What kind of car is the 2012 Kia Optima?
The 2012 Kia Optima is a midsize sedan available in five trim levels: LX, EX, EX Turbo, SX and Hybrid.
How many miles does a Kia Optima last?
How Long Do Kia Optimas Last? Reports indicate that a KIA Optima can last up to 200,000 miles. For many owners, they have crossed the 100,000-mile threshold, without tremendous problems.
How much does a Kia Optima special edition cost?
No other automaker can match what Kia provides as standard equipment across all trims, I bought me the 2020 Optima Special Edition, a mix match of the S, EX and SX. Beautiful car. Everything this trim offers would cost an extra 15 grand in an Accord or Camry as you’d have to buy the top of the line model…good Job KIA!!
What is the power output of a Kia Optima?
In California-emissions states, the Optima has a Super Ultra Low Emissions rating (versus Ultra-Low elsewhere) resulting in a lower power output of 192 hp and 181 lb-ft.
Covering all the bases, Kia builds a wide range of Optimas including a base model, a luxury model, a high-performance turbo model and even a hybrid. With the 2012 Kia Optima sedan, Kia has left no stone unturned and no competitor a safe place to hide.
When was the last time I serviced my Kia Optima?
Last serviced at 136,574 miles in Broken Arrow, OK on 06/10/21 • Vehicle serviced • Pre-delivery inspection completed • Tire condition and pressure checked • Four tires balanced • Four tires mounted • Oil and filter changed • Body electrical system checked • Vehicle washed/detailed. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX.
What kind of equipment does a Kia Optima have?
Foglights and heated side mirrors are added to the standard-equipment list, while the LX trim receives automatic headlights. The Premium package, available on the EX, EX Turbo and SX, gains an 8-speaker Infinity audio system, Kia’s UVO voice-activated infotainment system, and power-folding mirrors.
What kind of gas mileage does a Kia Optima get?
Driving Impressions. Equally as smooth and quiet as the 2.4-liter engine, the 2.0T pumps out 274 horsepower and is mated to a 6-speed Sportmatic manually shifting automatic transmission. Fuel-economy fans will likely flock to the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid sedan that earns an estimated 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway.
The 2012 Kia Optima is squarely in the same class with the likes of the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry and a host of other family four-doors, but there’s very little square in the Optima’s arresting profile.
What kind of engine does the Kia Optima have?
The 2012 Kia Optima has strong yet economical powertrains and confident handling—although the Hybrid could use some smoothing-over. The Optima caters to three types of drivers, with respect to performance. Base cars have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder with direct injection, 200 horsepower and just a touch of noise and vibration when it’s wound out.
What kind of safety record does Kia Optima have?
The Georgia-built Optima has an excellent safety record. The NHTSA awards it five stars in all categories in which it tests, and the IIHS calls it a Top Safety Pick.
Are there any problems with the Kia Optima?
Check out our Kia Optima overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Optima.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
Powering the front-wheel-drive 2012 Kia Optima LX and EX models is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that produces 200 hp and 186 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is standard on the LX, while a six-speed automatic is standard on this and all other Optimas.
Is the Kia Optima available with UVO system?
For 2012, the Kia Optima receives the optional Uvo voice command system on all but the base models and a minor shuffling of features between trim levels and option packages. The front seats have also been slightly reshaped for improved comfort.