2012 Kia Optima Overview
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I have owned Dozens of new cars, including,7/ VW's,3/BMW's,3/Audi's,2/Acura's,1/Jag& a M-B. All were special in their own way, But as far as Packaging, performance, style, funtion, and safety rating (NHTSA/IIHS), My 2012 Kia Optima SX, is by far the best car I've ever Owned. it feels as solid as any of them. And on my trip From Texas to Va. I got 33 true MPG, at speeds somewhat above those posted. so a word to the wise car shopper, Don't be fooled by the Badge.
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Available Kia Optima 2012 Submodel Types: Sedan, Hybrid
Available Trims: LX, EX, SX, SX Turbo, S, LX Hybrid, SXL Turbo, LX Turbo, EX Hybrid, SXL, Hybrid, EX Turbo, SE
Exterior Colors: Snow White Pearl, Ebony Black, Titanium Silver, Satin Metal, Horizon Blue, Bright Silver, Dark Cherry, Remington Red, Platinum Graphite, Sangria, Sparkling Silver, Smokey Blue, Metal Bronze, Aurora Black, Spicy Red, Titanium Metallic, Moss Grey, Corsa Blue, Clear White, Aluminum Silver, Bright Silver Metallic, Aurora Black Pearl, Deep Ocean Blue, Ruby Red, Silky Silver, Light Almond Beige, Black, Light Graphite, Cream Gold, Crystal Silver, Midnight Gray, Midnight Gray Metallic, Midnite Blue, White
Interior Colors: Black Cloth cloth, Beige Cloth cloth, Black Leather leather, Beige Leather leather, Gray Leather leather, Gray Cloth cloth, Beige cloth, Gray cloth, Beige leather, Black cloth, Black Nappa Leather premium leather, Gray leather, Black Leatherette/Cloth leatherette/cloth, Black leather/cloth, Black leather/cloth, Gray, Beige, Merlot Leather leather, Aubergine Nappa Leather premium leather, Ivory Nappa Leather premium leather
Popular Features: Rear Bench Seats, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Aux Audio Inputs, Stability Control, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Bluetooth, Power Driver Seat, Back-up camera, Alarm, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Blind Spot Monitoring, Parking sensors, Sunroof/Moonroof, Cooled Seats, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Upgraded Stereo, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Upgraded Headlights, Post-collision safety system, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Automatic Emergency Braking, 360-degree camera, Remote Start
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, AUTOMATED_MANUAL, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
