Representative photoEmissions test for a 2018 Kia Optima
Emissions test for the 2018 Kia Optima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 5.6 to 9.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 Kia Optima for emissions test
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2018 Kia Optima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 39 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 46 | 43 | 37 | 34 | 31 |
| MPG combined (US) | 42 | 40 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 50 | 48 | 37 | 34 | 30 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2.7 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$1,600 | US$1,700 | US$2,150 | US$2,433 | US$2,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,736 | $1,830 | $2,326 | $2,636 | $2,914 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Kia Optima
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 243 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (137), unknown or other (40) and electrical system (37). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V594000 | 2023-08-24 | latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety... |
| 21V844000 | 2021-10-29 | engine | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage. |
| 18V161000 | 2018-03-08 | hybrid propulsion system | Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Kia Optima hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Need an emissions test for your 2018 Kia Optima? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your Optima and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. If you have the service history of your Optima, have it ready for the shop. It uses the 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid and front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Getting a clear quote
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Let us know
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request emissions test
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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