CTC Review: 2009 Kia Magentis LX

[PMREdmonton]

Wing, have you driven the Sonata recently and how would you compare in to the Magenits.  I ask because the i4 Sonata does not have available ESC but Magentis has it on all the non-base i4s and that is a must have feature any new vehicle I purcahse.

I honestly think anyone is nuts to buy a new car without it because of its proven efficacy in saving lives.

I work with patient's with head injuries and I've not once seen anyone with a significant head injury who had a vehicle with ESC and who was wearing his seat belt and had a full set of airbags which functioned properly.

[random006]

I went to the Kia canada website to price out a Magentis and I could not.  The Magentis wasn't even an option on the Price your Kia webpage.
I was curious if anybody would know why this is.

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Breeze, I don't know why but I noticed the same!

According to the "Price your Kia" page, only 2009 prices are listed.  People are advised to call their local dealer for prices on 2008 models.

What does that have to do with the 2009 Magentis, one might ask?  Well, they haven't yet listed the 2009 version in the "Showroom" area!  Kia Canada has never been known to be quick about updating their web site.

[Breeze-E]

I see...doesn't make much sense to me.  Would be a better idea to get that info out there sooner rather than later, especially since Kia is still a question mark to a lot of people.
That being said I still like the Magentis.  Seems to be a better than expected review as well.