2006 Kia Amanti Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 25 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
200
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katrina W
In summary, I would highly recommend an Kia, amanti as a family car. I.
I love my Kia. I like the style of it. I get a lot of compliments. I feel safe, because it feels heavy and secure. I love the sun roof because it is both glass and solid. It is a fun car to drive. It is roomy. It is easy maintain. It is good on gas. It is just the right size for my family.
accountCircle tamara t
That it has been one of the best vehicles I have ever purchased so far
I like the fact that it gets good gas mileage. Another reason is that i have had relatively low maintenance on the car since i bought it
accountCircle Thomas C
Kia amanti: modern and retro combined.
It is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. The exterior is unique and stylish. The interior is modern, and comfortable. The downside is that when the inevitable need for repairs comes, parts and labor can sometimes be quite expensive. All in all, this is a car I would recommend, especially if it has been refurbished.
accountCircle Lu Ann F
Love my amanita. Wish Kia still made them.
My Kia amanti has been very reliable. It has features such as heated seats and 6 CD player that I like. It is a very comfortable road trip car for one to four people. I have had very few problems with my amanita and although it is 12 years old, people still compliment me on the car.
accountCircle Taylor A
This Jaguar wannabe adds class to your life and transportation.
This is a nice and reliable car. One of the things that annoys me is that is uses more gas than the SUV in our household. In addition, it is very difficult to accelerate with the air conditioning on.
accountCircle Melissa G
Good car for the money that I paid to get it and has been reliable
It has been reliable it has heated seats and leather interior it is a nice color the radio doesn't work correctly and it is very Loud it drives very nicely especially on the highway and has side airbags. There are presets to the seat positions and for the mirrors it also has different climate zones
accountCircle Danae D
The vehicle is no longer being made.
The vehicle runs very well maintenance is cheap. Low mileage interior very comfy easy to maintain. Very reliable car just do not like the body style its very wide and long. Car is black in color currently has a leak in exhaust but cheap to fix. Gets me around with no problem and have good gas mileage.
accountCircle Robert
Beautiful Car w/ Frustrating Issues
This car was absolutely wonderful for the year that I owned it. Unfortunately, it started developing issues with the crankshaft, causing me to replace 2 sensors and it's a bit of a gas hog for such a small car. Great for an affordable "luxury" feel, but I'm not sure that I'd recommend it for an everyday vehicle.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rebecca H
It is reliable and comfortable to ride in.
There are multiple shorts in electrical system. If I correct one another appears. It is very frustrating.
accountCircle Danae D
The vehicle is no longer being made.
The vehicle runs very well maintenance is cheap. Low mileage interior very comfy easy to maintain. Very reliable car just do not like the body style its very wide and long. Car is black in color currently has a leak in exhaust but cheap to fix. Gets me around with no problem and have good gas mileage.
accountCircle Robert
Beautiful Car w/ Frustrating Issues
This car was absolutely wonderful for the year that I owned it. Unfortunately, it started developing issues with the crankshaft, causing me to replace 2 sensors and it's a bit of a gas hog for such a small car. Great for an affordable "luxury" feel, but I'm not sure that I'd recommend it for an everyday vehicle.
accountCircle Justin M
Comfort as you could want
This car gets the job done well. I have driven for 8 years. I have been very pleased on how the air conditioner and heat have performed over years. It is also super comfortable compared to most cars in its class and does a nice job of not overheating.

Kia Amanti Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn Auto
200 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Kia Amanti Owner Reviews

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accountCircle Danae D on March 24, 2021
The vehicle is no longer being made.
The vehicle runs very well maintenance is cheap. Low mileage interior very comfy easy to maintain. Very reliable car just do not like the body style its very wide and long. Car is black in color currently has a leak in exhaust but cheap to fix. Gets me around with no problem and have good gas mileage.
accountCircle Taylor A on February 19, 2021
This Jaguar wannabe adds class to your life and transportation.
This is a nice and reliable car. One of the things that annoys me is that is uses more gas than the SUV in our household. In addition, it is very difficult to accelerate with the air conditioning on.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Dawn P.

Comfortable leather seats with a heated option, screen that tells you how many miles left that you can drive with the gas you have in your tank, self adjusting mirrors, body styling is upscale looking.

likeFilled Lillian G.

It' spacious and drives really well. The drivers seat powered and totally adjustable. Built in retractable backrest. It has plenty of interior features. Charging ports, backseat armrests wood and steel trim.

likeFilled Danial J.

It's not the fastest or the most stylish car but it get the job done. It has good mileage and that mean saving on gas. And its reliable and good. Its has class leading amenities, spacious interior, good battery.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Dawn P.

Not the best gas mileage, since it is an older used car I have found out what wears out on this model, namely the bushings, which have led to a noisy, somewhat bumpy ride now in 2020. Also the trunk lifts are worn out so the trunk ends up being heavy to lift open.

dislikeFilled Lillian G.

The interior fabric is cream on cream. I can't change the oil myself due to the cover over the engine. I have to get the airbags serviced and change out fuses for the charger ports that have blown. The exterior color is also not my preference. Ivory white.

dislikeFilled Danial J.

Timing belt can cause premature issue. Metal quality in the frame construction can use some improvement. There is some float in the front end of the vehicle and can be very bothersome. The paint job was not very good.

Ranks #8 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2006 Kia Amanti has an average owner rating of 3.64 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 8 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Kia Amanti has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Luxury Large Cars.

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25 MPG
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25 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety