To compare the machines of various manufacturers, for example, KIA Optima and, it is necessary to take into account the complete set, generation and restyards of all comparison participants for complete objectivity. To date, the market shows Toyota Camri XV50 seventh generation and QIA Optima fourth generationwhich received a full update in 2016.
Appearance
As usual, the comparison and test of cars begins with the descriptions of their design, which rushes into the eye at first sight on the car.
The appearance of Toyota was subject to change for the entire long-release period of cars, starting since 1991. There were also successful solutions and not very. The last restyling model XV50 2011, spent 3 years later, turned out to be very successful because it turned out enough good car, causing confidence in its perfect and strict species, emphasizing the serious and status image.
Optima, originating from Hundai Sonata, has undergone not a lot of changes, but as a result, it turned out a easily recognizable car with sports notes in design. Even the last changes in 2016 were very insignificant and more concerned technical characteristics.
Salon and interior
Both cars have a finish dashboard Mostly in black with separate chrome inserts. A little spoil the impression of plastic inserts under the tree in the interior of Toyota.
Ergonomics of competitors does not cause complaints, although Kia Optima introduced more optimal optionDespite the abundance of buttons on the steering wheel.
The trim of the salon at Toyota looks somewhat better than that of a Korean competitor who has side support for the seats is less noticeable, assuming a free and relaxed landing, and the seats themselves are slightly tougher.
The stock in width, length and height of the cabin does not cause discomfort by no drivers or passengers. In KIA, some problems may arise when placing high passengers in the backseat. Similarly, the lowest roof that reduces the height of the ceiling in the back of the machine.
If you compare the auto in the parameters of the luggage compartment, there are no special advantages with any of the tested samples. Camry or Optima have a standard for this class Car luggage compartment.
The process of loading and unloading baggage is performed quite easily, but it is worth noting the Toyota, which has lower the rags below the rear wall of the trunk, thanks to which it is easier to place heavy and overall cargo.
Both vehicles allow an increase in the luggage compartment by laying the reverse seats.
Specifications
The test shows that having identical in the number of gears automatic boxes And a little different in volume, but the same engines are the same, optima against the car Camry is significantly weaker. The car with sports appearance can not please the memorable dynamics when moving through high-speed motorways. Sluggish reaction to gas pedal, long overclocking and smaller maximum speed It is suggested that the Japanese manufacturer who has also been checked for years, which has also been much better than when driving along the highway and city streets.
The same principle of operation of the suspension - MacPherson plus a multi-dimension - should also show the same results, but much depends on the correct setting. Optima perfectly quenching small irregularities, but it works badly deeply potholes. Additional contribution introduces mediocre noise insulation motor compartment And wheel arches Optima. Even refinement of 2016, which touched mainly technical parameters, did not greatly improved those in Kia.
Toyota's steering is known that for the rotation of the wheels in the opposite sides, more than 3 revolutions of the steering wheel are required. As a result, such control is uninformative and tightened. An informativeness is also poorly thought out on optima, but for another reason, due to the inconsistency of efforts on the steering wheel. At the same time, the handling of both cars remains at an acceptable level.
Safety
To objectively compare cars of various manufacturers, you need to put them in the same conditions. Unfortunately, safety test was performed on various techniques.
And if the optima test showed the maximum security in collisions, then some shortcomings were identified at Toyota. Most experts support the opinion that the safety level of the Korean car is still better.
Kia Optima. Price: 1 589 900 p. On sale: since 2016
Toyota Camry.. Price: 1 656 000 r. On sale: since 2014
According to the results of the past toyota year In segment D, unconditional leadership in the number of cars sold: 30,136 Oven Camry - four times more than the nearest Hyundai i40 competitor (7174 pcs.)! Kia Optima, by the way, was implemented less (3096 pcs.). The situation should be corrected by a new model that appeared under the curtain of 2015. And buyers are lubricated by the "two-limit" character of the novelty: Say, you want comfortable car Business Class - Buy the usual "Optimum", and shed soul requires excitement, then choose a 240-strong Optima GT or at least a less powerful GT-Line kit sedan. The latter just got to us for the test.
