Comments on: 2007 Kia Magentis Road Test

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.

By: kev

kev — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:38:27 +0000

i’ve recently purchased a magentis 2.4l ex. the paint is dark wine red and in different stages of the day it changes it’s color from a dark brown to deep wine red to black at night. I’ve driven alot of different model cars and think that the magentis hugs the corners better than most others. good fuel economy and more than enough power for overtaking. I found it to be the best value for money car around so if your in the market for a midsize car with all the goods check it out. does anyone know of any bodykits and spoilers for this model car?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:02:29 +0000

Just bought a new 2007 Magentis 2.4 Auto for $21490. Can’t believe the value for money and yes, I’ve had a look at the other ‘competative’ mid size cars and no, none of them offer the same value for money and safety features. I also regularly drive all of the others through my work so I know what they do and don’t offer. So, if you’re out there looking, the deals are there. Good luck.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:30:23 +0000

I test drove the Magentis last night and could not believe how comfortable it is to drive. It was smooth running and great going into corners. Definatley a consideration for purchase.

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:33:32 +0000

It is pretty cheap…………………but then again id rather have another car.

And from the side the car looks like a Hyundai Sonata, a bit.

By: Ken D

Ken D — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:05:25 +0000

I bought a 2.4EXL last year in September and it has already travelled 25,000kms without a fault. This is my 4th KIA and it definately is the best in terms of quality etc. Not saying the others are bad, but this is a great improvement over the old Optima. I know several people with KIA’s and not one of them has had problems. I believe alot of the problems you hear about are usually through driver abuse and or neglect. I service my cars by the book and not one has ever gone back for a fault.
I find this car comfortable and a pleasure to drive. The power and economy of the 2.4 is good and the handling is fine. If I want a race car I’d look elsewhere. I wanted a comfortable, well apointed car that was enjoyable to drive and I couldn’t find anything in that price range (At that time) that came close.
Definately can say it’s a great car and do consider it if your looking for a mid size car.

By: ROBERTO

ROBERTO — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:29:18 +0000

I drove a Hyundai Getz for nigh on a week at Cairns in QLD and it was the current model and I thought it was total absolute crap. Previous to this I liked Hyundai. It was not real compliant on road suspension wise, coarse motor, interior plastics rough, rattle behind back seat always, finish on steering wheel terrible (the embossed work that finished near horn was different location on both sides and tackily cheap. This car had bugger all KMS on odometer as well.

By: Martin

Martin — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:18:25 +0000

haha, very well said Alborz, loved the bit where you said “wait for it, its a good car!”

By: alborz

alborz — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:57:31 +0000

Frugal one, the Kia has a 4 star rating, because, wait for it, its a good car!

You should let your prejudice of Korean cars go, Kia and Hyundai are actually up there these days, this Kia in particular, just look a the standard features!

By: Frugal One

Frugal One — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 01:30:11 +0000

LOL

4 x steering wheel rating!!

Are you on Kias payroll

KIA would be NEGATIVE 4 rating

This and that Induan shitbox ute you guys tested shows you MUST be bent?

They are BOTH crap, reason to buy a 2nd hand Japper

Cheers

F-0

By: Andrew. M

Andrew. M — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:35:33 +0000

yeah kia is definately following the footsteps of hyundai, but how come everything out of korea still has to look cheap? the epica is another good example.
just to look at these cars they look cheap like they use generic parts on them

By: troy

troy — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:31:42 +0000

Ok… who at kia finally got ideas??

They are finally starting to put some pretty good packages together.

this thing and the cee’d could help kia go places!!

the magentus has pretty decent economy for a v6, all they need to do now is drop the 180 odd kw 3.8 v6 from the grand carnival into it!!!!