2012 Kia Optima review
Kia Optima highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 34 highway, 26 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Kia Optima?
- Optima trims have been upgraded with Smart Key as standard equipment this year.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Kia Optima an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Kia Optima 8th out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Kia OptimaKia Optima features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Power Mirrors
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.4L
Horsepower
200
Torque (ft-lbs)
186
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
110"
Overall length
190.7"
Width
72.1"
Height
57.3"
Leg room
F 45.5"/R 34.7"
Head room
F 40"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P205/60R16
Rear tires
P205/60R16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2012 Kia Optima FAQ
The 2012 Kia Optima is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX : 24 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- EX : 24 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- SX : 22 MPG City and 34 MPG Highway
The Kia Optima received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Kia Optima as 7 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2012 Kia Optima has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Kia Optima, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Kia Optima Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Kia Optima:
- Smart Key
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