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2009 Kia Amanti Safety Review

July 19, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

No data
NHTSA

Good," frontal offset and side impact tests
IIHS

outward visibility is good
ConsumerGuide

Experts at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Kia Amanti offers good safety features despite incomplete testing.

The 2009 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. It has not been tested by NHTSA.

Edmunds states that "an optional 2009 Kia Amanti package bundles stability and traction control systems with a brake assist feature." Cars.com reports that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard" for the Kia Amanti 2009, as are "front and rear side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," while "an electronic stability system is optional."

The Kia Amanti has little in the way of vision obstructions, and drivers enjoy a clear view. 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."

Conclusion

The 2009 Kia Amanti has plenty of safety features and good crash-test ratings.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:No dataNHTSAGood," frontal offset and side impact testsIIHSoutward visibility is goodConsumerGuide Experts at TheCarConnection.com find that the 2009 Kia Amanti offers good safety features despite incomplete testing. The 2009 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. It has not been tested by NHTSA. Edmunds states that "an optional 2009 Kia Amanti package bundles stability and traction control systems with a brake assist feature." Cars.com reports that "four-wheel-disc antilock brakes are standard" for the Kia Amanti 2009, as are "front and rear side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags," while "an electronic stability system is optional." The Kia Amanti has little in the way of vision obstructions, and drivers enjoy a clear view. 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." ConclusionThe 2009 Kia Amanti has plenty of safety features and good crash-test ratings. 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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