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If you are in the market for a new car, but are looking to save some money in the long run the Kia Optima Hybrid may be the vehicle for you. With an average of 40 mpg on highways and an average 36 mpg in the city, the Kia Optima Hybrid is an obvious choice for those who find themselves travelling on the road frequently.

What makes the hybrid better than a regular Optima? The most important thing is the improved gas mileage. According to the website of a Ventura Kia dealer, First Kia, the 2010 Optima has a city mpg of 22 and a highway mpg of 32. That’s between an 8 and 14 mpg difference which as you probably know can really add up at the pump over time.

For those who may not already know, a hybrid is a vehicle which combines two or more sources of energy to operate. This particular hybrid is a gasoline-electric hybrid and is the first hybrid that Kia has put on the market. To help improve both the exhaust emissions and the fuel usage, the electric portion of the engine is used for starting the car and is also used for going from a full stop. After that the gas portion takes over to give the electric battery a chance to recharge and give the car more power.

Starting at $26,500 the Kia Optima Hybrid, arriving at Kia dealers June 2011, offers great features and specifications. Safety is no concern when it comes to this Kia vehicle. The Kia Optima receives five stars when it comes to crash tests, making this automobile the perfect car for new drivers, those with families, and everyone else. In addition to great safety, this car also offers a variety of special features to make your life riding in the car easier. If you happen to share the car with your spouse, but often get tired of changing the settings of the driver’s seat you will love the driver’s seat memory option that allow quick adjustment to your preferred settings.

Want to find out more information about this all new hybrid or interested in purchasing this amazing vehicle? Be sure to contact your local Ventura Kia dealer.

When trying to find great family cars, you don’t have to limit yourself to minivans and huge, gas-guzzling SUVs. In fact, somewhere between the two lies the perfect family car, the 2011 Kia Soul, which can be found at First Kia, a reputable Los Angeles Kia dealer. The 2011 Kia Soul offers great features at incredible prices starting below $15,000. This is a great price for anyone on a budget, or even anyone who just loves a great deal. If you have a new teen driver in your family, it is also a comfortable car to have them drive in due to the price and the ample protection provided by its size. If your concern isn’t a teenager, but instead a dog that will be tagging along, you can rest assured the car will be as dog-friendly as it is family-friendly with its durable plastic edges and cloth trim.

Returning to your budget, with an estimated twenty-six miles per gallon in the city and thirty-one on the high way, this car manages to do what other manufacturers have yet to achieve; provide the power and space of a utility vehicle without the outrageous fuel economy. Driving the Kia Soul, you will feel certain that you have one of the best of family cars and that you are making an environmentally sound decision.

While it’s easy to assume this car is a featureless, cheap model, this is anything but the case. On top of the great mileage, the car’s interior is packed with state-of-the-art technology like Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity for cell phones that lets you keep your hands on the wheel. This feature as well as the MP3 compatibility and free trial of SIRIUS Satellite radio are complemented by an eight-speaker audio system that includes a subwoofer and 315-watt external amplifier. With these features, you have everything you need to keep your family entertained whether you are just going on a short trip or heading out on a vacation to the beach. So why not head down to First Kia, the best Los Angeles Kia dealer, and test drive one today.

Hear Johnny Kia talk about the Kia leasing program. In this video you will learn how Kia is starting to offer more leases on the top Kia models.