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Kia Magentis (2009 – 2011) Review

Kia Magentis (2009 – 2011) At A Glance

3/5

+Thoroughly competent large front-drive saloon with diesel engine and low price.

-Interior plastics and glues smell a bit. Belt cam diesel. Only has a three year warranty.

Insurance Group 26
On average it achieves 85% of the official MPG figure

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Kia Magentis (2009 – 2011) models and specs

Dimensions
Length 4735–4800 mm
Width 1805 mm
Height 1480 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm
Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight 1468–1655 kg
Boot Space 420–500 L
Warranty 3 years / Unlimited miles
Servicing 10000–12500 miles
Costs
List Price £14,545–£20,095
Insurance Groups 26
Road Tax Bands G–I
Official MPG 29.8–47.1 mpg
Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult 4
Child 3
Pedestrian 1
Overall -

On sale until November 2010

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 CRDi TR 4dr £18,995 47.1 mpg 10.4 s
2.0 CRDi TR Auto 4dr £20,095 40.9 mpg 11.7 s

On sale until December 2008

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 CRDi GS 4dr £15,525 47.1 mpg 10.4 s
2.0 GS 4dr £14,545 36.7 mpg 10.2 s
2.0 LS 4dr £16,015 36.7 mpg 10.2 s
2.0 LS 4dr Auto £16,015 - -

On sale until October 2008

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.0 CRDi LS 4dr £17,145 47.1 mpg 10.4 s

On sale until April 2008

Saloon
Version List Price MPG 0-62
2.7 V6 LS 4dr Auto £17,645 - -

Model History

May 2009

New Magentis, sold only as 2.0 diesel in TR trim in UK. 4,800mm long x 1,805mm wide x 1,480mm high.

1,991cc 16v common rail diesel engine. 147bhp at 3,800rpm, 305Nm (225 lb ft) torque from 1,800 - 2,500rpm. EU4.

Manual: 125mph, 0-60mph 10.1 seconds, 47.1mpg combined, 158g/km CO2.

Auto: 124mph, 0-60mph 11.4 seconds, 40.9mpg combined. 185g/km CO2.

2.0 CRDI TR 4-dr: £17,295 for 6-speed manual. £18,295 for 5-speed auto. Metallic paint £375.

425 litre boot.

Standard kit includes: ESP, central locking, alarm, immobiliser, alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning, electric mirrors, front and rear electric windows, cruise control, rear parking sensors, cloth and leather seats, front seatbelt pretensioners, driver, passenger and side airbags, RDS radio/CD player, split/folding rear seatbacks.

January 2010

New 7-Year Kia Warranty. No mileage limit to the warranty for the first three years, except for vehicles used as a Taxi, when coverage is limited to 100,000 miles. Over the full period of the warranty, the overall mileage limit is 100,000 miles. Qualifications to the new warranty include: paintwork is covered for
5 years (depending on model), audio for 3 years and 60,000 miles and service parts, accessories and batteries for 2 years. Normal 'wear & tear' on items such as tyres, brake pads and clutch linings, are excluded from cover.

August 2010

Kia New Vehicle Warranty Terms & Exclusions:

* There is no mileage limit during the first 3 years, except for vehicles used as taxis where a limit of 100,000 miles applies.

* There is a 100,000 mile limit between years 4 and 7.

* Paintwork is covered for 5 years / 100,000 miles.

* Audio is covered for 3 years / 60,000 miles.

* Batteries are covered for 2 years.

* Normal 'wear and tear' on items such as brake linings and clutch linings, etc. are excluded from cover.

* The warranty is transferable, at no cost, to subsequent owners and is valid across Europe.