2017 Kia Optima Hybrid

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Edmunds' Expert Review

by the Edmunds Experts

Pros

Quiet interior around town and on the highway
Available 60/40-split rear seats increase the cargo area
Offers plenty of available safety and luxury features

Cons

Some rival sedans get better fuel economy
Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline

What’s new

The Kia Optima Hybrid has been completely redesigned for 2017.

Vehicle overview

The fully redesigned 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid improves upon its predecessor in many ways. You'll like the Optima's easy-driving nature and the number of features you get for your money. Fuel economy isn't tops, but it's good enough to keep this hybrid right in the mix.

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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid
EX Sedan
$11,999
- 142,314 miles
- 39 City / 46 Hwy MPG
- 62 mi away
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Spotsylvania, VA
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Features and Specs:
42 Combined MPG (39 City/46 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
KNAGU4LE5H5013467
Stock:
B214-3467
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
2015 Kia Optima Hybrid
Base Sedan
$7,995
fair price
$1,137 below market
- 100,000 miles
- 36 City / 40 Hwy MPG
- 30 mi away
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
Features and Specs:
38 Combined MPG (36 City/40 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
KNAGM4AD5F5089777
Stock:
CVW777
Certified Pre-Owned:
No

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The Optima midsize sedan is one of Kia's most popular cars, and it underwent a full overhaul last year. But some things were put on the backburner. In this case, it was the lower-volume hybrid version. Kia sold a 2016 hybrid model, but it was based on the outgoing Optima. That all changed with the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid.

In addition to the improvements that the redesigned Optima brought (such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality and several new advanced safety systems), the Optima Hybrid gets a new, more fuel-efficient powertrain. It develops a bit less horsepower and slightly more torque than last year, but fuel economy estimates have jumped as a result. The new Optima Hybrid is rated at 42 mpg combined; the old one was rated at 36 or 37 mpg, depending on the version. That's still a bit behind the hybrid segment leaders, but overall the Optima's got enough going for it to make it a satisfying choice.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions, although trim levels share many aspects. Though we have not fully tested the new Optima Hybrid yet, we can glean some insight by relating our opinions from our full test of the 2016 Kia Optima LX Turbo (1.6L 4-cyl. turbo; 7-speed dual-clutch automatic). The two cars have different engines, but many of our other opinions still apply to the hybrid.

Driving

Though we haven't driven the 2017 Optima Hybrid yet, we have tested the mechanically related Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. We expect the Optima will pull away smoothly from a stop thanks to initial electric-only power. Outright performance and handling, however, are likely to be a bit disappointing.

Comfort

The regular Optima offers a comfortable ride overall, and we expect the same for the Hybrid. But the seats are less than ideal. There's a lack of side bolstering in the Optima's front seats, and those in the back don't offer enough thigh support.

Interior

There isn't a lot of visual excitement inside the 2017 Optima Hybrid, but it is smartly designed for function. The quality of materials and available features make you feel as if you're getting just a bit more for your money. The only drawback is mediocre rear visibility.

Ease of use

The 2017 Optima gets high marks for its easy-to-use infotainment system and readable physical buttons that are logically placed. The primary controls are all within reach, and there's no guesswork with buttons that are a bit out of the way.

Getting in/getting out

Tall door openings free from obstructions allow passengers to access their seats with no more effort than they'd expend in other sedans. The doors are adequately short in length to provide access in tight parking spots.

Roominess

The front seats have plenty of space for larger passengers, and the range of adjustments will cover short and tall occupants. The rear outboard seats benefit from an abundance of legroom, but headroom is merely adequate for the average adult.

Visibility

The Optima's cabin feels big and airy thanks to large windows and narrow roof pillars, but the high rear decklid and rear seat headrests obscure the rearward view. The standard rearview camera and optional parking sensors help reduce the blind spot.

Quality

Plenty of plastic is used throughout the interior, but it's sturdy and attractively grained. Creaks and squeaks are nonexistent, and the car feels as solid as any other sedan in the class.

Utility

With 13.4 cubic feet of storage, the trunk is slightly above the class average for a midsize hybrid sedan. It gains extra points for the 60/40-split rear seats in the EX model, though the opening is on the small side. Inside, there's plenty of space for personal items with many bins and pockets.

Technology

Kudos to Kia for an easy-to-use infotainment system with high-quality graphics and plenty of redundant physical buttons so you don't get lost in the menus. Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are appreciated.

Audio & navigation

Like Kia itself, the touchscreen interface prefers function to form. There's nothing flashy; it's just easy to use and competent. The navigation system is fine, but we wish it tried to predict street and city names in the input screens.

Driver aids

Most of the latest driver safety aids, such as lane departure warning and forward collision warning, are optional on the Optima. A rearview camera is standard.

