Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
39 -42 City / 42 -46 HWY
Horsepower
192 -202
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lynn W
The fast car with great gadgets.
It runs really well, I am loving this car actually so it is a great vehicle esp on gas so try it out. If you have a big family I do not recommend this car because it's not as big an not roomy enough. It is very reliable and takes you places safely, the speed on these cars are pretty fast I mean you can just see the gas when you hit the gas pedal. I am not a savvy person so the car has gadgets that can be confusing at times but it is really great to ride in an enjoy yourself. Relax have fun go on a trip it will help you. The perfect car to go in.
accountCircle Rosa G
Why you should choose Kia optima.
It drives smoothly and is very quiet. It saves gas which comes in handy with la gas prices. The seats are comfortable and has lots of room in the back seats. It is a bit wide which makes the comfort better. Has rear cameras and led touch screen. Batteries are in the back.
accountCircle Harrison F
Kia optima hybrid premium a great buy with awesome tech.
The car is very reliable. I like the way it drives, however, in eco mode, sometimes when you need to accelerate quickly there is a delay and it is a bit scary. It is reliable and very attractive but I do not love how the rear bumper is shaped. It is a hybrid so it is very common to be squared but that is the only thing I do not like about the car. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for an attractive hybrid that drives well. The technology is great too. I love the apple CarPlay and the brake assist. Good to know that when applying the breaks the brake assist will ensure that you are slowing down fast enough to avoid hitting an object in front of you. The fuel economy is nice too for a vehicle that has a near 200 horsepower engine. The premium trim has some features you do not expect like lights for the door handles at night as you approach the car. Very quiet ride and you forget the car is on for a while until you get more comfortable with it. The seats are very comfortable and roomy as well. Back seats have plenty of legroom and the trunk can fit more than you’d expect for having the electric engine back there. Also, very attractive dash with leather or faux leather interior and leather steering wheel. Everyone loves my car when they enter it. I would definitely buy another Kia optima or Kia in general in the future.
accountCircle Shamarra C
Kia's number 1 biggest fan.
It's a really nice vehicle its sturdy, dependable gas, performance and mileage wise nice leather interior, high grade design inside and out, fancy finishes inside and out, very comfortable and very easy going no problems with it at all comfortability is amazing very relaxing to drive smooth riding, have never had any maintenance problems with it at all overall it's a great car a very great buy I love my choice I made its an amazing buy!
accountCircle Jennifer R
My vehicle is stylish yet safe. It looks sporty which is awesome!
I have not had any issues with my vehicle since I got it in 2017. It is currently at almost 22k miles. It drives very smoothly. I feel very safe in it with my children. It is super gas efficient which is a plus! It is stylish and up to date. The seats are very comfortable. The back up camera is crystal clear.
accountCircle Christopher O
Awesome on gas and very reliable.
My Kia optima hybrid is a great vehicle. It has great miles per gallon. Great on gas. Smooth ride very reliable. I would recommend my vehicle to anybody who loves to drive sporty cars. Leather interior and very spacious has a turbo sport mode that instantly makes the car speed.
accountCircle Jamal D
Little car great price for you.
It is a really good car. It is really good on gas and the car is a affordable price. I haven't really had issues with the car yet but I do wish the care have better and more space to move around in. The airbag work and it have automatic locks and it is good on mileage.
accountCircle Sonia H
Awesome car, no complaints.
I haven’t had any problems with my optima. I do keep up with routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotation, fluids & filters. The inside is spacious and the ac works great. Also there’s plenty of trunk space and seats fold down if need be. The Kia optima hybrid has been an awesome car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Levon S
It's a great detail and I like the air conditioning.
It's great, I really like it, it is very comfortable. I like driving in it, in fact, I love driving in it haha. It allows me to drive from one place to another with no problems, with great performance, reliability and amazing features. Overall this vehicle has very little problems. It has great performance. It is very reliable. It is comfortable and it has great features.

Kia Optima Hybrid Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base Hybrid
192 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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Base
192 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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EX Hybrid
202 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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EX
202 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Owner Reviews

4.60
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5 stars 65%
4 stars 30%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sonia H on May 20, 2021
Awesome car, no complaints.
I haven’t had any problems with my optima. I do keep up with routine maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotation, fluids & filters. The inside is spacious and the ac works great. Also there’s plenty of trunk space and seats fold down if need be. The Kia optima hybrid has been an awesome car.
accountCircle Kristina R on March 23, 2021
This car is extremely family friendly and efficient.
My car is comfortable, fast, energy efficient, cash efficient, cozy, and environment friendly. It only takes 20 dollars to completely fill my tank with gas and the gas lasts a long while, this car has so far proven a great one for me and my family. I would highly recommend this car for any family.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Sylma W.

The Kia Optima was not my first pick. I am used to SUV's, but as a single mom didn't want a minivan or a hole in my pocket. This car is great on gas, for a sedan it has a big trunk and spacious enough for the kids to not kill each other. Back seat has good amount of legroom and car seats fit great.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Sylma W.

My only con with the car is I can't fit anybody else if we are going out. The car is fit for the kids and I. If we want to take a road trip we done it in this car and it's amazing in gas, but usually I rent to get the extra comfort for the long drives.

Ranks #8 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has an average owner rating of 4.66 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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car
5
2
car
4.81
8
car
4.6

Ranks #15 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid has a combined MPG of 48 which ranks it #15 of 28 other Hybrid & Electrics.

1
car
150 MPG
2
car
137 MPG
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46 MPG

Is The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid A Good Car?

Yes it has a very good engine it also has very good tires the car is also good on a lot of roads such as dirt roads snow roads and wet roads.
Nicholas G.
Yes I love my vehicle it's really safe I really enjoy the space it gives and the way it drives smoothly.
veronica v.

How Reliable Is The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid?

Yes my car is very reliable it also has very many problems but it is very reliably never die out on you one of the problems is the check engine light will not go off.
Nicholas G.
I've only ever had one problem with my car ever and it's BC I ran into a tree so yes reliable and it still drove.
veronica v.

Is The 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid A Good Value?

The cost is very good it is 30,000 dollars it's a good value for the car because it has many features and goes forever.
Nicholas G.
About 12000 dollars and yes it's a really good value before the Apr rates get you witch that just depends on your credit.
veronica v.

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Safety & Reliability

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