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.
My car won't start, this indicator comes on. Nothing is blocking the sensors fuses are good. Takes more than 15 minutes of constant trying to restart before it starts. I don't have time every day to guess if it will start Please help
I just got this car maybe 5 days ago and I've had the system message pop up about 3 times now. It's a used car but with barely any miles on it. It first happened on my way home on the freeway and I was using my cruise control (75mph). Suddenly the cruise just stopped and I felt the car slowing, I noticed the service message and then within seconds the message went away like nothing happened. It only happens with the cruise on, and it never shuts the car down like I see many people saying happens. It just pops on to turn the cruise off then boom its fine and I can set my cruise. At first I thought it was because the eco was on and I assumed I overexerted it (it was brand new and I had no idea what most of the buttons did). So I made it a point to turn the eco off when going freeway speeds and I thought it was helping till it happened again today. I don't know what to do or what it means but I don't want to spend thousands to get this car fixed since I literally just got it. I'm at a loss :(
my title only has my name on it and i marked that it has two, how do i change that. It looks like the potential buyer and I are getting close to an agreed upon price and I want to make sure we don't hit a snag because I marked that the title has more than one name when it fact it only has one thanks Rich Hargis
Looking at buying a 2014 Kia Hybrid, but being told the warranty for second owner is 5/60,000 on hybrid battery. Can anyone officially confirm or deny that the 10/100,000 Kia hybrid battery warranty transfer to a second owner?
I've replaced my battery about 2 months ago because my fuse keeps blowing out. I think I'm about to have the same problem because my system lights came on telling me to stop my car and cut it off. Am I have some kinda electrical problem? Because this is becoming a problem for me.
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 · 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: rear · 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: 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: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · 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
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: mast · 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: driver seat · 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: cruise controls · 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
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
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: UVO · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
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): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic front side