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#9 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax] by shadow99688 Jun 22, 2006 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: magmax (Jun 11, 2006 12:13 am) Well I noticed in the pictures that it has side mirror turn signals, optical key option,the auto button on the seat suggests 2 different chips in the keys and car will auto set the seat pedals and steering wheel to the key in the car. See a dual exhaust system. more color options on the leather interior. 3 engines a 3.8, 3.3 and what looks like a 2.7 diesel in the grill right below the oprius badge are 2 cameras that look to the sides to see around corners, really nice when you want to turn and that big truck pulls up beside you blocking the view. See navigation system that everyone said that they wanted. Don't really care for what they did with the tail lights, looks too much like a chrysler.
#10 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax] by topgear Jul 10, 2006 (5:48 am)
Replying to: magmax (Jun 11, 2006 12:13 am) It's almost a month since this Korean brochure was posted and I'm finally seeing it. I don't come here too often since I've sold my '04 Amanti and purchased an '06 Avalon. I still miss my Amanti very much. The ride of the Amanti is nicer and much quieter in general although the Avalon handles better. Avalon's power is greater too with better gas mileage. But all in all, the Amanti is still a very nice car that has many virtues. When I see these photos, I feel I would buy another one, BUT it would have to have many of the features shown. In my opinion, if Kia wants to compete successfully in the U.S., it should offer Navigation, Bluetooth, HID, etc. and most of the bells and whistles that are available in Korea. For some reason, no Korean car offers these pretty common features. Yes, they have focused on safety and that is terrific. But a lot of consumers like these other goodies, too. If another auto offers these, I believe that will influence the final purchase. It affected mine! I really like the new Amanti a lot and look forward to seeing lots of them on the road -maybe with me behind the wheel of one of them! -P
#11 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax] by scarpia Jul 29, 2006 (7:00 pm)
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. Replies to this message: magmax (Aug 05, 2006 12:55 am) billh6 (Aug 08, 2006 6:43 am) shadow99688 (Aug 10, 2006 1:40 pm)
#12 of 103 2007 Amanti by mechanic80 Aug 03, 2006 (6:40 am)
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! Replies to this message: billh6 (Aug 03, 2006 8:04 am) mechanic80 (Aug 04, 2006 1:39 pm)
#13 of 103 Re: 2007 Amanti [mechanic80] by billh6 Aug 03, 2006 (8:04 am)
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. Replies to this message: mechanic80 (Aug 04, 2006 1:39 pm)
#14 of 103 Re: 2007 Amanti [billh6] by mechanic80 Aug 04, 2006 (1:39 pm)
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.
#15 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [scarpia] by magmax Aug 05, 2006 (12:55 am)
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 Replies to this message: billh6 (Aug 08, 2006 6:43 am) shadow99688 (Aug 10, 2006 1:40 pm)
#16 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [magmax] by billh6 Aug 08, 2006 (6:43 am)
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 Replies to this message: shadow99688 (Aug 10, 2006 1:40 pm)
#17 of 103 Re: 2007 Kia Amanti [billh6] by shadow99688 Aug 10, 2006 (1:40 pm)
Replying to: billh6 (Aug 08, 2006 6:43 am) only article about a 2007 Kia was about the 2007 Magentis/Optima
#18 of 103 07 Amanti by srubio Aug 14, 2006 (7:01 am)
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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