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Used 2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

MBaisden, 06/19/2022
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Very nice car and excellent gas mileage

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5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the car so far, albeit only 2 days

SDDriver, 06/17/2021
2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was looking to replace a 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE that got totaled in an accident. I was considering a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq as well as the Prius and Ford Fusion Hybrid. I was intrigued with the Optima because it had the plug-in component. Although electric only is only good for 29 miles (mine always says 27 when fully charged), it is enough for a trip to my work and back home. I test drove the Optima along with the Ioniq and the others. What I liked about this Optima was that it drove very much like a regular car and much more sporty and composed than the Ioniq and Prius, which drive very light and flighty. The Fusion Hybrid was too bouncy and the seats sucked. The sound system is great and the layout is excellent. Reminds me a lot of the BMWs. Looking forward to keeping this as my daily driver for a long time.

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5 out of 5 stars

Incentive couldn’t be passed up.

Rich, 12/03/2017
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have a Tesla 3 on order. With the EV credit in 2018 in jepody, I couldn’t pass up on this deal.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car on a cheap lease

Big Al, 01/24/2018
2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
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Huge rebate made the car very affordable. The information system allows me to drive efficiently. Very roomy interior.

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