2005 Kia Amanti Review
Big-car luxury at affordable prices.
2005 Amanti Review Summary & Specifications
As a package, the Kia Amanti is a most remarkable car, its few shortcomings more than overshadowed by its surprising sophistication. The interior is the Amanti's top bragging point.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard is based in Northern California.
|
|
| Vehicle Category | Fullsize Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Kia Amanti ($25,200) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed Sportmatic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual, 2-stage front airbags; seat-mounted front and rear side airbags; full cabin-length side-curtain air bags; front-seat active head restraints; head restraints at all five seating positions, all outboard adjustable; 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters; rear seat child safety seat anchors; and antilock brakes |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic stability control with Brake Assist and traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25200 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Amanti ($25,200) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone, automatic climate control; power door locks, heated outside mirrors and windows with auto-up/down; 8-way power driver's seat (with lumbar) and 4-way power front passenger seat; tilt steering wheel; vehicle-speed sensitive, power-assisted steering; remote keyless entry; cruise control; 8-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; steering wheel-mounted redundant audio and cruise control buttons; three accessory power outlets; and floor mats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather Package comprising leather seat trim; heated front seats; 2-setting memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors; auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink; premium AM/FM/cassette/6-CD changer stereo and 4-inch monitor with trip computer ($2200); and Power Sunroof ($900) |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 28890 |
| Horse Power | 200 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 220 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/25 |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 196.0/72.8/58.5 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.0/55.2/43.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/54.6/37.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 15.5 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 |
| Curb Weight | 4021 |
| Stock Tires | 225/60R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc w ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 |