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« on: November 11, 2008, 10:00:37 pm »
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2009 Kia Magentis LX
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Well, I don't have much of a funny anecdote to throw out there today -- writer's block, perhaps.  Last week I was in the all-new Kia Borrego; this week, once again, I'm in a Kia, but this time, it is the Magentis.  Refreshed only slightly for the 2009 model year, the Magentis is the sister car to the Hyundai Sonata, which has garnered a great amount of praise over the past couple of years.  More...
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2008, 11:24:16 pm »
Looks nice, but I can't figure out why Hyundai didn't put the 3.3L V6 into the Magentis, which would actually give it some sporting flair.   Does this car also suffer from limited suspension travel like the Sonata?
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« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2008, 12:06:21 pm »
The Sonata and Magentis/Optima do not really share a platform. The Kia has a different, smaller front-end with a different suspension (struts where the Sonata has a multi-link design). Kia says the 3.3L won't fit. Not really sure how much the suspension travel differs.
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« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2008, 12:10:25 pm »
I actually preferred the old front end - reminded me a bit of the original G35.  

While cross shopping the Rondo to the Mazda5 about 2 years ago, I checked one out - loaded it was $26k MSRP or something vs the $29k MSRP Sonata.  Hyundai wants to keep the 'entry level' Kia separate and distinct from it's Hyundai brethern, methinks on the V-6 powerplant.

HUGE value for the segment with a V-6 at the time - but even the Kia salesman said he couldn't remember anyone buying one......
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« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2008, 12:23:22 pm »
Is this a truly an all-new model or just a facelift? The interior/exterior looks just like the old Hyundai/Kia style.
On the other hand, the new Kia Forte looks like a step-up design wise.
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« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2008, 12:24:11 pm »
Like I said it's just a facelift.
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« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2008, 12:27:20 pm »
Quote from: wing on November 12, 2008, 12:24:11 pm
Like I said it's just a facelift.

My bad. Sorry.
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2008, 01:45:46 pm »
 #1  Wing - don't let the trolls on other threads bugger with ure head.

Where's Saf with some timely advice?

Looking forward to this review - I'm thinking with the advent of the Malibu it's competition has gotten thicker....

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« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2008, 12:11:03 am »
Has anybody noticed that Kia/Hyundai always nowadays seems to copy a little bit some exterior designs from Honda - - look at this Magentis it's like the new Accord unless you click on the image to enlarge also in previous articles of Road and Track, Car and Driver and Motor Trend Magazines they talked about a certain Kia Coupe concept that might have about 300Bhp it's red color and it looks like the current Honda Civic coupe or even the Euro version of the Civic coupe Type R.
Have some originality Kia...I drive a Kia Sephia and it's kinda like the Corolla but not better not even close, that's why next year I'm tradin' this in or sell for a Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna.
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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2008, 12:15:47 pm »
Originality from Kia is coming this January : look for the Kia Soul (well, kind of a blend of gen-1 and gen-2 Scion Xb, but still original).
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« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2008, 12:37:58 pm »
I agree JayEmCee. The exterior of the Magentis reminds me of the Acura TSX (1st gen.) - especially the rear lights, dual exhausts and even the headlights and grill somewhat.
The 2010 Kia Forte (I believe it's derived from the red Kia concept JayEmCee mentioned) looks very much like the current generation Civic which isn't a bad thing. Don't forget the average buyer doesn't really notice these things so I guess Kia is just saving some development costs and passing the savings to the buyer. Also I'm sure the Kia owner doesn't mind someone mistaking their car for a Honda/Acura.

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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2008, 01:27:16 pm »
..."Writers BLOCK"...never heard ol Wille shakes his wattsit use THAT ONE.......2 Kia or Not 2 Kia's that is the Magentis of this our testing time ...weather!! to suffer the Swifts or Veronas or by driving the snot out of 'em to overcome.............My Kingdom fer 450 HORSES...... Burn Out Drive Driving 2 Driving 2 Dancy Banana
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2008, 07:16:24 am »
Just to get topic, what large TV credenza did you get
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2008, 07:35:01 am »
Same one as doubleclutch
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« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2008, 11:59:36 am »
HAd a 09 Sonata rental recently. I did not like the suspension. Thing was bouncing and shuddering over some rough freeway in New York.  I actually prefer the suspension in my 97 626, as worn as it is.

Is the Magentis tuned any differently? 
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« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2008, 12:46:51 pm »
From your description very much so.
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« Reply #16 on: November 14, 2008, 03:23:13 pm »
Does the USB port allow you to view ID3 tags through the audio's display? How about controlling ipods with the installed stereo? Thanks =)
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« Reply #17 on: November 14, 2008, 03:51:20 pm »
Take a trip to small town Canada: the Magentis has become the Chevy Impala of the era. A good car at a good price, perfect for getting the groceries home and the kids to school.
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« Reply #18 on: November 15, 2008, 12:42:24 am »
I do like the front end, I think it looks better than the Sonata, at least in pictures.
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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« Reply #19 on: November 15, 2008, 12:46:30 pm »
Breeze, I don't know why but I noticed the same!
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