| | Carpages.ca - 2007 Kia Magentis Preview |
 | | But Kia, ranked quite low in J. Power and Associate's dependability (VDS) and initial quality (IQS) studies, doesn't have such laurels to rest on, and therefore has to be better than the best when it comes to styling, performance, and perceived quality, plus hit the market noticeably more affordable than its top-selling Japanese rivals. |
 | | While the Magentis has clearly been designed so as not to offend, and performance is limited to a 2.4-litre inline four-cylinder in base guise and 2.7-litre V6 in top trim levels, its value proposition will have to be very convincing indeed. |
 | | The new Magentis might not be bold enough to whip up a commotion among midsize sedan buyers, but it just might sneak in unawares and attract a large enough contingent of would-be buyers away from its more conservative competition to impact the segment's sales charts. |
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