KIA Pregio - a popular minivan

Minivan Kia Pregio appeared in the mid-90s of the 20th century. It was then that South Korean manufacturers presented the model to the whole world. At that time, she came to replace Kia Besta.

The main thing in creating a new car was to design a universal machine that would be ideal for transporting not only passengers but also cargo of different dimensions. And we managed to do it. Today it is a favorite, popular multifunctional minivan.

History of creation and development

The boom of popularity in minivans came in the 90s. Then the leader in this category was the auto concern Hyundai. After some time, Kia became its competitor, thanks to the created model Besta. It was produced under the license of Mazda. And after a while, the corporation Kia decided to create its own minivan. From scratch, all the work was started. Already in 1996 the first presentation of the new model took place, in 1997 they launched mass production of these cars. The novelty was given the name Pregio. If you translate this word from Italian, it means "quality".

Everything was made of quality materials. In many ways, the Kia Pregio could easily compete with its counterparts from Japan and Europe.

The model was originally produced in several modifications:

1. Exclusively passenger for 15, 12 or 9 people.
2. Passenger and cargo with 6 or 3 passenger seats.

The very first car Kia Pregio 2.7 Diesel had a power of 87 hp. At the same time he worked with a mechanical 5-speed transmission. Minivan Kia Pregio second generation appeared in 2003 in the market. Since then, there have been no significant changes in the car.

Appearance

Appearance Kia Pregio is worked out to the smallest detail. Rounded forms of a minivan attract the attention of many buyers. Headlights are square. For safety, the model is equipped with an outstanding forward bumper, which has a massive appearance.

The model has excellent aerodynamic properties. The secret lies in the unique front pillars, which seem to be broken back. Wide side mirrors allow a better view of the road. Another mirror is above the rear window. It is attached to a special outrigger.

The tail lights have an interesting design of the Red Finish. They are located in a horizontal plane. Like the front, the rear bumper is also significantly forward.

Wheelbase Kia Pregio has a size of 2560 mm. In this case, the standard modification is produced with a body length of 4900 mm. There is also a variation of the Pregio Grande, which has a body length of 5550 mm. The width in all modifications is 1810 mm, and the height is 1980 mm.

Interior

Salon Pregio as practical as possible. The seats of the first and second rows are folded back. Accordingly, special tables are formed. If all the chairs are laid out, we will get a full and quite comfortable bed. Upholstery and other interior materials are of high quality. There is a version with leather and natural wood finish. Of course, such a car is more expensive.

The dashboard and center console are combined. There is a place for the radio and a climate control system. There is a niche on the torpedo, where necessary maps and documents are easily placed.

Main Technical Features

Kia Pregio today is equipped with different diesel engines:

• 2.7 liter capacity up to 80 hp It has 2 modifications: one has a torque value of 304 Nm, the other has a torque of 227 Nm.
• 2.5 liter with a capacity of 94 hp. Works with a mechanical 5-speed transmission.
• 3 liter capacity of 85 hp Is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
• 2.7 liter with a 4-band "automatic".

Each modification of the model has its fans. About Kia Pregio reviews can be found different. However, the popularity of the model suggests that many motorists prefer it to her.

Owner feedback

Among the advantages of the car owners in their reviews noted:

• Good maneuverability on the road;
• The big salon;
• Economical fuel consumption;
• Repair Kia Pregio is inexpensive, spare parts are always in stock and they are affordable. The model is very simple to assemble. Therefore, a car enthusiast, if he understands even a little about cars, can easily repair himself, without spending for service with a specialist.

There are, of course, the model and its significant shortcomings. Someone notes the interruptions to the work of the climate system, while for others it is more important to have stability on the track at a fairly high speed of movement.

Often, Kia Pregio is used by companies or large families for long trips to the sea. When transporting large loads for long distances, the machine does this without any tension.

Kia Pregio is a model for traveling long distances, it is intended for transportation of various cargoes, even for work it is an ideal variant. Not only is this car economical in maintenance and fuel consumption, so also the price is quite affordable for everyone. Her quality is very good. Among its competitors in the segment of minivans, "Kia-Pregio" occupies a high honorable place. Due to its excellent characteristics, this model has been in constant demand all over the world since 1997.