Used 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Sedan

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 Pros Standard lithium-polymer battery pack is a technological step above the majority of hybrids

 Pros Offers a quiet and firm ride.

 Pros Navigation system is accurate and responsive

 Pros Attractive and stylish looking with well-designed and appealing front grille and headlamps design.

 Pros Optima Sedan leads the way in highway efficiency.

 Pros Unique gauge cluster that displays the hybrid's power flow, and the efficiency of the driving style.

 Pros Abundance of safety features and ranks high on government tests for safety.

 Pros Optima Sedan Hybrid is loaded with standard features that aid in comfort and usability.

 Pros Premium package is well worth the extra cost.

 Cons Button layout on the interior is not well placed and takes some time to learn and memorize the layout of controls.

 Cons Electric motor makes the hybrid a shaky, shuddering feeling while changing traffic quickly or in low-speed driving.

 Cons Braking is unpredictable

 Cons Very limited space to store items in the trunk as a result of the battery pack.