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2009 Kia Amanti Quality Review

July 19, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10

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Kia Amanti's big trunk is usefully shaped and has a large opening
ConsumerGuide

tuned to provide a smooth, quiet ride with maximum isolation from the road
Edmunds

luxurious interior materials
Automotive.com

The 2009 Kia Amanti offers a roomy interior with a respectable level of quality overall.

ConsumerGuide attests that the Kia Amanti "offers ample headroom and legroom, even for taller adults" with "generously sized seats...nicely contoured and especially comfortable." Edmunds reports that the "Kia Amanti's roomy cabin seats five and pampers its occupants with plenty of room." Edmunds points out that the Amanti has "a bit less rear hip- and legroom than you'll find in slightly larger sedans like the Toyota Avalon."

Storage space is plentiful. ConsumerGuide notes that the 2009 Kia Amanti's "big trunk is usefully shaped and has a large opening. In-cabin storage includes a map pocket in each door, a two-level console bin, and a good-sized glovebox." According to Cars.com, "interior volume measures 106 cubic feet, competitive with the Avalon and Impala."

Materials and assembly are definitely above par as well. ConsumerGuide is of the opinion that "though not quite to premium-car standards, 2009 Kia Amanti's interior is nicely finished with soft, high quality materials." Automotive.com notes the Kia Amanti 2009 offers "luxurious interior materials."

Noise levels are acceptable. Edmunds says "the Amanti is tuned to provide a smooth, quiet ride with maximum isolation from the road." ConsumerGuide reports that "the cabin is impressively hushed with very little wind or road noise," and "the V6 engine produces a refined muted growl when pushed but is otherwise nearly silent."

Conclusion

The 2009 Kia Amanti is quiet and comfortable, with nice fittings throughout.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Kia Amanti's big trunk is usefully shaped and has a large openingConsumerGuidetuned to provide a smooth, quiet ride with maximum isolation from the roadEdmundsluxurious interior materialsAutomotive.com The 2009 Kia Amanti offers a roomy interior with a respectable level of quality overall. ConsumerGuide attests that the Kia Amanti "offers ample headroom and legroom, even for taller adults" with "generously sized seats...nicely contoured and especially comfortable." Edmunds reports that the "Kia Amanti's roomy cabin seats five and pampers its occupants with plenty of room." Edmunds points out that the Amanti has "a bit less rear hip- and legroom than you'll find in slightly larger sedans like the Toyota Avalon." Storage space is plentiful. ConsumerGuide notes that the 2009 Kia Amanti's "big trunk is usefully shaped and has a large opening. In-cabin storage includes a map pocket in each door, a two-level console bin, and a good-sized glovebox." According to Cars.com, "interior volume measures 106 cubic feet, competitive with the Avalon and Impala." Materials and assembly are definitely above par as well. ConsumerGuide is of the opinion that "though not quite to premium-car standards, 2009 Kia Amanti's interior is nicely finished with soft, high quality materials." Automotive.com notes the Kia Amanti 2009 offers "luxurious interior materials." Noise levels are acceptable. Edmunds says "the Amanti is tuned to provide a smooth, quiet ride with maximum isolation from the road." ConsumerGuide reports that "the cabin is impressively hushed with very little wind or road noise," and "the V6 engine produces a refined muted growl when pushed but is otherwise nearly silent." ConclusionThe 2009 Kia Amanti is quiet and comfortable, with nice fittings throughout. 2009 KIA AMANTI STYLING | [5 out of 10] Automobile Magazine: "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" Reviewers just ...

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Other Choices:

There is only one full-size competitor that can match the 2009 Kia Amanti when it comes to value and its warranty: the 2009 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. The Azera wears a more contemporary (and stylish) shape. Equipment levels, powertrains, and warranties are nearly identical between the two. The Ford Taurus and Buick Lucerne are two other solid front-wheel-drive sedans in the full-size class. The Taurus offers more interior room than the 2009 Amanti, while the Lucerne is available with V-8 power and a number of options not found on the Kia. The Taurus also offers the option of all-wheel drive. The Toyota Avalon remains the benchmark for the full-size sedan class. Over the years, it has become the leader based on its quality, room, and high level of refinement. When driving the Avalon back to back against the 2009 Kia Amanti, it's easy to see the Toyota's greater level of polish.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  sultan #1, Posted: 10/30/2009

    is amanti same as operius ?

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