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Kia Magentis

Years2001–2008
Generations3
Total variants24
Body stylesSedan
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y4 · Hyundai-Kia N3
DesignerPeter Schreyer · Peter Schreyer *Miklós Kovács *Davide Limongelli · Kim Sung-Wook
AssemblySouth Korea: Hwaseong *China: Yancheng *Russia: Kaliningrad · South Korea: Hwaseong *Malaysia: Gurun *Russia: Kaliningrad · South Korea: Hwaseong *China: Yancheng *Iraq: Babylon Governorate *Russia: Kaliningrad *United States: West Point, GA · South Korea: Hwaseong *United States: West Point, Georgia *China: Yancheng *Malaysia: Gurun, Kedah *Kazakhstan: Oskemen *Russia: Kaliningrad *Algeria: Batna
PredecessorKia Credos
Also known asLotze (2005–2010) · Magentis (2000–2010) · Magentis *Kia Lotze (South Korea) *Kia Optima · Optima (2000–2020)

The Kia Magentis is a sedan model, produced 2001–2008, spanning 3 generations with 24 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Magentis (2006-2008), Magentis (2003-2006) and Magentis (2001-2003). The Magentis (2006-2008) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Kia Magentis have?

The Kia Magentis has 3 generations with 24 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Kia Magentis produced?

The Kia Magentis has been produced 2001–2008. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Kia Magentis?

The Kia Magentis is available as Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Kia Magentis 2006 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Magentis (2006-2008)

2006–2008·Sedan
10 variants
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Kia Magentis 2003 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Magentis (2003-2006)

2003–2006·Sedan
9 variants
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Kia Magentis 2001 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

Magentis (2001-2003)

2001–2003·Sedan
5 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€32,412Estimated total · €6,482 per year
  • Depreciation€11,023
  • Fuel / energy€10,959
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€3,680

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 4

Kia Magentis: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Lotze
    2005–2010
  • Magentis
    2000–2010
  • Magentis *Kia Lotze (South Korea) *Kia Optima
  • Optima
    2000–2020
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Magentis (2001-2003)2001–2003155 hp—5€24k–€31k★ 2.6
Magentis (2003-2006)2003–2006147 hp10.7 s9€20k–€29k★ 2.5
Magentis (2006-2008)2006–2008151 hp10.2 s10€24k–€34k★ 3.2