At Elk Grove Kia, we love the green direction that Kia has taken with the introduction of its first hybrid model. The all new 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is already turning heads of drivers and critics alike with its unique style, strong presence, and most important of all, its envious fuel economy. We should note, however, that the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid is actually just the beginning for the South Korean automaker, who is looking towards an even greener future, filled with new technologies and free of emissions.

More specifically, Kia recently announced that they'd be shifting the focus of their efforts to producing even more eco-friendly vehicles; namely electric ones. "[Kia parent company], Hyundai intends to focus on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as this seems to be the direction the car market is heading in, especially after 2030,"¹

says Yang Woong-chul, the group's VP, as he stated details of this plan during the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Kia will continue to manufacture the same incredible vehicles that they're known for today, such as the original Kia Optima and the dynamic Kia Soul, but they're also planning a few new green ones as well. More specifically, one project is codenamed TAM, which is scheduled to hit the Asian market at the end of 2011, while another named 'BlueOn' is being developed by Kia's research institute, and it's expected to debut by the end of the year.

If you're in the market for a green car in the great Sacramento area right now, however, you can learn more about the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, or any other new Kia for that matter, simply by browsing our online inventory and showroom pages. Once there, you'll be able to browse a wide selection of info regarding specific models, such as the Kia Sedona, Kia Forte Koup, and Kia Sportage; the best ways that you can finance or lease them; as well as how you can keep them running like new for years to come through our dedicated Kia parts and service/repair departments.

Of course, if you'd rather get a real feel for your next Kia model, you could always arrange a test drive at 8480 Laguna Grove Dr. Elk Grove, CA 95757 today. Test drives can be arranged simply by either dialing (877) 268-4983 or by submitting a contact form to us online.

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