"KIA" crossover: a lineup, description, specifications and reviews

Cars of the South Korean company KIA Motors stand out from the total mass of cars on Russian roads with original design. Domestic motorists are particularly attracted in the line of cars "KIA" crossovers.

The model range of SUVs is diverse, they all have increased cross-country ability, high quality and excellent technical characteristics, comfort and interior design, its equipment and, most notably, quite reasonable prices.

Crossover "KIA Sportage"

One of the most popular Korean crossovers in Russia is a stylish, with a high level of safety, comfortable KIA Sportage. Today, the third generation of SUV is on the market. He has an improved control panel, excellent interior trim, reliable wheelbase.

The all-wheel-drive five-seater can be equipped in different versions with a six-speed automatic or five- and six-speed manual transmission, petrol, 150 hp, or one of three diesel engines, 115, 136 or 184 hp, with a maximum capacity of 2, 0 liters.

Sports Korean accelerates to 100 km / h in 10 seconds, fuel consumption for different loads does not exceed 8.5 liters per 100 km, the top speed in the top version slightly falls short of 200 km / h.

Externally, the crossovers "KIA Sportage" attract attention with the style of an aggressive streamlined silhouette. And inside they are distinguished by high quality of upholstery materials and remarkable noise isolation, comfortable ergonomic seats, large enough luggage, volume more than 560 l.

Seven variants of the equipment distinguish this model "KIA". The crossover has a leather steering wheel, a climate control system, airbags, a multimedia center, rain sensors, an immobilizer, etc., even in the basic version of the Classic.

Crossover "KIA Sorento"

Sportage and Sorento - it's like the golden mean among the common in Russia off-road vehicles "KIA". Crossovers, the model range of which includes both the compact eccentric Soul and the full-size, not found its niche in Russia Mohave, have become especially popular due to the medium-sized "Sorento".

This brutal SUV is considered the most attractive crossover of the KIA range.

Crossover "KIA Sorento" can be assembled in 5-seater and 7-seater versions, rear and all-wheel drive with six-speed manual and automatic gearbox, petrol (175 hp and 2.4 liters) and turbodiesel (197 l .c and 2.2 liters) engines, which accelerate the crossover to 195 km / h.

Dimensions Sorento - 4.7 × 1.9 × 1.745 m, ground clearance - 18.5 cm.

The appearance of a solid modern car was so successful that it undergoes only minor changes. Even the new crossover "KIA Sorento 2016" did not receive significant differences in the exterior.

In the interior can be used thick fabric or genuine leather in the upholstery of seats. Front seats are made with lateral support, equipped with ventilation and a lot of settings. In the rear seats there are fastenings for child seats.

In the 7-seat version, the luggage compartment volume is only 285 liters, but if the rear seats are removed, it increases to almost 1050 liters.

"KIA Sorento" is rightfully considered one of the safest. In addition to passive safety features (pillows, curtains and belts), it is equipped with ESC stability control systems, active VSM control, ESS emergency braking warning, ABS anti-lock and auxiliary system when starting to lift the HAC.

A popular crossover is available in the Comfort, Luxe and Prestige trim levels.

Crossover "KIA Mohave"

This rude full-size SUV, which appeared on the roads in 2012, did not attract the attention of KIA fans. The crossover is cumbersome (its dimensions are 5.9 × 1.9 × 1.76 m), a fair amount of mass and a large fuel consumption, whether it is gasoline or diesel fuel.

True, and the engines on it are installed corresponding: gasoline, a volume of 3.8 liters with a power of 275 hp. Or three-liter diesel for 250 hp. They accelerate the SUV to a speed of 190 km / h.

This is the only "KIA" model of its kind. The crossover, whose performance is striking in the imagination, like an eight-speed automatic transmission complete with a diesel power unit, is overlooked by Russians undeservedly. Its rough appearance is compensated by the luxurious interior design with an abundance of genuine leather and interesting illumination of the instrument panel.

With an impressive size of the car, the trunk holds only 350 liters, although, due to the third row of seats can be significantly increased. Mohave is offered in two versions, almost equally luxurious, Premium and Exclucive.

In the United States crash test of the NCAP crossover was carried out. According to its results, the car is recognized as safe.

KIA Soul

About the compact KIA Soul to crossover specialists do not get tired of arguing from the moment of its creation. Youth, unlike other models of "KIA", the crossover with front-wheel drive has high cross-country capacity, significant for a small car clearance and the ability to install a drive from R16 to R18.

Soul is equipped with two options for engines - gasoline and diesel, a volume of 1.6 liters and a power of 128 hp, which work with a six-speed manual and automatic gearbox and can accelerate the car to a top speed of 182 km / h.

One of the main advantages of a small SUV is a very economical fuel consumption. In a mixed cycle of 100 km, it consumes 7.3 liters of diesel fuel or 6.2 liters of gasoline. Electrohydraulic power steering can work in one of the modes: normal, comfort or sports.

Dimensions "KIA Soul" 4.14 × 1.8 × 1.61 m, ground clearance - 0.15 m, wheelbase - 2.57 m. The side mirrors are equipped with built-in heating system, electric drive settings and can be folded during parking.

Salon, despite the small dimensions of the crossover, is quite capacious, its finish is made of high-quality soft materials. Heated all seats and rear window, dual-zone climate control, ergonomic instrument panel, eight-inch display on the center console, push-button start of the engine make the operation of "Sole" as comfortable as possible. The roof rack with its rear seats folded up to the level of a flat floor holds 1.5 thousand liters of payload.

According to the results of the tests, the car is the leader among the "B" class cars.

New crossover Kia Track'ster

On the basis of KIA Soul, the Korean company has created a very similar new crossover. It was presented to the public at the Auto Show in Chicago in the spring of 2012.

The SUV has a powerful 250-hp two-liter engine, a six-speed manual transmission, a powerful Brembo braking mechanism with ventilation, racing seats for the driver and passenger.

Whether there will be a novelty on the Russian roads is not yet known.

Crossover KIA Venga

If it is not the first year that all motorists in Russia say about crossovers, at least those for whom comfort, off-road qualities and a stylish look for affordable money are important, KIA Wenga has not yet found wide distribution.

A family car is set for trips to the city in Slovenia. Front-wheel crossover is equipped with five-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission.

The power units are represented by gasoline and diesel engines of 1.4 and 1.6 liters with a maximum output of 128 hp.

"Wenga" - one of the compact cars "KIA". The crossover measures 4,07 × 1,76 × 1,6 m, the clearance is 0,156 m, the wheelbase is 2,6 m. Its appearance is rather original and attracts attention, and the interior decoration and equipment do not distinguish it among the brethren On the model line. Rear sofa to increase the volume of the trunk can be folded either completely or in a 3: 2 ratio.

Like other representatives of the "KIA" Venga received the maximum number of points during the passage of safety tests. From the ecological point of view, it is considered one of the best in the world.

Reviews about the crossover "KIA"

A big plus for the company KIA Motors can be considered a "dull" monotony of reviews - there are no negative among them. Praise all the drivers, regardless of the model: the economy of the engines (Mohave is not talking), the level of safety, high noise insulation, reliability, easy handling, build quality and appearance.

Some discrepancies in the characteristics are caused, most likely, by subjective perception by drivers of driving characteristics of these cars.

The popularity of Korean crossovers is growing. They are already able to compete with the best representatives of their class of Japanese and European manufacturers. The company KIA Motors does not stop there. Every few years crossovers of all models are updated and improved, and the prices for them grow quite insignificantly. The model line also becomes wider. You can choose a crossover for a gentle girl, and for a confident brutal man, for trips around the city alone or with the company for the city and off-road.