Kia Optima Hybrid
Good fit for:
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Eco-friendly Eco-Friendly vehicles have a minimum EPA-estimated mileage of 35 mpg combined and include hybrids, diesels and even a few fuel-sipping gas-only cars. May require specific trim level and/or optional features.
Popular competitors:
- 2017–20
- 2011–16
Latest generation
2017–20 Optima Hybrid
2020
Notable features in 2020:
- New standard convenience and safety features
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Comes in gas, hybrid or plug-in hybrid form
- Hybrid gets 42 mpg combined
- PHEV has 28-mile all-electric range
2019
2018
- MSRP range$25,995–$30,990
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Consumer rating
(4 reviews) - Combined mpg 42
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2018:
- 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system now standard
- Android Auto, Apple CarPlay now standard
- Blind spot warning now standard
- Five-seat mid-size sedan
- Turbo four-cylinder engines available
- Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available
2017
- MSRP range$25,995–$30,990
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Consumer rating
(50 reviews) - Combined mpg 42
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2017:
- Redesigned for 2017
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard
- Surround view monitor available
- Updated styling to match the gasoline version
- Battery has 13 percent more capacity
Previous generation
2011–16 Optima Hybrid
2016
- MSRP range$25,995–$32,195
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Consumer rating
(19 reviews) - Combined mpg 37–38
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2016:
- Five-seat midsize hybrid sedan
- Four-cylinder engine plus electric motor
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- EX luxury trim level available
2015
- MSRP range$25,990–$32,150
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Consumer rating
(15 reviews) - Combined mpg 37–38
- Body style Sedan
2014
- MSRP range$25,995–$31,995
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Consumer rating
(10 reviews) - Combined mpg 37–38
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2014:
- Five-seat mid-size hybrid sedan
- Four-cylinder engine plus electric motor
- Automatic transmission
- Available EX luxury trim
2013
- MSRP range$25,900–$31,950
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Consumer rating
(39 reviews) - Combined mpg 37–38
- Body style Sedan
Notable features in 2013:
- Manual transmission no longer available
- Choice of two four-cylinders, including a 274-hp turbo engine
- Available hybrid version
- Available heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel
- Available voice-recognition system
2012
Notable features in 2012:
- More standard features for 2012
- Choice of two four-cylinders, including a 274-hp turbo engine
- Available hybrid version
- Available heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel
- Available voice-recognition audio system
2011
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