Thursday, March 20, 2014

The Refreshed 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid Coming to Jim Butler KIA in St. Louis




The Chicago Auto Show revealed a refreshed 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid. With updated front and rear fascias, the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid was designed with efficiency in mind. Jim Butler Kia cannot wait to get the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid on the lot in St. Louis!

The 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid showed off its eco-friendly additions including updated front and rear fascias designed to increase aerodynamic efficiency, new wheel designs, and unique grill and lighting elements. 

The new Hybrid has a combined gas-electric 199 horsepower rating and a combined 235 Ib.-ft. of torque with its 47 HP electric traction motor. Available in two trims, the LX and EX models, with the LX model achieving an EPA estimated 36 mpg city and 40 mpg highway. The EX trim gets an EPA estimated 35 mpg city and 39 mpg highway.

Inside the new 2014 Optima Hybrid you will find a 4.3-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster and optional high-resolution 8-inch navigation and telematics screen.  Other high-tech features include push button ignition, UVO eServices, 8-speaker Infinity sound system and SiriusXM Traffic.

Advanced safety features including passenger advanced front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, four-wheel Antilock Brake System, Vehicle Stability Management and Electronic Stability Control come standard with all trims of the 2014 Optima Hybrid.

Make sure to come take a test drive of the 2014 KIA Optima Hybrid when it arrives in St. Louis at Jim Butler KIA!