The posh feeling continues inside with its primo Infinity sound system and burled-maple accents. OK, the maple is fake, but it really looks good. And the Amanti’s 3.5-liter V-6 engine gives a nice kick. Of course, no one makes a cheap luxury car without compromising on something, and I find the Amanti’s ride is dishearteningly soft. While its cushy suspension made lunch meat of pesky speed bumps, I didn’t like the way it handled corners–too much sway. Still, you really have to congratulate Kia for putting out a stylish, semi-swanky family car at such a decent price.
Tip: Get the fully loaded model, with leather and stability control, and still pay under $29,000.
