2008 Kia Amanti Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$25,495 to $25,495

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For 2008, Kia updates its Amanti midsize sedan both inside and out. The Amanti's spacious and comfortable interior has a more luxurious feel, thanks to such features as a leather-covered armrest, wood trim, new interior door handles, and an updated dashboard. Standard convenience and comfort features abound as well and include dual-zone automatic temperature control and one-touch automatic power windows, while heated leather seats and a premium Infinity audio system are among the Amanti's many options.

Exterior updates include a reshaped hood and trunk lid, and new headlights and taillights, though some drivers and reviewers feel the Amanti still has a rather utilitarian and even a stodgy look. That image might change when you step on the gas pedal, though, thanks to the 264-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine under the Amanti's hood. Kia notes that the engine not only delivers plenty of power, but is fuel-efficient as well.

The Amanti has excelled in recent safety tests and has been awarded the highest rating in side-impact crash tests from the International Institute for Highway Safety. And attesting to the Amanti's build quality is a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty offered by Kia.

The Amanti rides on an independent suspension that has been improved for better handling. Antilock brakes are standard, although traction control, stability control, and brake assist are available only as options. A Leather Package and Premium Package, which includes black interior trim and chrome-finish 17-inch wheels, are available as well.

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by Ruth F
Feb 21, 2022
I love this car! I had one many years ago and it was luxury and many great issues.Feb 21, 2022
by Michael G
Jun 12, 2020
Very clean car there good on gas handle well Jun 12, 2020
by john w
May 07, 2020
great ride nice interior great heat/air looks good and cleans niceMay 07, 2020

2008 Kia Amanti Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 8

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leatherette · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.33

Exterior Features

Grille color: chrome · Paint: pearl

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Upholstery: premium cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Stability and Traction

Stability control: electronic

Suspension

Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent

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