It is a sports plumage that has been deprived of funny "trial" LED fog, makes KIA similar to the previously published Camry. Externally, snow-white sedans are really smashing at each other, especially when looking at the face: combined with a radiator lattice, diagonal headlights, lateral and trapezing of central air intakes, developed aerodynamic tides in the corners of the bumpers ... Meters of ADAC with 30 not immediately and distinguish! However, a younger car of the Korean brand looks still more modern and more stylish - after all, Optima is not upgraded, but an almost completely new model. The seventh generation of Camry, updated at the end of 2014, came out at all in 2011. Another Kia looks larger than its direct competitor, although in fact almost repeats the dimensions of Camry: it is 35 mm wider, 5 mm above and for as much longer.
The design of modern Kia does not cease to delight: that in the statics, that in the dynamics of Optima is extremely effect
Despite the age, as we have already mentioned, the position of the Japanese sedan does not give up. This also applies to the pricing policy: presented on the Camry test with an atmospheric 2.5 liter and automatic, although a little more expensive kia with comparable force aggregatebut equipped noticeably worse. Cancele your fingers: Panoramic roof, front armchairs, automatic spilling trunk, circular review cameras, navigation system, rear-door assistant, rear door sunscope, bixenon headlights, electronic handbrake ... All this wealth Japanese opponent is deprived. And Kia meets passengers in the dark, the backlight hidden in the doors handles. Immediately has to yourself! What does Toyota offer in return? Let's try to figure out.
If the theater begins with hangers, then acquaint with the car - from the driver's seat. Diving into the Kia salon, you catch yourself thinking that something he reminds you of ... Previously, Korean cars in spirit were closer to Japanese, but now - a clear benchmark for the "Germans", namely - Volkswagen and Audi. And this is not a parody or imitation, but rather the same mood: verified ergonomics, calm geometric shapes and the lack of "screaming" parts.
Armchairs are planted low, have developed support, small diameter steering wheel He has a beveled on the sports manner of the lower edge, the central console is slightly rotated to the pilot. Restrained, but persistent hint of excitement! Landing behind the wheel as a whole, however, the profile of the chairs, though in combat tight, but not fully calmed, and the driver even in the lowest position of the ceiling cushion visually slightly slightly "davit": with my height 179 cm free clearance above the head did not exceed 5 -7 cm.
On the move "Toyota" rather roll, but the "soft stele" and pleases the energy intensity of the suspension
In Camry, a completely different attitude, not changing with the years with the mood: here, as before, the ball right the comfort and proven solutions. The front panel design here is outdated here at the 2014 update stage, and the plastic-wooden inserts did not criticize, probably only lazy ... But, perhaps, there is nothing very bad about it. I am sure, a more age target audience will accurately appreciate the conservatism of the interior, where everything is familiar and understandable. The older generation will choose a "Toyota" and for other well-understandable reasons: driving here a person like a higher and larger - places with a margin in all directions can be settled. Especially free to sit behind: Camry on the reserves of space on the second row among competitors - a real limousine! In Kia, of course, not so spacious, but you can't call it close, but to the services of passengers, in addition to the stove deflectors, the curtains on the windows, the cigarette lighter socket and the USB port for charging gadgets.
Pretty soft chairs "Toyota" do not have an active ride - with lateral support here is a deficit, and the skin is slipping, but their profile is more successful. There is also much better visibility here, than in the merchant "Optima": at the expense of a higher landing, you feel the dimensions of the car both in front and sides - not needed, in principle, no circular review. The last option at KIA, though it is poured, but apparently "for the check mark": the image quality leaves much to be desired. The features of the review are well felt upon arrival at the underground parking: if at KIA just in case they are reinsured and driven to the next floor in two sites, then on Toyota you fly from the first time, without even thinking.
