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Kia Amanti 2012

This review was written in July 2012 about the 2012 Kia Amanti. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. To see what details are different this year, check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.Would you pay $30,000 for a Kia? That's the question written all

Kia Optima 2012

Kia's Optima is a conservatively styled midsize sedan that's available with either four-cylinder or V-6 power. It can be equipped with some uncommon features for its class — like a manual sunshade for the rear window — and is offered in LX and step-up EX trim levels. It competes with

Kia Rio 2012

Essentially mimicking the Rio5 SX hatchback, the SX sedan includes larger wheels and a sportier interior. The Rio sedan competes with other small cars, including the Chevrolet Aveo and Toyota Yaris. In addition to the new front-wheel-drive platform, the '06 Rio's engine produced slightly more horsepower than the outgoing car's.

Kia Rio5 2012

Kia's Rio5 hatchback competes with other small hatchbacks, including the Chevrolet Aveo5, Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.The Rio5 is related to Kia's Rio sedan, which is listed separately in the Cars.com Research section. Available only in SX trim, the Rio5 comes standard with side-impact and side curtain airbags. Changes for

Kia Spectra 2012

The Spectra hasn't changed much for 2012, since Kia restyled the front and rear of the Spectra for 2012, giving the compact sedan a new grille, bumper and deck lid. In addition, the interior got a new dashboard as well as some other tweaks in 2012. The Spectra competes with

Kia Spectra5 2012

Kia's Spectra5 hatchback heads into 2012 with only minor changes, since it was restyled for 2012. It competes with several models in a growing market of small hatchbacks. Notable competitors include the Nissan Versa hatchback, the Honda Fit and the Mazda3 hatchback.Equipped with a sport-tuned suspension, the hatchback is meant