Kia Magentis (06-10) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 07 July 2006 Last Updated: 10 November 2009 Kia may have a strong reputation for making good value small hatchbacks and people carriers, but not many people consider the Korean make when it comes to larger saloons. The Magentis is just that - a four door car that's similar in size to the Volkswagen Passat, but unfortunately that's where the similarities end. The dull styling and cheap-looking cabin do it few favours, while a cramped driving position and flimsy handling make it far from enjoyable to drive. It does come well equipped and there's plenty of rear leg room. It was facelifted in 2009 with a sharper look and improved handling, but it still fails to impress. The Ceed hatchback may be smaller, but it's a far superior Kia. 3 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 GS models come with alloy wheels, power steering, air conditioning, an MP3-compatible CD stereo, driver's seat height adjustment, tilt-adjustable steering column, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, powered and heated door mirrors, four electric windows and remote central locking. LS models also have automatic lights, a trip computer, telescopic steering wheel adjustment, full climate control with an air quality monitoring system, eight-way powered driver’s seat, rear parking sensors, cruise control (diesel only), heated front seats plus stability and traction control with emergency brake assist. When the Magentis was revised in 2009 the trim levels were scaled down to just one - TR. This comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, a CD stereo with auxiliary and USB inputs, climate control, electric windows, electrically adjustable heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, power steering, reach and height adjustable steering, leather steering wheel and gear lever, electrically adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, electronic stability control (ESC), remote central locking, front fog lights, steering wheel stereo controls and a trip computer. See 9 used Kia Magentiss for sale, starting at £2,995 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 Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Full size spare wheel Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control GS LS TR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Kia Magentis cars for sale We have 9 models like this for sale. Find Kia Magentis cars for sale Previous: Facts & Figures Next: Driving & Performance