Acceleration

Amanti	Class Average
7	6.1

More than adequate power in any situation. Smooth, responsive engine nicely complemented by refined transmission.

Fuel Economy

Amanti	Class Average
5	4.5

Test Amanti averaged 20.2 mpg. Kia recommends premium-grade fuel for Amanti.

Ride Quality

Amanti	Class Average
6	6.8

Unusually soft suspension smothers most smaller bumps, but allows an undue amount of bobbing over larger road imperfections, especially at highway speed.

Steering/Handling/Braking

Amanti	Class Average
4	5.9

The softly-sprung Amanti suffers from excessive lean in corners and vague, indirect steering. From behind the wheel Amanti feels like a larger, heavier vehicle than it is.

Quietness

Amanti	Class Average
8	6.9

Impressively hushed. Amanti's engine produces a refined muted growl when pushed, but is otherwise unheard. Wind and road noise are also well squelched.

Controls

Amanti	Class Average
8	6.5

Gauges are large and easy to read and most-used controls fall readily to hand. Though not quite on the premium-car level, Amanti's cabin is nicely finished with soft, high-quality materials.

Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)

Amanti	Class Average
8	7.9

Ample head and leg room, even for taller adults. Amanti's generously sized seats are nicely contoured and especially comfortable. The standard power driver's seat and tilt steering wheel help tailor a good driving position. Outward visibility is good, though very tall drivers may find the inside rearview mirror mounted low enough to interfere with forward view.

Room/Comfort (rear)

Amanti	Class Average
7	7

Adequate leg and head room even for 6-footers. Comfortable seats are nicely contoured. Large doors help make entering and exiting easy.

Cargo Room

Amanti	Class Average
5	5.5

Big trunk is usefully shaped and has a large opening. In-cabin storage includes map pockets in each door, a two-level console bin, and a good-size glovebox.

Value within Class

Amanti	Class Average
6	7.2

This often-overlooked large sedan combines luxury-level passenger accomodations with attractive pricing. Handling is sloppy, however, and the overly soft ride will be a deterrent to many shoppers. But for those who fondly recall the large American cars of the '70s, this may be your car, even if it happens to come from Korea.

Total Score

Amanti	Class Average
64	64.3

Scores for all Large Cars

Low Score		56
Average Score		64
High Score		71