Before I get started on this review. I just wanted to see what kind of reviews this model year received.. I've owned my 2013 Optima Hybrid EX "fully loaded" since March 2015 with 30k miles on it. I had to stop the video at 2:45 into it because I couldn't stand much more of Chris's review. I've avg NO LESS than 34 mpg driving hard, and as high as 42 mpg. I'm currently sitting at 38.5 driving very regularly. I have peaked a tank full at 48 mpg driving the car sensibly to see what I could squeeze out. I hope by now this guy has learned how to drive a hybrid vehicle which is a different style of driving than a non-hybrid vehicle. Unless he's one of these bozo's that want to discredit the technology because he's beholden by the oil industry.... I'll update my review of his review once I finish watching this ....please stand by... ok I just finished with Chris's review... I have a couple more critiques of this review. 1st my 6' 3" 245lb buddy who's a luxury car owner raves about my passenger seat having more room than his BMW 550 and loves the comfort of it. He also missed saying the rear seats are also heated in the EX. 2nd learn how to pack a trunk I have traveled with 2 large suitcases and 2 suit bags in the trunk. I find that the hybrid battery pack does not take up an unacceptable amount of space. 3rd... LEARN HOW TO DRIVE A HYBRID. I LOVE LOVE LOVE my 13' Optima Hybrid EX and think the 13' is still the best looking of the 2011 ~ 2020 model years, especially the interior. I'm going to have a very hard decision about whether it makes sense to buy a new car and have payments again when I own this car and get excellent gas mileage, looks great, I get plenty of compliments on its styling, ride, sound. The only vehicle that could replace this is the 2021 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid when its released in the US.
@joieduvivre27
3 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about buying this car and year, and your review sounds like exactly what I'm looking for in a used car...so thanks for settling it for me. SOLD!
@bbokdoong
11 жыл бұрын
This reviewer got 29.5 mpg from Honda Fit. Normal drivers get low to mid 30s mpg driving Honda Fit. His reviews generally returns poor fuel economy. He may be an aggressive driver or live in high altitude region. Considering that, Kia optima did not do so bad at 32.5 mpg. I would estimate 35 mpg in normal driving.
@blu101-o3t
7 жыл бұрын
I just test drove a black one today and i have to say it's a very nice !!!!
@digitaltouch35
11 жыл бұрын
Great review Chris, never seen one of your videos before but after this one ill be looking out.
@thecatsfan
11 жыл бұрын
That's nice. That car is rated from 30mpg to 33mpg depending on the drivetrain combined and suffers the same real-world lower numbers as most every car made. Does not get anywhere near the mpg of the Optima Hybrid and has a higher sticker price when loaded with leather and options.
@GerryStilton
11 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great and Informative review.
@sydjaguar
11 жыл бұрын
Great work. Easy reviewing style.
@thecatsfan
11 жыл бұрын
Overall I must say a very sold review though. We are currently considering this purchase. Will take a second look at that passenger seat. Did not notice that. Need to load some suitcases in the trunk as well for comparison. Good job!
@thecatsfan
11 жыл бұрын
I can and will compare the Optima to the Hybird. The Kia has more features and options. The Kia is less expensive. Both IIHS and NHSTA rated the Kia higher for crash test safety. The Camry is an IIHS Top pick, but the Kia is an IIHS Top+ pick. The Kia has a much longer warranty: basic, drivetrain and hybrid system. And yesterday I drove them both. 2 brand new cars parked across the street from each other. The Kia got better mileage on a 10 mile test drive and handled better as well.
@Ameer0213
11 жыл бұрын
I would like to know if you are only driving in the city or are you doing mixed driving. Normally in the city you get lower numbers when it comes to fuel economy rather than mixed or even highway driving.
@thecatsfan
11 жыл бұрын
KIA does not overstate EPA fuel economy numbers. They test their vehicles in a laboratory environment in accordance with EPA rules and regulations and report the results to the EPA. The EPA has the option to perform their own test or require re-testing. Kia's process is exactly the same as every manufacturer and is far closer to real than the Ford Fusion and several other current hybrids.
@Dklew9418
11 жыл бұрын
Piece of Junk? Get out the 90's They are as reliable as Honda now, and they make Quality Vehicles worth the money. Plus these rims are way better looking than alot of the hybrids out there
@jonathancox6383
9 жыл бұрын
I have a non hybrid Kia Optima 2014 that, when in Eco drive on all highway, gets between 38-40 mpg.
@kcirreb94
11 жыл бұрын
most passenger seats dont allow you to adjust the height....
@junkim1818
11 жыл бұрын
most valuable car!
@jwagner1993
4 жыл бұрын
Low seats??? That's exactly what I looking for!
@camoskill
10 жыл бұрын
We get 60+mpg highway.
@andrewscott1253
7 жыл бұрын
yeah down hill
@modernmanadvice
5 жыл бұрын
You mean km per gallon?
@rogerdemontferrand3696
4 жыл бұрын
Faire des vidéos en short , ça fait vraiment déplacé. Pire quand on est vieux !
@markb4132
11 жыл бұрын
Great review though.
@rjaiswal11
11 жыл бұрын
is it a good looking car ??....its bloody DAMN good looking car bro !!
@bsommerfe
11 жыл бұрын
Hey fella, have you driven one?? It's a hell of a lot smoother thant the fusion and the camary rides like a buckboard.....you feel every crack. The Optima is extremely smooth and beats both the fusion and camary in refined interior and ride. Where do you get your info from....Edmunds. what a joke.
@jwagner1993
4 жыл бұрын
Please fellows.. compare with fusions, Camrys, Accord... Not with Honda Fit or Mitsubishi Mirage!!!!!
@TheCobalt5
11 жыл бұрын
Saying that a Kia will always be a Kia means absolutely nothing.
@markb4132
11 жыл бұрын
Hybrids are an absolute waste of money. I'm getting the 2014 Mazda 6 Diesel, best looking car out there by far in the 30k range.
@FEETLE
11 жыл бұрын
Can't compare to the Camry hybrid
@siwini
11 жыл бұрын
For 32k it's a little overpriced. And little is the understatement.
@Minaj4Cardi
3 жыл бұрын
hey! 7 years later now you can pick one up for about 9k
@a70001400xify
11 жыл бұрын
Hootiti
@thecatsfan
11 жыл бұрын
Dumbest comparison I have seen on a car yet.
@BTC909
11 жыл бұрын
Waste of money piece of junk plus a laughable trunk. Disgusting looking rims.
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