The all new Kia Optima Hybrid has quite the new look. It features a slick angled front grille and also a rising rear compartment with a very spacious trunk and new taillights.
The Optima isn't keeping anything secret under the hood like most cars of its size and class as it features a fuel efficient 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, connected to a six speed automatic.
Even though it shares those features with many other hybrids, what really makes this car ready to go is the 40 horsepower electric motor couples to this already powerful 166-horsepowered and 155 lb-ft of torque engine, giving you nice boost in power and excellent mileage (which is pretty clear when driving a hybrid). Kia Optima Hybrid's EPA ratings come in at a great 35 miles per gallon in the city, 40 mpg on the highway.
"The 2011 Optima Hybrid's power delivery and transmission also get tripped up by the kind of in-and-out throttle action that's common in urban driving. The result is that despite a healthy combined output of 195 pound-feet and 206 hp," as Inside Line added.1
With a starting price of $27,250, Kia offers enough extras (including Hybrid Premium Technology package and get leather, HID headlights, a sunroof, 17-inch wheels, navigation, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seat, fancy audio system, back-up camera) you could see a final cost of $32,250.
Head on over to Pence Kia in Midlothian, VA, and test drive the all new Optima Hybrid today.
Source: 1http://www.insideline.com/kia/optima/2011/2011-kia-optima-hybrid-full-test-and-video.html