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Kia Magentis owner reviews

"The Magentis is one of the oldest cars in Kia's line-up and in places it shows, but a strong diesel engine and low price mean it's still a sensible choice"

Carbuyer Rating

1.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

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Owner Reviews

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Common Problems

  • Brakes, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 9

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

42
Tell us what you think about your car?
No complaints at all. Totally reliable.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

LE, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
First ever kia great car, comfortable on long journeys (south coast to scotland), handles well, never let me down as yet, bit juicy round town pretty good on a long run, kids like the roomy back seats, boot a bit on the smallish size but ok for me, all in all i really like this car and yes i would buy another kia
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

3 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

25
Tell us what you think about your car?
It is an old car. I guess no more reliable than any other car for it's age.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

TR, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Kia magentis - great car that is massively underrated by everyone!
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Perfect
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Nice drive , very comfortable , loooks good and drives well . I little disappointed in consumption but as i do very little mileage i can put up with that for the comfort. Could do with a few little extras , eg temp. guage , remote radio controls but otherwise ok
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Petrol, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Completely reliable - only wear and tear parts replaced
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

GS, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2006

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
More or less as expected. Drive is a bit bouncier than expected though. Excellent long distance car, though a bit trickier in urban confines.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

se, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year

2005

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used
Tell us what you think about your car?
Love it
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