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It has been fascinating to watch Kiaand
its sibling ear manufacturer, Hyundai,
make inroads into the American auto mar
ket. The Korean automakers have posi
tioned themselves to follow in the foot
steps of Toyota and Honda.
The Amanti is K ia's first entry in the
large-car segment, designed to expand
Kia’s model range after building a reputa
tion initially in the entry-level market for
offering vehicles with high levels of value,
quality, and safety.
Kia has revamped its Amanti flagship
sedan for 2(X)7 with updated styling and
more power.
Linder the hood is an all-new 3.8-liter
aluminum DOHC V6 engine that delivers
264 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque- a
32 percent increase. Kia estimates the 0-
60-mph time to be close to 9 seconds.
S pecifications: 3 .8-Liter 24-Valve 2 6 4 hp @ 2 6 0 lb-ft. torque V-6 Engine: 5-
S p e e d A utom atic Transm ission: B asic warranty: 5-year/60,000-m ile;
Powertrain warranty: lO-year/lOO.OOO-mile: 19-City 26-Highway MPG;
$ 3 0 .4 2 5 M SRP
You w ill appreciate the added muscle
each time you dart into and out o f the
passing lane or down the merger ramp
without having to bury the pedal into
the firew all. Step away from the light
with more confidence and lead the pack
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Kia Amanti Steps Up
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October 1 7,
rather than swallow its exhaust.
The new Amanti has betterroad-ability
from a lighter platform and improved sus
pension. It can be driven faster and harder
with less strain and more safety.
The V-6 is team ed with a 5-speed
autom atic with a Sportm atic setting for
shifting w ithout fiddling with a clutch.
The nicely geared rack-and-pinion,
speed-sensitive steering is a m ajor im
provem ent. A modified all-independent
suspension appreciably im proves han
dling while still delivering a smooth ride
w ith such item s as g as-p ressurized
shock absorbers.
Styling has been revised and is more
cohesive. T here’s a revised grille, new
hood, headlights, front/rear bumpers, al
loy wheels, trunk lid, taillights, rearquarter
panels and even dual exhaust outlets.
There’s also a redesigned instrument
panel, and the interior gets the same flow
ing lines and gently curved surfaces as the
exterior. The cockpit has an upscale look
with chrome door handles, wood trim and
leather-covered armrest. New white-blue
illumination is said to "enhance interior
ambiance."
C om fort and luxury features include:
standard are pow er front seats, dual
zone autom atic clim ate control, cruise
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control, tilt leather-w rapped wheel with
audio controls, A M /FM /cassette/C D
audio system with 6 speakers and one-
touch up-and-dow n anti-pinch power
windows. There also are dual illum i
nated sun visors, autom atic-on head
lights and pow er w indows, door locks
with rem ote keyless entry and heated
body color mirrors.
Standard safety features include; Dual
front airbags, front and rear side airbags,
curtain side airbags, front-seat active head
restraints, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes,
tire-pressure monitor, emergency inside
trunk release.
The Amanti is far from being a sports
sedan— it’s not supposed to be. Rather, it
is for value-mi nded folks who want a large
car that doesn’t look or act like a “value-
minded” sedan. It’s still for those who
desire comfort and convenience in a rather
upscale auto that doesn’t cost an arm and
a leg. The 2007 Kia Amanti steps up to the
challenge- to emerge as an industry leader
in value and luxury.
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