Kia is ready to talk pricing on its first ever hybrid vehicle in the States, the all-new Optima Hybrid, which we first saw at last year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. A sister model to Hyundai’s Sonata Hybrid, with which is shares the same gasoline-electric powertrain, the Optima Hybrid will reach U.S. showrooms in June with a starting price of $26,500, not including a $750 destination and handling fee that lifts the cost to $27,250. By comparison, the hybrid version of the Sonata starts at $25,795, excluding destination charges.
The Optima’s parallel hybrid powetrain makes use of a modified 2.4-liter Theta II engine without direct-injection that runs on the Atkinson cycle and delivers 166HP and 151 lb-ft of peak torque. The four-cylinder gasoline unit is linked to a 6-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor capable of delivering 40.2 horsepower (30 kW) and 151.2 pound-feet of torque when electric only. When in hybrid mode, the combined output of the two motors comes to 206.2 horsepower and 195.4 pound-feet of torque. A set of lithium polymer batteries from LG Chem completes the hybrid package.
Kia claims the Optima Hybrid can deliver up to 35 miles per gallon in city driving and 40 miles per gallon on the highway.
Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, dual zone automatic temperature control with rear vents, push-button start with smart key and the company's UVO powered by Microsoft hands-free, voice-activated infotainment and communications system.
For an additional $5,000, customers can opt for the Hybrid Premium Technology Package, that ups the luxury ante with several comfort and convenience features. These include a panoramic sunroof, 17-inch alloys, four-way power adjustable front passenger's seat, driver's seat memory, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and steering wheel, HID headlamps with automatic leveling, leatherette-wrapped center fascia, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a navigation system with back-up camera and SIRIUS Traffic, and an upgraded eight-speaker Infinity audio system.
23 Comments:
Too steep for a Kia!
i would opt for a ford fusion or toyota camry hybrid before even thinking of this over-priced sonata.
^ easy mistake. it's an optima.
^^^^
An Optima is an overpriced Sonata
"i would opt for a ford fusion or toyota camry hybrid before even thinking of this over-priced sonata."
What makes you think you'd be paying less for any of those two? Last time I check they all ran around the same price for hybrids ($25-27k). So what's so "overpriced" about it?
GEEZ
Doesn't anybody read any more. All anyone is saying is the Optima is basically the same as the Sonata only more expensive.
Also someone likes the Fusion or Camry over the Optima.
I am pretty sure Hyundai wants to sell more Sonata Hybrids than Optima Hybrids -- this might be part of that plan.
Is this a joke? Why in the hell would anyone pay $26,500+ for a hybrid that only just gets the same mileage as its non-hybrid Hyundai Elantra sister that lists for $14,400?
And "40mpg highway" is supposed to impress me?? Damn near every car on the road in Europe gets that or far better - without all the added cost, complexity, and overhead of a hybrid system. It's by means of this new groundbreaking technology called...
'Diesel'
"GEEZ
Doesn't anybody read any more. All anyone is saying is the Optima is basically the same as the Sonata only more expensive.
Also someone likes the Fusion or Camry over the Optima."
That wasn't the point. What makes that person think they would be paying any less for any hybrid unless it was used? I don't give a damn if he doesn't like Optima. Oh I am pretty sure people still read, just puzzled by the comment.
puzzled
You sound like the same close minded stubborn blockhead that kept arguing about nothing with Poly P.
You don't understand shit.....you must be one of those tea baggers.
"What makes you think you'd be paying less for any of those two? Last time I check they all ran around the same price for hybrids ($25-27k). So what's so "overpriced" about it"
a history of quality stupid!
want a hybrid, get a Prius, and that's it, no if, but, why or any other condition.
I can tell there's a lot of kids on here or maybe just stupid people altogether.
And no im not that stupid blockhead...hard to even tell if most of these post are anonymous.
Bunch of dumbass fucktards who can't even have a conversation on here, over a simple question that you couldn't answer with a decent comment.
so i guess that makes you the blockhead for assuming im someone that i am not..asshole.
History of quality? they have to start somewhere idiot! you expect it to be cheaper because it's a KIA? sorry..its the same reason why optimas and sonata's are the same price as camrys and accords...and those are selling well...
"puzzled
You sound like the same close minded stubborn blockhead that kept arguing about nothing with Poly P.
You don't understand shit.....you must be one of those tea baggers."
And who the fuck was talking to you? clearly that's not an anonymous post I was responding to..go back to your room and doodle a picture..dickwad.
"a history of quality stupid!"
So a Sorento much be sooooo junky that people wouldn't DARE pay over 30k for it..oh wait.... I see a lot of those on the roads, and telling by the trim on those vehicles they had to be a little over 30k...STUPID! obviously, that history of quality is changing..get over it.
I wonder why the USA is on such a rapid economic and social decline, they have such fine freindly people.
Wow there is just so much hate. I have to say i am definitely proud of KIA for keeping up and improving quality of their lineup. The fusion is upwards of 30k built like the KIA with the premium pkg. You get features that the fusion and camry don't have like a heated steering wheel or panoramic roof. im not even sure about the keyless entry. Is it such a crime the price of a car is over 30k ? Seriously, times and cars are changing. We just have to except that. Oh. Whoever called everybody "fucktards" and children isn't really helping himself.
"want a hybrid, get a Prius, and that's it, no if, but, why or any other condition."
Well it's actually pretty simple. The Prius isn't that good looking and doesn't offer the best visibility. There are several choices like the fusion or camry that offer better visibility and some better features too. It may not be about gas mileage but yes if gas is what you're concerned about a Prius is definitely your best choice. Your turn.
Fusion from FURD. Thats one car i would stay away from.
ha ha haters showing their fears with the " it is over priced" comment. Thanks haters for letting me know that you know this car is better then your fav
BTW if any one took the time to read the story , they would know the price increase over the sonata is for the view view camera and other options on the sonata so both are really priced the same. Have a good one your brain dead haters
why does it take more then three clicks to post a comment, can any one from Honda or Toyota with those robot comment posters let me know if it messes up your automatic hater robots programs that are programed to hate other makes and love yours
Thanks friend
actually, the sonata and optima are at least $2,000 cheaper than an accord or camry
history of quality?
I had a Hyundai XG300 for 10 years 96,000 miles on it! Had no problem with it AT ALL! I had to give it to my grand pops because his Buick broke down. (since you want to talk about quality.) It has nothing to do about the past quality, if the cars are good now, its all about marketing and getting the people to know that their cars can be trusted now.
I think its all denial that people can't accept that Hyundai and KIA are making better cars..all was said when the japanese cars first came over here...and its not going to end at the korean cars..when those chinese/Indian cars get here, they'll do the same.
As if American cars had this GREAT history of RELIABLE cars..*sarcasm*
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