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Kia Amanti
The Kia Opirus (known
as Amanti in North America) is a premium sedan
produced by Kia Motors that was launched in
April 2003 and intended to compete with vehicles
such as the the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima,
Chevrolet Impala, and top-of-the-line Honda
Accords and Toyota Camrys. It is sold in a
single trim level, and has an MSRP of US$25,500.
It shares some components with its corporate
cousin, the XG350, including its 3.5 L V6
engine.
Kia markets its Opirus
to budget-conscious individuals who desire
some premium features at a comparitevely lesser
price. As usual, Kia also attracts customers
to its dealerships by offering a 10 year/100,000
mile powertrain warranty that has become synonymous
with the major Korean car brands.
In
the U.S., the Amanti was recently recognized
as the "Most Appealing Premium Midsize
Car" by J.D. Power and Associates'
2005 Automotive Performance, Execution and
Layout Study, while the Kia Sportage received
similar recognition. The awards mark the
first time that any Kia model has received
such an accolade.
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