2011 Kia Optima Hybrid makes its debut

The 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show meant the official debut of the all-new 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid, firm’s first hybrid vehicle for the United States market. Just like the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, the new Optima Hybrid comes with a 2.4-litre petrol engine delivering 166 hp and 265 Nm / 195.4 lb ft of torque, mated to a small electric motor which drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.

Optima Hybrid’s 30kW Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) synchronous electric motor delivers 40.7 ps and 205 Nm of torque from 0-to-1,400 rpm in electric mode.
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JUGNU - 11/18/2010 3:35:03 PM

+2 Boost

Looks better than Sonata and also the larger Kia cadenza to me.

JUGNU

WorldofLuxury - 11/18/2010 3:58:41 PM

+4 Boost

Kia's design has two good things:
- it's good-looking, crisp, and modern
- it's simple unlike Hyundai's varying looks
- would save a lot of money in terms of design

knowitall1985 - 11/18/2010 4:37:13 PM

-2 Boost

Only problem it's the biggest POS you can buy.......