What kind of car is the 2014 Kia Optima?
The 2014 Kia Optima is a midsize sedan that comes in two different variants: gasoline-powered Optima and Optima Hybrid. The standard gasoline-powered Optima comes in LX, EX, SX (normally aspirated and turbocharged variants) and Limited trim levels.
Is the Kia Optima LX a manual car?
The manual transmission on the LX trim has been dropped, as has the turbo version of the EX. The famous automotive leader Bob Lutz once said it costs as much to build an ugly car as it does a beautiful one. In the 2013 Kia Optima sedan, Mr. Lutz’s words have been proven spot on.
What kind of engine does a Kia Optima have?
Powering the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. Combined power output is 199 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
What kind of car is the 2013 Kia Rio?
Among the more well-established subcompacts like the Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Accent comes another contender: the 2013 Kia Rio sedan and Rio 5 hatchback. All new last year, the Rio takes subcompact styling and content to new levels.
The 2014 Kia Optima is a midsize sedan that comes in two different variants: gasoline-powered Optima and Optima Hybrid. The standard gasoline-powered Optima comes in LX, EX, SX (normally aspirated and turbocharged variants) and Limited trim levels.
Powering the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an electric motor and a six-speed automatic transmission. Combined power output is 199 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
What kind of safety features does a Kia Optima have?
Standard safety features on the 2014 Kia Optima include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, side airbags and side curtain airbags. A rearview camera is optional, as are rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert and a blind-spot monitoring system.
Is the Kia Optima a nice car?
Overall, it’s a nice sedan at a low price, with engines delivering competitive fuel economy and performance. The midsized Optima delivers a lot of content at a reasonable price. Comfort, quiet and refinement are numbered solidly among its attributes. The Kia also has very good fit and finish.
What is an Optima Hybrid?
The Optima Hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter I-4 engine coupled to 38 kW electric motor; total system output comes to 192 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque . A six-speed automatic transmission is used to…
What is Kia hybrid?
The 2018 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid is Kia’s rival to the Toyota Prius Prime. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid is powered by the same 1.6L four-cylinder as the Niro Hybrid, which generates 104 horsepower and 109 lb-ft. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid does one up the hybrid model a bit with its more powerful electric motor (60-hp vs 43-hp).