2008 Kia Amanti: Overview
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- MSRP: $25,495
- Invoice: $23,250
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Pros
- Quietness
- Ride
Cons
- Steering/handling
Vehicle Highlights
The 2008 Kia Amanti is largely unchanged. Amanti returns in a single trim level with a 264-hp 3.8-liter V6 engine. The only transmission remains a 5-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front and rear side airbags. Leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, a driver-seat memory system, and a sunroof are optional.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large Cars comprise the biggest passenger sedans and wagons. Large inside and out, they offer lots of metal for the money and are dominated by domestic brands.
Our Best Buys include Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Magnum, and Toyota Avalon. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable.
New for 2008 is the Pontiac G8.
The Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable replace the Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego, and both models have more power and have been restyled for 2008.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Base Rating | Large Car Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 7 | 6.4 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 4.3 |
| Ride Quality | 5 | 6.6 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 5.6 |
| Quietness | 8 | 6.8 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.3 |
| Details | 7 | 6.2 |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 8 | 7.9 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 7 | 7 |
| Cargo Room | 4 | 4.9 |
| Value within Class | 6 | 7.2 |
| Total Score: | 67 | 69.2 |
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