The 2008 Kia Amanti ($25,495) is offered in one trim level, equipped with a 264-hp V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission.
Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, tilt steering column, power seats, power express windows, power heated mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, power locks, an AM/FM/CD/cassette sound system with eight speakers, a keyless entry system, and fog lights. Standard tires are P225/60R16 on painted alloy wheels.
Options include a Leather Package ($2,500) with leather upholstery (gray or beige), heated seats, memory function for seats and mirrors, Infinity sound system with subwoofer, six-CD changer, and a trip computer with four-inch monitor. Also optional are a sunroof ($900) and an Electronic Stability Package ($500), which consists of electronic stability control, traction control and brake assist. A Premium package ($1,300) is available with black leather upholstery, aluminum interior trim, a more deluxe gauge cluster, power-adjustable pedals, and P235/55R17 tires on 17-inch chromed alloy wheels. Pearl White paint ($200) and a trunk mat ($55) are available.
Safety features include front air bags, side air bags for front and rear seats, full-length curtain air bags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), tire-pressure monitoring, seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, and a LATCH child-seat system.