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#21 of 103 2007 Amanti by kronogoose Sep 20, 2006 (6:59 am)
I read in one of the larger car mags (MT, I think) that the 2007 Amanti will have a larger V6 with 264 HP. I assume they may be referring to the same 3.6 (or is it 3.8) from the Azera.   I'm not sure I trust the information, though, the same article had some misinformation. For instance, they listed the Suzuki Aerio as a 2007, but it is being replaced by the SX4. (Maybe I have my information wrong!)   A bigger engine in the Amanti would be a welcome upgrade! Hope it happens soon.   Greg
#22 of 103 2007 Kia Opirus at the Paris Auto Show by kronogoose Oct 01, 2006 (8:28 am)
Why is it that I have to use Google to find this information on Edmunds? Maybe I need some formal training.   Anyway, here is some information from the Paris Auto Show: http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/1555   Interesting that some very significant changes--more HP, lower weight, updated suspension--are receiving little notice. Maybe that's a good thing to keep the Opirus/Amanti a "sleeper" luxury vehicle.   Greg
#23 of 103 Folding 60/40 rear seat for '07? by aladdinsane Oct 12, 2006 (6:23 am)
Does anyone out there have any clue as to whether Kia will implement a foldable rear seat on the "improved" U.S. version of the 2007 Amanti?   This machine would be perfect if I could expand trunk cargo capacity occasionally.   Looking forward to any 4-1-1. . .   Many thanx-   Peace!
#24 of 103 test drove '07 by billh6 Feb 05, 2007 (8:45 am)
I test drove 2007 Amanti yesterday. All I can say is wow!! He told me to floor it twice, and I did. Scared the pee out of me the speed it has now. I'm blown away by the new dash and also the back of it. I really liked the grill of my 2004 better, but this new grill looks like the Mercedes, which is just a-okay. Anyway, I am trading. Just waiting for a black one with TCS (traction control system) and 17" tires with 7-spoke chrome finish alloy wheels (I know, harder to clean). Oh well. The pearl white was nice too but I do not want that light interior again. Replies to this message: billh6 (Feb 07, 2007 5:41 am)
#25 of 103 Re: test drove '07 [billh6] by billh6 Feb 07, 2007 (5:41 am)
Replying to: billh6 (Feb 05, 2007 8:45 am) I did it. I went back to my dealer again. Gave me a great deal. They only had 4 in so far. I got a loaded one, a cobalt blue with gray interior. I like the fact you can push a button and adjust the gas and brake pedals. I did get the 17" alloy wheels. The power, ride and performance is unmatched. Lots of stares. I'm thrilled. Bill H.
#26 of 103 I bought a 2007 Kia Amanti by magmax Feb 07, 2007 (1:02 am)
I went ahead and did it. I'd owned a 2005 Amanti since December 04 and loved everything about the car except that the driver's seat caused severe sciatic pain in my leg. I put up with it for two years after having tried everything to adjust the seat, put in cushions, and so on but decided near the middle of December that I just couldn't stand the pain any longer.   I test drove several cars and settled on either a Hyundai Azera or a new Amanti. I have to say that I didn't like the styling revisions of the new Amanti at first and I really did like the look and interior of the Azera but after I'd driven them both for many hours (yes, both dealers just gave me the car and told me to bring it back the next day) it was clear that the new Amanti was much quieter and had a much better ride than the Azera.   I've now put 1000 kilometres on the clock and have a couple of observations to make. The 07 Amanti is a completely different car from the 05 model. The new engine is marvellous: much more power and better fuel mileage too. The handling is much improved so there's no longer any sway on turns and no more bobbing up and down of the front end over undulations in the road. The ride is a little firmer but not enough to make it stiff. In fact, except over really broken pavement at slow speeds the new car is actually more comfortable than the old one was. And it's even quieter too.   