2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Review - LAPTOP Magazine
Plus, Kia's infotainment system not only offers satellite mapping and traffic, but lets you monitor how efficiently you're driving. So is the Kia Optima Hybrid the teched-out fuel saver for you. The 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid looks identical to the standard Optima, save for a green-and-gray Hybrid emblem on the rear. Inside, the Hybrid is outfitted with all manner of accoutrements, including heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, door mood lighting and driver's seat memory settings, not to mention the included Sirius infotainment system and 7-inch,... Of course, all of those goodies add up to $32,850. But when you consider the fact that many of the features you get in this hybrid are similar to those found in more expensive luxury vehicles, the Optima Hybrid's price is fairly reasonable. Infotainment Our Optima Kia Hybrid came equipped with the top-of-the-line $5,350 Hybrid Premium Technology Package, which gets you a 7-inch touch-screen, along with Sirius satellite navigation, SiriusXM radio and traffic, a backup camera,... Below the Optima Hybrid's touch screen are a series of physical controls for the satellite radio, navigation, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth and Aux-in media players and hands-free calling. Source: www.laptopmag.com
