By 
Rex Roy, Editor
TheCarConnection.com's sedan experts have researched road tests from respected sources to bring you this conclusive review of the 2008 Kia Amanti. Editors also have driven the Kia Amanti and added opinions and details where they help you make the most informed shopping decision ...
By Rex Roy, Editor
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 look at the Kia Amanti and you'll see why editors at TheCarConnection.com rate it low for style. The design is a blatant (but poor) rip-off of the previous-generation Mercedes E-Class . As a design, it fails miserably. Edmunds says politely, the “exterior styling is not for everyone.” They add, “borrowing noticeable cues from other brands like Mercedes-Benz the Amanti's designers ended up with a rather awkward overall look.” Automobile cuts to the chase: "the Kia Amanti is styled like one of Lee Iacocca's K-cars of the 1970s." Kelley Blue Book comments that the Amanti "certainly knows ...
What Edmunds.com says Thanks to lots of standard and optional features plus a reasonable price, the 2008 Kia Amanti continues to be a strong dark-horse candidate in the upscale family sedan... Read full review
For 2008, Kia updates its Amanti midsize sedan both inside and out. The Amanti's spacious and comfortable interior has a more luxurious feel, thanks to such features as a leather-covered... Read full review
Overview The 2008 Kia Amanti is a nice car that delivers exceptional value in its class of larger sedans. The 3.8-liter V6 engine has big, smooth power, the ride quality is near-luxury, and... Read full review
"I saw this car for the first time coming out of the rental car facility at DFW airport, and was intrigued by the styling. After pulling up behind it, I realized it was a Kia. Since I... Read full review
"I have owned my 2006 Kia Amanti for 60 days and have put 4500 miles on it to date. I bought this as a leftover, the last 2006 on the lot. The MSRP was $28,775, I paid $19,888 before trade... Read full review
"First thing first. This is a great car. It rides extremely soft. The interior really is comparable to higher priced luxery cars. Everything has a nice tight finish to it. As other... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Kia Amanti: 4dr Sedan | $25,495 / $23,250 | City: 17 Hwy: 24 |
TheCarConnection.com's sedan experts have researched road tests from respected sources to bring you this conclusive review of the 2008 Kia Amanti. Editors also ... Read full bottom line
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 ... Read full review
for the 2008 Kia Amanti from a dealer near you.
MSRP: $25,495 - $25,495
"I saw this car for the first time coming out of the rental car facility at DFW airport, and was intrigued by the styling. After pulling up behind it, I... Read more
"I have owned my 2006 Kia Amanti for 60 days and have put 4500 miles on it to date. I bought this as a leftover, the last 2006 on the lot. The MSRP was... Read more
"First thing first. This is a great car. It rides extremely soft. The interior really is comparable to higher priced luxery cars. Everything has a nice tight... Read more
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