2012 Kia Optima Hybrid LX
The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid LX is a 166-hp 2.4-liter with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $25,700 MSRP and is rated at 36 mpg combined.
It makes 166 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 34 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (36 mpg combined).
The Optima Hybrid measures 190.7 inches long on a 110.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $25,700 ($36,378 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $26,475 ($37,476 *) |
| Destination Charge | $775 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L HEV, aluminum block and head |
| Displacement | 2.359 L |
| Horsepower | 166 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm 151.2 @0-1400 rpm (electric) rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves/cylinder with CVVT |
| Injection Type | Multi-point Injection (MPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 34 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 36 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 17.2 gal |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Active hydraulic boost |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars