2012 Kia Optima is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain. 2012 Kia Optima offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
2012 Kia Optima currently has 3 published trims and 3 documented versions in this Guide. Equipment and availability can vary by version.
2012 Kia Optima is a 5-seat SEDAN with gas powertrain. 2012 Kia Optima offers FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.
The published 2012 Kia Optima trim lineup includes EX, LX, and SX. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.
The 2012 Kia Optima powertrain record includes versions such as EX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 200 hp, LX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 200 hp, and SX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 274 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.
Published performance-related specifications for 2012 Kia Optima include EX 200 hp FWD 6-speed automatic, LX 200 hp FWD 6-speed automatic, and SX 274 hp FWD 6-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.
The available towing, payload, off-road, or utility capability details for 2012 Kia Optima are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
Exterior information for 2012 Kia Optima includes 190.7 in long, 72.1 in wide, 57.3 in high, 110 in wheelbase. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.
Interior information for 2012 Kia Optima includes 5 seats. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.
The available infotainment, connectivity, or vehicle technology details for 2012 Kia Optima are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
Safety and driver-assistance information for 2012 Kia Optima includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 5. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.
Everyday-use information for 2012 Kia Optima includes 5 seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.
Published seating and cargo information for 2012 Kia Optima includes 5 seats. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.
The available color, wheel, or appearance details for 2012 Kia Optima are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
Documented packages for 2012 Kia Optima include premium Package, premium Touring Package, technology And Premium Package, technology And Premium Touring Package, technology Package, convenience Package, hybrid Convenience Package, and hybrid Premium Technology Package. Package eligibility and contents can vary by trim or version, and package availability never proves installation on an individual vehicle.
The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2012 Kia Optima are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim.
The 2012 Kia Optima specification record includes EX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 200 hp, LX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 200 hp, SX ICE FWD 6-speed automatic 274 hp, 190.7 in long, 72.1 in wide, 57.3 in high, 110 in wheelbase, 5 seats, and combined 26. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.
Ownership information for 2012 Kia Optima includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.
Reliability and service context for 2012 Kia Optima includes recalls: 5, complaints: 402, and manufacturer communications: 241. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.
Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $10,000 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.
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