Kia Reveals Refreshed 2016 Optima In New York - Hybrid Cars News
NEW YORK – Kia Motors America released a refreshed version of its Optima today, with a focus on bringing more luxury and comfort to the 2016 sedan. Unlike other releases at the New York Auto Show (like the chiseled new look Lexus gave its RX crossover ), the Optima’s modifications are mostly to its footprint and trim packages. “The all-new Optima retains the signature personality of its predecessor, but we’ve literally improved everything, providing more space, better ride and handling, more technology and greater refinement,” said Michael Sprague, executive vice... What didn’t accompany the Optima refresh is any update on the Optima Hybrid or any mention of an upcoming plug-in version. It’s expected, however, that Optima will continue following the path set by the closely related Hyundai Sonata – the Optima has already borrowed the Sonata’s platform and runs a similar powertrain. We reached out to Kia to find out more, but a spokesman said there is currently no update for either the Optima Hybrid or a potential plug-in. A larger, more luxurious Optima The 2016 Optima “maintains its athletic identity but rides on a chassis that is longer, wider and stiffer for improved ride and handling and a more spacious cabin,” said Kia. Source: www.hybridcars.com
