New 2016 Kia Optima Sedan To Debut At Geneva Motor Show

The Hyundai Sonata mid-size sedan recently went through a redesign cycle, so now it's time for the related Kia Optima to get a refresh.

Kia plans to unveil a concept version of its new Optima at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, with the production version likely to follow shortly after.

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The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima is expected to get all of the structural and mechanical upgrades embodied in the Sonata--including upgraded hybrid and new plug-in hybrid powertrains.

That likely means a version of the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid powertrains, which are both built around a 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission with assistance from an electric motor.

Since the Optima and Sonata are closely related, expected figures similar to the estimated 193-horsepower combined output and 42 mpg combined (39 mpg city, 44 mpg highway) of the Sonata Hybrid.

Corresponding figures for the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid are 202 hp and 93 MPGe or 40 mpg combined (38 mpg city, 43 mpg highway) of the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid.

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