In the movement, cars also showed absolutely different tempers. Pendant Kia. was surprisingly balanced, which was before korean cars It was not particularly observed: despite the 18-inch wheels, the whole road trifle is perfectly isolated from the cabin, there is no strong routing on the waves of asphalt, and during maneuvers, the sedan behaves quite steadily, almost without annoying rolls. Toyota is much more rolling in turns, but her suspension would come to the crossover - energy intensity at height! In terms of course stability, both sedans were good, that's just an amendment in Camry had to do on the studded tires, which, at a plus temperature, brought into the behavior of the sedan, excessively smeared. Optima turns much more easily, but the effort on the steering wheel is too artificial, although everything is in order with sharpness. To the Toyota, in this regard, there are also claims - steering is even more lacking informativeness and rapid reactions, but in that and in another case you get used to it.
But from the point of view of overclocking dynamics, the championship passes with "Toyota". Despite the fact that according to passport characteristics, cars are very close (overclocking up to hundreds is 9-9.1 s), motor Toyota. Perceived much more alive: accelerates and from the spot, and from the speed of Camry is much more worse, despite the more thoughtful automatic. Perhaps the case in the less strangled Euroorms by the Japanese motor, and maybe in a more conservative injection system: unlike the direct KIA, the Motor Camry is "distributed". This is a separate plus game in the piggy bank of Japanese reliability: more simple fuel system, as a rule, more lively with our fuel and lighter in terms of maintenance.
By affecting the topic, it is worth mentioning the cost of ownership. To keep the Korean sedan is cheaper: the cost of CASCO, for example, KIA is almost 40 thousand less than, and the planned commensurate at the cost will be 1.5 times less often - every 15 thousand km. However, I. back side Medals: Camry preserves the residual value, and shorter maintenance intervals, as experience shows, often and become the key to that very reliability. Until now, the argument in the form of a higher liquidity of Camry has yet been decisive, what kind of sales figures are talking about. Whether the situation in the market will change with the appearance of such strong rivals as Optima will show time.
Kia Optima 1 589 900 p.
For many parameters, Korean "Optima" will give Obo "Japanese": its character has become much more balanced.
Driving
Gambling "Optimum" will not call, rather - balanced
Salon
The interior is really good: design and high-quality materials do not contradict functionality
Comfort
The suspension copes well with the road surface, and noise insulation - with its accompanying sound background
Price
"More car" for the same price - one of the main advantages of KIA
Middle score
Dense chairs with developed lateral support are good, but not perfect: the relief is still ridiculous
To the dashboard you will not have: informative, concisely and tastefully
Required conditions for habitat gadgets - in KIA
Behind, of course, not so spacious, as in Camry, but quite comfortable. It would be a softer chairs ...
Toyota Camry 1 656 000 r.
Comfort, practicality and reputation - three whales, which built Camry's market success.
Driving
Motor Camry turned out to be more than Korean, and the ACP is more slow
Salon
Age do not hide: the interior of Toyota is outdated, but still quite practical
Comfort
Here Toyota is playing: the suspension is as well isolates the road trifle as Kia, but much easier to transfers bad roads.
Safety
"Camry" successfully passed American crash test IIHS
Price
"Toyota" is more expensive than "Kia", and equipped - poorer
Middle score
Soft chairs "Camry" are almost deprived of lateral support and set up for a measured ride
The instrument panel, of course, is spectacular, but the small numbers and blue lights sometimes ripples in the eyes
The media system is already outdated, and navigation is available only in the most expensive equipment.
