The Kia South Korean based automaker couldn’t wait for a few days more until the debut of the 2014 Paris Motor Show and have already unveiled the newest edition, the Optima T-Hybrid Concept.
The Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept is a concept car that previews the future of the model with an electric supercharger connected to the CRDi engine, meaning an increase in power and torque.
![Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2014/09/Kia-Optima-T-Hybrid-Concept-1.jpg)
We are talking about an increase in power of about 15-20 percent, while the CO2 emissions and the fuel consumption are also said to be reduced.
![Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2014/09/Kia-Optima-T-Hybrid-Concept-3.jpg)
The Optima`s 1.7-liter CRDi turbo diesel engine is also backed by a small electric range and a 48V lead carbon battery, with the concept being capable of driving on electric power alone at low speeds.
![Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2014/09/Kia-Optima-T-Hybrid-Concept-2.jpg)
Interesting enough, during decelerations, the Kia Optima T-Hybrid Concept can use these lapsed times to recharge the battery pack.
So far, there are not any specifications concerning the concept`s performance, but we should expect more details with the Optima T-Hybrid this week, at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.