2007 Kia Amanti
Saturday, December 9th, 2006
Kia’s Amanti gets a much needed makeover this year, taking it in a sportier direction than its conservative corporate cousin, the Hyundai Azera. For 2007, its takes on the Chrysler 300, the Ford Five Hundred, the Nissan Maxima, and Buick LaCrosse and Lucerne with more power, more style and more equipment.
On the outside, the Amanti’s redesigned hood, grille and headlamps stare down onlookers with more, while the rest of the car is finished off with dual exhaust tips, revised rear quarter panels, taillamps, and a new trunk lid. New 17-inch machined or chrome wheels are available, mounted on the Amanti’s modified suspension, which includes control arms up front and a multilink design in back. The wheelbase has been stretched to 110.2 inches, giving it the impressive passenger space (106 cubic feet) it’ll need to compete with its spacious competitors.
Inside, occupants sit under a standard moonroof while facing a redesigned instrument panel, the latter featuring sportier instruments, new center stack controls and pretty “white-blue” interior lighting, just like the recently freshened Kia Optima.
Other enhancements include a steering wheel with audio controls, as well as auto windows, power adjustable pedals, and upgraded interior materials, including available aluminum trim. The trunk is said to be capable of holding four sets of golf clubs within its 16 cubic feet.
Even better news is the installation of the company’s aluminum, 3.8-liter V-6 producing 264 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, a 32-percent increase in power over its predecessor. A claimed 250-pound-lighter platform should help improve performance and fuel economy in equal measure.
Also impressive is the list of safety features, which includes standard tire pressure monitors and eight air bags, including front and rear seat-mounted side thorax bags to compliment the front and side curtain air bags. Stability control and brake assist are optional. Prices weren’t announced, but are expected to hold steady at about $28,000 to start.
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