Engine: 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 264-hp 3.8-liter V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Hwasung, Korea

Model Tested: Kia Amanti ($25,495)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, trip computer, floor shift, fog lamps

Options as Tested: ESC package ($500) with electronic stability control, traction control and brake assist; Leather package ($2500) with leather upholstery, heated memory seats, Infinity sound system with subwoofer, trip computer and monitor screen, power pedals; Premium package ($1300) with black and aluminum interior trim, added gauges, 17-inch wheels and tires; power sunroof ($900)

Destination Charge: 680

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 264 @ 6000

Torque: 260 @ 4500

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 19/26

Wheelbase: 110.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 196.9/72.8/58.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.4/62.6 inches

Turning Cycle: 38.2 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 40.0/55.2/44.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/54.6/36.8 inches

Trunk Volume: 15.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbones, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches

Curb Weight: 3770 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1000 pounds

Tires: P235/55R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, EBD

Fuel Capacity: 18.5 Gallons