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    2012 Kia Optima Si Pricing and Spec

    From

    $11,700

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Kia Optima Si 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 $11,700.

    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 Si 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 Si comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 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 Si 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.

    Best For
    Family
    Warranty
    5Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    70 L886 km
    4D SEDAN
    petrol
    2.4L
    FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
    6 AT
    5
    4

    Dimensions

    1455mm
    1830mm
    4845mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeMULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)2359
    Size (L)2.4L
    InductionINLINE 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power148kW
    Power RPM6300
    Torque250Nm
    Torque RPM4250
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio11.3

    Transmission6 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio2.885
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveFRONT WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)7.9
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)0
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)0
    Tank Size (L)70
    Fuel TypeUNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined189
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front215/55 R17
    Tyre Rear215/55 R17
    Front Rim Size6.5x17
    Rear Rim Size6.5x17

    Vehicle Height (mm)1455
    Vehicle Length (mm)4845
    Vehicle Width (mm)1830
    Ground Clearance (mm)135
    Wheelbase (mm)2795
    Turning Circle (m)10.9
    Unladen Weight (kg)1475
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2030
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1200
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)650

    Compliance Plate LocationLHS - Lower Door Aperture
    Country Of OriginKOREA
    Number of Doors4
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationUnder Driver Seat On Floor
    VIN NumberKNAGL412MA5123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months60
    Discontinued Date2013-08-31

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-