Overview
The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding around $3,395 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $25,995 and is offered in 2 trims. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L Inline-4 engine in conjunction with a 38kW electric motor. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, it makes 192 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 29 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 42 MPG, 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 7.7 seconds. Kia offers the same 4 colors for the Optima Hybrid. The Optima Hybrid mainly competes against the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and the Toyota Camry Hybrid.
