2017 Kia Optima Hybrid from North America
Summary:
Happy with the car
Faults:
The car is reliable. Accelerator if pressed down quickly noticeably lags before the car accelerates.
Steering is peculiar. The electronic steering occasionally feels "sticky"; noticeable while cruising at 50 mph and having to make subtle steering corrections.
Both items I have not had in for service.
General Comments:
Excellent MPG. I average 42 MPG.
Wish the car had a wireless Qi charger. Bluetooth works well.
Under the hood is intimidating; it doesn't appear a backyard mechanic can service it. Hopefully aftermarket hybrid batteries will be more readily available.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 16th January, 2019
23rd Feb 2024, 17:41
These hybrids are very troubled past the 100,000 miles mark. Plenty of serious battery and hybrid system issues on forums.