In the large car segment, Kia has scored number one on the Smart Green Index. Over the years, Kia has been trying to break into the North American market with lower priced cars. Borrowing styles from manufacturers such as Mercedes, Kia has been able to gain a decent market share for being such a new player in the (now) dangerous market of car manufacturers. Since the latest economic crash in the USA, most North Americans are concerned about how they’re going to pay their bills. Combined with ever-increasing gas prices, many are turning to cheaper alternatives. With Kia offering fuel efficient and environmentally friendly cars such as the Spectra, Rondo, Sportage, Sorento and Sedona, they’re on their way to wooing the market with their brilliant pricing.

The Motor

Putting out 264 horsepower from its V6, and an astonishing 260 lb-ft torque, the Amanti may not look as nice as its competitors, but it definitely packs a good balance of value and comfort. Coupled with Kia’s 5-year/100,000km warranty, and its high safety ratings for frontal and side impacts, the Kia Amanti should be a great and safe car to lug around the kids.

If Kia keeps offering value to their customer with high safety ratings, competitive pricing, low-CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency, their future will be bright and green.