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Note: This performance review was created when the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid was new.
Performance: | 7.0 |
Reviewers say the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid provides good fuel economy, but with a few sacrifices in terms of performance. Test drivers think the Optima Hybrid’s acceleration and power are okay, but are disappointed with the transition between electric and gas power, wishing it was smoother.
The Kia Optima Hybrid’s handling gets good reviews, and auto critics say it offers a sporty, yet comfortable ride. The Optima Hybrid’s brakes get dinged for having a delayed response from when you hit the brake pedal to when the car actually starts to slow.
Test drivers aren’t overly impressed with the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid’s acceleration and power. They wish that the car’s hybrid powertrain had a smoother transition between gas and electric power. A few reviewers noticed a brief delay from the time they hit the gas pedal to when the engine actually delivers power, which they disliked, but this is common among hybrids.
The Optima Hybrid has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 166 horsepower and an electric motor that makes 40.2 horsepower, for a combined 206.2 horsepower. The Kia Optima Hybrid has a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. The EPA rates the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid’s fuel economy at 34/39 mpg city/highway.
Not many auto critics have commented on the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid’s handling and braking, but those who have are disappointed with the brakes, but say the handling is good. The Optima Hybrid’s regenerative brakes are disliked for having a delayed response when the brake pedal is pushed. The Optima Hybrid’s handling, on the other hand, is well-liked for being composed and somewhat sporty. Reviewers note that it takes bumpy roads like a champ.
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