Kia Amanti May 3rd 2010
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Photo by A3sthetix The Kia Amanti also known as the Kia Opirus, is a full size sedan produced by Kia Motors. It is Kia’s flagship sedan. It was launched in April 2003, as Kia’s entry for the big demand of large sedans.
After its launch, it has aged with little or no major changes until the model year 2007. In 2007 the Kia Amanti received a mixture of improvements, including interior and exterior styling revisions.
The 2008 Amanti is a carryover from 2007. It is a 4 door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in one trim only, the Base. “The Amanti is equipped with a standard 3. 8-liter, V6, 264 horsepower engine that achieves 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. ”
With this engine specification it apparently promises an easy ride and adequate power in any situation.
Most reviewers see the 2008 Kia Amanti exterior as inspired by luxury sedans. An auto body parts has been completely restyled for a better look and more fashionable design.
The grille, headlamps and driving lamps, with concomitant changes to the hood and fenders were the one’s that’s been restyled to achieve this modern and luxurious look.
The Amanti also features an updated hood and trunk as well as front and rear bumpers. Its wheels are made up of 17 inch tires on a 7 beam machined alloy wheels.
The Amanti’s interior is a high selling point for the car. It’s roomy, comfortable, and luxurious looking. It accommodates better than most models in the same category. The seats are supportive and comfortable with cloth seats that doesn’t need a good stretch after a long days drive.
There’s also abundant headroom and legroom even for a 6 feet tall adult.
Standard interior features include:
- A dual-zone automatic climate control,
- One-touch auto-up/down power windows,
- Leather wrapped steering wheel, audio and cruise control remote,
- Auto dimming rearview mirror and a wireless transponder used to open garages,
- Disarm security systems and adjust lighting.
- It promises a good quality entertainment system through an AM / FM / cassette / CD with eight speakers and a sound system.
The overall interior is accented with metallic and wood materials allover.
“Standard safety features for the 2008 Kia Amanti include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution, heated outside mirrors and fog lights for visibility, and a tire pressure monitoring system that alerts the driver to underinflated tires. ”
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Kia Amanti December 30th 2009
As gasoline prices continue to soar high, the public also continue to find ways to adapt. More and more car buyers are now prioritizing fuel efficiency when looking for a car.
The gas mileage is usually in the top list. Buyers add the sticker price of a car plus its estimated lifetime fuel cost. Through this way, consumers are having a lead as to their total expenses and savings while the car is under their possession.
Patrick Olsen, the managing editor of Cars. com, said that when gasoline prices begin to get high, hybrid cars takes the center stage. According to him, these cars cost less and are very typical for an environment that is aiming for clean air. However, he added that these cars are not affordable to some. He added that there are better choices if one really wants to save money.
Cars. com identified the top 10 vehicles in different car segments that yield the best value on vehicle price and average lifetime fuel costs.
By combining the base sticker price with a fuel cost estimate that is based on the car’s estimated gas mileage, the list of these vehicles was compiled.
As to the fuel cost estimates, it was assumed that the car will be driven 15,000 miles per year. Forty five (45) percent of those miles are on the highway and the 55 percent are on city streets. Per gallon, the cost of regular unleaded gasoline in the estimate is $3. 13. Another assumption is that car is owned for eight years, and per gallon, the cost of premium fuel is estimated at $3. 44.
Dodge, maker of quality Dodge Dart parts, was included in 3 different segments.
In the compact cars segment, Toyota Yaris ranked 1st with Sticker and Lifetime Fuel cost of $21,451. This car is followed by Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Aveo5, Chevrolet Aveo, Nissan Versa, Honda Fit, Toyota Corolla, Saturn Ion, and Kia Spectra.
In the midsize segment, the ranking was as follows: Hyundai Elantra, 1st; Dodge Caliber, 2nd; Toyota Matrix, 3rd; Suzuki Aerio, 4th; Pontiac Vibe, 5th; Toyota Prius, 6th; Kia Optima, 7th; Nissan Altima, 8th; Chevrolet Malibu, 9th; and Hyundai Sonata, 10th.
In full-size cars segment, Chevrolet Impala topped the list. This was followed by Dodge Charger, Ford Five Hundred, Dodge Magnum, Mercury Montego, Toyota Avalon, Buick Lucerne, Kia Amanti, Chrysler 300, and Ford Crown Victoria.
Volvo S40 topped among the luxury with $40,966 as the cost of sticker and life time fuel. Hyundai Azera followed shortly. These two cars were followed by Chrysler Pacifica, Volvo V50, Lexus IS 250, Lincoln MKZ, Volvo V70, Cadillac CTS, Volvo S60, and Mercedes-Benz C230.
The mentioned Volvo, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz luxury cars are recommended to use premium fuel. In the calculations, premium fuel cost is pegged at $3. 44 per gallon.
