2020 Kia Optima Hybrid Interior

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The 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid is a decent sedan in the competitive hybrid and electric car class. It has a very nice interior, replete with comfortable seats, a straightforward infotainment system, and a lot of standard safety features.

However, many of its rivals are more fuel-efficient, and some have bigger trunks too. This Kia also suffers from a subpar predicted reliability rating.

The 2020 Kia Optima has attractive styling and compelling content, but it struggles to stand out among more desirable classmates. The flashy family sedan offers a smorgasbord of distinct engines and hybrid powertrains, but neither its performance nor fuel economy rise above average. The Kia has an unrivaled powertrain warranty and excellent safety ratings, but its back seat is smaller than some rivals and hybrid models have reduced trunk space. On the other hand, it has a well-built interior and plenty of standard driver-assistance technology. Still, the 2020 Optima is a sufficient option for families that want a sedan and that don't care about driving verve.

The 2020 Kia Optima receives several newly standard and optional features as well as a new S model. The latter slots between the base LX and EX trim levels and starts at $25,615. The Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid now have standard driver assists, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. Both also add LED fog lights and customizable ambient interior lighting. The other updates include standard wireless phone charging on all but the bottom two models, but every Optima now has pedestrian detection.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Optima's interior can be very nice, but it can also be very spartan. Likewise, prices ramp up steeply for the better-outfitted trim levels. There's a wide gulf between the top and bottom offerings, but many drivers will probably find an affordable happy medium after a careful perusal of the order sheet. The Kia family sedan feels roomy and spacious, especially up front, where it has significantly more legroom than competitors. The Optima's worthiness as a cargo hauler depends entirely on which model you choose. While the regular model is as good a pack animal as any sedan in this class, the hybrid variants sacrifice cargo space to their bulky battery packs—and in the case of the plug-in model, most of it. We fit seven of our carry-on suitcases in the trunk of the nonhybrid but only four in the plug-in hybrid.

Kia's infotainment system is simple and easy to use, and there are plenty of power ports to go around. An 8.0-inch touchscreen that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard. Desirable upgrades include a powerful Harman/Kardon audio system, built-in navigation, and wireless charging but no mobile hotspot. Overall, the infotainment system provides an intuitive, if not exactly impressive, interface.

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