
Kia gained a toehold in the American marketplace in 1993 by challenging the small-car dominance of
Toyota,
Nissan and
Honda. These days, the South Korean carmaker appears to be competing with the luxury brands
Lexus,
Infiniti and Acura as well.
While the flagship Kia Amanti is unlikely to threaten the dominance of the Japanese models, it does offer an attractive alternative to buyers seeking upscale amenities and elegant styling at a price below $30000.
For 2006,
Kia embellished Amanti’s 
>> read For 2006, the Kia Amanti continues with the unique combination of luxury, style and performance and value that helped it earn the 2005 J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Award in the mid-size sedan segment. The Amanti has impressed many since its introduction two years ago, and Kia continues to enhance its flagship sedan.
>> read 2006 KIA Amanti (Opirus) Picture Gallery /BOUCLE_root>.