2012 Kia Optima Hybrid
Introduction
Every luxury sedan plays a critical image in its automaker. This fact stays strong due to many luxury sedans already out in the market, which defaults to a very competitive arena for automakers. Luxury sedans offer a series of attractive features such as respectable performance, reliability, safety, comfort, practicality, and affordability. Not many sedans out in the market can hit all the check boxes, but the Kia Optima definitely comes very close. Above all, the Kia Optima Hybrid also offers excellent fuel economy.
Exterior
The styling of the Kia Optima was designed by the same car designer of many notorious luxury vehicles from Audi and Volkswagen. No surprise that the overall looks of the Kia Optima is pure eye candy. The smooth trims and contours of the chassis makes the overall vehicle beautiful.
Power Train
The power train of the Kia Optima includes the latest and greatest hybrid technology while offering many safety features and promised reliability. The fuel economy of the Kia Optima is rated at 35mpg city and 40mpg highway. The Kia power train also offers very respectful performance rated at 206 horse power.
Interior
The interior shares the same attributes as the beautiful styling of the exterior. The interior dash and seats are lined with soft and comfortable leather. Standard features include a push button engine start, mounted audio and cruise control buttons mounted on the steering wheel, automated dual zone temperature control, and Kia’s own infotainment system that allows voice recognition, rear camera display, and audio/radio control.
Features
Kia has also included many features that make the Optima stand out by including heated side mirrors with mounted turn signals, 18″ alloy wheels, and an on board LCD dash display to help keep the driver informed of the real time performance of the hybrid power train system. Extra optional features also include a panoramic sun roof, heated as well as cooled seats, heated steering wheel, and an 8 speaker infinity sound system.
Conclusion
It is refreshing to see automakers step their game by offering new and innovative design in their luxury sedans. Kia has not only done an excellent job in the styling and performance of the Kia Optima sedan, but has also raised the bar with the quality and luxury of the vehicle with a comfortable interior and a plethora of features most luxury sedans lack. There is no doubt that the Kia Optima will be one of the most popular luxury sedans of 2012.
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