Overview
The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $6,200 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Optima hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $25,700, and is offered in a single trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.4L Inline 4 engine supported by a 270 volt electric system. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. it makes 206 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 28 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 37 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Optima hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 MPG in 8.4 seconds. Kia offers 4 colors for the Optima hybrid. The Optima mainly competes against the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