Camry's rear sofa - the most soft and spacious among competitors
Specifications Kia Optima. Toyota Camry. Dimensions, weight Length, mm. 4855 4850 Width, mm. 1860 1825 Height, mm. 1485 1480 Wheel base, mm 2805 2775 Clearance, mm. 155 160 Curb weight, kg 1575 1530 Full weight, kg 2050 2100 The volume of the trunk, l 510 506 Volume fuel tankL. 70 70 Dynamics, economy Maximum speed, km / h 210 210 Acceleration time 0-100 km / h, with 9,1 9,0 Fuel consumption, l / 100 km: urban cycle 12,0 11,0 country cycle 6,2 5,9 mixed cycle 8,3 7,8 Technics engine's type gasoline, 4-cylinder gasoline, 4-cylinder Working volume, cm 3 2359 2494 Power hp at min -1 188 at 6000. 181 at 6000. Torque nm at min -1 241 at 4000. 231 at 4100. Transmission automatic, 6-st. automatic, 6-st. Drive unit front front Front suspension independent, McPherson. independent, McPherson. Rear suspension independent, multi-type independent, multi-type Brakes (front / rear) disk disk Tire size 235/45R18. 215 / 55R17 Operation costs * Transport tax, R. 9400 9050 TO-1 / TO-2, P. 10 432 / 12 182 9416 / 13 524 Osago, r. 10 982 10 982 Casco, r. 109 703 148 785 * Transport tax in Moscow. TO-1 / TO-2 - According to the dealer. Casco and Osago - at the rate of 1 Male driver, single, age 30 years old, driving experience 10 years.
Our verdict
Despite the external similarity, cars are completely opposite to the spirit: for about the same cost as Camry, Kia offers the best level of equipment and more modern technologies. On the side of Toyota, in turn, such eternal values, as comfort and reputation. What is more important - to solve you.
On the russian market tritely "pushed." Still - my last restyling model has undergone more than two years ago. During this time, the characteristic sores were revealed, it was outdated, and no expressive appearance, and in terms of optional chips, the car is already time to improve. What can not be said about the ambitious "Korean" - everything is on ointment. In any case, while.
On the other hand, what to be afraid of the Japanese, if last year in Russia they sold Toyota Camry than Kia's own Optima: 30 136 against 3096 cars. Whatever the car from the country of the rising sun, and it is difficult to reset it with a pedestal, and indeed, in our opinion, you need to defend your right to lead in any situation. However, I will say ahead: This time Toyotovs not only do not win the battle, but also as if at all the palm trees, the Koreans prepared thoroughly and stubbornly go to the ladies!
What is just one appearance New "Optima" is an aggressive, fashionable, empty. Especially, which visited us on the test. Cutter bumpers, elegant discs, formidable exhaust pipes, bright red wheel calipers - rather unusual for a business sedan, and even more than Korean. The main thing is that it is not alyappish and not defiant - still Peter Schreyer is not in vain receives his salary.
What inside? It should be noticed that the registration of the torpedo reminds Bavarian BMW and Ingolchdatsky Audi, and we are not talking about a clear copy - Koreans were quite competently able to adapt the German ideas for their own style. Do not complain about ergonomics - you can communicate with the authorities with closed eyes. In general, offset!
And such a "Toyota" did not even dream. Judge yourself - a circular review, including top view, provided by four camcorders; For smartphone, wireless charging is provided; Navigation can lay the crustane path to the target taking into account traffic jams. I'm not talking about the heating of everything and the whole, the Harman / Kardon speaker system with a sound, a worthy concert hall, and the opportunity to open the trunk without help. , Ay Well done: still a little bit, and Toyotovs are no longer angry!
It is clear that ideal handling is not about Koreans. But also ! If the recent problems with the accuracy of the reaction to the exercises with the wheel, then in the case of the KIA Baranka simply too easy. However, you get used to it enough quickly.
The suspension is not bad, but not to the end is not balanced - in sharp turns "Optima" it comes to reluctantly, and when maneuvering, it snaps off the star. But the car does not lose the trajectory, as this sometimes occurs with Camry in aggressive devias (more about the test drive of the Japanese sedan). As for irregularities, it swallows their Optima in Toyotovsky without much discomfort.
Turbo engine about 245 "Skakunas" - bullet, and especially in Sport mode. When starting from KIA place, grinding asphalt tires and pressing saddles in the seat of perforated leather, jumps forward like a tiger on the hunt. Human roar engine? No guys! Noise isolation in the new "optima" excellent - Koreans paid special attention to it. The six-band "automatic" responds in a timely manner to the driver's requests, even sometimes responds with sharp acceleration with an adverse jerk.
