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The 2011 Optima Hybrid uses a full parallel hybrid system and
can be driven in zero emission, full-electric drive mode at
speeds up to 62 miles per hour or in blended gas-electric mode
at any speed. When the car comes to a stop and the electrical
load is low, the engine shuts off to completely eliminate idle
fuel consumption and emissions.
In addition to offering consumers class-leading fuel economy,
the 2011 Optima Hybrid also delivers high levels of style,
comfort and refinement. Available in two configurations, all
Optima Hybrids offer several unique features, including front
grille design, 16-inch alloy wheel design, headlamp design, fog
lamps, heated outside mirrors, front and rear lower bumpers and
side sills and LED tail lamp design.
Priced at $26,500, the Optima Hybrid adds to the extensive
list of standard convenience features and stylish appointments
found on the well-equipped Optima LX A/T trim with features such
as: eight-way power adjustable driver's seat, dual zone
automatic temperature control with rear vents, push-button start
with smart key, Supervision™ meter cluster with LCD display,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, one-touch
automatic up/down on front windows, chrome interior door
handles, glove box illumination, rear reading lamps, and fixed
rear seats with ski pass-through. The Virtual Engine Sound
System (VESS), standard on the Optima Hybrid, plays a
pre-recorded engine sound during electric-only operation to help
notify people outside the vehicle that it is approaching.
The Optima Hybrid is the first Kia vehicle to offer the
company's proprietary UVO powered by Microsoft® hands-free,
voice-activated infotainment and communications system which is
paired with the AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system and features a
rear-view camera, SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capabilities with
three months complimentary service(6), auxiliary and USB audio
input jacks for connecting with MP3 players(7) and Bluetooth®(8)
wireless technology connectivity with steering wheel-mounted
controls. Based on Windows Embedded Auto Software, UVO is an
easy-to-use hands-free solution that allows drivers and
passengers to answer and place phone calls, receive and respond
to SMS text messages, access music from a variety of media
sources and create custom music experiences.
Consumers who select the Optima Hybrid with the available
Hybrid Premium Technology Package, priced at $5,000, will enjoy
additional comfort and convenience features, including:
panoramic sunroof, unique 17-inch alloy wheel design, four-way
power adjustable front passenger's seat, driver's seat memory,
heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats and steering
wheel, HID headlamps with automatic leveling,
leatherette-wrapped center fascia, auto-dimming rear-view mirror
with Homelink™ and compass, a navigation system with back-up
camera and SIRIUS Traffic™(9), and an eight-speaker
Infinity®(10) audio system (these available features replace the
UVO system).
Like all Kia vehicles, the 2011 Optima Hybrid is equipped
with a high level of standard safety features, including six
airbags(11) (dual advanced front and front-seat mounted side as
well as full-length side curtain), front active headrests,
side-impact door beams, height-adjustable front seatbelts with
pre-tensioners, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions,
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) and a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Four-wheel antilock brakes
(ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control
System (TCS), a Brake Assist System (BAS) and Hill Assist
Control (HAC) also are standard.
The 2011 Optima Hybrid is covered by KMA's warranty program,
which offers unprecedented consumer protection. Included in this
program are a 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty,
a five-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty and a
five-year/100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. A
five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance plan also is part of
the vehicle coverage.
Photo: KIA
(May 10, 2011)
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