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    2012 Kia Optima

    Used from

    $30,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $30,490 for the SI variant and topping out at $38,490 for the Platinum.

    There are 2 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2012.

    Engine options include 2.4L petrol direct injection (148kW/250Nm) and 2.4L multi-point injection (148kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Optima was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2012 Kia Optima Price

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,990

    Si

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$30,490
    *excl. on-roads

    All Kia Optima Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2020$33,390$44,490
    2019$33,390$43,290
    2018$34,490$44,490
    2017$34,490$44,490
    2016$31,490$43,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Optima Pricing

    2012 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Headroom Front: 1015
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1388
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1384
      • Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1155
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 880
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1455
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1415
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 60
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Platinum

    Adds to Si:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Infinity
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Operation: Removable
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2012 Kia Optima Specs

    2012 Kia Optima Dimensions

    1455mm
    1830mm
    4845mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Kia Optima Dimensions

    2012 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201400Kg1700Kg
    20191400Kg1700Kg
    20181400Kg1700Kg
    20171400Kg1700Kg
    20161200Kg1700Kg
    See all Kia Optima Towing Capacity

    2012 Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima

    The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the Platinum with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.4L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia OptimaFuel TypeCombined
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.9 L/100km
    See all Kia Optima Fuel Economy

    2012 Kia Optima Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?

    The Kia Optima offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Optima FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Optima is the Si that starts from $30,490.

    The most expensive Kia Optima is the Platinum that starts from $38,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is offered by the Platinum which can tow 1700 kg

    The largest Kia Optima is the Platinum which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Optima is the Platinum which has 148kW of power from its 2.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Optima is the Platinum which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Optima uses unleaded.