2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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While there’s been no official word, we can reasonably assume that the 2014 Kia Optima Hybrid will receive at least those subtle upgrades to sheet metal and cabin appointments that are ballyhooed for its non-hybrid sibling. Otherwise, this 5-passenger gas/electric midsize sedan keeps on truckin’ with a battery pack that was updated in 2013, as well as a few tweaks to a hybrid powerplant that also debuted in the 2013 edition.

Trims are, as of now, expected to remain the base Optima Hybrid LX and the upscale EX, though a shuffle has been instituted for the non-hybrid Optima trim lineup that may trickle down to the Hybrid offerings. Thus, such added amenities as LED foglights and taillights will doubtless come along for the ride. Meanwhile, this lithe 4-door should continue to offer a handsome alternative for the family, with unexpectedly upper-crust features that belie the automaker’s somewhat humble beginnings. Its 10.8 cubic feet of trunk space, alas, might be a bit of a letdown, as will the lack of truly neck-snapping power, but the slower pace might allow bystanders to get an eyeful of the Optima Hybrid’s beauty, while fill-ups should take less and less out of the family budget.

Anyhow, look for the retuned variable-valve-timed (VVT) 2.4-liter gas/hybrid inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine to make a return, and to once again mate with a 47kW electric motor to put out a total of 199 hp. Again under the management of the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, the gas/electric system is geared to offer power from the electric battery alone for short distances, as well as regenerative braking to juice up the battery, and auto stop-start technology that saves idling your gas away. Oh, and the new lithium polymer battery weighs only 91 pounds while putting out a shocking 270 volts. Altogether, this works out to an estimated 36 mpg city/40 highway.

Standard appearance goodies found in the entry-level LX should again include 16-inch alloy wheels, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors and a rear spoiler, while cloth upholstery, full power accessories, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and simulated alloy cabin bling is expected to remain adorning the interior. Additionally, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering should return for the 2014 Optima Hybrid LX, as should the standard rear-view camera, the cooled storage compartment and Bluetooth hands-free calling. Entertainment, meantime, looks to include once again a single-CD/MP3 player with 6 speakers and USB-interfaced auxiliary iPod input.

The 2014 Optima Hybrid EX, as befits its elite status, is expected to retain 17-inch alloy wheels and a power sunroof outside, with heated power-adjustable front seats, driver's memory settings and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror again adorning the interior. And let’s not forget the universal remote garage door opener and the standard Infinity audio system with its 8 premium speakers, or the traditional voice-activated navigation system bearing real-time traffic info. Also expect 2013’s updated and upsized touchscreen displays to make a return in the flagship 2014 EX.

Again this year, the LX is expected to gain several of the items found standard in the top-shelf EX as options, while both trims can be accessorized with added cargo management tools and carpeted floor mats.

Finally, standard safety equipment of note includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Each trim also carries standard daytime running lights and front fog/driving lights, as well as turn-signal-integrated mirrors and a remote antitheft alarm. The EX, meanwhile, additionally flaunts standard xenon high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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2014 Kia Optima Hybrid Pricing

Original MSRP

$25,995 to $31,995

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2014 Kia Optima Hybrid LX

Original MSRP: $25,995

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.32

Engine

Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 47 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 35 · Electric Motor Torque: 151 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 159 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5500 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 154 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth

Steering

Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Telematics

Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

2014 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Original MSRP: $31,995

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leatherette · Dash Trim: Leatherette · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.32

Engine

Exterior Features

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4