Yahoo Autos 2017 Kia Optima Coming With Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid Options
The latest Kia Optima is already a great option for buyers on a budget looking for a svelte, sporty sedan. At launch, the car was offered with three four-cylinder engine choices whose outputs ranged from 178 to 247 horsepower. Now Kia has added two new hybrid options.
On show this week at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the two new hybrid options include an Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid. They’ll be available in the fourth quarter of the year, as 2017 models.
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The cars’ internals are closely related to the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid from sister brand Hyundai. In both, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine serves as the internal combustion component.
In the Optima Hybrid, an electric motor and clutch replaces the traditional torque converter transmission. Peak output is 193 hp.
