Kia Optima
Over the years, the Kia Optima succeeded against stiff competition in the midsize sedan category thanks primarily to its modern styling. It comes in conventional, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions. The Optima is equipped with a standard 2.4L four cylinder or one of two optional turbo engines: a 178-horsepower, 1.6L four or a 245-horsepower, 2.0L unit. The HEV generates 192 horsepower.
Kia Optima
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$42,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,560 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$809/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 202 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Combined torque | 276 lb·ft @ 2,730 rpm |
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 154 hp @ 6,000 rpm (115 kW) |
| Torque | 140 lb·ft @ 5,000 rpm (190 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 67 hp @ 2,330 rpm (50 kW) |
| Torque | 151 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,330 rpm (205 N·m) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 9.8 kWh |
| Voltage | 360 V |
| Charging times |
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| Cooling | Air |
| Drivetrain structure | Parallel |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size Sedan |
| Assembly | West Point, GA, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 6.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 5.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 5.9 L/100km (2.3 Lₑ/100km) |
| Autonomy | 932 km |
| Electric autonomy | 47 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 60 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | available |
| Android Auto compatible | available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55VR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55VR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,854 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,859 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,461 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,804 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,603 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,610 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,720 kg (3,792 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 280 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 82%(view ratings) |