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Thank you for visiting our Online Virtual Showroom to see the current 2011 Kia model lineup. Use this car shopping resource to determine the best Kia to suit your needs regarding price, fuel economy, horsepower, body style and color, then take a full tour of the New Kia you are considering. Read the full specification list on all models and trim levels easily to help make a well informed decision. You have the ability to sort the vehicles on the right hand side and when you make adjustments to any of the areas you will see that only the cars that meet your criteria will be available. So, if this is your first time exploring a new Kia you will love using this Virtual Showroom to find the best fit for your new car, whether you are looking in a certain budget, body style, or maybe a super fuel-efficient commuter car. If you have any additional questions please contact our Internet Sales Department today. Once you find the car you are most interested in please schedule your test drive using our online form or stop in during normal business hours.

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2012 Kia Optima Sedan

Starting at: $19,500

Kia Optima Sedan Fuel Efficiency Rating
City MPG: 24
Hwy MPG: 35

Actual rating will vary with options, driving conditions, habits and vehicle condition.

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The standard features of the Kia Optima LX include 2.4L I-4 200hp engine, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, ABS and driveline traction control, stability control, and power mirrors.

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Specifications
  • Engine liters - 2.4
  • Cylinder configuration - I-4
  • Horsepower - 200hp @ 6,300RPM
  • Torque - 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
  • Number of valves - 16
  • Variable valve control
  • Variable intake manifold
  • Engine location - front
  • Recommended fuel - regular unleaded
  • Transmission - 6 speed manual
  • Drive type - front-wheel
  • Fuel economy city - 24mpg
  • Fuel economy highway - 35mpg
  • Fuel tank capacity - 18.5gal.
  • AM/FM radio
  • CD player
  • MP3 decoder
  • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
  • Speakers - 6
  • Wireless phone connectivity
  • Max seating capacity - 5
  • Front seats - bucket
  • Front center armrest
  • Rear seats - bench
  • Split folding rear seat
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Basic warranty - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Powertrain warranty - 120 months/100,000miles
  • Corrosion perforation warranty - 60 months/100,000miles
  • Roadside assistance coverage - 60 months/60,000miles
  • Four wheel independent suspension
  • Front anti-roll bar
  • Rear anti-roll bar
  • Power steering
  • Speed-sensing steering
  • Front tires - 205/65HR16.0
  • Rear tires - 205/65HR16.0
  • Wheel size - 16"
  • Air conditioning
  • Power windows
  • 1-touch down
  • 1-touch up
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Illuminated entry
  • Tilt steering wheel
  • Telescoping steering wheel
  • Driver vanity mirror
  • Passenger vanity mirror
  • Front beverage holders
  • Rear beverage holders
  • Overhead console
  • Driver door bin
  • Passenger door bin
  • Rear door bins
  • Engine displacement - 2.4 L
  • Engine horsepower - 200hp @ 6,300RPM
  • Engine torque - 186 lb.-ft. @ 4,250RPM
  • Engine bore x stroke - 88.0mm x 97.0mm (3.46" x 3.82")
  • Compression ratio - 11.30 to 1
  • Exterior length - 4,844mm (190.7")
  • Exterior body width - 1,831mm (72.1")
  • Exterior height - 1,455mm (57.3")
  • Wheelbase - 2,794mm (110.0")
  • Turning radius - 5.5m (17.9')
  • Front legroom - 1,156mm (45.5")
  • Rear legroom - 881mm (34.7")
  • Front headroom - 1,016mm (40.0")
  • Rear headroom - 955mm (37.6")
  • Front hiproom - 1,389mm (54.7")
  • Rear hiproom - 1,384mm (54.5")
  • Front shoulder room - 1,455mm (57.3")
  • Rear shoulder room - 1,415mm (55.7")
  • Passenger volume - 2,894L (102.2 cu.ft.)
  • Interior cargo volume - 436 L (15 cu.ft.)
  • Interior maximum cargo volume - 436 L (15 cu.ft.)
  • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG) - 7
  • Air Pollution Score (AP) - 5
  • Number of doors - 4
  • Power door mirrors
  • Heated door mirrors
  • Turn signal indicator mirrors
  • Door mirrors - body-color
  • Bumpers - body-color
  • Fully automatic headlights
  • Delay-off headlights
  • Front fog lights
  • Variably intermittent wipers
  • Rear window defroster
  • Front reading lights
  • Tachometer
  • Outside temperature display
  • Low tire pressure warning
  • Trip computer
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • ABS brakes
  • Brake assist
  • Dual front impact airbags
  • Dual front side impact airbags
  • Overhead airbag
  • Occupant sensing airbag
  • Panic alarm
  • Perimeter/approach lights
  • Ignition disable
  • Security system
  • Electronic stability
  • Traction control
  • Anti-whiplash front head restraints
  • Adjustable head restraints - driver and passenger w/tilt

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