Launched in 2000, the Kia Optima has evolved in a spectacular fashion from the rebadged Hyundai Sonata that was introduced 14 years ago to the sleek and sporty sedan that debuted in 2011. The third-generation model also marked the introduction of a hybrid version, as well as the sedan’s motorsports debut in the Pirelli World Challenge series. At the 2014 Paris Motor Show, Kia showcased yet another variant of the Optima as a concept. This is the Optima T-Hybrid, a study that showcases the company’s newest hybrid drivetrain.
Unlike the production Optima Hybrid, which uses the 2.4-liter gasoline engine and a 30kW electric motor, the T-Hybrid combines the brand’s 1.7-liter turbodiesel engine and electric motor powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery. Although there are no production plans for the Optima T-Hybrid as of this writing, Kia says the innovative drivetrain remains under consideration for future models.
Click past the jump to read more about the Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept.
Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 9 October 2014 19:00 EST.
Source: http://feeds.topspeed.com/~r/topspeed/~3/L0CxrNvA3z0/2014-kia-optima-t-hybrid-concept-ar165552.html
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