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2008 Kia Amanti Safety Review

August 18, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

No data
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset and side impact tests
IIHS

Outward visibility is good
ConsumerGuide

The 2008 Kia Amanti performs well in the insurance industry’s crash tests, but hasn’t been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The 2008 Kia Amanti does receive the highest rating of "good" in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) frontal-offset and side-impact crash testing.

Cars.com reports that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard" for the Kia Amanti 2008, as are "front and rear side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," while "an electronic stability system is optional." Edmunds adds "an optional 2008 Kia Amanti package bundles stability and traction control systems with a brake assist feature."

The Kia Amanti has little in the way of vision obstructions. According to Cars.com, "outward visibility is good, though very tall drivers may find that the inside rearview mirror is mounted low enough to interfere with their forward view." Otherwise, drivers enjoy a clear view of the road ahead.

Conclusion

The 2008 Kia Amanti offers a safe, secure ride, but stability control is optional.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSAGood," frontal offset and side impact testsIIHSOutward visibility is goodConsumerGuide The 2008 Kia Amanti performs well in the insurance industry’s crash tests, but hasn’t been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The 2008 Kia Amanti does receive the highest rating of "good" in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) frontal-offset and side-impact crash testing. Cars.com reports that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard" for the Kia Amanti 2008, as are "front and rear side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," while "an electronic stability system is optional." Edmunds adds "an optional 2008 Kia Amanti package bundles stability and traction control systems with a brake assist feature." The Kia Amanti has little in the way of vision obstructions. According to Cars.com, "outward visibility is good, though very tall drivers may find that the inside rearview mirror is mounted low enough to interfere with their forward view." Otherwise, drivers enjoy a clear view of the road ahead. ConclusionThe 2008 Kia Amanti offers a safe, secure ride, but stability control is optional.  2008 KIA AMANTI STYLING | [5 out of 10] Automobile: " Kia Amanti is styled like one of Lee Iacocca's K-cars of the 1970s" Cars.com: "looks much statelier than before" Edmunds: "nice touches like tasteful faux wood and metallic accents" Kelley Blue Book: "attractive dash" Just one ...

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Other Choices:

There is only one full-size competitor that can match the 2008 Kia Amanti when it comes to value and its warranty; that would be the 2008 Hyundai Azera. Coincidence? The experts from TheCarConnection.com think not. Many automotive shoppers don't know that Kia and Hyundai are owned by the same Korean company. This makes for some interesting shopping possibilities, as the Hyundai Azera provides an outstanding value that wears a much more contemporary (and stylish) shape. Equipment levels, powertrains, and warranties are nearly identical between the two.

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