Kia: country of origin. History of creation and description of "Kia-Sorento

At the same time, more and more European analogues of the KIA Picanto are produced at Russian factories, that is, buyers receive Russian-assembled cars at European prices.

What are KIA cars made of?

Each model from the range of the Korean company has its own individual characteristics: The fact that KIA Picanto cars are assembled at only one plant has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Where is Kia Picanto collected - that's a fairly common question. And here is the answer: assembling the Kia ...

Someone skates like this with blacks:

The appearance of the new Kia Picanto. The corporation offers solutions for both city travel and off-road conquest.

These are the moments that you, standing in a traffic jam, will be able to determine from afar how many doors the car has in front or behind.

In the year, there was a serious restyling, as a result of which everything that is described above has changed.

This is a very difficult question, since throughout Russia there are many options for complete sets especially for Russia, especially for Kazakhstan, I hope you will help me to understand to the end what is their difference. As you may have noticed above, the most minimal equipment as far as I know is presented, even without an air conditioner, with completely unpainted front and rear bumpers and door handles.

As it turned out, with unpainted bumpers - this is not the minimum equipment, but the very first cars came to dealers in the year with these, people bought them on the condition that after some time the dealer would be supplied with bumpers for painting and they would be replaced free of charge.

Someone rides with black ones: The slightly increased wheelbase between the front and rear wheels gave the car not only spaciousness and comfort inside the cabin, but also stability with handling on the track. The car now rolls less in a corner and does not bite its nose at a sudden stop.

The new steering wheel setup makes parking in tight spaces even more convenient. The rear view camera will also be of great help.

Engines of the new Kia Picanto. Kia Motors Configurations and prices of the new Kia Pikanto The manufacturer has not yet disclosed data on Russian trim levels for the Kia Pikanto. But, most likely, they will not change much.

LED lights, brake lights and fog lights will only be available on more expensive trim levels with 1 engine.

Frontal airbags will be included in the base of all trim levels, but a set of 6 airbags and curtains, including knee airbags, will be available only for GT Line, Prestige and Premium.

Anti-lock braking system ABS and emergency braking assistant will only be available for Kia Picanto trim levels, starting with Comfort. In the basic configuration, expect an air conditioner, remote central locking and an audio system are also not necessary, they are available only from the Comfort level.

This makes the credibility of the car limited, so it is important to know where the car was assembled before going to meet it at the dealership.

Production and Assembly of the new Kia Rio - Hyundai plant

Sometimes potential buyers refuse to purchase a car after learning that the country of the brand and assembly are two different states. However, such news no longer scares the specialists of the automotive market, because manufacturers are often looking for ways to reduce the cost of manufacturing vehicles.

Kia Picanto Whose Assembly

But for the buyer, the news that his expensive car was brought from a Chinese factory, for example, will not be too happy. Today we will talk about where KIA is collected, and also consider the modern assortment of this brand.

The Korean company KIA not so long ago began to actively develop in all world markets and provide customers with high quality transport. The last ten years have brought the brand to a very high level, today Korean cars are ready to compete with any global manufacturer.

Assembling KIA - the main factories of the company and the machines of the Russian market KIA Corporation is part of the Hyundai Group, but is a separate brand and an independent part of the concern.

Nevertheless, in recent years, the cooperation of these companies has been especially noticeable in terms of technology development. For cars of the same class, one base, the same engines and transmissions are used.

However, the KIA brand has managed to retain its individual design and lineup. In almost all countries where the brand's cars are sold, there is a subassembly of cars, which reduces their cost in local markets.

One of the most popular at present car "Kia" (country of origin - Korea) has been pleasing motorists for 13 years. The Sorento model debuted in America in 2002. After the presentation at the Chicago auto dealerships, the car began to rapidly gain popularity. In total, three generations of Kia Sorento were released.

1st generation

The story, as mentioned above, began in 2002. It was then that everyone saw the first off-road vehicle "Kia-Sorento". The country of origin is South Korea, but the assembly was carried out at several Kia Motors factories. The first was in the homeland of the car, the second in Russia, the third in the Philippines, and a little later, due to the increased demand from American buyers, it was decided to assemble in the United States.

As for the Russian plant, which was located in Izhevsk, at that time only screwdriver assembly was carried out there. If we call this process in simple words, then the finished elements came to the workshops, where it was necessary to put them together.

After 4 years, it was decided to upgrade the model. During the restyling, the design of the car was changed and new, more powerful power units were installed.

2nd generation

The first generation was produced for 7 years, but in 2009 a new version of Kia was presented in the capital. The country of origin of the Sorento car could change, because the assembly was carried out in different places. As a rule, they are guided in this issue.For example, in Russia it was decided to abandon Izhevsk, and production was moved to Kazakhstan. It was in Ust-Kamenogorsk that a plant was specially built, which was named "Asia Auto". Concern "Kia Motors" has installed the most modern equipment there, so you don't have to worry about the quality of assembly, reliable cars are supplied to the Russian market. By the way, it should be noted that Korean specialists are closely watching the products that come off the assembly line.

III generation

In 2014, the Koreans presented a completely updated Kia car. The country of origin staged a "bride" in Paris. A year later, it became possible to purchase a model on the Russian market. However, with one condition - the assembly was carried out on "Avtotor". Back in 2013, the conveyor was transported to Kaliningrad. Those who want an American or Korean assembly will have to pay a considerable sum, since it is not officially sold on the territory of the Russian Federation.

