The KIA Magentis has elements and mechanical equipment common with the Hyundai Sonata. The most economical diesel version is priced at 21,078 euros. Among the models of similar characteristics, only the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi TGV I Comfort is cheaper, but has significantly less equipment.The KIA Magentis four-door saloon and front traction is advisable for anyone who seeks a combination of many elements: a saloon with good relationship between price and equipment, large interior space, a diesel engine pleasant to use and will not mind too that his conduct roadside.
There is great breadth and space available for passengers post: is one of the cars with greater width and space for the legs of the category. In addition, the seats are comfortable.
The KIA Magentis suspension is soft, which can cause movements of the body unpleasant under certain circumstances. Nor has an address with good touch.
With regard to previous KIA Magentis, the new increases in all its exterior dimensions except the width now measures 4,735 mm in length (5 mm), 1,805 mm wide (15 mm less) and 1,480 mm in height (70 mm).
The wheelbase increases 20 mm to 2,720 mm. Therefore, is slightly longer than a MAZDA6, almost like a Ford Mondeo and slightly shorter than a Volkswagen Passat.KIA Magentis Interior
The KIA Magentis boot capacity, according to SAE, is 420 liters (9% more than in the previous model). The measurement standard in Europe VDA has not been specified, but taking into account the increase of 9%, is about 500 litres.KIA Magentis Engine
There are two trim levels and equipment for the new KIA Magentis: 'EX II "and" E II. The version with the 2.0 l gasoline engine has finished 'E I'. The KIA Magentis 2.7 V6 is available only with 'EX II. The Diesel may choose both levels of equipment.According to the provisional list of equipment, all KIA Magentis are: stability control (ESP), six airbags, active head restraints, climate control, power driver's seat, trip computer, controlling the cruising speed (diesel and V6), automatic lights , Alarm, alloy wheels of 16 ", electric and heated mirrors and sensors helps the rear parking lot.
Versions' EX II "have also browser, Bluetooth connectivity for the mobile phone, rain sensor, leather upholstery with heated front seats and electric, automatic dimming inside mirror and alloy wheels of 17". This version has equipment that is optional in almost all models of similar characteristics, such as the browser or leather upholstery.
You can not keep some elements of hardware that do have other similar models, like xenon headlights, lighting active cornering or lane-changing assistant.
The new KIA Magentis is available with three engines. The gasoline is a four-cylinder 2.0 litre 145 hp and a six-cylinder 2.7 litre with 188 hp. The first is new, while the six-cylinder engine is a variant of which bears the Sportage. The diesel engine is a four-cylinder 2.0 litre engine capacity and 140 hp power, with particulate filter.
Versions with 2.0 l engine change have manual series (five speeds the petrol and diesel on six), and optionally, the Diesel can be associated with a shift four-speed automatic. The KIA Magentis 2.7 V6 can be bought only with an automatic gearbox five marches.
It has some benefits and a normal consumption, according to its power and weight, and similar to those of other similar models. The maximum speed of the diesel version (201 kph), and to a lesser extent the acceleration (10.4 s), are somewhat worse for offering some of its competitors, such as the Peugeot 407 and Volkswagen Passat.
With the renewal of the KIA Magentis, Carnival and Sorento, KIA has updated models in almost all market segments. Over the course of 2006, the range of models that KIA will also change the Carens and Opirus.
The new KIA Magentis notable for having a large interior space for occupants, especially for passengers on the rear seats. As can be seen the width available for driver and co-pilot is also very good: 143 cm, just like there are three cars that exceed the KIA Magentis.
Given its scope later, a car that can accommodate enough comfort to three passengers in the back seat, provided they are not very high body mass. Along with the Citroen C5 and the Volvo S60, is the model with greater width rear (142 cm). The space for the legs (76 cm) is also excellent, only the Ford Mondeo and Opel Signum manage to overcome it. The rear height (91 cm) is not as good, causing that occupant of more than 1.80 m tall rock on the roof.
To find a model that much more livable KIA Magentis car must go much larger. The seats are comfortable, have enough lateral grip, and leather upholstery transpires correctly. The rear seat can be folded into sections; to do so we must pull the controls that exist in the trunk.
The KIA Magentis internal adjustment is good. Some materials such as plastic used in the bottom of the dashboard and doors, do not give quality printing. The plastic top of the dashboard and doors have an average quality and good touch.
The KIA Magentis engine is performing well, is very smooth and very pleasant to use. It has good response above 2,000 rpm, and allows joining roads and perform overtaking with sufficient.
The noise of the engine, when you turn to low and medium regime, is very content. With the engine cold and when it takes the engine to a high regime, noise hinders the talks at a normal volume. The six-speed manual has a good operation; it can change very quickly and with sufficient precision.
The sixth running of 48.3 mph with tyres 215/50 VR17, is struggling to move swiftly in the KIA Magentis steep slopes, being necessary to put a march less. It is long: a maximum speed in the sixth, turn 4,160 rpm, above the maximum power regime.
In sequential mode, is the driver who decides when to change gear unless we arrive at 4,300 rpm, when it automatically becomes the march immediately above. As in the automatic mode, is slow to engage the gears.
The KIA Magentis suspension is independent in both axes. It is something soft, which causes, driving on roads that do not have a firm too well, it has some pitching and movements of the body unpleasant. The suspension requires that driving the KIA Magentis is smooth so as not to miss the comfort on board.