At $33,385, Mazda5 topped the Minivans segment. This was followed by Dodge Caravan, Chevrolet Uplander, Kia Sedona, Chrysler Town and Country, Saturn Relay, Toyota Sienna, Hyundai Entourage, Ford Free Star, and Honda Odyssey.
In increasing order of sticker and lifetime fuel cost, the top SUVs were as follows: Jeep Patriot, Jeep Compass, Kia Storage, Hyundai Tucson, Saturn Vue, Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Honda Element, and Saturn Vue Hybrid.
Meanwhile, the Ford Ranger, Toyota Tacoma, Mazda B2300, Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, Nissan Frontier, Isuzu i-290, Chevrolet Silverado Classic, and the Mazda B300 were the top pick up trucks.
Cars. com has complete information on these vehicles.
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Kia Amanti December 24th 2009
Photo by Jyle DupuisWhen it introduced its upscale Amanti, four years ago, Kia broke new ground. Never before had a Korean carmaker put forward a $35,000-plus luxury sedan. Conceived and developed over a two-year period at a cost of some $166 million (Cdn), the Amanti debuted part-way through 2004 as a 2005 model, and was brand-new from stem to stern. It was also a key component in Kia’s quest to be a “Top Five” worldwide manufacturer by 2010.
Built on the company’s, Equis platform, which was sold only in Korea, the Amanti had exterior sheet metal described by Kia stylists as “strong and dignified”. Influences from Lincoln, Jaguar, and Mercedes were definitely present in the overall design. Although it wasn’t the most adventurously-styled luxury sedan on the market, the new Amanti did have a kind of diplomat-car presence about it, and, if nothing else, was certainly out of the ordinary.
And anyway, Kia reasoned, buyers in this market weren’t seeking an outrageously-styled set of wheels; typically, they were looking at other, conservatively visual models like, oh, the Toyota Avalon and Buick Allure…. . not exactly cutting edge examples of the stylists’ art. Kia could probably have trimmed a few inches off the top of the front grille to good effect, and if the car’s waistline was lowered a little, it wouldn’t have hurt either, but taste is a personal thing, after all.
Power for the Amanti was smoothly delivered by a 3. 5 litre V6 with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder that delivered 200 horsepower at 5500 rpm. This engine was taken from the company’s Sedona mini-van, and was also found in parent company, Hyundai’s XG-350 luxury sedan. In this configuration, it had different camshaft profiles and a re-calibrated manifold that adapted the length of the intake according to engine rpms and load…. briefly put, it flowed more air when you put the pedal down.
Interestingly, most of the Amanti’s competitors had conventional variable valve timing systems of some sort. Transmission was a five-speed automatic with a Steptronic manual shift option. The Amanti’s performance was adequate, but it wasn’t designed to set any quarter-mile ET records or break lap times at the local track. Fuel economy was pegged at 14. 3 L/100 km in the city, and 8. 7 L/100 km on the highway and the Amanti was content with regular grade fuel.
Good thing too, as these numbers are a titch on the high side. Where the Amanti came into its own was during highway cruising. At 100 km/h in fifth gear, the engine ticked over at a leisurely 2100 rpm. Road noise and drivetrain chatter was minimal, comfort level was above average, and – most importantly – you felt like you were behind the wheel of an upscale automobile when you drove the Amanti. Not to be sneezed at in this hard-to-please market.
In terms of suspension, it featured double wishbones and coil springs up front and multi-link/coil springs in the back with stabilizer bars on both ends…. . pretty standard fare and well-suited to this 1855-kilogram luxury four-door. Definitely not aimed at corner-carvers or speed merchants, the Amanti didn’t respond well to spirited, high-speed cornering and the suspension was definitely on the spongy side.
This was and still is a Granny and Grampa sedan meant to soothe and relax its occupants. Base price in 2005 was $35,795 and the standard features list seemed to go on ad infinitum. You got dual zone climate control, leather interior, heated front seats, power heated mirrors, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, rear heater control, power windows with express down feature, power sunroof, and all of the modcons you’d expect to find on a luxury car, plus vehicle stability control and traction control systems as well as a brake proportioning assist program.
No navigation system or information display screen however, and, in fact, in its first year, the Amanti had no options. Nor has it fared too well in terms of depreciation. According to the Canadian Black Book, the ‘05 Amanti is worth just under $19,000 these days, and the Red Book has it about $3000 lower than that. Transport Canada has no recall notices on file, nor does the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
However, NHTSA has nine technical service bulletins for the ‘05 Amanti, for issues like an inaccurate reading from fuel warning light to empty, front suspension strut irregularities, and fuel system evaporative control contretemps. Consumer Reports gives it above average marks for things like quietness, ergonomics and control placement, ride comfort, and interior elbow room.
However, it also gives the Amanti failing marks in handling, braking, fuel economy, and, curiously, overall value. But no earth-shattering flaws or glitches to report, and, considering its price drop and what you get for the money, the ‘05 Amanti has to be considered as a bit of a used car bargain.
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Kia Amanti December 23rd 2009
