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The editors liked
Competent ride
Sharp style
Quiet interior
More than 40 mpg combined
Comfortable ride
Numerous engine options
Straightforward interior layout
Compelling value
Perfect safety scores
Spacious interior
Quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic on the 1.6T
Comfortable ride even with 18-inch alloy wheels
Fuel-efficient powertrain
Plug-in model's all-electric range
Comes well-equipped
The editors didn't like
Pricey advanced safety
Roof cuts into rear head room
Not a big leap in overall style
No way to lock in EV mode
Competitors are starting to look better
Lagging 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Compromised rear-seat head room for some
We'd like better fuel economy
2.0-liter turbo-four isn't as quick as its competitors
The 1.6-liter turbo-four can struggle on the highway
Inconsistent material quality throughout the lineup
Plug-in model can get expensive
Odd brake feel
Automatic emergency braking is only available on the top trim
Fuel-efficient powertrain, Plug-in model's all-electric range, Comes well-equipped,
Plug-in model can get expensive, Odd brake feel, Automatic emergency braking is only available on the top trim
We have yet to test a Kia Optima Hybrid or Plug-In but we did test the similar 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in a First Test review and concluded by saying, “At $35,550, the 2016 Sonata Hybrid isn't cheap, but when you consider an array of features usually f...
Spacious interior, Quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic on the 1.6T, Comfortable ride even with 18-inch alloy wheels,
2.0-liter turbo-four isn't as quick as its competitors, The 1.6-liter turbo-four can struggle on the highway, Inconsistent material quality throughout the lineup
In a 2016 First Test of the Optima LX 1.6T, we noted that the tiny little turbocharged engine didn't give up much when it comes to acceleration thanks to a quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic. At highway speeds, however, you do need to plan your passes a...
Competitors are starting to look better, Lagging 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, Compromised rear-seat head room for some, We'd like better fuel economy
Published: 2018-02-12, Author: Will , review by: edmunds.com
Abstract: We like the Kia Optima sedan for offering lots of features for the money, along with a well-designed interior and a quiet ride. Adding a hybrid powertrain that's both more powerful and significantly more fuel-efficient than the standard gasoline engine se...
