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The 2012 Kia Optima range of configurations is currently priced from $6,990.
Our most recent review of the 2012 Kia Optima resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: Smithy saysIt's an appealing and affordable mid-sized sedan for the family.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Kia Optima: Good quality and reliability., Suspension tuned to Australian roads., Range of safety features.
The 2012 Kia Optima carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Most Asian car companies tune the suspension of their cars to our local road conditions, and they typically end up firmer than the settings they would use at home. You could lower the tyre pressures a little and see if that improves the situation. Other than that you could take it a suspension specialist, like Pedders, and see if they can help.
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The Kia Optima 2012 prices range from $7,810 for the basic trim level Sedan Si to $14,190 for the top of the range Sedan Platinum.
Kia Optima Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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Si
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $7,810 |
Price To:
$11,660
|
Platinum
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $9,680 |
Price To:
$14,190
|
SLi
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO | Price From: $9,020 |
Price To:
$12,650
|
Kia Optima Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Platinum
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1455x1830x4845 mm |
Ground Clearance:
135 mm
|
Si
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1455x1830x4845 mm |
Ground Clearance:
135 mm
|
SLi
|
Body Type: Sedan | Height x Width x Length: 1455x1830x4845 mm |
Ground Clearance:
135 mm
|
Kia Optima Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
---|---|---|---|---|
Platinum
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Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x18 in
|
Si
|
Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 215x55 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
|
SLi
|
Body Type: Sedan | Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 in |
Rear Rim:
7.5x18 in
|
Kia Optima Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
---|---|---|---|
Platinum
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.9L/100km
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Kia Optima Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Platinum
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
|
Si
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
|
SLi
|
Body Type: Sedan | Specs: 2.4L ULP 6 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
|