What replaced the Kia Magentis?

The all-new Kia Optima is replacing the relatively unknown Magentis.

What nationality is Kia?

Korea’s
Kia Corporation was founded in May 1944 and is Korea’s oldest manufacturer of motor vehicles. From humble origins making bicycles and motorcycles, Kia has grown – as part of the dynamic, global Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group – to become the world’s fifth largest vehicle manufacturer.

Is Kia Magentis reliable?

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 dollars.

Why did Kia change their logo?

Back in January, Kia said that the logo was intended to convey a fresh start and a change of direction for the company. “The rhythmical, unbroken line of the logo conveys Kia’s commitment to bringing moments of inspiration, while its symmetry demonstrates confidence,” it said in a press release.

What does Kia mean in English?

The word Kia has origins in the Chinese language with the first syllable Ki meaning to arise or come up out of. The second part of the word, a referes to Asia. Kia means to rise or come up out of Asia.

How long do Kia Magentis last?

You can expect your Kia Optima transmission to last between 100,000 to 200,000 miles. Since Kia Optimas have an average lifespan of about 200,000 miles, you may not have to change your transmission throughout the lifespan of your car.

Is Kia owned by Audi?

Today Hyundai Motor Co owns 33.88% stake, but Kia is a subsidiary of their common parent company – Hyundai Motor Group. The big turnaround came for Kia when it increased focus on Europe, and ex-Audi designer Peter Schreyer was hired as the Kia design boss.

Who is the CEO of Kia Motors?

Song Ho-Sung (Jun 10, 2020–)
Jun-Young Choi (Mar 9, 2018–)
Kia/CEO