Which Optima Hybrid does Edmunds recommend?

The base Premium won't disappoint with its wealth of standard features, but we think upgrading to the EX is well worth the cost. For one, it includes the Premium's Convenience package (with driver assist aids and quieter front windows, for starters). The EX also adds features such as heated front seats, leather and navigation. Most important, the EX's rear bench can be folded down to increase the size of the cargo area, a nifty feature that some other hybrid sedans don't offer.

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Kia Optima Hybrid models

The front-wheel-drive 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is well-equipped no matter which version you choose. The base Premium comes with dual-zone climate control, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and keyless entry and ignition. The Premium's Convenience package offers a good value for the extra features you get, while the EX takes that and adds goodies such as leather upholstery and a kicking Harman Kardon sound system. An electric motor and 2.0-liter engine combine to produce 192 hp. Most hybrids have a continuously variable transmission, but the Optima Hybrid sticks with a six-speed automatic transmission for a more traditional shifting feel.

The base Premium trim comes with many standard features, including 16-inch wheels, heated mirrors, a rearview camera, keyless entry and ignition, a driver information display, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, a 7-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

The available Convenience package adds power-folding mirrors, laminated (i.e., quieter) front windows, a power driver seat, driver-seat memory settings, rear air vents, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors and extra USB ports.

The EX has the Convenience package as standard (minus the parking sensors and blind-spot monitoring) and adds 17-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, leather upholstery, 60/40-split folding rear seats, an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system with HD radio.

You can't get a more luxurious Optima Hybrid than the EX equipped with the Technology package, which adds LED adaptive headlights, automatic high-beam control, a panoramic sunroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, adaptive cruise control, a power passenger seat, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, rear side-window sunshades, lane departure warning, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear parking sensors.

Kia Optima Hybrid Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.3

18 reviews

5(39%)

4(16%)

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2(28%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Best PHEV

Chris Doan, 07/03/2017

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

I've owned BMW, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz in the lasts 10 years and have been shopping around for a PHEV for months. I was considering and test driving the Ford Fusion Energi, Chevy Volt, Totoyta Prius, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, Huyndai Sonota Hybrid, Tesla Model S but finally traded in my Mercedes for a KIA Optima EX PHEV for its styling, infotaiment system, technologies, range, price/value …

Best Value Hybrid

Reginald Gayden, 04/16/2018

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

Bought 2017 Optima Hybrid in November 17. It was the only Hybrid Optima on the lot out of dozens of gas ones. I had been comparing Accord, Camry, and Malibu Hybrids and read the Optima Hybrid got 46 mpg on the hwy. That was only 2 or 3 miles per gallon less than the best of them so I did some pricing. My choice was for the 26,800 premium with pretty standard features, good radio with …

On first name basis with device department

Shannon Gudvangen, 01/25/2020

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

My car has spent more time at the dealership than at home. I had to bring it in before it even hit 200 miles. Now it's at 60,000 miles and it's been at the dealership more than 20 times and the manager of the service department knows my name when I walk in the door. One thing after another went out with the hybrid system. Apparently it has 4 air flaps and all if them had to be …

Love the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid (even more than th

Tod Bowermaster, 04/14/2017

2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)

They changed the interior in the 2017. They did improve the comfort of the seats/headrest, but for me, they went backwards in terms of the interior styling- very bland and generic.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima Hybrid since its last redesign.

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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Features & Specs

Trim:

Premium

Est. Market Value	$11,446
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	42 MPG
Cost to Drive	$123/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles

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Reliability

The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Hybrid component Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite Optima Hybrid safety features:

Blind-Spot Detection System: Illuminates a light on either of the Optima's side mirrors when a vehicle enters its blind spot.
Autonomous Emergency Braking: Sounds a warning if the Optima detects an imminent front collision, and brakes automatically engage to lessen or mitigate the impact.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Sounds a warning if a vehicle is approaching the Optima from the side while it is traveling in reverse.

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FAQ

Is the Kia Optima Hybrid a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2017 Optima Hybrid both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2017 Optima Hybrid gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 18 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Optima Hybrid has 13.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Kia Optima Hybrid. Learn more

Is the Kia Optima Hybrid reliable?

To determine whether the Kia Optima Hybrid is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Optima Hybrid. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Optima Hybrid's 3-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2017 Optima Hybrid gets an average rating of 3 stars out of 5 (based on 18 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2017 Optima Hybrid is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid?

The least-expensive 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid is the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $25,995.

Other versions include:

Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $25,995
EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A) which starts at $30,990

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What are the different models of Kia Optima Hybrid?

If you're interested in the Kia Optima Hybrid, the next question is, which Optima Hybrid model is right for you? Optima Hybrid variants include Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A), and EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A). For a full list of Optima Hybrid models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more