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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Optima Hybrid, so we've included reviews for other years of the Optima Hybrid since its last redesign.
Best PHEV
Chris Doan, 07/03/2017
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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Best Value Hybrid
Reginald Gayden, 04/16/2018
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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 Android Audio and SiriusXM, dual zone climate control, tilt, cruise control,pwr windows and Door locks. At the time of purchase, there was a $5,000 rebate offered. I could not believe it. All this car for less than a Prius prime. I have driven it to over 18k miles in 6 months after taking several trips and I really enjoy and appreciate this car. My first trip was from Phoenix to Vegas. Did it on one tank of gas. The car went 828 miles. Very impressive! Really like having a 6 speed transmission instead of a CVT. Driven properly there are days when it averages 60 to 61 mpg city hwy mix. It can go up to 80mph in electric mode. 10 year 100 k warranty and a 5star safety rating I think the value is unbeatable.
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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)
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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Luxury hybrid sedan
Alan W, 03/11/2018
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2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I couldn't imagine a better hybrid. I tried the Camry hybrid, didn't like the CVT (continuous variable transmission), which was noisy when pushed even slightly. It was pricey but not as well equipped as the top of the line Optima Hybrid. I bought it with the technology package, which added $5K to the price but was well worth it for the safety features. I kept my last car, an indestructible 2003 Acura TL, for 15 years; I intend to keep the Optima Hybrid for the same length of time. The Acura was great on the highway but it was a gas guzzler in the city, where I now mainly drive, and the gas it guzzled was premium. The new car sips regular gas. It's much safer as well as far more advanced technologically. I've been getting very good gas mileage (it's rated 39 city, 46 highway but on two occasions I got 48.1 mpg). Gas mileage in the city tends to be mediocre. Besides outstanding safety and comfort, the car offers a wide variety of entertainment options thanks to Sirius XM and Android auto. Consumer reports gave the Optima a top rating. It was right about the Acura in 2003; so far it's been right about about the Optima Hybrid.
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I love this car
Habib, 12/24/2017
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing and have no complaints. You get a lot of bang for your buck.
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Great value and quite luxurious
P Sorensen, 01/27/2018
2017 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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wish i would have gotten something else
jeremiah, 02/18/2021
2017 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, 09/21/2017
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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Kickin’ stereo and smooth ride!
Birdietime33 , 11/14/2022
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After researching for months for a used hybrid, I chose the 2017 Optima EX hybrid. The Harmon Kardon speakers and split back seats were the deciding factor. I even am impressed with the 6-speed automatic transmission. It’s smooth, quiet and has great pick up. I don’t care for CVT. However, if the car came stock with blind spot monitoring, etc., I would have rated this 5 stars. But all in all, I’m happy with this hybrid.
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I love this car
James , 07/18/2020
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, awesome mileage, and rides really smooth
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mice love the cars wiring to eat
carl mahollan, 02/07/2021
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
i have a 2017 hybrid with 24000 miles. now the car sets waiting 3 weeks for a dealer appointment to fix the wiring. seems that kia has coating on the wiring and rodents like to eat. not covered buy. so your stuck with $4000. bill to pay. don't buy one these cars you be sorry
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Great Hybrid, tons of room inside
Tom McDonald, 12/06/2022
2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 2017 and it's been a great vehicle to date. I get around 45 mpg on freeway, about 33-35 if I only do city driving. The only issue I've had is the truck lock stopped working. That was an easy fix I did myself.
Okay, but with some cheap drawbacks
Arress, 11/11/2023
2018 Kia Optima Hybrid Premium 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, one year old for about $18k. Wanted to get a Sonata because you get more stuff with it. Kia is Hyundai's poor cousin. But this was all that was available at that time. The car was a 'Premium' which is the lesser of the two trims available. It was equipped with the Convenience Package, which includes power driver's seat with memory, rear vents, laminated front side glass, lighted front door handles and extra USB plugs. One reason I disliked this trim level is that the rear seatbacks don't fold down. The trunk is slightly smaller than the gas version and there is no spare tire, since the battery takes up that space. What I Liked About It: Good gas mileage, generally 35-37 mpg around town, 42-48 on the highway. Goes around corners better than Hyundai/Kia cars of the past. Does a good imitation of a gas car. Steering is rather light, but some may not like this. Acceleration is good but no rocket. 6-speed automatic gives prompt kickdown most of the time. Once in a while one could want more power, but it's a reasonable compromise. What I Didn't like: Kind of noisy, ride somewhat firm but not harsh. Tire pressure monitoring does not have a 'reset' button. When the weather get colder, tires lose pressure and an insistent light comes on and the dash center information area is taken over by a diagram that informs you of the low pressure in one of the tires. After researching this online, I learned the only way to make it shut off is to overinflate the offending tire by 5 lbs. and drive it around for a few miles. This seems rather chintzy. Problems with this car: When raising the left rear window, it was very slow to make the last inch of travel. Eventually the window cured itself without any intervention from me. The area where I live has a lot of speed bumps. Had to replace the front lower control arms @ 66K. Then when I went for an oil change was told that 3 of the tires were "cupped" meaning that all the struts were shot. This was at not quite 77k. The seemed to me premature, as they should have gone 100k. Perhaps it was the local speed bump condition that factored into this. Thinking of 1: having to spend about $1500 on struts and tires and 2: what would it do next decided it was time to trade it in, about 3 years ahead of the timeI had planned.
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