2014 Kia Optima EX Hybrid! WOW!!
First, The Kia Optima Hybrid is great on gas. Wait, that doesn’t even come close to describing the gas mileage. HOLY MOLY!! I tried my hardest to use a tank of gas. I TRIED HARD!! By the end of the week, SEVEN DAYS LATER…… I BARELY used a forth of a tank. I’ve never driven a hybrid before, NOW I see what all the fuss is about. This car IS AMAZING ON GAS!!
Let me start with the outside of Kia Optima. First, it’s a sleek looking little car. The car has sleek lines and looks like a luxury car. I know, you’ve heard me say it before, I love a silver car!! To me, silver is the classiest color. Silver seems to hide dirt better, so BONUS, the car looks cleaner longer!
Keyless entry. Whoever invented this feature is amazing and I would like to shake their hand! Seriously, one of my favorite features on a car. I put the key fob in my pocket or purse and never have to take it out again. MAN I LOVE THAT!!!
The Optima has another feature I love, the side mirrors fold in when you lock the car. But, here is my FAVORITE feature! Get close to the car with your key fob and the mirrors automatically go back to their driving position!! AUTOMATICALLY!! I had a great time with this feature and the Grandkids!! HAAAA!! NaNa’s MAGIC!
I apologize for the air conditioner noise in the background about halfway through. It has been HOT OUTSIDE here in Southern California! I realized that the air conditioner was so loud only after I gave the car back.
Besides the magic mirror and keyless entry, this car is QUIET!! I mean WHISPER quiet!! I had to watch the instrument panel to see that the car was indeed running. There is no engine turn over noise. The doors and window are sound absorbing. Truly a QUIET car; inside and OUT!!
Full Parallel Hybrid System!! 199 HP. Combined. Get even more out of every tank of gas with the Optima’s full parallel hybrid system. The system pairs a 2.4 four-cylinder gas engine with an electric motor that produces 47 horsepower. The Optima Hybrid switches smoothly between the two as needed. All you need to do is drive.
The Kia Optima ride is smooth. The car handles like a dream. I’m thoroughly impressed!
Check back tomorrow for information about the interior of the Kia Optima, there was just too much information for one post. The post is up HERE
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Disclosure I received a complimentary week driving the Kia Optima EX Hybrid for the purpose of my review. No, they didn’t let me keep it…. they NEVER let me keep these cars?? WHY??? I feel I really need to see how far I could drive on a single tank of gas. No other compensation was provided. The opinions are mine and 100% honest. I have not been influenced in any way.
