Optima Hybrid
The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid was completely redesigned, showing improved exterior styling and upgraded interior features. The base model has 16-inch wheels, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated side mirrors, a 7-inch touchscreen display with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio. Optional features include a larger touchscreen display, navigation, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather upholstery, and a premium audio system with HD radio.
All models come standard with a 2.0-liter engine paired with an electric motor, producing a combined output of 192 horsepower. The six-speed automatic transmission offers a traditional shifting feel, rating at an estimated 42 miles per gallon.
Optima Plug-In Hybrid
If you want even better efficiency than the Optima Hybrid, check out Kia’s Optima Plug-In Hybrid option. This vehicle is brand new for 2017 but carries over features from the popular Optima. You can charge the battery from a standard household electrical outlet up to 27 miles on a single charge in all-electric mode. The car also boasts plenty of interior space, a high-end infotainment system, and a comfortable ride for all passengers.
It’s available in a single trim level with leather upholstery, a premium audio system, navigation, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Packages offer upgrades such as ventilated front seats, extra active safety features, and heated rear seats.
Soul EV
For buyers who love the iconic appearance of the Soul but want better efficiency, the Soul EV is the perfect vehicle. As its name suggests, it’s an electrically powered version of the boxy Kia Soul. It has an electric motor paired with a 27-kWh battery that puts out 109 horsepower and can drive for up to 93 miles. You’ll get more cargo space when you choose this model over a sedan.
It comes in three trim levels, each boasting a DC fast-charge port, a 6.6-kW onboard charger, automatic headlights, automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, heated front seats, and a 5-inch central display screen with a rearview camera and six-speaker audio system.
Niro
The Niro, a compact crossover SUV from Kia, offers sleek exterior styling that helps it stand out among other hybrids. Beneath the hood, you’ll find a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that works with an electric motor to put out 139 combined horsepower. Its six-speed dual-clutch transmission is also a differentiator in a sea of continuously variable transmissions.
It’s available in five trim levels and features dual-zone automatic climate control, a touch-screen display, a cargo area storage tray, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated side mirrors, and high-end safety features.
Take one of Kia’s latest hybrid or EV models for a test drive to see why so many buyers love these options.