The only problem I have had with this vehicle has been the wiring. And that is because I live out in the country and the mice love the wiring because it has soybean based covering. It seems that this attracts the mice to come to the buffet. Other than that I love the car. Great performance.
Corinne B
on May 23, 2021
A reliable and surprisingly sporty car.
My car is reliable, large enough to feel spacious but a good size to park in the city. The fuel economy could be better for a hybrid, but it is still very good (and since the car has a large tank, I do not have to fill up often). The one thing I dislike about my car is I wish the trunk opened up into the body of the car.
Nat I
on February 20, 2021
Kia’s awesome fuel efficient car you just cannot get enough of!
I love my Kia! When I first got this car, I had been driving an old jeep liberty and it was time for change. My jeep only use to do 10 miles a gallon and now I get 25-30 miles per gallon on the Kia. I drive a lot for work and with increasing gas prices it has definitely been nice. Not only is it great on gas, but it is beautiful. The car is very sleek and comfortable with heated leather seats and amazing sound system.
Mindy Q
on December 16, 2020
Cute and reliable vehicle
This car is one of the better cars that I have owned. It drives nice and is pretty reliable. I love having the Bluetooth so I can listen to music from my phone. The seats are very comfortable but I've always hated how hot leather seats get in the sun. I have only had to take this vehicle to the shop a couple of times and it was only for minor things.
Sarah W
on October 29, 2020
Great space, frustrating automatic door lock system.
I love the size of the back seat as a tall adult can sit comfortably. I also love the warnings about low tire pressure and other issues with the car. I absolutely hate that I can't put the back seats down to transport longer items and also hate the way the doors lock after I have unlocked them as a 'security feature'. If I unlock them I want them to stay unlocked.
Lorraine H
on September 4, 2020
Happy with my Kia optima hybrid.
No problems to date. Passenger seat is too low for me so I prefer to drove vs be the passenger. On a good road the tide is nice but rough on roads that have defects. Cannot beat gas mileage! The backup mirror is too small to be very effective. The air conditioning is perfect as is the heat controls. The radio sound system is very nice and provides good sound.
Antwonique J
on August 21, 2020
It is valuable for your money.
First hybrid that I have ever driven. I was worried about accelerating from a stop while on battery only, but it is so smooth!! Gas mileage is awesome and I look awesome driving in it! I give two thumbs up for the make of this car! I would say it that it's a 10 all the way around interior designing, reliable, performance, it is worth your money and comfortable!
Patti S
on August 3, 2020
I love my hybrid Kia but must remember to take an occasional trip out of town.
I have only had the car for a little over 2 years but the only problem I have had was that I only make short trips with it usually. Therefore I needed a new battery after owning it only 2 years. Since I bought it used I am not sure about the distance the previous owner drove it, but I was surprised to learn that I need to drive it for longer distances to keep the battery charged up. The other issue I had was that it had no spare tire, only the tire kit to temporarily inflate it and get to a dealer. This did not work for me. I used it once and didn't purchase another one, and subsequently had another flat. I had been told at a tire shop that the problem with buying a spare tire was that there was no room in the trunk to put a spare. When I had another flat and had not purchased another temporary tire-inflation kit, I had to pay extra to have someone come to the house and repair my tire. During that visit I was lamenting that there was no room for a spare tire in the trunk. The repairman told me that most of these vehicles had a removable flooring that could be lifted out. He looked in my trunk and showed me that I could just remove the one-piece flooring and have room for a spare tire! So I removed that and threw it away and went out and bought a spare tire. Problem solved!!
Osaeon D
on July 30, 2020
Kia optima hybrid base model: it's a good car, not an exciting one.
Great mpg, smooth ride, poor acceleration. I get up to 40 mpg in the city, 42 on the highway. Not very fast until over 60 mph. Relatively slow but it is very efficient. The base model has minimal accessories. Great look. Older interface. Nice wheels. You can feel every bump in the road due the heavy lithium battery in the backseat.
Kylie P
on July 11, 2020
Very reliable and comfortable.
I have never had any mechanical issues. Just basic upkeep, oil changes, tires and rotations. It is super comfortable, great gas mileage. I love the seat warmer/cooler as well as steering wheel warmer. It is a perfect car for younger people or small families. Backseat also has warmers, very spacious and a huge trunk! I love this car.
Ryan F
on July 11, 2020
Fuel efficiency to the max!
It has really good fuel economy, the hybrid system gets around 25 mpg when traveling a route with a lot of stops and speeding up. On the highway, it can get up to 33 mpg or more. The ride is also really comfortable and smooth, and I haven’t had any mechanical issues in the 4 years I have had it.
