About the Kia Optima
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Kia Optima's used prices in Australia typically range from $11,600 for the SI variant and topping out at $14,900 for the Platinum.
There are 3 variants of the Optima available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2012.
Engine options include 2.4L petrol (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 kilometre warranty.
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2012 Kia Optima Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Kia Optima Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Optima
The most fuel efficient Kia Optima is the Si with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 7.9L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2012 Kia Optima Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Optima?
The Kia Optima offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre 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 $11,600.
The most expensive Kia Optima is the PLATINUM that starts from $14,900.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Optima is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Si, SLi and PLATINUM.
The largest Kia Optima is the Si which measures 1830mm wide, 4845mm in length and sits 1455mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Optima is the Si which has 148kW of power from its 2.4L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.
The Kia Optima is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Optima is the Si which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Optima uses Unleaded Petrol.