Toyota Camry or Kia Optima is the leader of sales in the business class segment or the new generation of Korean sedan? What would you choose?
For many years japanese car The company Toyota occupies a leading position in the market. And most competitors do not like it. Amazing paradox! Every year a car appears, positioning itself as a competitor of Camry, but, despite their advantages in design or functionality, they cannot shift the "Japanese" with a pedestal.
Meanwhile, Toyota Camry managed to remain sedan number 1, although the car has unchanged since 2014 - it was then that a restyling model occurred. Let's carry out an objective comparison and see whether sales statistics rightly indicate a winner or optima is still better than a competitor.
Appearance
Restyling 2014-2015 Transformed Camry. Previous generation XV40. There was a more lowered rounded body and soft lines. The car looked impressive, but not aggressive. Camry 50. Received a more angular body, and restyling emphasized the sharpness of the elements even more.
Large lED headlights They became more relief, adding the seriousness of the already terrible appearance. The geometry of the air intake on the front bumper changed - it became wider.
The rear part of the body has been modernized. By analogy with front optics rear lights They became more angular.
The car profile has not changed almost after restyling. All exterior looks noble, but restrained. Not a single line.
Fourth generation Kia. Optima, whose sales in Russia began in 2016, very much like themselves in 3rd generation. But at the same time new Machine There is not one body detail from the previous modification.
The wheel base of the new optima increased by 10 cm, which visually made the car longer. The only noticeable change is in the side of the side - glass was added for rear doorwhich was not in the 3rd generation.
It cannot be said that the updated design made the car more sporting or aggressive. There was no excess sharpness of the lines, but the exterior became modern.
The radiator fake, which is continued in the headlights, has become narrower that visually "underestimated" the car.
Panoramic roof - one of the main body jewelry in Kia Optima - remained. And in the maximum versions, a hatch is available, opening a chic overview for second-row passengers.
Interior and options
Salon Toyota Camry is simple and representative. Nevertheless, it contains a lot of controversial moments. He is decorated with a high-quality pleasant skin. But the plastic inserts under the tree have already appeared repulsive. The feeling of fake is created.
The second controversial moment is an inorganized combination of buttons. They are arranged ergonomically, but seemed to be taken from different cars. There is no whole completed image, there is no harmony in the design of the central console.
However, all keys are large, and the inscriptions are well distinguishable. This will allow the desired button With closed eyes.
The dashboard has a small on-board computer and well-readed dials. However, in the night in the car turns on the blue backlight, against the background of which white numbers become barely distinguishable.
Driving seat is very convenient and has many settings in height and angle of inclination. There is no clear side support, which allows large drivers to feel comfortable and impoverished to stay in the chair.
Toyota Camry Multimedia Display 2017 no longer complies with modern requirements. It is functional and simple enough, but the speed of the reaction and the graph is noticeably "lame".
If not cling to detail, in general, the design of the interior of Camry corresponds to the status of the car. He looks solid and expensive. But in 2018 there is a lot of competitors who are ready to offer a more modern and organic style of the interior. One of them is KIA Optima 2017.
The 4th generation salon Optima looks more organic and more modern. His design suspiciously resembles a German salon. But it is not surprising, because German specialists worked on the car.
All keys and controls are in harmony and are combined with high-quality finishing materials. Therefore, sitting in the car and looking at the interior decoration, no feels for a second feeling that you were deceived and took more money than the car costs.
In expensive equipment in the center there is an 8-inch display with excellent color reproduction and response. It is worth noting a convenient location - the display is located in the top sector of the central panel, and it is more convenient for the driver.
The dashboard is located a 4-inch on-board computer and 2 round dial with well-distinguisible signs.
Ergonomics of the driver's seat is not inferior to Camry, and in the chair you can drive several hundred kilometers. Front seats are something that is allocated on a competitor. Both seats have an electric drive, heating and ventilation.
Next to the speed switch lever is the electrical manual brake button and the key, which includes the Drive Mode.
