Kia Amanti

Premium Upper Midsize Sedan Offers High Level of Luxury, Safety Features and Value

Recently awarded top position on the Strategic Vision SmartGreenIndexSM in the large car segment, the 2009 Amanti continues to provide luxury, style and performance in a value-minded package. A recipient of a “Good” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in side impact crash tests, Amanti offers a roomy and well-equipped alternative to other higher-priced sedans in its segment.

2009 Kia Amanti

2009 Kia Amanti Highlights:
- Kia Amanti underscores quality, luxury and overall value
- Exceptional standard safety features increase appeal

Premium Midsize Sedan Offers Luxury, Performance, and Safety as Standard at a Non-Premium Price

IRVINE, Calif. – The flagship of the Kia Motors America vehicle line-up, the 2008 Amanti provides luxury, style and performance as standard features in a value-minded package. Earning a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Award in 2005 and recently awarded a “Good” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in side impact crash tests, the Amanti was refreshed last year, benefiting from a lighter platform and modified suspension. The interior and exterior also were adorned with styling upgrades, but the most notable change was under the hood in the shape of a new 3.8-liter engine with an output of 264 horsepower.

Jan. 24, 2008 -- At first glance you may not notice anything different about the new 2007 Kia Amanti. Underneath the reserved, yet distinguished body panels however, the Amanti is a full 200 pounds lighter, and 60 horsepower stronger.

This redesigned Kia Amanti comes with an all new 3.8 liter DOHC all-aluminum v6, touting 264 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. Accelerating the car from zero-to-sixty in 6.9 seconds, making it one of the fastest sedans in it’s class.

K&N Engineering has designed a replacement air filter for the 2007 and 2008 Kia Amanti, the 33-2390. K&N replacement air filters are designed to increase horsepower and excelleration while providing excellent filtration.