“WOW” was the primary expression that got here to thoughts once I first take a look at drove the 2016 Kia Optima EX Hybrid.  The gracefully aggressive trying exterior is tamed by the luxurious and sporty inside.  A Double-WOW is skilled as soon as you discover out all of the thrilling options hardly talked about on the dealership, and find yourself being a super-surprising expertise as soon as you discover them out, by happenstance.

Now, for the Nitty Gritty of the 2016 Kia Optima EX Hybrid

FRONT / HEADLIGHTS

The 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid has a really elegant, elegant and equally imply and aggressive look.  Notably the EX mannequin with the piercing headlights, this Optima calls for consideration when it reveals up in your rearview mirror.

Added to the current variations of the 2011-2016 Optima physique types, the headlights are topped by the upward curved LED Daylight working lights.  Simply having these lights on alone make the automotive look even meaner, resembling frowning eyebrows.

The fog lights on the higher trims (EX / SX) add to the sportiness of the bumper, particularly those with the 4 LED lights seen within the picture.

TAIL LIGHTS

When the redesigned Optima got here to market, it caught everybody without warning.  The boring assortment of metallic (pre-2011 Kia Optima fashions) remodeled into the aggressive and horny beast, due to Kia’s sensible choices to rent some kick-ass automotive designers.

One of many design parts that basically struck a flowery and made the Kia Optima stand out was the curved tail gentle… at the very least that’s what made me discover the Kia Optima and develop a crush ( on the higher trims and the hybrids, to be particular)

Evidently, I used to be sorely upset when, ranging from the 2014 mannequin, they stuffed within the hole left by the upward curve, which was the perfect a part of the tail gentle.  Nonetheless, the extra I noticed the brand new tail lights, particularly at night time lit with the LED lights, my love affair renewed (a lot in order that I ended up leasing a 2016 Kia Optima EX Hybrid!).

INTERIOR

The inside of the 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid (EX) far exceeds lots of its opponents, and even matches up with luxurious manufacturers in corresponding to BMW, Lexus, Infinity. 

The leather-based seats are inviting, sporty and comfy.  The center armrest is vast and sufficiently big to be an actual “armrest”.

The inside ambient lighting was a really pleasant discovery which makes nighttime driving an exciting expertise.

The 2016 Kia Optima’s dashboard centerpiece is a really helpful and simply accessible infotainment system, which incorporates the Kia UVO.  Coupled with Android Auto / Apply Carplay, this technique turns into a top-notch copilot.

Kia designers have carried out an excellent job on the visible consolation and enchantment of the instrument cluster.  The gasoline, automotive temperature, and hybrid battery gauges are lights as an alternative of guide dials, which actually makes an incredible influence and impression of high-tech! 

I’m nonetheless perplexed as to those self same designers reverted again to the previous fashion dials within the newer fashions of Kia…

why spoil a very good factor Kia???  See my evaluate of the 2017 Kia Sportage the place I point out the identical problem

Having twin temperature management is a good plus, and assist keep away from driver/passenger disagreements on lengthy journeys 🙂  The dials are a very good dimension, properly coloured and clean to show.  Equally useful in avoiding arguments is the Seat Reminiscence function, with regards to a number of drivers.

The Begin button is Attractive!  Equally horny are the “Eco” and “Communication” paddles on the backside of the steering wheels buttons.

The steering wheel has virtually every thing you would want for a hands-free drive.  Kia designers have carried out a very good job of getting security in thoughts.

Lastly, as soon as you might be comfortably located within the cockpit, you possibly can benefit from the thrilling journey with the soundtrack of your favourite tunes emanating crystal clear from the Infinity audio system all through the inside

EXCITERS

Now for the thrilling options.

1. Android Auto – Regardless that the EX trim comes with manufacturing facility navigation, I exploit Android Auto on a regular basis.  Site visitors info and journey estimates are far more correct than the manufacturing facility navigation system.
    
2. Auto Maintain – immensely pleasant when stopped at a pink gentle: you possibly can transfer your foot off the brake pedal whereas the automotive brakes for you (if activated).  I do know it’s a small factor within the grand scheme of issues, however its existence actually raised the automotive’s worth perspective.
    
3. Warmth Heaters – Entrance Seats (particular person – multi-level)
    
4. Warmth Heaters – Again Seat (indivudla – very good shock)
    
5. Warmth Coolers – Entrance Seats (particular person – multi-level)
6. Inside Ambient Lighting – Attractive amber shade lighting brings a soothing ambiance to the inside of the automotive, highlighted by the super-awesome accents on the backside of the doorways, the world in entrance of the transmission stick (the place the USBs are) and the periphery of the cupholders (very very cool!)
    
   AND, Lastly, essentially the most thrilling and coolest function….drum roll…
    
7. Self-Folding Sideview Mirrors – They mechanically unfold if you strategy the automotive along with your key, and fold if you lock and stroll away from the automotive.  So superior, and makes you look very cool! 

IN CONCLUSION – 2016 Kia Optima Hybrid EX

After I drew vehicles in my youthful days, a few of my favourite and most-proud-of designs appeared just like the 2016 Kia Optima, which is why I used to be very drawn to this mannequin and ended up leasing one. 

I can’t say sufficient good issues in regards to the 2016 Kia Optima.  It’s an attractive trying automotive, with nice expertise, thrilling options, and general, such nice worth for its worth that makes Lexus and BMW homeowners assume twice