Kia Quoris: technical specifications, bundling, reviews

Once the company KIA went on a frank adventure - to create a representative car under the people's brand. Surprisingly, she not only created it, but also managed to win over to her side a part of potential buyers Lexus and Mercedes. The representative sedan under the name KIA Quoris has a length of more than five meters and costs about two and a half million rubles. It is important to note that the analogues of such cars are more expensive at least a million. Perhaps there is some kind of dirty trick in this?

A bit of history

Koreans are quite an ambitious nation. Therefore, they prefer to use their own products, including cars. And if the average Korean can choose a budget car among a wide variety of domestic models, then a rich Korean resident has to maintain an imported car industry. Therefore, demand for representative cars in Korea has appeared for a long time. Attempts to resolve this issue have already been made not only by KIA, but also by its associates Hyundai and SsangYong. Only here to create a car that meets world standards, the Koreans did not work. For example, the KIA Enterprise model had a length of as much as 5.2 meters, but it was built on the Mazda 929 platform, which speaks for itself.

General information

Undoubtedly, KIA Quoris is the most serious attempt of Koreans to enter the premium segment at the global level. The car is built on a platform already familiar in our parts Hyundai Equus. It is equipped with a rear-wheel drive, 3.8-liter engine, developing 290 horses, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Sales of the model started quite quickly in different parts of the Earth, and the main sensation was the availability of KIA Quoris. The price of the machine ranges from 2,539 million rubles to 3,499 million rubles. Naturally, everything depends on the configuration.

Design

Many car enthusiasts will immediately notice that the design of Quoris is borrowed from the seventh BMW. This can be traced both in the exterior and in the interior. One gear lever is worth it. However, in general, the premium Korean looks much more dynamic and brighter than his German prototype. It's a feeling that the designers of KIA Quoris decided not to burden themselves with traditions.

Interior

The salon looks rather humble, especially considering the pompous tastes of Asian automakers. The interior is made in a classic style, calm lines and tones contribute to the relaxation of the owner. The interior is finished with high-quality leather and aluminum. And the ceiling, like the best brands in the world, is covered with suede. Let the KIA Quoris trim level does not reach the Mercedes S-class, but the base version of the eighth BMW is clearly superior.

The interior of the car is quite spacious, especially the rear row, but the roof could be made even higher. Of course, no one will beat the head, but according to the status of the machine, there should be a little more space. The driver's seat is made at the highest level, but there is not enough lateral support for bends. Obviously, the car is designed for quiet impressive driving.

Salon equipment

The car salon is equipped in full accordance with its class. LED lights, ventilated chairs, digital instruments with a projection on the windshield, door closers, cruise control and much more await the owners of this car. There is even an analogue of the Pre-Safe system from Mercedes, which in emergency situations tightens the seat belts and pushes the chairs. Of course, you do not need to talk about the standard set of electronic helpers and all the amenities, because their presence in a car of this level is not even discussed. The only question that led the representatives of the Korean firm to a dead end: "What innovations are introduced into this car?". The car has collected all the best that is available today, and there is absolutely nothing new here. But there are 7 years of warranty, than even the most venerable competitors can not boast.

KIA Quoris: test drive

The design of the car does not cause any complaints, so many think that the "cheapness" of the car will affect its running characteristics. Skeptics are again unlucky - the car behaves on the road quite adequately. Of course, it does not exceed Europeans, classmates, but that would be too much.

The steering wheel of the car is quite informative, all turns are worked out in a fraction of a second. There are, of course, and rolls, but they do not cause much irritation. 3.8-liter motor is enough to disperse such a heavy car. With the brakes, too, everything is in order. The movement of the car is smooth, the chassis is energy-intensive. Everything works together.

If you carp at trivialities, you can find three flaws in the designers. Firstly, while working on noise insulation, not enough attention was paid to the engine compartment and wheel arches. As a result, when the engine is suddenly started, the engine growls violently, and the wheels rustle. Secondly, the automatic transmission is a bit lazy to switch down, the steering paddles would be very handy. And, thirdly, it would be nice if the mode of the engine and suspension were adjusted separately. For example, when driving on a road, the chassis is best able to cope with unevenness and prevents the buildup of the car in the "Sport" mode, and the engine on such a road would be logical to switch to the "Eco" mode. Of course, all this is trifles. However, for a man who gave two and a half million for a car, and they play a role.

In what KIA Quoris is really inferior to its eminent rivals in class, so it is in the possibilities of individualization. "Germans" can be fully equipped according to their preferences. This applies to finishing, and options. But buyers of premium KIA can only choose one of the proposed bundles. There are five in total. The first three have a motor volume of 3.8 liters, and the rest - 5.0 liters, and this is the main difference between them. As for equipment and various electronic assistants, they are poor only the cheapest equipment. It also does not involve light alloy wheels and a panoramic cover. But the "warm options" are available for all models.

KIA Quoris: reviews

The bulk of the owners of this car very well talk about it. All celebrate good quality for a pleasant price. Owners of this car say that after sitting behind the wheel, you immediately remember the Germans. Many, choosing between the E-class Mercedes and KIA Quoris, whose price is much lower, give their preference to the Korean. Is this not a success?

Conclusion

Koreans managed to create a good premium car, which is quite well proven in the market. KIA Quoris, whose technical characteristics speak for themselves, definitely made the competitors nervous. The creators took most of the ideas from the famous Germans, but this is not surprising to anyone. Definitely KIA Quoris deserves attention, at least, while it hangs on such a price tag.