Kia Magentis 2.5 V6

Bought a 52 plate, 2.5 V6 auto with top-of-the-line SE trim for £3000 when just over 3 years old! Good things: well equipped - tiptronic-style autobox, cruise control, ABS, traction control, leather-faced seats, electric driver's seat, remote boot and petrol flap, nice split 60/40 rear seats, proper 3-point rear seat-belts, useful cubby-holes, proper climate-control. Brisk progress possible with the larger engine. Bad things - only 4 speeds in the autobox, poorish fuel consumption (typically an average of 25-26 mpg), nasty plastics in the interior, seats are only partially leather and have ... more

I have had a SE V6 02 plate with the 2.5 litre engine for around 15 months. Absolutely lovely to drive. Drove to Cornwall 265 miles in 1 hop. Not even tired the other end. Being black with leather seats although some part plastic, looks the part. Even acquied one for the wife mow. Fast and comfortable for the money a superb buy. Spend thousands more and get a merc or BM, apart from the badge you wont get any better. If you can stick to the SE which has the full monty including traction control, cruise control and a much more goodies inside although mechanically the LE series are as good. Best ... more