The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Revealed at 2016 CAS

Feb 18, 2016

Last week at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America revealed the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid. The HEV will be part of the environmentally friendly Kia Motors EcoDyanamics sub-brand. Just like the all-new fourth generation Optima Sedan, the Optima HEV benefits from the full redesign plus an additional focus on fuel efficiency.

Here are some of the highlights from the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid:

Refined Cabin: The Optima Hybrid has been made larger and more comfortable with luxurious features such as redesigned seats to provide more comfort and support to passengers.

Intelligent Technology: The Optima HEV was designed with advanced technology to make driving safer and easier. Safety features include Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Advanced Smart Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning System, and Front Collision Warning System.

Aerodynamic Form and Function: The Optima Hybrid was designed to mirror the all-new Kia Optima Sedan style, but it was also built with additional features to improve aerodynamics. The most notable of these is the open/close speed adjusting active grille which will also optimize engine bay cooling.

Enhanced Hybrid Performance: The Optima’s previous 2.4L Engine has been replaced with a 2.0L GDI Four-Cylinder Engine, working in tandem with a 38 kW electric motor and a Six-Speed Transmission. This makes for an estimated total of 193 horsepower and a ten percent increase in fuel economy.

“Kia is pursuing a bold initiative to increase fuel efficiency by 25 percent across our entire model line-up by 2020, and new models like the Optima HEV and PHEV will be critical to realizing that vision,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president, product planning, KMA. “The brand’s commitment to sustainability, coupled with our history of delivering premium amenities and value, has never been more evident than in these all-new hybrid vehicles, which are world-class examples of green engineering, advanced technology and design.”

Get more details by clicking the link below!

“Kia Unveils the All-new 2017 Optima Hybrid at the Chicago Auto Show.#KiaCAS.” ALL-NEW KIA OPTIMA HYBRID UNVEILED AT 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Feb. 2016. <http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/media/pressreleases/11201/all-new-kia-optima-hybrid-unveiled-at-2016-chicago-auto-show>.