Kia Opirus

The Kia Opirus is a full-size luxury sedan produced by Kia Motors. It was manufactured from 2003 to 2011 and was marketed as the Kia Amanti in North America. The Opirus was designed to compete in the premium car market, focusing on comfort and luxury features rather than sporty performance. It was first shown at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show.

Kia Opirus
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia Motors
Also called	Kia Amanti
Production	2003–2011
Model years	2003–2012
Assembly	South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)
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) Hyundai Grandeur (TG)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.7 L Delta V6 2.7 L Mu V6 3.0 L Sigma V6 3.3 L Lambda V6 3.5 L Sigma V6 3.8 L Lambda V6 Petrol LPG: 2.7 L Mu LPi V6
Transmission	5-speed automatic 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,980 mm (196.1 in) (Pre-facelift) 5,000 mm (196.9 in) (Facelift)
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 K7/Cadenza

Design and Features

The Kia Opirus features a conservative design with influences from cars such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lincoln Town Car, and Jaguar S-Type. It offers a well-equipped interior, including options for heated and reclining rear seats, a navigation system, high-intensity headlights, and adjustable suspension. In North America, the Amanti included features such as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a CD player with six speakers, automatic climate control, and various safety features like airbags and parking sensors.

History

The Kia Opirus was developed as the brand’s first luxury vehicle. It used the platform of the Hyundai Grandeur and was primarily produced in South Korea. The car was available with a range of V6 gasoline engines and a 5-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission.

In 2007, the Opirus received a facelift that included changes to the front design, new grille, headlights, and bumpers. The facelifted model also featured a more powerful 3.8L V6 engine compared to the earlier version.

Discontinuation

The Kia Opirus was discontinued in 2011 and replaced by the Kia K7, later known as the Kia Cadenza.