Kia Opirus / Amanti (GH) Sedan (2003-2012)

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Keywords: dohcdouble-wishbonefwdkiamulti-linksedan

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Kia Opirus / Amanti (code GH) is an executive sedan in production from 2003 to 2012. It was available with a range of V6 engines that displaced 3.0 to 3.8 liters.
Slotted to sit atop Kia's lineup, the Opirus came exclusively with naturally-aspirated petrol V6 powertrains mated to automatic transmissions. Before 2010, the vehicle used a 5-speed auto, which was replaced by a 6-speed unit after the facelift. Many engine options also received small bumps in output along the way.
A stand-out feature of the Opirus is the used of double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup, which aids ride quality and handling.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 24% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Decent V6 engine lineup
Cons
  • Questionable exterior styling
  • Uninspiring drive
  • Fit and finish

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Specifications

3.03.53.8

Capacity

Cargo Capacity440 L / 15.5 cu-ft440 L / 15.5 cu-ft450 L / 15.9 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity70.0 L / 18.5 gal
Passengers5
Payload431 kg / 950 lbs431 kg / 950 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size225/60 R16225/60 R16235/55 R17

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1486 mm / 58.5 in
Size | Length4979 mm / 196.0 in4979 mm / 196.0 in4970 mm / 195.7 in
Size | Width1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front1570.0 mm / 61.8 in1570.0 mm / 61.8 in1585.0 mm / 62.4 in
Track Width | Rear1560.0 mm / 61.4 in1560.0 mm / 61.4 in1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight1822.0 kg / 4016.8 lbs1822.0 kg / 4016.8 lbs1825.0 kg / 4023.4 lbs
Wheel Size6.5Jx16
Wheelbase2800 mm / 110.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h9.2 sec9.2 sec7.5 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.7 sec8.7 sec7.1 sec
Fuel Economy11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway)10.9 L/100km / 21.6 MPG (combined)
Top Speed220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel driveFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore93.0 mm / 3.7 in93.0 mm / 3.7 in96.0 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:110.0:110.4:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 181.4 cu-in / 2972.0 cc3.5 L / 213.4 cu-in / 3497.0 cc3.8 L / 230.5 cu-in / 3778.0 cc
Engine | Power187.0 hp / 139.4 kW @ 5500 rpm198.0 hp / 147.6 kW @ 5500 rpm266.0 hp / 198.4 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output62.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in56.6 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in70.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in87.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque254 Nm / 187.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm294 Nm / 216.8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm353 Nm / 260.4 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2003 ~ 20072003 ~ 20072007 ~ 2010

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