Comments on: Kia Prices Optima Hybrid at $26,500

By: mikechga

mikechga — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:04:22 +0000

Hybrid means it’s not all electric, and it’s not all gas. You dweebs saying hybrid means a particular mpg need to excuse yourselves from the conversation.
I, personally, don’t want to drive a Prius because I don’t want people thinking I am a “Prius Driver”. “My mpg has decreased from 34.45 to 34.33 can somebody take a look at that?”
I want to drive a Hybrid that has some style and some room and still is smart and efficient. The numbers will get better as the engineering catches up, but for now I think Kia/Hyundai have put together a pretty strong package.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:13:30 +0000

The Paseo is a small car close to Corolla/Civic size. This is larger midsize sedan similar to Camry.
Second these numbers are EPA and in real-world you certainly can beat them (although I doubt you can beat city mpg). These numbers do beat the Camry Hybrid so I don’t see why these are bad numbers.

By: Mia

Mia — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:12:14 +0000

Really? This mileage passes for Hybrid? Our 1992 Paseo must be a super hybrid cause it kicks this car’s butt.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2011 23:12:24 +0000

Hmmm, does it come with at least a space saver spare tire?

According to Consumerreports.org - 'Hyundai Elantra leaves me flat':
"... I've had many flat tires before. In years past, I've had several in a day when driving for photography. They were always a 10-minute fix, with a little dirt, sweat, and satisfaction along the way. Not this time. Today, it was a four-hour project. The Elantra has a cost- and weight-saving repair kit in lieu of a spare tire.

[It eventually made the author to have the car towed to a dealer and costed a total of four hours.]
The dealership staff reasoned that it was omitted to enable the car to hit the magical 40 mpg highway figure. The replacement tire cost $131 and the repair kit fluid was a painful $94. (Mind you, a can of Fix-A-Flat is just $6.) ..."

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:42:27 +0000

i expect hybrid cars will produce at least 40/45 mpg. Lest than that, they can call “HYBRID”.

By: priusbob

priusbob — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:30:15 +0000

the more hybrids out there the better... Kia is looking like a good option especially when they come in competitively priced.

50's not bad, That's about what I get average on my 2010 prius... current mpg readeing is 60, but that's probably a true 57mpg...

Warm weather is the biggest help....

By: Mr. Fusion

Mr. Fusion — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:10:40 +0000

Ooh, forgot the 80′s Toyota MR2 wheels…the squarish boxy looking ones. Perfect fit for that car…because it was boxy itself.

By: Mr. Fusion

Mr. Fusion — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:08:58 +0000

Eric: Some of the best wheel designs came from the 80's!

Wheels are like shoes, they must go with the outfit to work.
You wouldn't want to put on a pair of track shoes with your suit, or dress shoes with your gym shorts.

Wheels should reflect the lines of the car and be the right size and finish. The Kia's contrasting shapes mimic the grill and body accents. I think they work well.

I can't stand old muscle cars wearing 20 inch wheels with 35 series tires. Might as well wear high heels to the gym.

Favorite wheel designs:

Mid 80's Trans Am (Slots)
Mid 90's M3 (Soccer Ball)

By: wrightmercy

wrightmercy — Fri, 13 May 2011 08:48:43 +0000

you are right.

By: usbseawolf2000

usbseawolf2000 — Fri, 13 May 2011 02:24:44 +0000

"P2" describes Infiniti hybrid with one motor and two clutches.

Both Kia and Hyundai hybrids have two motors and one clutch. "P1" is more appropriate.