There are continually more options for drivers who want both savings at the pump and high-style. Enter 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid. Available for a test drive at Lancaster Kia, located at 5250 Main Street in East Petersburg, PA, the Optima Hybrid isn't simply a spinoff of the original 2012 Kia Optima. It differentiates itself in other ways from its gasoline-based sibling in other ways aside from adding a Full Parallel Hybrid powertrain.
What else can we expect from this powerful, fuel saving model? At a
glance, it's easy to see that the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid sets itself apart with
design cues like a unique front-end grille that's inspired by the original
Optima, but not a copy of it; a sculpted front and rear valence; new side
sills; a redesigned rear-lip spoiler; chrome-accented door hands; and
clear-lens projection headlights. In other words, it's proud owners are going to turn heads when behind the wheel.
Once you've taken a seat behind the wheel, the differences continue to reveal themselves. The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is equipped with a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine under that hood that's matched with an electric motor. This combination is then paired with a six-speed, electronically-controlled automatic transmission with overdrive.
If that combo sounds performance driven, it's because it is. In total, the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid delivers 206 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque. And even with that extra kick of performance, it delivers an amazing 35 mpg city/40 mpg highway.
Is there anything that the 2012 Kia
Optima Hybrid skimps on? Not that we can find. Aside from its
dashing good looks, thrilling performance, and envious fuel economy, the Optima
Hybrid has received a wide range of industry awards as well. They include...
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A United States Environmental Protection Agency
"Smart Buy" award
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An Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
"Top Safety Pick" designation
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A five-star crash safety rating from the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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An Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
"2012 Best New Family Car" award
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