Specifications

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 3490
City (MPG) 36
Hwy (MPG) 40
Horsepower 166@6000
Torque (lb-ft) 154@4250
Wheelbase 110.1
Length (in.) 191.7
Width (in.) 72.5
Height (in.) 57.3

About the car

The latest Kia Optima Hybrid, first brand to take the hybrid powertrain found in the latest Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-ltr engine, along with six-gear automated transmission, a 30 kW electric motor and lithium polymerised batteries to light total of 206 horses provide and 36 mpg city and 40mpg on the road.

Kia unveiled the Kia Optima Auto Show Los Angeles 2010. It goes on sold in spring. We were at Auto Show in Los Angeles in 2010 and asked to Orth Hedrick, director of planning for Kia products, give them a visit of the Kia Optima .

People had a drive with the Sonata a several weeks before and was very impressed with it and it\’s the natural feeling and sensitive six-gear automatic, a effort for keeping the reader feel somewhat distant from the CVT (yet variabled transmission) used in the hybrids. In other langauge, a little more funny to ride. The system is also offered better fuel economical rate on the road from the city, which is more common than Hyundai believes that the driving habits of America.

The hybrid edition of the Optima a unique aerodynamic exterior improvements to the rear fascia, the exhaust gas is hidden in a lower ride heights, active air valve system, low resistance wheels, looms, Aero tuning reduces the resistance, and low tire rolling resistance. Drag coefficient of 0.26 Optima Hybrid is unusually low, though not as smooth as the Sonata. Inside, fit and end is first class, the ergonomics are solids, and at a slight angle toward the rider.

The KIA Optimas also offer what he calls the Kia \”Virtual Sound System Engine\”, which plays pre-recorded noise during operation of the electric motor only to inform people outside the car, which is approaching. There is much debate about whether silence in electric and hybrids cars are the problem.

Interiors

In addition to a long list of standard equipment can be found in the LX / T trim Optima, the hybrid offer these as standard with power driver seat eight way adjustable, dual zone temperature control with the rear vents automatically, the button to Smart Key start, shift knob and steering wheel wrapped with leather- , auto up / down front windows,glove box, chrome inside door handles, light, rear reading lights, and the fixed rear seat with ski passes-through. Prize packageenclose a hard object with a panoramic sunroof,unique 17-inches alloy wheels, power heated and cooled seats, navigation system, backup camera and the other goodies.

Focused on the design sharp, comfortable amenities, impressive and competitive price hybrid drive, hybrid buyers are looking for fuel economy, mid-sized sedan would Optima Kia is running hybrid Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry Hybrid ,Ford Fusion Hybrid and the next review of the Nissan Altima Hybrid. Certainly, until now, Toyota Prius still rule the overall efficiency of the five members of the traditional hybrid markets. But the latest Kia Optima Hybrid, a sign of maturity of the hybrid market, with choices of brand expansion, driving feel, design and price .

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