Used 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Hybrid Review
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Went with the KIA hybrid
gmafb, Peoria, AZ, 07/16/2011
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
Bought the car and immediately drove to Las Vegas from Phoenix in July.
The air conditioned seats were very much appreciated.
Gas mileage turned out to be precisely as advertised.
Around town mileage is between 35 and 38.
Have owned a Prius before and the tranny in the KIA is not CVT, so it handles the power differently.
I personally dislike the CVT, so this change is good IMHO.
The ride … is excellent on the highway and good in town.
I chose this car over the Fusion and the Sonata.
The Sonatas I drove pulled to the right.
The Fusion drove okay, but the ergonomics for the AC controls were downright idiotic and the exterior looks like a streamlined YUGO.
It is cool, not expensive and.....it is a hybrid!!!!!!!!
luisguido, Woodbridge, VA, 12/20/2011
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
I am a Hybrid guy (previously owned a Prius, then a Camry, the a Fusion and finally an Insight (I average 28000 miles per year).
I bought my Optima Hybrid three weeks ago and I already drove 2,765 miles.
Guys with this car you can have all of the above: the Camry comfort, the Fusion solidity, the Insight low price, and if you drive your Optima Hybrid by placing an egg between you foot … and the accelerator, you can get 32/38/43 miles per gallon - trust me, I get that all the time.
don't drive it as you would drive Prius
doryhan, Fairfax, VA, 03/16/2012
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
My other (or previous) cars:
Ford Taurus V6
Chrysler PT-CRUISER I4
Cadillac DHS V8
I have owned and been driving Optima Hybrid (OH) for a month, filling up the tank twice.
MPG:
first tank 34.5MPG
second tank 35.5MPG
(99% city: the car computer indicates the average speed 22.2MPH)
At the beginning, I tried to drive the optima the way I would drive a Prius - slow acceleration, no … sudden stops, obsessively use EV mode (or try to use). But that does not help you with MPG. (more talks continued
in "Suggested improvements")
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid - best car I've owned
Frank Safranek, Escondido, CA, 01/19/2019
2011 Kia Optima Hybrid 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6A)
After five years I'm still very satisfied with this purchase. I really liked the styling of the car before I made the purchase and that has only improved as I've driven it daily. The Hybrid system gives great performance and economy. Lots of seating space in both front and rear. Great outside views. I get compliments from everyone who rides with me.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Hybrid
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Powerful and fuel-efficient engines
- Pro:good ride/handling balance
- Pro:handsome cabin
- Pro:copious features
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:impressive value
- Pro:lengthy warranty.
- Con:Can be tight on headroom
- Con:disappointing real-world fuel economy and driving experience for hybrid
- Con:numb steering.
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