I liked the 05 interior a lot so it's taken me a while to warm up to the new colour scheme. Mine is white with the light grey interior and instead of having the natural wood colour trim now the car has a smoked black wood colour trim. It's nice but is much more subdued. The seats have been redesigned and are softer, without the pronounced roll at the front that caused me so much trouble in the older car, and the leather is perforated.   I'm delighted with the car and have just ordered the Korean Opirus grille from my dealer. I think that's better looking than the current eggcrate design that looks for all the world like a Crown Victoria.   I'll keep you posted as I put some more miles on this car. Has anyone else driven the 07 model yet?   MagMax Replies to this message: billh6 (Feb 07, 2007 5:38 am) magmax (Feb 07, 2007 7:03 pm) billh6 (Feb 13, 2007 3:06 pm) go_boiler (Feb 07, 2007 9:16 pm)
#27 of 103 Re: I bought a 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax] by billh6 Feb 07, 2007 (5:38 am)
Replying to: magmax (Feb 07, 2007 1:02 am) I did it also, traded in my '04 for an '07. Mine is dark blue (cobolt blue) loaded with 17" alloys. Interior is two tone, grey top and like a light grey/tan bottom, with darker carpet. I am blown away by the new interior. You are right! That engine is unbelievable. And no more bobbing up and down. It is tighter. Don't you just love the sound with the duel exhausts when it shifts gears? I am getting the stares and praises again. I believe I've made a good choice. Of course,time will tell. But if I graded it now it would get all 10s. I'm going to wait to make sure my opinion is a true opinion, and time will tell me that. I do miss my '04. I've not had the hesitation and other problems folks have with the '05 or '06. I wonder if it's the fuel. I know one thing: You have to click at least 3 times when you put the gas cap back on. That's a blurb about that in my manuel, as the "check engine" light will come on and will cause it to be sluggish. Bill H. Replies to this message: magmax (Feb 07, 2007 7:03 pm) billh6 (Feb 13, 2007 3:06 pm) go_boiler (Feb 07, 2007 9:16 pm)
#28 of 103 Re: I bought a 2007 Kia Amanti [billh6] by magmax Feb 07, 2007 (7:03 pm)
Replying to: billh6 (Feb 07, 2007 5:38 am) Hi Bill, I'm glad to hear about your new Amanti. Our opinions are pretty much the same I'd say: both very complimentary of the car and pleased with the deal. Your gas cap comment is so true. I had a problem with the other car's gas cap from the outset and noticed that this one has no more clicks. It just closes tightly with a single small twist, yet another example of an improvement. Unfortunately, the Canadian specs are different from the US models and while we have only one version available that's supposed to be loaded, it turns out that in Canada we don't get the power adjustable pedals, and I wish we did. They've also deleted the multiple-CD changer from our specs, to say nothing of the rain sensing wipers and the previously standard rear heated seats. And the new spare tire is not full-sized on an extra alloy wheel; now it's a space saver spare. Sure it saves weight but I'd rather have the extra wheel just in case. It turns out that the feature I miss most from my 05 is the trunk net. They've deleted the four chrome fasteners and the cargo net so that there's nothing to keep things from sliding and banging around back there now. All of this decontenting has probably saved them a few dollars in wholesale costs but for someone who was used to having them it's a bit of a let down. I've written to Kia Canada about it, suggesting they recall the 07 models to retrofit the better stereo and the trunk tie-downs. We'll see what they say. I'm not holding my breath. In the meantime, though, I'm enjoying the better power and better fuel mileage. Yes, I love the twin exhaust sound when you accelerate!   MagMax Replies to this message: billh6 (Feb 13, 2007 3:06 pm)
#29 of 103 Re: I bought a 2007 Kia Amanti [billh6] by go_boiler Feb 07, 2007 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: billh6 (Feb 07, 2007 5:38 am) Price you paid?
#30 of 103 Chat transcript is up! by pat HOST Feb 08, 2007 (4:27 am)
A couple of weeks ago we had Kia Marketing VP Ian Beavis in for a chat with members and guests. Click here to read the transcript. Enjoy!

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