Kia Magentis (01-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 2001 If you've never heard of the Magentis, then it's unlikely you knew about it's predecessor, the Clarus: executive cars with lowly brand values tend to be overlooked and forgotten. Worse still, they shed value long before the new car smell has worn off. However, this Mondeo-sized saloon - which shares components with Hyundai’s Sonata - is extremely well-equipped for the money, spacious and beats many rivals on rear accommodation . It has a refined and smooth V6 engine and quality is generally better than the old Clarus, but the primary selling point is the exceptional value for money this car represents. 2 out of 5 Other Kia reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Equipment Front-wheel-drive Magentis introduced with one engine and two trim levels: LX and SE. The LX is available with a five-speed manual gearbox or Tiptronic sequential auto, while the SE is available with Tiptronic only. Both models come with ABS with EBD, front airbags, electric windows, air conditioning, a CD player, alarm, immobiliser, alloy wheels, remote central locking, electric mirrors, 60/40 split folding rear seat, height adjustable driver’s seat, tilt adjustable steering wheel and ISOFIX child seat anchors. The SE gains side airbags, traction control, leather upholstery, climate control, heated door mirrors, cruise control, electrically adjustable front seats, lumber adjustment for the driver’s seat and leather-covered steering wheel and gear knob. Facelift in early 2003 gives Magentis a new-look front and improved equipment. See 13 used Kia Magentiss for sale, starting at £1,295 Get a Kia Magentis valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Body coloured bumpers CD Central locking Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Electric sunroof Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Side airbags Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Traction control Ice L LE LX LX Sports SE Sports SE Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Optional No No No Yes Yes Optional Optional No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Optional No No No No No Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes Yes No No No Optional Yes Optional Optional No No No No No Optional Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Optional Optional Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Magentis cars for sale We have 13 models like this for sale. Find Kia Magentis cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance