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Kia unveils Optima Hybrid sedan at LA Auto Show

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Kia Optima Hybrid. Kia Motors Corporation premiered the hybrid version of its new Optima sedan ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Created primarily with the US market in mind, the Kia-developed powertrain delivers an estimated combined cycle fuel economy is 38 mpg US (6.2 Click to enlarge.

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Kia Launches 2011 Optima with Hybrid Option

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Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan, first seen during the 2010 New York International Auto Show. Set to arrive in retail showrooms in early fall, the next generation Optima features three new powertrains including the brand’s first-ever hybrid in the US (available in 2011).

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Kia Motors introduces Eco Dynamics Brand and LPI Hybrid for Korean market

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Kia Motors has introduced its new environmental brand “Eco Dynamics” and an LPI Hybrid based on its Korean market Forte saloon. The Eco Dynamics brand was unveiled at Kia Motors’ domestic sales headquarters in Apkujeong-dong, Seoul, along with the company’s blueprint for developing low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Kia Motors Debuts New Optima at New York Show; Powertrains Aligned with New Sonata

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Kia Motors Corporation unveiled its all-new Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Featuring a new design language for Kia, the new Optima shares the new Theta II-based powertrains featured in the new Hyundai Sonata: a 2.4-liter liter hybrid ( earlier post ). liter hybrid ( earlier post ).

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Kia reveals new hybrid car

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The Los Angeles Motor Show is the latest motoring event to be adorned by a host of debutants – with Kia premiering the hybrid version of its new Optima saloon car at the event. The vehicle has been created primarily with US market in mind – it will debut there next year. It boasts an [.].

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Kia display plug-in hybrid at Chicago Show

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Kia is showcasing its latest green car technology at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show this week. The Korean carmaker is using the opportunity to display among other innovations, its plug-in hybrid concept called ‘Ray’. Based on the Kia Forte platform, the new Ray is [.].

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Kia to reveal new plug-in hybrid

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Kia is to unveil a new plug-in hybrid at the forthcoming Chicago Auto Show, the carmaker has announced. Tags: Hybrid cars Kia Chicago hyrbid plug-in ray. The unveiling will be the first preview of its latest concept car.

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