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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 2006 Kia Optima

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Engine: 2.4-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
Engine Options: 161-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 185-hp 2.7-liter V6
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic
Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags; front seat-mounted, side airbags; full-coverage, side-curtain airbags; front-seat, active head restraints; rear-seat, child safety seat anchors (LATCH); tire pressure monitor
Optional Safety Equipment: Electronic Stability Package with electronic stability control, traction control and brake assist; antilock brakes
Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In: Hwasung, South Korea
Model Tested: Kia Optima EX ($19,395)
Standard Equipment: automatic, filtered climate control; AM/FM/CD/MP3/cassette stereo with 6-disc changer; power windows, central locking and heated outside mirrors; cruise control; 8-way power driver seat; leather-wrapped shift knob and tilt-and-telescope steering wheel
Options as Tested: Leather Package ($1300) includes leather seat trim, heated front seats, 4-way power front passenger seat, power-adjustable pedals, manual rear window sunshade; power sunroof with tilt ($800); ABS ($300); ESP ($300)
Destination Charge: 600
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Layout: front-wheel drive
Horsepower: 161 @ 5800
Torque: 163 @ 4250
Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 24/34
Wheelbase: 107.1 inches
Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.4/71.1/58.3 inches
Track Front/Rear: 61.5/61.1 inches
Turning Cycle: 35.5 feet
Seating Capacity: 5 people
Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.8/54.5/43.7 inches
Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches
Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38/54.7/37.8 inches
Trunk Volume: 14.8 cubic feet
Payload:
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson strut, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar
Ground Clearance: 6.3 inches
Curb Weight: 3179 pounds
Towing Capacity: 2000 pounds
Tires: P205/60R16
Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, Brake Assist
Fuel Capacity: 16.4 Gallons

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The 2006 Kia Optima.