Overview
The 2016 Kia Optima hybrid sedan fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $4,000 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Optima hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $25,995 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP 32,195 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.4L inline-4 engine supported by a 30kW electric motor. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, it makes 199 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 28 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 38 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Optima hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. Kia offers the same 9 colors for the Optima hybrid. The Optima Hybrid mainly competes against the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
