2005 Kia Amanti Review
2005 Kia Amanti Review
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Pros
- Class-leading amenities, spacious interior, long warranty, good value for the money.
Cons
- Weak V6 considering its size, doesn't register very high on the prestige meter.
What’s new
Heated seats have been added to the optional Leather package, and a tire-pressure monitor has been added to the optional Convenience package. The Amanti now includes an analog clock on the instrument panel.
Edmunds says
It's not the fastest or the most stylish car on the block, but Kia's Amanti is a solid alternative for shoppers who want a large sedan that's safe, well equipped and reasonably priced.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.43 per gallon for regular unleaded in Indiana.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Indiana
$231/mo for Amanti Base
Amanti Base
vs
$180/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Kia Amanti.
5 star(81%)
4 star(13%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(2%)
1 star(0%)
159 reviews
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4.63 out of 5 stars
Great Faux Mercedes
ER, 05/28/2009
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Bought as rentacar with 12k mi and 1 yr old, we added 100k warranty for about $2k. Drive daily and on road trips with 2 small kids (now at 52k). Very good performance (no warranty repairs, just maintenance) and xlint comfort. Interior construction better than a Benz and just as quiet. Large trunk, durable leather, icy AC. Lots of looks when we take it into Mexico - they don't have these … yet - but most people mistake it for a Jag in states.
4.63 out of 5 stars
Much More than You Think
HMeyer, 01/21/2010
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I disagree with those who test drove this car. I drove from Seattle to Green Bay doing 600 miles a day in November and the car virtually hummed. The drive was the most exceptional drive I have made in a car and I was never more comfortable. In other cars, I would be adjusting the seat several times during the daily drive. I never touched the seat controls on the Amanti. I take issue with … consumers being told to look at the Buick, or the Toyota. Why? This car has exceptional performance. I had no stability problems and I was driving thru some windy mountain passes. I have been in the snow now for a month. The car has been in subzero temperatures and it hums along every day. Great Buy!
5 out of 5 stars
WORDS CANNOT DESCRIBE!
mailmike, 10/03/2012
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
this car is amazing...has over 150,000 and going strong...nothing
has been done. just routine maintance. I excpect to get another 100k out of it...!!!
well built and amazing ride!! luxury at its best!!!!
sure beats a caddy ...lol
I love it...I think it all depends on the driver. if you keep it all maintained and oil changes, don't drive like your going to a fire!!! and respect the car it … will respect you forever!! :-)
4.63 out of 5 stars
I never thought I would buy a Kia
Robert, 07/13/2006
2005 Kia Amanti 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
i recently found myself in the position of needing a new car. I shopped Chevy, Ford, Toyota, Nissan and ended up at a Kia dealership on a lark. Once I rode in it... It was over. The ride, the amenities and the look had me at hello. I had been driving in a friend's Lexus and the experience was virtually the same for less than half the price. I want home, did my "due diligence" and … found an overwhelming abundance of positive reviews and experiences regarding the Amanti. In the "bang for the buck" category, the Amanti is the winner, Hands down.
2005 Amanti Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,500 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $231/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Amanti include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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