2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$25,800 to $25,800

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by Jeff B
Dec 23, 2021
Absolutely loved this model. Very elegant looking and the 30+ mpg is a bonus. It took some time to learn about all the features and how starting the car worked. It was so quiet, I kept pressing the start button because it did not sound like it was running. My first hybrid, embarrassing but a learning curve. Dec 23, 2021
by Anonymous
Sep 03, 2021
This car is unreal! I’ve had gold packages and service done to own a second one ! Car has shift shock I was told after it shut down on me one day driving, error hybrid system, take to dealer ! They can’t fix it ! 6 years I drove that car shift shocking around ! Told it doesn’t do that hard shifting I’m a crazy person. Finally I’ve had the hybrid transmission replaced, stopped shifting hard now but that wrench light came back on now with another code ! Kia dealers won’t help service sucks there ! 4 dealerships not just one ! Not one can help with that wrench light. Told to go to another mechanic to them to reset code today ! I’ll never buy another Kia in my life ! Sep 03, 2021
by Jared H
Jul 15, 2021
Don’t buy! The car drives and looks amazing. Unfortunately, this particular year has had MAJOR MECHANICAL ISSUES and a big lawsuit. Engine failure makes this car unpredictable and Kia will only honor the recall on the engine up to 150,000 miles or 15 years whichever comes first. Buying this car used is a very bad gamble. Jul 15, 2021

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: accessory hook · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.32

Engine

Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 40 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 35 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 166 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 154 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4250

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 4.2 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual

Rear Seats

Type: 40-60 split bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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