Comments on: 2007 Kia Magentis Road Test

By: Darcy Dunbar

Darcy Dunbar — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:34:55 +0000

I have a 2006 Magentis V6. It’s simply a great all-round vehicle and a clever balance of all that’s important in a family car. I find it relaxing to drive and a surprisingly good handling vehicle on a twisty road. It’s very roomy, economical (7.5l/100kms in mixed driving), totally reliable, and has all the safety gear and 5-star NHTSA crash rating. It’s parked in the open and still looks as new inside and out.

Overall, I can highly recommend the Magentis. With the newly released Kia Sportage and the upcoming new Magentis/Optima, Kia’s image will get a huge boost!

By: Kamal

Kamal — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:03:38 +0000

Bought LX Premium model in last Apr. I love it the value I got.

By: MKGA

MKGA — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:16:09 +0000

I have a friend who bought a silver one of these. When I saw it and noticed the badge I said to him, “That’s not a real car!”

He laughed and invited me to drive it. I could sense he knew something I didn’t and once I drove it I felt like a fool for running it down.

This is a awesome car for it’s class!

He has lowered it, put 19″ black and chrome rims on it with super low profile tyres, put black GT racing stripes on it and it turns heads. KIA no longer deserves the bad rap. You should go to YouTube and watch King drive the Magentis in the desert. He can’t flip it no matter what he does. It handles so well. I own a Lexus and even though I’m used to a lot more power I had to pay about $100000 more.

If you’re looking to buy something that looks great, drives well, doesn’t cost the earth and can be customized to look really formidable – I’d recommend the Magentis.

I’m so sorry KIA for laughing when I first saw the Magentis!

By: Ken D

Ken D — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:36:04 +0000

My 2.4EXL is 2 years old and is about to clock 40,000kms. Still going strong without a problem in the world. Mine has been lowered 2.5″ and it looks good even with the standard 17′s. I get comments all the time on mine and people can’t actually believe its a KIA. I’m looking at replacing the rims with a set of 18′s or possibly 19′s when the factory tyres are gone so that will make it look even better.
It’s a shame people still treat KIA with a negative attitude. The cars are good and are reasonably priced. I definately would reccomend test driving one before buying another mid sized car.

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:40:25 +0000

I read your review and then test drove a magentis. I have now bought an LX 2.4 for 23990 they gave me 8000 for my 2004 rio so 16000 to change. Really love the careasy and smooth to drive and good on fuel too. Oh and cant go wrong with a free 5 year warranty.

thanks Alborz

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:29:01 +0000

I drove a Magentis for a couple of days as a hire car. I was impressed with the comfort of the seat, the power of the engine, the space inside. I reckon they are alright. The airbags all over the place make me feel better about sharing the road with Sydney maniacs that drive to kill or maim.

By: ABBAS

ABBAS — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:52:47 +0000

yes great car for that sort of dollars.what it lacks is outlook plus range of colours.

By: andy

andy — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:56:43 +0000

Hi,
Just picked up a 2007 V6 EX-L for 24,200 on the road with 8000 clicks on the clock. I found the V6 engine not to be as gritty (noisy) as the 4 cylinder, but both were great little cars. I rekon I’m laughing all the way to the bank as Honda and others would charge me $40,000 for this specification on the road and after 4-5 years I would have lost $20,000 in depreciation. With the Kia, I’m going to be just out of warranty in that time.

By: rambo

rambo — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:32:45 +0000

frugal one, your a clown get a life

By: Richard

Richard — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:03:03 +0000

Hi All, Kev, get a genuine pre painted spoiler from your local friendly Kia Dealer!!…I work for a Kia Dealer and I initially did not find the Magentis appealling at all…but I was in the market for a new car and I tried the Magentis…mine is a 2.4 EX Manual…mine has 17 inch rims and I have fitted a spoiler, foglights, and the chrome grille. My central locking actuates from 20km/h up and I have the excellent Michelin tyres. These tyres are expensive at $500 plus a corner but definitely help the car. I do not like the leather and my car has the much more comfortable cloth interior. My car is the same as Kev’s in colour and I must admit I find it an excellent car comparing well with the two Europeans in my stable…and I get lots of comments on how “classy” the car looks…initially I hesitated buying a Kia as I like to drive but I find it excellent achieving over 500km from a tank of juice in the city..I run it on 98 vortex/ultimate…great car…great value…cannot go wrong with a Magentis in the Garage.