All 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid Experts' Reviews
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Base MSRP
Brand new
$ 30,595 - 35,495
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Review details
| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (75%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (64%) |
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| Comfort (70%) |
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| Performance (75%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (72%) |
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| Safety (72%) |
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| General Appreciation (70%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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Not the most refined hybrid system
Fixed rear seat
Springy steering resistance
Creaky panoramic roof
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It has the "looks"
Lots of tech toys and content
Plenty of power
Accurately assembled
Won the Guinness economy world record
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (78%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (77%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (80%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Not much rear-seat legroom
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Limited rearward visibility
As usual with hybrids, price
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Low fuel consumption
Quiet cockpit
Drives like a normal car
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (80%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (80%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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No red lights
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No yellow lights
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Enticing styling
Sublime cabin
Great to drive
Pricing and value
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (87%) |
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| Accessories (86%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (80%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Not much rear-seat legroom
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Limited rearward visibility
A little suspension noise
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Powerful and fast
Stunning looks
Lots of features for the price
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| Summary Rating: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (77%) |
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| Accessories (84%) |
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| Space and Access (86%) |
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| Comfort (82%) |
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| Performance (82%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (90%) |
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| Safety (82%) |
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| General Appreciation (90%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (80%) |
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| Interior (70%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (80%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (80%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (90%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (70%) |
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| General ergonomics (80%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (90%) |
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| Sound system (90%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (90%) |
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| Rear space and access (80%) |
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| Cargo space and access (90%) |
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| Storage capacity (90%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (80%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (80%) |
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| Driving position (80%) |
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| Suspension and ride (90%) |
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| Noise level (80%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (80%) |
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| Transmission (90%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (90%) |
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| Handling (90%) |
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| Braking (90%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (90%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (80%) |
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| Mirrors (80%) |
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| Visibility (80%) |
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| General safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (90%) |
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Location of seat heater switches
Instruments and information disappear when wearing sunglasses
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Headroom
Chrome strip on roof
Rear end treatment
Nav menus seem complicated
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Turbo motor package
Heated front and rear seats
Available front seat cooling
Handling and steering
Dynamite design
Power-actuated Panoramic sunroof
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