In what turns out to be one of the most tormenting launches of a car in 2010, the South Koreans from Kia released today yet another photo of the new generation Kia Optima/Magentis, this time one ...

Kia is all set to debut the latest version of its Magentis midsize sedan at the New York Auto Show in April. Not familiar with the Magentis? Actually, you likely are – the Magentis is known as the ...

The Magentis is the first car to be launched by the new Kia Motor Australia, with the Korean manufacturer taking over the Australian distribution in March. The company acknowledges there's work to be ...

Following in the footsteps of the Hyundai Sonata, the Kia Optima, known as the Magentis in Europe, has also received a ground-up redesign. Kia debuted the Magentis in Frankfurt and it seemed to win ...

This version of the Magentis is better looking than the model it replaced in 2003, but its design remains bland, conservative and dated. However, there's much to interest a family on a tight budget.

Just like its big sister company Hyundai, Kia Motors is on a fast track to the top. The Koreans are on a mission, and that mission is to be the dominant player in the volume car game. And for anyone ...

Kia is a brand that’s firmly on the up. The Korean marque is intent on leaving the days of patchy quality and bargain pricing behind in favour of a brave new future filled with funky design and ...

I know of one company that has certified a kit for your car, that’s Impco, but it’s not clear if they have actually manufactured a kit yet. That’s because of the very low demand for conversions on the ...

It isn't a car for the style-conscious, but that's their loss because, for the money, the Magentis drives pretty well and is as practical as many dearer used saloons. You're nicely cushioned from most ...

Not so very long ago Kia were known for making a little car called the Pride, an old Mazda design that the South Korean company had acquired the rights to. They came in bright colours and were fitted ...

EVERYTHING'S changed but the name, according to Paul Williams, managing director of Kia Motors (UK), speaking at the launch of the revamped Magentis. Bearing in mind the not entirely ecstatic ...

The Verdict: Strong reliability, a well-loved driving experience and lower-than-average resale values compared to Japanese competitors make the Kia Magentis a strong contender for your used-car ...