The all-new 2011 Kia Optima hybrid sedan makes its official U.S. premiere at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, which starts today.

The long-awaited Kia Optima hybrid sedan, which utilizes state-of-the art lithium polymer battery for increased fuel efficiency, is finally here. With its stylish exterior design, roomy interior and a segment leading fuel efficiency, the model will attract those consumers looking for well-equipped mid-size sedans that do not sacrifice style, comfort or performance for increased fuel efficiency!

Scheduled to hit the Kia dealerships across the States in the first quarter of 2011, the all-new Optima Hybrid sedan adopts the automaker’s state-of-the-art hybrid car powertrain technology, which enables the vehicle to achieve exceptional hybrid performance and efficiency.

The 2011 Optima hybrid sedan employs Kia’s innovative parallel hybrid system, developed jointly with its parent company, Hyundai Motor Company. The model packs segment-leading 206 horsepower, including 166 horsepower from the 2.4L four-cylinder engine and 40 horsepower from electric motor. The engine is coupled with Kia’s six-speed automatic transmission, which is borrowed from 2011 Kia Sorento.

Unlike Hyundai Sonata hybrid car, which features substantially different looking compared to its gasoline counterparts, the 2011 Optima hybrid looks almost the same as gasoline-powered Optima model. It does, however, feature several slight styling updates ( sleeker front bumper and smaller signature grille) which help improve its drag coeficient. The Optima hybrid is also the lightest hybrid car in the segment. With only 3.490 pounds, the Optima hybrid weighs as much as 230 pounds less than one of its main rivals, the 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Thanks to its low weight, highly advanced battery and innovative hybrid-car powertrain technology, the 2011 Optima Hybrid delivers an estimated 36 mpg in city driving and 40 mpg on the highway.

Source: Kiaworld.net

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If you are in the car buying market, then chances are good that you have heard about specials for buying both new and used cars. A special is a current rate or program that is going on at Scott Kia Dealer in Edmonton. Specials help customers save money in many different ways. However, specials do not happen all the time and not all customers or cars qualify for certain special promotions. Here’s an overview of some types of specials that you may run across during your car search:

Specials for a car

Sometimes, dealerships have special promotions for a specific car. For example, if you are looking to buy a specific model of Kia, then there may be a special at a dealership specifically for that model of Kia, but for no other cars at the dealership. When there is a special for a specific car, it does not mean that the car has a defect or is not selling. It may simply mean that the dealer is expecting toe receive a new shipment of that particular model or that the newer model for the upcoming year is about to be released and the dealer needs to clear the lot of older models.

Financing offers

At Scott Kia Dealer in Edmonton we  love to offer special financing rates. Special financing rates help customers to afford to buy used cars more easily. These financing rates may allow a customer to buy a used car without making a down payment or they could be designed to offer customers low interest rates. We work hard to offer the kind of financing specials that our customers can use to afford the cars that they really want and need.

Seasonal

Many dealerships, like Scott Kia, offer seasonal specials to make it possible for our customers to afford to buy used cars in the peak buying season, especially around the holidays. Contact us today at www.scottkia.ca  for more information about what you might expect from our seasonal specials, or to find out if one is coming up.

Incentives

We sometimes offer special incentives to our customers to make buying a car more enjoyable. These incentives may include cash back or special accessories. Check out our specials page now at http://www.scottkia.ca/sp_currentspecials.asp

At Scott Kia Dealer in Edmonton we’re always happy to give you as much information as possible about special programs that you may qualify for.

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