The 2008 Kia Amanti
Safety Features

8 STANDARD AIR BAGS An advanced air bag system with more standard air bags than any key competitor...
  1. Dual front advanced air bags enhance collision protection for the driver and front passenger in the event of severe front-end impact
  2. Front and rear seat-mounted side air bags inflate during certain side-impacts and help protect the front and rear outboard passengers
  3. Full-length side-curtain air bags inflate downward in certain side impact collisions, helping to protect the head and upper torso for front and rear outboard passengers
ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES Other safety features on Amanti...
  • Front active headrests: The headrests move forward to help reduce the risk of injury to front seat occupants in the event of a rear-end accident
  • Energy-absorbing steering column helps reduce the chance of driver injury in certain front end collisions
  • Side-impact door beams in all four doors provide additional occupant protection in the event of a side collision
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) constantly monitors tire pressure and alerts driver if the pressure of one or more tires drops to an unsafe level
  • 3-point seat belts in all 5 seating positions, including the rear center position, provide additional safety for the driver and all passengers
  • Height-adjustable seat belt anchors assure a comfortable belt setting for any size front seat occupant
  • Front seat safety belt pretensioners with force limiters provide added safety by cinching the belt to help limit forward motion in certain frontal collisions
REAR PASSENGER SAFETY FEATURES The safety content on Amanti is also apparent in the rear, with...
  • 3-point seat belts in all 3 rear seating positions
  • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system provides anchors and tethers for easier child seat installation
  • Child safety locks ensure rear doors won't be accidentally opened
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Amanti's standard, sophisticated 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS enhances safety and driver control during hard-braking maneuvers or when driving on slippery surfaces...
  • A central ABS controller senses potential wheel lock up and instantly pulses the brakes
  • The driver is better able to maintain control of the vehicle and steer clear of potential collisions
  • ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution divides power between the brakes to help ensure smooth, straight line stopping
The Amanti has a complete commitment to occupant safety with 8 standard airbags, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), front active headrests, and available Electronic Stability Control Package.