Kia Opirus

Kia Opirus
Kia Opirus
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Amanti
Production	2003–2010
Model years	2003–2012
Assembly	South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant); Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)[1];
Body and chassis
Class	Executive car/Full-size car (E)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Hyundai Grandeur XG/TG
Powertrain
Engine	2.7 L Delta V6 (gasoline) (2003-2006); 2.7 L Mu LPi V6 (LPG) (2010-2012); 2.7 L Mu V6 (gasoline) (2007-2012); 3.0 L Sigma V6 (gasoline) (2003-2006); 3.3 L Lambda V6 (gasoline) (2007-2012); 3.5 L Sigma V6 (gasoline) (2003-2006); 3.8 L Lambda V6 (gasoline) (2005-2012)
Transmission	5-speed automatic (2003-2010); 6-speed automatic (2010-2012)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,980 mm (196.1 in) (2003-2006); 5,000 mm (196.9 in) (2006-2010)
Width	1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Height	1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Curb weight	1,665–1,864 kg (3,671–4,109 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Kia Enterprise
Successor	Kia Cadenza

The Kia Opirus was an executive car/full-size car manufactured and marketed by Kia Motors that was launched in April 2003 and was marketed globally under various nameplates, prominently as the Amanti. It was considered to be Kia's flagship vehicle.

As Kia's largest entry into the executive car market, the Opirus/Amanti had been marketed in a single trim level and only as a sedan. It shared some components with its now-defunct corporate cousin, the Hyundai Grandeur XG, including its 3.5 L V6 engine. For 2007, the Kia Opirus received various upgrades, including suspension and styling revisions, and the addition of the same engine as the current Hyundai Grandeur (Azera), this time being a 3.8 L V6 engine.

In the U.S., the Amanti was recognized as the "Most Appealing Premium Midsize Car" by J.D. Power and Associates' 2005 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study.

The 2007 Amanti outscored several luxury cars in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) side-impact crash testing, to earn the highest rating of Good.[2]

As of December 17, 2010, the Kia website no longer listed the Amanti as a production model.[3]

Powertrain

The Opirus was sold globally between 2003 and 2010 with only the 3.5L Sigma and the 3.8L Lambda engine options, all other engines were exclusive to the Korean domestic market.

Specs[4][5]
Model	Years	Transmission	Power@rpm	Torque@rpm	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (Official)	Top Speed
Delta 2.7L	2003–2004	5-speed automatic	176 PS (129 kW; 174 hp) @ 6000 rpm	24.2 kg⋅m (237 N⋅m; 175 lbf⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm		206 km/h (128 mph)
Delta 2.7L	2005–2006		182 PS (134 kW; 180 hp) @ 6000 rpm	24.7 kg⋅m (242 N⋅m; 179 lbf⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm		206 km/h (128 mph)
Mu 2.7L	2007–2009		192 PS (141 kW; 189 hp) @ 6000 rpm	25.5 kg⋅m (250 N⋅m; 184 lbf⋅ft) @ 4200 rpm
Mu 2.7L	2010–2012	6-speed automatic	195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) @ 6000 rpm	25.6 kg⋅m (251 N⋅m; 185 lbf⋅ft) @ 4200 rpm
Mu 2.7L LPi	2010–2012	6-speed automatic	165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) @ 6000 rpm	25 kg⋅m (245 N⋅m; 181 lbf⋅ft) @ 4000 rpm
Sigma 3.0L	2003–2006	5-speed automatic	187 PS (138 kW; 184 hp) @ 5500 rpm	25.9 kg⋅m (254 N⋅m; 187 lbf⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm		208 km/h (129 mph)
Lambda 3.3L	2007–2009	5-speed automatic	247 PS (182 kW; 244 hp) @ 6000 rpm	31.5 kg⋅m (309 N⋅m; 228 lbf⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm
Lambda 3.3L	2010–2012	6-speed automatic	259 PS (190 kW; 255 hp) @ 6200 rpm	32.2 kg⋅m (316 N⋅m; 233 lbf⋅ft) @ 4800 rpm
Sigma 3.5L	2003–2006	5-speed automatic	203 PS (149 kW; 200 hp) @ 5500 rpm	30.4 kg⋅m (298 N⋅m; 220 lbf⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm	9.2s	220 km/h (137 mph)
Lambda 3.8L	2005–2006		250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 6000 rpm	35 kg⋅m (343 N⋅m; 253 lbf⋅ft) @ 3500 rpm		220 km/h (137 mph)
	2007–2010		267 PS (196 kW; 263 hp) @ 6000 rpm	36 kg⋅m (353 N⋅m; 260 lbf⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm	7.5s	230 km/h (143 mph)
	2010–2012	6-speed automatic	284 PS (209 kW; 280 hp) @ 6000 rpm	36.4 kg⋅m (357 N⋅m; 263 lbf⋅ft) @ 4500 rpm

2003 Kia Opirus
2007 Kia Amanti
2008 Kia Opirus GL
2009 Kia Opirus GL

Successor

Kia Motors replaced the Oprius/Amanti with the Kia Cadenza which was designed to fill the executive car/full-size car classes.

The Kia Cadenza, officially unveiled on October 18, 2009, is completely redesigned to reflect Kia's new design style. It is based on the platform of the next-generation Hyundai Azera (HG).[6] The Cadenza will replace the Kia Amanti, and features many features found on more expensive luxury cars, such as a heated steering wheel, power extendable seat cushions, automatic windshield defogger, and cooled front seats.[7] Like the Amanti, the Cadenza is only equipped with an automatic transmission.

References

"Avtotor". Avtotor.ru. Archived from the original on 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
Money CNN "An expensive car may not always get you side-impact protection, according to a new report." http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/autos/iihs_luxury_sedan_impact/
Kia Amanti website
https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/cars/veloster/liveloud
https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/cars/veloster-n/highlights
"Kia VG sedan rendering released". Kia-world.net. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
"Kia Unveils Cadenza Luxury Sedan". Automoblog.net.

External links

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[1] "Avtotor". Avtotor.ru. Archived from the original on 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2010-10-30.

[2] Money CNN "An expensive car may not always get you side-impact protection, according to a new report." http://money.cnn.com/2007/08/13/autos/iihs_luxury_sedan_impact/

[3] Kia Amanti website

[4] ttps://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/cars/veloster/liveloud

[5] ttps://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/cars/veloster-n/highlights

[6] "Kia VG sedan rendering released". Kia-world.net. Retrieved 2010-10-30.

[7] "Kia Unveils Cadenza Luxury Sedan". Automoblog.net.