Against the background of Toyota Camry with her "pseudo-showing" and another mechanical "handler" optima looks modern and more stiven. But the interior design is not what Camri focuses, attracting buyers. Her strong side lies on the second row.
Comfortable soft sofas with adjustment of the back on the angle of inclination are complemented by a huge capacity. No matter how hard the passenger of the second row, he never gets his knees to the front armchair.
Right notice that in Kia places For the legs no less, and the passenger can also settle down imput.
But if you compare with Toyota, in Optima a very low ceiling. In favor of the design of the exterior engineers made a low swollen roof, sacrificing comfort in the cabin.
In addition to blowing deflectors on rear seat Camry provides climate control control buttons and multimedia system. The keys are embedded in the armrest.
The set of options will delight buyers in both models. In addition to standard light and rain sensors, heating windshield and the control systems of blind zones that are in each self-respecting modern business class sedan, cars have a circular survey system. In Camry and optima, 4 cameras are installed around the perimeter of the car, projecting the image on the screen. In addition, cars are equipped with a cruise control and a restraint system. But there is something that it allocates optim against a competitor - a panoramic roof with a hatch and an intelligent automatic parking system.
Kia has an automatic opening system with an electric drive. True, the drive allows you to open it only half. Farther manually.
The volume of the trunk is approximately the same. But formally, Toyota is inferior: 506 l. against 510 liters Kia Optima 2016
Controlness and dynamics
As for the suspension, the engineers Toyota Camry have done a serious job. Camry 40, as well as the dorestyling version of the "fifty", was distinguished by a tough suspension, which is unacceptable for a business class. New model got soft and energy-intensive running partwhich smoothly and unnoticed for passengers absorbs all irregularities.
Test Kia showed that her suspension also became softer, but she has an interesting property. She gently and gently reflects every irregularity, letting them know about them. About any speech breakdowns does not go. But the movement on the bumps is felt stronger than in a competitor's cabin.
Determining what to buy, it is impossible not to take into account the clarity of the steering and dynamics. Toyota Watted Steering wheel. He slowly reacts to the movement of the driver, and the body fell upon turns. The car resembles a motor ship. She does not bring it, and the suspension clearly holds the car in turn, but it does it "sleepy".
In contrast to her Kia turning. But in the zero mark the steering wheel fails. It is not clear enough even in the GT Line configuration. Change the quality of the steering can only install GT. And the DRIVE MODE mode affects the operation of the motor. The behavior of the suspension and steering remains the same.
Although optima seems to be cheerful, comparative Test showed that Toyota is more dynamic. The exception is the GT equipment.
Configuration and prices
Optima or Magentis, as it is called in Europe, is available with 3 types of motor:
1. two-liter unit with a capacity of 150 hp;
2. Motor 2.4 liters. with a capacity of 188 hp;
3. Turbated engine 2.0 l. With a capacity of 245 hp
The six-speed "mechanics" is placed only on the basic configuration with a 2-liter engine. The rest of the versions are equipped with 6 purchases.
Without taking into account all surcharges basic equipment 2018 worth 1,209,900 rubles. Solving what to choose, it is better to stop on the motor 2.4 liters. or turbocharged 2.0 l. Optima is a heavy car that requires additional power. Maximum equipment GT with a turbocharged motor will cost you at 1,879,900 rubles. But everything will be in it!
Toyota Camry in the back of 2015 is offered with 2.0, 2.5 and 3.5 liter motors. The last type of engine V6 produces power 249 hp On all configuration is set to 6 ACPP.
The maximum version costs 2,003 thousand rubles, which is an order of magnitude more expensive than KIA. The price is due to a more voluminous motor, although due to the turbine the power is the same. The cost of the basic version begins from 1,377 thousand rubles.
Output
What is better: Kia or Toyota? Car parameters are largely similar: optional equipment, trunk, power and solidity of the interior. But if you choose a car for the driver, better optima. And on the second row is more comfortable in Toyota. Therefore, for taxis benefits, Camry is often chosen. In addition, Japanese reliability makes his own business!
