Segment: Medium
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Kia refreshed in 2007 its flagship sedan model, the Opirus/Amanti, bringing more luxury and safety features in standard trim, while others were available as an option.
With a redesigned front-fascia, Kia hoped that it might get more customers into its showrooms to get an executive sedan. It was an interesting offer, with a good price/value factor but a design that could have been better. Way better.
On the outside, the addition of LED daytime running lights was welcomed by everyone, but the dual headlights system that resembled the old Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 was not an appreciated part of the car. The grille sported a grid-pattern that some could think was inspired by Cadillac. On top of that, there was no Kia badge at the front. In the back, the new taillights design featured vertical lines for the brakes and turn signals, while the bumper sported two exhausts mounted on the sides.
Inside, there was a new trim option with black leather and black trims. Also, the carmaker tried to offer better wood-plastic trims on the dashboard and door panels. Its new sound system and improved buttons on the steering wheel showed better quality than before.
Under the hood, Kia asked Mitsubishi for help, and the Japanese carmaker offered them a 3.8-liter V-6 engine paired to a five-speed automatic transmission. This unit came to complete the three engines lineup.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L V6 5AT FWD (192 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2656 cm3 |
Power: | 141 KW @ 6000 RPM 192 HP @ 6000 RPM 189 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 250 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.9 in (5001 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.6 in (1,585/1,590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3671.3 lbs (1665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 5AT FWD (234 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 172 KW @ 6000 RPM 234 HP @ 6000 RPM 231 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 224 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 304 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.9 in (5001 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.6 in (1,585/1,590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3737.5 lbs (1695 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 264 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.8L V6 5AT FWD (265 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3778 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6000 RPM 265 HP @ 6000 RPM 261 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 257 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 348 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 196.9 in (5001 mm) |
Width: | 72.8 in (1849 mm) |
Height: | 58.5 in (1486 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.4/62.6 in (1,585/1,590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110.2 in (2799 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.5 in (165 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3748.5 lbs (1700 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 276 g/km |