2009 Kia Magentis LS 2.0L from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Wouldn't buy another KIA!
Faults:
Front suspension noisy over small bumps. Clunking noise. Had them changed on a recall. Still doing the same! Very rickety ride at slow speeds over bumps. Feels like a lack of control. Unresponsive steering.
Lacquer peeling off inside edge of alloy wheels. Chrome grill bubbling.
Gear box hit and miss. Changed the gear knob for an after market one as it was heavier. Seems to have worked, and gear selection is better.
Air con overflow pipe twisted, allowing water to run into the inside of passenger foot well. Dealer had no idea. A friend suggested I had a look just in case. He was right. The pipe looked like a stick of liquorice.
General Comments:
Shame as this car could have been made a lot better. Although it was made for the USA market,
I think the UK ones are sub standard.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 10th October, 2011
27th Jan 2023, 16:42
The Magentis in the UK was a pretty poor car. Later Optima from about 2012 was much better though.