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

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5 out of 5 stars

Best PHEV

Chris Doan, San Diego, CA, 07/03/2017
Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful

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 ratio, long warranty. This car met all my expectations: stylish, smooth/quiet/comfortable interior, reasonable EV range. It did deliver the 29 all EV range as advertised. I've installed a 240V outlet and used an inexpensive level 2 charger I bought from Amazon.com for less than $250, it charged the car from empty to full battery in less than 3 hours. Well done KIA!

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2 out of 5 stars

On first name basis with device department

Shannon Gudvangen, Murrieta, CA, 01/25/2020
Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

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 replaced. It gets pretty good gas mileage when we can actually drive it. I am very disappointed with this vehicle.

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Great value and quite luxurious

P Sorensen, Tooele, UT, 01/27/2018
Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

You get a lot for your money and great performance. We feel like this Has been a great buy for us.

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2 out of 5 stars

wish i would have gotten something else

jeremiah, Los Angeles, CA, 02/18/2021
Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

it was a great car when i first bought it. i will say the kia dealerships are chaos. almost no one knows what’s going on and i won’t even start with the service department. but about the car, the first 2 years were great. the 3rd and 4th year are not as great. i’m on my 4th year and i’m here a ticking coming from what sounds the tire/axel area which they can’t locate. from the same area i also hear a creak going over bumps and dips, they can’t find that either. the service team in my opinion is very lack luster. i’ve been to 3 locations and they are all not good. grateful for the car but i can’t wait to get rid of it, which will also be a bit pricy bc i’m not done paying this one, but i’ll do what i have to, to get rid of this and move onto a car that is more reliable. it’s unfortunate because if only the service team knew how to keep up and fix their products i’d keep it, but they just seem shady and money hungry, i don’t feel comfortable owning the car anymore.

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25miles per gallon hybrid

Aric Pease, Granada Hills, CA, 09/21/2017
Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
12 of 22 people found this review helpful

At 11k now in a lease for 39 months and it only gets 25mpg in city. 3 times dealerships say it just not broken in yet. Do not buy!!! Very poor service follow up. Filed case with corporate and still have yet to hear from them. Over a month now.

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