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Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax]
by scarpia
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Jul 29, 2006 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: magmax (Jun 11, 2006 12:13 am)
Is This True!?!?! I'm sorry I just joined this forum today and I saw these pictures. Is it foreseeable that the 2007 Amanti could have the options in the photographs like a navigation system, adjustable pedals, power window shades, a dvd system and reclining backseats? Last week our family test drove an Amanti and absolutely loved it but I was wishing for the navigation system and dvd player. We probably won't be in the car market for another 1 to 2 years but by then we should be able to pick up a slightly used 2007 Amanti at a (hopefully) great price. If these pictured options are available, I'll stop looking at any other cars.
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2007 Amanti
by mechanic80
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Aug 03, 2006 (6:40 am)
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I found a pic of the restyled Amanti on a Korean website:
http://www.kia.co.kr/Show/P_car/Opirus/Opirus.htm
Most of you know it's called Opirus over there. It's a nice freshening of the original vehicle. Hopefully things like tilt & telescope steering wheel, rain sensing wipers, heated and cooled seats, rear sunshade, 4 way adjustable lumbar support and maybe even power adjustable pedals will make it over the pond.
Check it out!
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Re: 2007 Amanti [mechanic80]
by billh6
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Aug 03, 2006 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: mechanic80 (Aug 03, 2006 6:40 am)
Do we not have the rain sensor wipes and the 4 adjustable lumbar now? Yes, it is truly a beautiful vehicle. I have already informed my original salesman to call me as soon as they arrive, but he knows I'm a hard sell, so I will probably have to wait until the end of '07 to purchase one. 
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Re: 2007 Amanti [billh6]
by mechanic80
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Aug 04, 2006 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: billh6 (Aug 03, 2006 8:04 am)
The goodies I mentioned were not even available on the 04-06 Amanti. They will make a great addition to the car if they make the trip from Korea. You may currently have intermittent wipers and 2 way lumbar adjust and possibly heated seats depending on the particular option package.
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Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [scarpia]
by magmax
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Aug 05, 2006 (12:55 am)
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Replying to: scarpia (Jul 29, 2006 7:00 pm)
If you have a look at the following link -- http://www.canadiandriver.com/ -- and click on the News, the leading story is about the new Amanti announced for 2007. I'll quote from the story: "The new Amanti features a lower hood, wider grille, revised headlamps and new vertical taillamps, with 17-inch wheels. New interior features include heated and cooled front seats, power-adjustable pedals, four way lumbar support for the driver's seat and a clearer trip computer display. An all-aluminum 3.8-litre V6 replaces the previous 3.5-litre V6, giving the car a 0-100km/h rating of 7.5 seconds, an improvement from the previous 9.2 seconds, and a top speed of 230km/h. The five-speed automatic transmission is carried over. The Opirus will reach European dealers in January 2007. The model was introduced in 2002 and has sold more than 144,400 units, most of them in North America."
There are also two pretty good pictures as part of the story. They show that the grille on the Korean website apparently won't come to North America. Instead there will be a wider version of the current honeycomb grille. I doubt that the side sun curtains, reclining rear seats, and several other options available in the home market will make it over here but at least it's coming with a new engine and improved handling. The press release states that, "The new model is longer, sleeker, and lighter, has an enhanced interior with new high-tech features, and uses a larger, more powerful V6-engine. the company says it has made significant improvements to the ride, handling and safety."
I can't wait to drive it and place my order.
MagMax
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Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax]
by billh6
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Aug 08, 2006 (6:43 am)
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Replying to: magmax (Aug 05, 2006 12:55 am)
MagMax, I went to the site you indicate and clicked on the News but never found the Amanti. I guess I misunderstood you. Bill
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Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [billh6]
by shadow99688
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Aug 10, 2006 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: billh6 (Aug 08, 2006 6:43 am)
only article about a 2007 Kia was about the 2007 Magentis/Optima
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07 Amanti
by srubio
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Aug 14, 2006 (7:01 am)
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The 2007 Amanti's have the navagation DVD in them in Korea right now as for it having it in the states that is still up in the air since they would have to get one in it that would support US GPS.
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!2005! Kia Amanti GH380 & GH270
by mike777
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Aug 16, 2006 (8:28 am)
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There were 2005 OPIRUS/AmantiIn in S. Korea with 3.8 & 2.7l with minor modifications (New tail lamps (more clear), rear w. mirrors, VDS)
Look at:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/455568/1
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