The KIA OPTIMA Hybrid is a gas-electric version of the standard OPTIMA MIDSIZE SEDAN that carries the distinction of being the brand's first-ever hybrid in the U.S. market. As with the mechanically-identical HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, the Optima Hybrid is unlike many other hybrid vehicles in that its powertrain is optimized for highway rather than city driving.
The Optima Hybrid uses a parallel hybrid system, allowing the four-door to operate on its electric motor, gas engine or any combination of the two. It employs a lithium ion battery pack designed by South Korea’s LG Chem. Weighing just 95.9 lbs, the 30 kW battery takes up limited trunk space while powering a 40 horsepower, 151 lb-ft. of torque electric motor that mates to a six-speed automatic transmission plucked from the KIA Sorrento. A 2.4-liter direct-injected gasoline engine rounds out the package, which combined puts out 206 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque
BODY STYLE: sedan
WEIGHT:3490lbs
EXTERIOR
Length: 190.7 in.
Width: 72.1 in.
Height: 57.1 in.
Wheelbase: 110.0 in.
Ground Clearance: 5.1 in.
Front Track: 63.0 in.
Rear Track: 62.6 in.
Weight Distribution: 59/41
INTERIOR
Seats: 5
Passenger Volume: 112.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume: 9.9 cu. ft.
PROPULSION
Fuel Type: Gas
Engine Type: 2.4L I4
Power: 166 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 154 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Highway Fuel Economy: 40 mpg
City Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
PRICE
$25,700
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