Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed Sportmatic automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual, 2-stage front airbags; seat-mounted front and rear side airbags; full cabin-length side-curtain air bags; front-seat active head restraints; head restraints at all five seating positions, all outboard adjustable; 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters; rear seat child safety seat anchors; and antilock brakes

Optional Safety Equipment: electronic stability control with Brake Assist and traction control

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Hwasung, South Korea

Model Tested: Kia Amanti ($25,200)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone, automatic climate control; power door locks, heated outside mirrors and windows with auto-up/down; 8-way power driver's seat (with lumbar) and 4-way power front passenger seat; tilt steering wheel; vehicle-speed sensitive, power-assisted steering; remote keyless entry; cruise control; 8-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo; steering wheel-mounted redundant audio and cruise control buttons; three accessory power outlets; and floor mats

Options as Tested: Leather Package comprising leather seat trim; heated front seats; 2-setting memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors; auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink; premium AM/FM/cassette/6-CD changer stereo and 4-inch monitor with trip computer ($2200); and Power Sunroof ($900)

Destination Charge: 590

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 200 @ 5500

Torque: 220 @ 3500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/25

Wheelbase: 110.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 196.0/72.8/58.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 61.8/61.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.0/55.2/43.7 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.4/54.6/37.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 15.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 6.8 inches

Curb Weight: 4021 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1000 pounds

Tires: 225/60R16

Brakes: disc/disc w ABS

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons