The 2012 Kia Optima PLATINUM is a front-wheel drive four-door sedan that was released to the Australian market on 336th December 2012
classified as a TF MY13. The Kia Optima is regarded as a 4d sedan built in Korea with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $14,900.
The Kia Optima is a front-wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.4L INLINE 4 engine that has 148 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 4250 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic. Kia claims the Optima PLATINUM uses 7.9L/100km of Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 189g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 886km per full tank.
The Kia Optima measures 1455mm (57.3 inches) in height, 4845mm (190.7 inches) in length, 1830mm (72.0 inches) in width with a 2795mm (110.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1475kg (3251.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Optima PLATINUM comes standard with 225/45 R18 front tyres and 225/45 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimitedkm warranty.
The 2012 Kia Optima PLATINUM has a 135mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 650kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 2.885.
The Kia Optima has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Under Driver Seat On Floor and the compliance plate is located on the LHS - Lower Door Aperture. An example VIN number would be similar to KNAGL412MA5123456.
