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    2012 Kia Optima

    New from

    $30,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.9 / 100km

    About the Kia Optima

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Kia Optima is a medium-sized car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $30,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) 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 January of 2012.

    The Kia Optima is only available with an null motor that produces 148kW and 250Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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

    See Kia Optima models from other years

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    Power to Weight
    95.42 kW/t
    50.07 kW/t
    127.61 kW/t
    Boot Space
    505 litres
    476 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.9 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    10.3 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    886 km
    631 km
    1,228 km
    Price
    $30,490 - $38,490
    $24,990
    $57,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,030 kg
    1,985 kg
    2,100 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    1,200 kg
    1,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    122 mm
    179 mm

    2012 Kia Optima Price

    Si

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

    Platinum

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$36,990
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$37,980
    2.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD$38,490
    *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$34,490$43,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Kia Optima Pricing

    2012 Kia Optima Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Optima

    Si

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Hyundai Ef
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 95.42
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 505
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1015
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1388
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1155
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1455
      • Front Track (mm): 1601
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 135
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.0
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 45.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 34.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.7
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10900
      • Overall Height (mm): 1455
      • Overall Length (mm): 4845
      • Overall Width (mm): 1830
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 955
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 880
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1415
      • Rear Track (mm): 1601
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2795
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 88.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 189
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 2.4
      • Engine (cc): 2359
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 97.0
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 70
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 886
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 201
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 148
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20111121
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.4 Si
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Gearchange Paddles
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 60
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 650
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1551
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1506
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Platinum

    Adds to Si:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Number Of Speakers: 7
      • System Brand Name: Infinity
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Rear Sunroof Location: Rear
      • Rear Sunroof Operation: Removable
      • Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Heated
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
      • Driver Front Seat Ventilated
      • Passenger Front Seat Heated
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Si:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 94
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    See all 2012 Kia Optima Specs

    2012 Kia Optima Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20201400Kg1700Kg
    20191400Kg1700Kg
    20181400Kg1700Kg
    20171400Kg1700Kg
    20161400Kg1700Kg
    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 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Si 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 Petrol Direct Injection 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.

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