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Verdict

The Kia Optima SW PHEV and the Caravan as an example of a laden weight of 1500 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

Weight

The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads

The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general very good. Under most conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 6th gear. In that case the engine runs approximately 2100 rpm. Maybe the engine is not running smoothly at low revs so it is better to shiftdown to the 5th gear, the engine runs in that case 2800 rpm (witch is maybe more noisily than usually accustomed). In a headwind or for example on a crossover there is no need to downshift immediately.

Mountains

On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 4th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 66 mph. In the 3th gear the top speed is 67 mph (5711 rpm). Hill starts are possible on steep slopes, theoretical up to 37%, if the wheels have sufficient traction. Because the car does not have enough power at low revs, we recommend a gradient of more than 35% not to drive.

Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed!

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Car

Kia Optima SW PHEV

Year

January 2019 - up to now

Power

kW (205 bhp) at rpm

Torque

Nm at - rpm

Kerbweight

kg user payload kg

Tyres

/ R

Gearbox

automatic with 6 gears and torque converter

Towing limit

kg (towball limit kg)

Caravan

Caravan as an example

Empty weight

kg Payload kg

MTPLM

kg

Height:

m. (8'5")

Overall width:

m. (7'7")

Overall body lenght:

m. (16'9")

Shipping length:

m. (20'10")

Actual gross train weight

3465 kg

Stated vehicle gross train weight

kg