The KIA MAGENTIS (2006-11) 4DR SALOON 2.0 CRDI 138 LS AUTO4 is a roomy, four-door family saloon, rather than a hatchback or SUV. In the UK it sits in the affordable, less common large-car bracket, offering straightforward space and comfort for buyers wanting a sensible alternative to better-known mainstream saloons. mycarcheck.com has recorded 11 checks covering eight VINs, so this is a modest sample rather than a broad picture of every Magentis. Those records show an average private-sale valuation of £1,800 and average recorded mileage of 82,000 miles; the cars averaged 11,000 miles a year and 3.4 previous keepers. Its 2.0-litre diesel engine and automatic gearbox suit commuting, motorway journeys and family trips, while the saloon body gives passengers and luggage room. It is best for drivers who prefer a traditional car to a newer compact SUV; compared with rivals, its appeal is sensible space and lower-cost used-car shopping.