But in the confrontation of Kia VS Toyota "Koreans" confidently won in price. And basic and final configuration The Japanese is much more expensive than a competitor. Despite this, Camry remains a sales leader in its segment. And what to buy - decide for yourself! Both cars are worthy of customer attention.
Catch up and overtake "Toyota Camry"? Sounds as fantastic as losing United Russia" at the elections. For many years, the Japanese sedan from St. Petersburg has scored such an electoral, a Japanese sedan from St. Petersburg that other competitors do not help any tricks - neither design, no prices, nor "delicious" warranty conditions. Moreover, the former leader of the opposition, Nissan Teana, and left the market at all, taking with him "Honda Accord". Since then, Kia Optima has come to the Toyota, but it is still inferior to 25% of "votes". And if it is able to deal with the new generation of Camry?
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
As we already know from, Toyota started the revolution and decided that Camry was needed to hell with a sports image. Narrow headlights, a huge lattice in a bumper, which for some reason is painted with a gray gloss in all versions, except for the base, low hood and even a hint of a dynamic profile. Dare! And the surrounding react, look until Camry has time to flood roads. Where did the previous suitcase fit? Or thus the Japanese "troll" of the typical inhabitants of the rear sofa Camry - they say, is it not time to turn on the tour turbors?
Of course, the point is not in this - just Toyota fights for rejuvenation of the audience and change the idea of \u200b\u200bthe model. Although how to beat off the youth from the spectacular "optima"? Especially good Kia from behind - with these huge lamps of the rotation and two oval exhaust pipes at the edges of the "combs" of the diffuser (this is a sign of the execution of GT-Line). Plus a large panoramic roof and polished 18-inch wheels. Is it because KIA with a twofold advantage won a vote in our instagram account?
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
Or the reason in prices? The price list states that the basic KIA with an automatic and engine 2.0 is almost 50 thousand cheaper than similar Camry - 1 349 900 against 1,399,900 rubles. Moreover, from additional bonuses in Kia will be only heated steering, and Camry - LED headlights (interesting, taxi drivers know how much they cost them in case of repair?) But we took Camry with the most popular engine 2.5 - at least 1,623,000 rubles against 1 549 900 for "Optimum" 2.4.
The steeper the equipment, the stronger the difference in price between two sedans is striving - as a result, Optima GT-Line costs 1,729,900 against ... 2,062,000 rubles for Camry Suite Safety! Plus 21,000 surcharges for dark blue metallic. More three hundred thousand rubles? Yes, for 1.9 million you can buy "Optimum" GT with a 245-strong turbo engine. Calm! Just in the configuration of Toyota there is something that you do not get in KIA for any money.
The main thing is, of course, the rear sofa with the "direct speakers" with a console, which manages the third climate zone, the volume of music and the electrical control of the angle of the back. We have already written that Camry has become a little more closely compared with the predecessor, but with "Optima" - parity. You can explore, stick the phone charging into a USB connector and enjoy silence - Camry's noise insulation has become noticeably better. But remember that such a sofa does not develop, therefore the transportation of long periods is impossible.
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
Kia's chairs are not only cool look, but also much better hold in turns. And the profile is good, the back does not get tired. Both machines have ventilation of the front seats, heated in front and rear, as well as USB charging connectors mobile devices. Kia, besides, can boast a small central tunnel and a large panoramic roof. For Camry is not offered hatch in principlePlus Safety Systems Packing - Automotor With Pedestrian Recognition, Holding In Strip, Informing about Road Signs and Approaching Sneakers Machines when leaving reverse, active "cruise", driver fatigue control and monitoring of blind zones. True, with sharp maneuvers, the system hysterically yells and displays dashboard The inscription "TORMOSI!" On a red background, but retains self-control and does not interfere in management, if you do not try to come to someone in the rear bumper.
