Overview & Reviews
For 2012, the Kia Optima receives the optional Uvo voice command system on all but the base models and a minor shuffling of features between trim levels and option packages. The front seats have also been slightly reshaped for improved comfort.
- Lengthy warranty.
- Impressive value
- Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
- Good ride/handling balance
- Handsome cabin
- Top crash scores
- Copious features
- Disappointing real-world fuel economy and driving experience for hybrid
- Numb steering.
- Can be tight on headroom
User Reviews:
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Worst decision for a first time car buyer - 2012 Kia Optima
By Ashli - March 12 - 1:33 amIm do disappointed with colonial Kia I bought a used 2012 Kia Optima lx at 25,000 miles Ive had to replace tires twice since I bought it last year really had in rain and snow. Just recently for state inspection had to buy a whole new set of tires! Then tonight I actually made it home thank god but my car now will not start! Ive poured a lot of money into this car this is my first car that I bought and it has been a horrible experience my Jetta vw that was given to me from my mom lasted longer than this :(
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Reason why it needs 100,000 mile warranty - 2012 Kia Optima
By DEBRA GREEN - December 13 - 6:25 pmThis car I bought new it has needed so many things replaced. Eat tires going on my 4th set and dealership says noting wrong with car dont know why it wears tires so quickly. Yeah warranty is great its the constant inconvenience of having to take in for repairs. Never will buy or recommend Kia ever
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Terrible - Upset - 2012 Kia Optima
By Brandon - February 28 - 4:03 pmI bought my 2012 Kia Optima SX in October of 2014 with 42,000 miles. Now...November of 2015, I hit 63,000 miles and the engine just blew on the expressway. No Kia warranty as it expired, relying on a 3rd party warranty group. I provided the warranty company with all my service, oil change and maint records. Its taking a while to get updates. Future Kia buyers, ensure you do ample research and read owner reviews. I will never buy Kia again due to the fact that my model was very well maintained with Kia service dept and general car owner maintenance duties. I have friends who own Kia model between 2012-2014 and they to have had engine blew... One model Being Kia Soul. Very disappointed.
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Blown engine issue and transmission - 2012 Kia Optima
By Victor vega - December 20 - 1:37 pmThe 2012 Kia Optima ex GDI is a sexy looking car comfortable luxury but when I was driving on the free way at 70 mph in the fast lane the engine unexpectally turned off I thought I was going to get in a accident or die on that free way the dealership told me your engine is hurting bad and your entire engine needs to be replaced I just got a fresh good synthetic motor oil change it was fine driving but till this happens I miss work I was stuck with my car for 10 hours till I found the number to call the free Kia towing road side assistance by my warranty my Kia has 47,000 miles when it died and I just received it from car max I thought this was a very reliable car I guess not and how can I maintain the transmission since its not serviceable ? If this new engine seizes again Im sueing Kia no exceptions and I have my laywer waiting for me to say the word also Kia has poor engines and transmissions only good things are good body and luxury confort thats it.
