Kia Magentis 2000–2006 car dimensions: 4745 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1420 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,430 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
Base models include air conditioning, power windows, a six-speaker CD stereo, height-adjustable driver's seat and power heated mirrors. Higher grades add full automatic climate control, cruise control with steering wheel buttons, leather trim and traction control. Rear parking sensors appear on some upper trims. The cabin is roomy with good front and rear space and a comfortable ride for daily use.
The boot holds 479 litres with seats up. Folding the 60/40 rear seats expands it to 810 litres for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1700 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload sits around 500 kg. The car suits light trailer work and family hauling with its stable ride and large boot, though no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are listed.
The cabin feels roomy and airy with good front and rear legroom plus headroom for five adults. Front seats are wide and comfortable with solid support for long drives. Higher grades add leather trim and multi-way power adjustment on the driver seat. The ride is smooth and the interior stays quiet on the highway.
Fuel tank capacity 65 litres.
Combined fuel use around 9 l/100 km on 2.0 petrol models.
ABS with EBD standard on many versions.
Dual front airbags standard. side airbags on higher grades.
IIHS moderate-overlap front Acceptable. side Poor on early models.
Petrol engines include a 2.0-litre four-cylinder and 2.5- or 2.7-litre V6 options. Combined consumption sits near 9 l/100 km for the four-cylinder and a little higher for the V6. A diesel arrived late in the run in some markets.
Routine servicing follows the owner’s manual schedule with oil and filter changes at regular intervals. Timing-belt replacement is required at set mileages. Parts remain widely available and basic work is straightforward.
Standard safety kit covers dual front airbags, pretensioner belts and ABS with EBD. Side airbags appear on upper grades. Early cars scored Acceptable in the IIHS moderate-overlap test but Poor in side impact. Later examples in the generation added more airbags.
The car is simple to keep on the road if oil, belts and suspension bushes are maintained on time. Corrosion can appear on sills and edges, so inspect those areas carefully.
Length 4745 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1420 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Magentis 2000–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2003 Kia Magentis Canadian brochure, Wikipedia and autoevolution/cararac.