Friday, March 4, 2011

Geneva 2011: Kia Optima Hybrid makes its European debut

The first time at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2010 Kia Optima Hybrid is shown at the Geneva Motor Show (-13.3.2011) his European debut. This is primarily for the U.S. market vehicles developed in the first half of 2011 in production. The new technologies of the sedan will come in the coming years throughout the world in other Kia models are used.

The Optima Hybrid accelerates in 9.2 seconds from zero to 100 km and reaches a top speed of 195 km / h. The 2.4-liter gasoline engine combined with a small electric motor and drives the front wheels via a six-stage automatic transmission - without the conventional torque converter. The system output is 154 kW / 209 PS.

Up to a speed of 100 km / h, the Kia will also run on electric power. The fuel consumption is lower by about 40 percent than the conventionally powered model (U.S. version). With 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers is one of the Optima hybrid of the most economical vehicles in its class. (Ampnet / jri)

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