Kia’s biggest car, sold as Opirus in some markets and Amanti in others, is tailored for reach buyers of mid-size cars in the USA as well as high-series cars in most others – hence the chrome overkill and strange styling.

Powered along with a sophisticated 3.5 litre V6 engine (overhead camshafts, single point injection, 195PS) and providing an appropriate ride for five adults – all whom possess a useful quantity of space apiece – the vehicle won’t set any pulses racing using its precise and sharp handling, however it will deliver its occupants for their destination in a calm frame of mind.

An even automatic transmission and a lot of luggage space round from the specification of the high-value package.