In-glass antenna

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Turbocharged Gas I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    2.0L/122

  • Fuel System

    Direct Injection

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    274 @ 6000

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    269 @ 1750

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    3.5

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    600

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    110

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)

  • Electronic stability control (ESC) w/traction control system (TCS)

  • Hill start assist control (HAC)

  • Vehicle stability management (VSM)

  • 5-mph bumpers

  • Side-impact door beams

  • Front/rear crumple zones

  • Dual advanced front airbags -inc

    passenger occupancy sensor

  • Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags

  • Front/rear side curtain airbags

  • 3-point front seat belts -inc

    pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors, emergency locking retractors

  • 3-point rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors

  • Rear child safety door locks

  • Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)

  • Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

  • Dual-note horn

  • Emergency trunk release handle

  • Impact-absorbing steering column

  • Impact-triggered auto door unlocking

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr Rack & Pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Turns, lock to lock

    2.9

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    35.8

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 2.0L DOHC GDI 16-valve I4 turbo engine -inc

    variable intake system, aluminum block & head

  • Engine cover

  • Push button start

  • 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic shifter, H-Matic -inc

    Auto Shift lock system, ECO switch

  • Front wheel drive

  • Battery saver w/interior lamp auto-cut

  • Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs

  • Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs

  • Dual-flow shock absorbers

  • Front stabilizer bar

  • Electric motor-driven pwr steering

  • Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes -inc

    oversize discs

  • Dual exhaust w/chrome tips -inc

    semi-active muffler

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    MacPherson Strut

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Multi-Link

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    NA

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    NA

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    Automatic w/manual shift

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    6

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    4.65

  • Second Gear Ratio (:1)

    2.83

  • Third Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.84

  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.38

  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

    1.00

  • Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

    0.77

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    3.39

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    2.88

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Midsize Cars

  • Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 5 Basic Years / 60,000 Basic Miles

  • 10 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles

  • 5 Roadside Assistance Years / 60,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    12.6 x -TBD-

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    11.2 x -TBD-

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    NA