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Kia Amanti
The Kia Amanti is a premium sedan produced by Kia Motors that was launched in April 2003 and intended to compete with vehicles such as the Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, and top-of-the-line Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys. It is not 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 Amanti to budget-conscious individuals who desire some premium features at a comparatively 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.
