Facelift for 08 Kia Magentis/Optima?

[wdr]

There appears to be some design changes for the 08 Kia Magentis/Optima.
Check out this web site.

http://thecarblogger.blogspot.com/20...tisoptima.html

Does anyone have any more info on this?

[Schnauzer]

What you see in the pictures are extremely minor changes.

[Optima]

I wouldn't look for another bodystyle change until 2009 or possibly 2010.

[Schnauzer]

Originally Posted by Optima

I wouldn't look for another bodystyle change until 2009 or possibly 2010.

Optima is correct. We need to recoupe some of the expense of designing and engineering the 2006.5 and so forth before another major body change. However, we are looking at bringing a larger V6 onboard for a sporty trimmed Optima/Magnetis. The popular 2.4L continues to be the engine most customers select for economy. It is a great 4 cylinder and part of the World Engine program. I personally drive the V6 2.7L when in the U.S. but think the smoothness and extra punch suits my personality.

[CAMAROZ28AQUINO]

My Dad owns a kia store and the magentis is the most poorest selling car.It is outdated in style and needs to be redesined on the outside i would think imediatly. Also the v6 gas mileage is very poor.

[SpectraMan]

Though I like the subtle updates in the next Optima, I do agree with many of the posters below in the fact that I think KIA's going to have start "bringing it" styling-wise, if they want current Japanese and domestic owners to say: "Now I GOTTA get me some of that!"


-SM



Kia Magentis Gets a Facelift for 2008 - AutoSpies Auto News

atomicbriatomicbri - 4/15/2007 11:54:50 AM
Looks more of the same old bland Kia styling... *YAWN*

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2007 12:45:30 PM
Kia Optima in the US.

It looks the same as before... Q45 front, bland-o-matic rear. Nothing even remotely interesting.

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johnsmitnyjohnsmitny - 4/15/2007 1:37:16 PM
welll, it is a kia...


SevorbeupstrySevorbeupstry - 4/15/2007 4:03:38 PM
Not even the price? Or the creme beige interior?


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2007 10:47:31 PM
john, if Kia wants to make its name known, and have it up there with Honda, they have to TRY. It's so transparent that there probably weren't even designers for this car- it's just a bunch of straight lines and generic light clusters. If they want to reach Camcord status, the Optimagentis must be sleek, different, almost sexy.

Sevor, no (sigh), not even the beige interior! LOL.


johnsmitnyjohnsmitny - 4/16/2007 2:46:44 AM
but still, if I was to see a sexy, different, sleek Kia on the road, the reputation behind the Kia brand just won't make me go as crazy as if I saw, say, a toyota


RupertRupert - 4/15/2007 7:00:13 PM
Reminds me of a Cadillac, the deville perhaps?
Also the last LS.

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aeyjayaeyjay - 4/16/2007 8:55:08 AM
Kia "The Power to Surprise". Please surprise us then damnit LOL or change that to "The Power to Uninspire".

They are making some steps in the right direction with good advertising and refreshing their products. I don't believe they have a 'design language' yet unless copy-and-paste is one.