The 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid is Stylish and Eco Friendly

May 6, 2015

Are you interested in the fuel-saving technologies of a hybrid car, but haven’t been satisfied with how they look? While some hybrid vehicles have funky futuristic looks, the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid features the sleek, aerodynamic styling of the current 2015 Kia Optima sedan. This is a car you’ll look good in while decreasing your fuel costs!

Unlike some hybrid cars, the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrids vehicles at our Gurnee-area Kia dealer do not require you to plug them in to be of use. There is no lengthy charging time required or fears of range anxiety here. Simply get in the car, and you are good to go.

The way the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid works is it pairs a 2.4L four-cylinder engine with an electric motor that is fed energy from a lithium-ion battery pack. During your drive, your car may be powered by the motor, the gas engine, or both power sources. Together they produce a healthy 199 hp and big 235 lb-ft of torque. Extra torque is a major advantage of driving a hybrid or electric vehicle.

When you start driving, the electric motor will kick in to start the acceleration process. If you are driving slowly, like around town or in the city, the electric motor will be your primary power source. When you need to accelerate to a higher speed, the gas engine and electric motor work together to get you going quickly. At highway cruising speeds, the gas engine takes full control.

A unique feature of the car is its regenerative braking system. When you start to decelerate, regenerative braking is able to recapture the energy normally lost. That energy charges the lithium-ion battery pack that feeds the electric motor.

You can find the 2015 Kia Optima Hybrid near Gurnee today at Classic Kia. Feel free to contact our Kia sales team to learn more about hybrid car technology or schedule a test drive!