2012 Kia Optima Hybrid - WR TV POV Test Drive

This video is a little bit different; no relaxing beauty shots of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid today. With limited time to film this car, we thought we'd at least share some of our seat time behind the wheel! Don't worry, we're not going to stop the high-definition beauty footage.

For the best video experience, we recommend wearing a good set of headphones for this video. The audio was recorded with binaural microphones that, when played back through headphones, give the feel of 3D sound. Trick stuff.
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[vikramrao]

Amazing how up to date the dash looks considering this car is almost 10 years old.

[ablindguy]

that sound when the car starts up is really great for Christmas lovers.

[justgamergab]

Can we all take a moment that is car reviews are so good

[Quizavia]

I like this video a lot, you did very good on just showing the car and giving us a sample of how it drives, without all of the talking... U should do more videos

[scubafrost]

I have to say I have a 2013 optima hybrid fully loaded and I on average run in about 32 to 35 . and even with the cruise control set on 70-75 in the mornings plus i have everything to help me stay comfortable and safe. love my time in this car

[Forenza]

I love the current Korean obsession with interesting startup chimes. So much better than just "bing bing bing bing bing bing"

[johnnieburkhalter]

Watching the electric power needle with the engine sound is so weird.

[blaat]

The US version has the hybrid system on the radio display. The Euro spec don’t… That’s a shame :(

[Nostalgiaykh]

Welcome Screen At 0:33
Welcome Chime At 0:35
Goodbye Chime At 7:42

[gekejo]

What was your overall test fuel economy?

[GabrielBoboc-qhwv]

Seen it yesterday when were taking the thrash.

[kev]

is that the gas engine kicking in when you are flooring it?

[manny]

Just got a 2012 LX and It’s pretty fast 💨 just gapped a Chrysler 300 C yesterday and raced a mustang

[andrewscott]

Seems like the typical driving style I've seen from many a Kia Optima owner.

[DrewPeacock]

What's the quality of the cabin like? Lots of road noise or is it pretty quiet? From the video, the engine sounds unusually loud?

[scubafrost]

I have to say I have a 2013 optima hybrid fully loaded and I on average run in about 32 to 35 .

[unexplainedwearenotalone]

hello magazine try new Optima test drive and hybrid show

[UXM]

Meah, The KIA okay but I really like the style of your videos...much appreciated.

[Aventurasgrados]

I have a 2012 y hybrid 2012 y I want to know what the most common problems of transmission are.

[WithTheGiftedWithTheGifted]

Anyone hear in 2024 cause this is the most Korean soft car and chime I’ve ever heard in 11 years or so edit: imagine hearing this chime when you go to work. 😮😮😮🎉🎉🎉.