2012 Kia Optima Hybrid consumer reviews

Over 1 mo. in and I love this car. MPG not as advertised. only 32 mpg combined and I know how to drive a Hybrid. Have had 2 previous Prius models at 48mpg avg. Other than that car is solid in all categories. Great looking, Love the cool seats in the heat. Very good sound system and the Nav. and electronics are wonderful. Plenty of room in cabin,I wish they could find more trunk space like the Camry Hybrid. The 5yr.60K warranty is not as comprehensive as it sounds. Some limitations exist. Hopefully, I won't need to use it. Worth checking out and researching before purchasing. Great bang for the buck.

We have owned the Kia hybrid for three months and although it is a nice car, it does not get extraordinary gas mileage. We consistently get between 30-32 mpg. Not bad, but not as advertised or promised.

I expected mpg in city to be close to the EPA rating of 35 mpg. After three fillups--premium, regular, and 90 octane nonethanol--at a total of 1000 miles, I was averaging 25+ miles per gallon. The Kia service manager explained to me that EPA ratings were meaningless, that I probably used bad gas(I asked if BP was bad gas). that I probably didn't use the the same pump at the same gas station. and of course Kia's old fallback that you got to learn to drive it. I think Kia has a big manufacturing quality control problem.

Both sexy AND great on gas (averaging 42 MPG), I really couldn?t be happier with my 1 week old new car. There is some `clunking? when transitioning between engine types ? but not that bad - and certainly not enough to detract from the product overall as some of the criticisms I've read seem to indicate. Simply astounded at the features that come standard. Recommend the 'Convenience' option package as it has the UVO / Sat. radio and rear-looking camera display when in reverse. Still pinching myself that I got such a head-turning automobile past the wife's budget control armor. This occured because KIA's pricing is phenomenal! I got a cherry ride that barely sips the petrol for a price LESS than the current median new car cost! Worth a look if you can get one...

I absolutely love my new car. I drive over 40 miles each way to work and am averaging 40+ mpg. Unlike most hybrids, the Kia actually gets better mileage on the highway, than it does in the city. With the current price of gas, I am saving enough each month to make half of my car payment. The car is a real head turner, I've gotten lots of complements on it. I absolutely love the backup camera. I am still learning all of the features of UVO. I have loaded some of my music into the jukebox and I always have music I like to listen to. My only regret is that I didn't get the heated steering wheel and seats.

I ultimately chose this car's version of a Hybrid mainly because of the new Optima are sweet on the eyes, but also because this car still has some get up and go compared to other offerings. It has around 200HP combined, more than enough for me as I am aware I did not buy this to beat someone to a red light. It only has 2 trims one loaded the other for $5000(ish) more fully loaded. I did not get the extra option, as I feel the standard Hybrid is more than loaded to me. My only question is this: who can complain about a sweet looking car WITH a 100,000 mile warranty? This is one of, if not the first car I see being happy with for much longer than my loan lasts. Check out Kia people, they are going crazy with making good looking cars! Enjoy!

Just purchased Optima Hybrid (OH). In my 33 years of driving and buying vehicles, this is the very first time I've researched and purchased for HIGH miles per gallon. Most of my other vehicles are trucks and SUVs. I'm looking forward to $aving ga$ money and enjoying a "car" ride for a change! It looks and drives great so far and has just about everything you could want in conveniences/comforts with the Premium Tech Package.

just got my 2012 and love it. Handles like a dream. Fast off the line. Looks sharp and great fuel mileage. So many features in the premium package.