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2016 Kia Optima Hybrid consumer reviews

$25,995 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Optima Hybrid Kia
(19 reviews)
73% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.2
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.5
  • Reliability 4.2
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Don't do it!

First, my car has an engine failure due to a factory recall, and less than a month later it has a transmission failure. Mind you-- the car's transmission passed an inspection prior to the engine being replaced. I'm told it would cost almost 15,000 to replace. Also, learned the issues I've experienced with the transmission are related to all Kia sold between 2000 -2017. My car is a 2016 purchased in 2018 with only 67,000 miles. Save your money! I used to love this car but I'll never buy another Kia!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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trouble from the day I bought it

Its a beautiful car inside and out, but having trouble with the hybrid system, The dash flashes check Hybrid system, shut car off, then surges at 40 km per hour, I'ts done this every since I bought the car, and mechanic in Canada don't know how to fix the problem, Now Kia Canada is involved, I sit in tears cause I have no help from anyone

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Very reliable and nice drive

Perfect car for all your need in city and highway drive . Excellent gas mileage with fun drive and beautiful look. Tons of options in EX trim

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Coolest Car I’ve Ever Owned!

I love this car and all of its amazing features! It is completely loaded and drives great! It is extremely fuel efficient and exactly what I need!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very nice car.

The passenger seat should be outfitted with an up and down feature. This lends itself to a very uncomfortable position for passenger. There must be a fix for this poor situation.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Kia is the best!!!

Awesome for the money!!! This is my 2nd KIA and never had any trouble from my KIA SPECTRA EX nor my OPTIMA HYBRID so far. Great gas mileage for long trips..thank you KIA!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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it?s gone now

After owning this vehicle for only a little over a year I sold it due to Kia?s poor quality. This vehicle always cracked and popped as if it were made from cheap materials. Also, it has defects the doors would randomly unlock themselves. It did get great gas miles and 200HP for a Hybrid is really decent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Superb Interior with lot of features

This car has all the features i was looking for... Premium audio, Navi... My only concern is the mileage. was expecting around 35-37 but getting only 31 MPG.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far so good great even

Luxury, good gas milage, peppy a little power. From Indianapolis to Chicago 2hrs stuck in Chicago traffic 2 1/2hrs and back to Indianapolis 1/2 tank of gas very pleased

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome ride

The car meets all of my needs as of now looking forward to getting an a bigger car possibly the Sorrento Kia dealership is awesome as well as their service and parts department

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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