The new Kia Amanti which has been introduced in 2008 has been a carryover from 2007. This is a family sedan which can seat 5 people and has 4 doors. This is available in only one trim. The engine is a 264 horse power with V6 and a standard 3.8 liter. This engine can reach 24 mpg while driving on the highway and 17 mpg during a city drive. The standard overdrive has an automatic 5 speed transmission.
The interiors and facilities
This sedan which can accommodate 5 persons, has the interiors done up with the comfort of the passengers and the driver in mind. There is an automatic climate control system with heating ducts in the rear and separate passenger and driver controls for the climate. There is great entertainment equipment with an equalizer which is pre programmed, a CD player, cassette player, 8 speakers and a radio which has both FM and AM and a glass radio antenna. The steering wheel and shift knob are covered in leather with the interiors carpeted with rear and front color mats.
Safety equipment
The safety equipment which this Sedan has been fitted with include pretensioners for the front which have force limiters, the rear has a seatbelt that is 3 point center, there are height adjusters for the seatbelt in front, an automatic locking retractor for the front passenger, cutoff sensor for the passenger airbag, anti trap device for the trunk, guard door beams for the sides, rear and front 3 point outboard seat belts and crumple zones, dual stage deployment for the air bags for the front passengers and driver’s airbag, curtain airbags for the side, rear and front heads and also seat mounted airbags in the front and the rear.
Anti theft precautionary equipment
The anti theft equipment on this vehicle makes it almost fool proof in the safety and security of the vehicle. The vehicle is equipped with exterior and alarm monitoring system with an engine immobilizer, a vehicle anti lockout, there are child safety locks on the doors at the rear, valet lockout, the power door locks are operated through keys, internal switches and remote, unlocking which is selective and power decklid unlock and lock facility.
Remote Controls & Releases
Most of the operations can be controlled by remote on this vehicle. Among the remote controlled facilities are the panic alarm, the garage door opener control, a release for the fuel door which is on the inside of the vehicle, a keyless entry option which can be operated through the key fob, a multi function remote for operating the panic and trunk alarm, the anti theft alarm and the unlock and lock option for the door and the decklid releases control.
Wipers, Mirrors and Windows
The wipers for the windshields which are fitted with de-icer system are variable and intermittent. There are cloth sun visors on both sides, tinted glasses, dual vanity mirrors in the front which are illuminated, power windows for the front and the rear which can be operated with a single touch to be put up or rolled down, a defroster for the rear window, a rear view mirror which is electro chromic, and exterior rear view mirrors which are foldable, heated, adjustable and power controlled.
Technical specifications:
Standard Engine: 3.8L V6
Standard Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 6
Horsepower @ RPM: 264@6000
Torque @ RPM: 260@4500 (foot-lbs)