Kia's Sorento & Amanti Get Third-Party Tuner Package

Both cars ride on unique multi-spoke 19-inch alloy wheels in either silver or pewter finish. On the Sorento the tire

Although already pretty stylish, the Bottrop boys have really taken the Kia interior to the next level. (Photo: Bottrop)

size is 255/50, whereas on the Amanti sedan the tires are slightly smaller with a lower profile of 245/40. Both cars sit slightly lower to the ground, and with their new outerwear and wheels look much trendier and stylish than from factory.

Much thought has been put into the interior of both cars as well. Modeled after an S-Class, or any high-end luxury car, Kia has attempted to imitate the furnishings with standard leather seats, although the Bottrop boys have added grippy Alcantara faux-suede inserts - the same as offered on top-line Audis and BMWs. Plush carpeting lines the floors

A high-end sound system comprised of DVD navigation and a Becker Monza multi-disc CD changer is part of the Amanti package. (Photo: Bottrop)

and the trunk, while the kick plates on the door sills, plus the pedals are crafted from aluminum.

The Amanti boasts a high-end sound system comprised of DVD navigation and a Becker Monza multi-disc CD changer. It seems that Kia's Amanti is the perfect vehicle for such a conversion because of its excellent build quality. Switchgear and equipment is much better than anything the brand has ever produced before, with most complaints stemming from its ultra-smooth yet dynamically sloppy suspension setup. The Sorento receives no such complaints, albeit those that want car-like ride and handling attributes don't always appreciate its truck-like body-on-frame construction - that incidentally yields commendable off-road capability. Both vehicles are quite roomy by the way, with plenty of space for five adults.