However, some of the listed assistants are also in KIA (control of dead zones and approaching traffic when leaving the back), plus the chambers of a circular review. You can refuse an electrified rear sofa (and at the same time and ventilation of the front armchairs), but then Camry will cost 1,930,000 rubles. But for higher price Toyota. It offers a high-quality salon - if, of course, it does not scare the riot of forms and hanging from the tops of the central console glossy stalactitis, which changed the former "cabinet" style. Of the minuses, we note the blue backlight of the buttons that can irritate at night.
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
Camry finally increased the steering wheel adjustment range, besides, the Japanese sedan is better visibility due to the low panel and the characteristic form of windows. Both cars can boast large boxes in armrests, competently organized space on central tunnel and wireless charging for phonesKia will enjoy supporters of conservative design, and the blocks of buttons are grouped and located simply exemplary. And minimum glossy plastic! The landing behind the wheel is lower, the instruments are informative, and Harman Kardon's acoustics plays a better "Toyotovskaya" JBL system (although these firms are included in the SAMSUNG Electronics). But KRAZ on the front panel and door cards look poorly. And the artificial leather on the seats is gross than in Camry.
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
The engines of both sedans are certified to use the "92th" gasoline, and the average consumption is approximately the same and is 11-12 l / 100 km. Good bonus due to increasing fuel prices. Kia declares that problems with cylinder loans have already decided using oil nozzles. But "Rice" (so called the characteristic sound of the coolant flow in the nozzle during acceleration on high revolutions) Still remained - at least on the 2017 test carIn the go, Kia is trying to justify his sports image - it reacts on gas so abruptly, which in traffic jams you have to soften this ECO mode. But otherwise there is no complaints to the engine and a box of claims - the 6-step automaton quickly understands what is needed from it, and Optima becomes a "lighter" in general! It is easily easily in the habits and the case is not at all in the settings of the power steering - Kia loves winding roads, and even gently slides to the rear axis. That's what you do not expect from the usual sedan. But with an active ride of the 188-strong motor, there is no longer enough - until hundreds of Kia accelerates an average of 9.2 seconds.
Toyota Camry.
Kia Optima.
Camry's cylinder unit, which she inherited from the predecessor, on the contrary, is configured to smoothly ride - the 6-step automatic machine is not in a hurry with the passage down, and the sports mode here is a lime, it only cuts two higher transmissions. But, despite the character with Lenza, in acceleration with places Toyota. Almost does not lag behind KIA - on our measurements it reaches 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds. It is a pity somewhere, that noticeable pickup on medium turnover, which was so pleased with the 181-strong engine 2.5.
Camry and turns are not afraid - on actions unexpectedly "saturated" steering wheel responds quickly, and on the arc keeps to the latter, despite the squeal of modest tire bridgestone Turanza T005 (Kia is shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 3). But the playfulness of Kia should not wait - if you start to start, then Camry will start sliding in advance. But Camry finally appeared brakes - the drive itself, and the deceleration itself! Surely Camry gets and new Motor 2.5 With an 8-speed automaton (like American Camry or Sedan Lexus ES 250), but it is unknown when it happens.
Claimed for controllability and 18-inch wheels (for the first time at Camry in the Russian Federation) traditionally became smoothness. What is especially sad, it is the "urban" irregularities - hatches, patches, rails. Camry is not shy to jump off the trajectory, getting into the turn of the joint. And the rear multi-dimensions, replacing the McPherson rack, manages to do it on a straight line. Let it not reflect on the stability of the car, but the bell is not the most pleasant - the former empty relationship towards the Camry's road is no longer. Optima also does not indulge in soft move, but costs without additional "special effects." And Camry is saddened high compared to Kia on the steering wheel in parking modes.
Yes, new Camry. really became more attractive for active drivers, more interesting outside and inside. But Optima is able to compete and with her, let it noise and produces more "spacious" impression in the cabin, but it does not have serious flaws and is cheaper. Replace the comfort-paradigm owners of previous Camry may not be assessed, but whether the new "sports" image is enough to attract young people - the question. In addition, Toyota will cost more in service and insurance. However, over the years, no external factors could shift Camry from the throne. And in the third quarter, an updated Optima will arrive in Russia. Under the condition of her to make a "coup"?
