Performance

with class-leading 40 mpg highway and class leading 206 total horsepower the Hybrid offers a level of performance & efficiency its primary competitors like the Camry and Fusion just cannot match. Not only that, the Optima Hybrid posses every bit as much power as its standard gasoline-powered counterpart.

Nu 2.0 MPI engine

With power output of 150 ps @ 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 18.3 kg.m @ 5,000 rpm, this multi-port injection engine is the perfect match for Kia’s advance hybrid powertrain system. 6 speed transmission: Optima Hybrid’s state-of-the-art 6-speed automatic transmission without traditional torque converter operates in conjunction with a smart gear shift program to ensure optimal fuel efficiency while ensuring fun driving dynamics

6 speed automatic transmission

Optima Hybrid’s state-of-the-art 6-speed automatic transmission without traditional torque converter operates in conjunction with a smart gear shift program to ensure optimal fuel efficiency while ensuring fun driving dynamics

Regenerative braking system

Kinetic energy produced when slowing down or coming to a stop is captured and turned into electricity that is used to help recharge the battery, thereby resulting greater vehicle efficiency.