2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

 

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Overview

The 2014 Kia Optima EX Hybrid has a few new styling, technology and mechanical improvements for the model year.

Safety Features

Safety & Security

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp
  • 2 front headrests
  • 2 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Emergency interior trunk release
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Tire pressure monitoring

Driving Impression

The 2014 Kia Optima is easy to maneuver and effortless to handle. The Optima Hybrid is capable of 0-60 in eight seconds. The Optima is smooth and quiet on the highway with virtually no wind noise. The Optima Hybrid comes with Kia’s Brake Assist System (BAS) that includes power-assisted disc brakes with ABS, which are adequate for stopping at any speed.

 

Under the Hood

The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid has a 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC, gasoline-powered in-line four-cylinder engine and a 74-kW electric motor with a lithium polymer battery. The combined power has an output of 199 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque. The optima has a six-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel economy is rated at 36 city/40 highway with a combined of 38 mpg.

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 2.4 L CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS Inline 4 VALVES 16
VALVE TIMING Variable TORQUE 235 ft-lbs. @ 1000 rpm
HORSEPOWER 199 hp @ 5500 rpm TURNING CIRCLE 35.8 ft.

 

Inside

The 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX came nicely equipped with a host of creature features.

The Optima’s interior is luxurious from its leather seats to its heated steering wheel.

The seats were comfortable and supportive. The driver’s seat was power eight-way adjustable (with memory) for the driver and four-way for the passenger, the passenger front seat should have a power up & down control as the seat sits very low. The front seats were heated, air cooled and ventilated and the 2 outside rear seats are heated.

The Bluetooth system was easy to pair to my IPhone. The auto-dimming rearview mirror has Homelink and the voice command system for telephone and navigation were easy to program.

The gauges are well positioned with easy access and the steering wheel has audio and phone controls.

Interior Features

Front Seats

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 4 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

  • Hands-free entry
  • 2 one-touch power windows

Instrumentation

  • Clock
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Low fuel level warning
  • Compass

Convenience

  • Cruise control
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Remote trunk release
  • Front seatback storage
  • Power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

 

  • Roadside Assistance*
  • Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)*
  • Destination Download*

 

 

Comfort

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Cooled storage compartment
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

  • Memorized settings for 2 drivers

In Car Entertainment

  • Element antenna
  • Infinity premium brand stereo system
  • 8 total speakers
  • AM/FM stereo
  • Satellite radio w/real time traffic satellite radio
  • Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
  • 1 subwoofer(s)
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection

Telematics

  • Navigation with voice activation navigation system
  • UVO eServices telecommunications service
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Real time traffic

 

Outside
The Kia Optima is one of the best looking cars in its category. The 2014 Optima Hybrid EX has a dramatic front and rear end that has a fluid design. The Kia has unique LED rear lights that accent the rear and have a dramatic look.

 

Summary

If you are in the market for a Hybrid sedan then the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid is well worth taking a test drive at your local Kia dealer.

 

Specifications

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 6 ft. 0.1 in. (72.1 in.) HEIGHT 4 ft. 9.1 in. (57.1 in.)
LENGTH 15 ft. 10.7 in. (190.7 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 5.1 in. (5.1 in.)
WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 2 in. (110 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 40.0 in. FRONT HIP ROOM 54.7 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 45.5 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.3 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 54.5 in. REAR HEAD ROOM 37.6 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 34.7 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM 55.7 in.

 

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