Amber B
on July 3, 2020
Smooth ride with various functions
I have owned the Kia Optima Hybrid for 1.5 years. I have the leather seats with the heating and cooling function. The heating function works very well during the cooler months; however, the cooling function is somewhat slower and does not always seem to work. Living in Arizona, it is a great feature to have when it is functioning normally. The seats, themselves, are comfortable and there is a surprising amount of legroom in the back seat. This does reduce the space available in the trunk and it is difficult to move larger items/boxes. Overall, I have not had any difficulty with the performance of the vehicle. It is very quiet and very easy to drive. I especially enjoy that the side mirrors close while in park, making it easier to get by the car without damaging the mirrors. I have found that the hybrid function does not provide me any more gas mileage than a standard sedan, even with the 'energy saver' function. I purchased the car as pre-owned; therefore, it is missing the SIM card. I am not able to utilize GPS at this time, though the Bluetooth feature is very simple to use for music and phone calls.
Rachel P
on February 7, 2020
Kia optima hybrid- great everyday car!
The car runs well. I am able to save a lot of money on gas because it is a hybrid. It definitely is not a fast car but more of an everyday realistic kind of car. I have standard features so nothing is really special there but I do feel like I have a reliable car.
Candace J
on November 29, 2019
Kia optima hybrid: affordable luxury.
Gas mileage is excellent. Can drive 600 miles on the highway with one tank of gas. Recently had some issues with the oil light flashing, unaware of current reason. Does not seem to have any other issues. Good family car, plenty of space in backseat for child seats.
Kw W
on November 12, 2019
Just a little bit of why I love my Kia optima and how reliable it is.
My Kia has been extremely reliable. I bought it right after having my daughter because I needed something reliable. I have had it for 3 years with no major issues. There is plenty of room to fit my daughter's car seat and plenty of groceries and my nieces at the same time.
Cassandra H
on September 22, 2019
Kia optima review. Pros and cons.
I have had electrical problems. Seat belt ding’s when no one or anything is in the seat. The car needs more room. The trunk is big and spacious. Sometimes when the car is shut off it takes it a min to actually shut off. The gas mileage is the best part about the car. If it wasn't for that I wouldn't have bought it.
Jordan A
on September 3, 2019
Great space for a smaller car.
It drives smoothly, it is a good size on the inside, the trunk is big. It is everything I look for in a car. I Haven't had any major problems with the car besides having to change a few tires. The car has a great gas mileage also. I would recommend this car for anyone who travels a lot or anyway who needs space in their car but also does not want a huge SUV.
Elisa L
on July 26, 2019
Surprisingly awesome fantastic ride
The Kia Optimum is awesome. The ride is very smooth and the extras are awesome. Cooled seats, heated seats and heated steering wheel. The leather seats are comfy and soft. The ride is very smooth. The speed can sneak up on you because it is so smooth.
Ash M
on July 15, 2019
Something new, something old, nothing borrowed, but definitely sold.
Runs great, rides smooth, love the small technology features inside (alerts, digital speed, Bluetooth, USB connections, back up camera, etc). I do wish that there was a charger port in the back seat. I wish that my mirrors folded in automatically, and I wish that my seat adjustments were digital. Other than that it's comfortable, and it's exactly what I wanted.
Brandon W
on July 15, 2019
Good, reliable hybrid for the price.
The car seems to stick when needing to accelerate rapidly, especially uphill. Otherwise, it is a great car, reliable, and good mileage and fuel efficiency. Very comfortable and the rear seats have a lot of room. Trunk space is a little limited. Overall a great car.
Adreanna D
on March 17, 2019
Never regret my purchase- I love my car.
The only issue I have ever had is that my ac compressor went out. I love how my car is on gas and does not take that much of money. I have heating and cooling seats also with a heated steering wheel. It also has heated seats in the back and such nice and organized looks. I love it. I do not ever regret making this purchase.
Kirsten P
on February 26, 2019
Kia optima is amazing! Great 4 door sedan.
I have loved the reliability and comfort of the car. The seats recline very easily and the speakers and radio have an amazing bass. I will have to replace my tires soon but so far I haven't had any issues with the electronic side of it not working. I look forward to owning it for a very long time. I also love that it has heated seats and heated steering wheel during the winter months it is very helpful.
Dantonia hanna A
on January 21, 2019
Has a Bluetooth radio seat warmers push button start up.
What can I say about 2016 Kia optima ex hybrid. Is a very good car. Very good on gas drives real smooth car. Like right now I am getting me another one put in a black color. But do not take my word for it. Go to your nearest Kia place. So you can test drive it.
Kim H
on November 21, 2018
Great car good on gas we love it.
I love my car it is good on gas and the color is very nice it's like a blue. Gray color in the sun it look like a lily/ gray blue we take it on vac... And it run very well we would like to update it with a SUV one day, have the color that we have on ore car.
Mary L
on November 1, 2018
10/10 love this car. Would recommend, definitely.
Drives smooth. Does not take bumps super well. Quiet ride though. All the nice bells and whistles. Air conditioning is too notch. Power driver's seat which is always a nice thing. Bluetooth and backup camera are a nice perk too. 10/10 would recommend. She's a good one.