Description Kia Sorento 2015

In Russia, it is a fairly popular car. And we can say with complete confidence that right from the first day of sales, the car took a leading position in the segment. At the same time, it is worthwhile to dwell more specifically on how this was done. With any restyling of the car, the appearance changes in one way or another, the same applies to the Kia model range. The country of origin tried to put maximum effort into it. At the front, the Sorento received a new grille, as well as a bumper with new optics. The headlights have acquired LEDs at the front, and LEDs have appeared at the back.

Kia car innovations

What is fundamentally new in their car that the Koreans have proposed? Naturally, bold decisions in appearance and interior decoration, a more economical diesel engine with a turbine, the suspension became stiffer, and the ground clearance decreased by 1 cm, while from the point of view of safety, the rigidity of the body was significantly increased - by about 18%.

As for convenience, "Kia" (country of origin - South Korea) is the leader in this category, in the top version the car is impressive. At the first approach to the car, the backlight of the grips immediately turns on, and when the engine is started directly, the position of the front wheels is visible on the screen. For the cold season, the car has nice little things like heating the steering wheel and seats on three levels. The most important thing is that all these functions are already in the basic version. The dashboard in the car is completely new, the plastic has changed, it has become matte and more comfortable. The steering wheel is not particularly informative, even if there is an amplifier adjustment button directly on it.

From behind, visibility is small but clear. On the go, even in economy mode, the engine reserve lasts for a long time, since under the hood is a turbocharged diesel engine. In order to get into the car, people with a height below average will have to try, there is a very high seating position, and the lower part of the body itself - you feel in this crossover, like in an SUV. The brake pedal was not particularly conveniently located - next to the resting place. This is too low, there is a chance of catching it accidentally. In general, the car has become an order of magnitude better.

2015 Kia Sorento competitors

Who can become a real competitor or is it already for the Korean Kia crossover? Which country is the manufacturer of cars of the same class? South Korea, of course. But one can also mention Japan, the United States, and a number of others. Of the models, it is worth remembering the Chevrolet Captiva with a 2.2-liter engine and a capacity of 184 hp. with. The car is produced by the Bupyeong car company. There is also a Hyundai Santa Fe with the same engine, but with 13 hp. with. stronger, the Opel Antara with similar characteristics to the Captiva. Well, and Toyota RAV4 - all with the same engine displacement, but much less powerful, only 150 horses. The model is assembled in Japan and other countries, because the Toyota concern has 52 factories.

author Andrey Borisovich asked a question in the section Choosing a car, motorcycle

Where is kia picanto collected? I ask because I categorically do not accept the Russian and Chinese assemblies. and got the best answer

Answer from CAIIIA [guru]
South Korea

Answer from 2 answers[guru]

Hey! Here is a selection of topics with answers to your question: Where is kia picanto collected? I ask because I categorically do not accept the Russian and Chinese assemblies.

Answer from Tamara.[guru]
it can be collected in Russia and in any other country. It is quite possible the assembly process, for example, in one country a little, then this assembly is taken to another country and at the end. ... Well, where do you think the "Mercedes" is being robbed? yes, the collection is carried out everywhere .. YOU probably do not know and therefore are categorical about this

Answer from Dmitriy[guru]
Kia cars are being assembled in Ukraine
autonews 02/11/2005
Lutsk Automobile Plant OJSC (LuAZ, Ukraine) has begun assembling Kia cars, the plant told RBC.
Until the end of p. The company plans to assemble more than 1.5 thousand cars of this brand. In 2006. LuAZ plans to assemble 3.8 thousand Kia vehicles.
LuAZ will assemble Kia Picanto, Kia Rio, Kia Cerato, Kia Magnetis, Kia Opirus and Kia Sorento vehicles. In addition, it is planned to start assembling Kia Pregio minibuses. The assembly of cars will be carried out by the SKD method.

Answer from Pepel[guru]
The official presentation of the new generation Kia Picanto took place on March 1, 2011 - on the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show. The sale of the new Picanto in Russia will begin in the summer of 2011.
so far like Slovakia, Ukraine.

Answer from Ykov Sokolov[guru]
Cool, and the TV set is at your place. where is it collected? What do you think?)))) Dear in Kalinengrad))))) Don't believe me, look at the label on the TV's ass))))))))

And we are renewing our series of articles on car manufacturing. This time we will consider Kia Motors.

The Korean company KIA Motors, known for its cars, for several years has been one of the first places in all ratings in terms of the number of cars sold. This popularity is due to the very attractive price / quality ratio of the models produced by the company. Also of great importance for the popularization of the brand was the joint policy of the company and the Russian state to move the final assembly shops of cars closer to the consumer. Today there is a large production center where KIA cars are assembled in Russia. In addition, the Russian market receives models assembled by factories in South Asia and Slovakia.

The transfer of car production to the domestic market became profitable for car companies due to the increase in customs duties and the introduction of economic preferences by the government of the Russian Federation

Where is the Kia Rio assembled

KIA Rio is the most popular model of the company. There is a large Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad, where KIA Rio is assembled for the Russian market.

For some time, models assembled by the Ukrainian automobile plant LuAZ were available to buyers. However, today only Kaliningrad-assembled cars can be purchased.

For other markets, KIA Rio is assembled by facilities in Thailand, China, South Korea, and some other countries. At the same time, the car for different regions differs both in the exterior and in the "stuffing".

Where is the Kia Sportage assembled

KIA Sportage is a popular model, which is a compact SUV from a South Korean company. Today the car is preassembled by the Avtotor plant (Kaliningrad). This stage involves the assembly of about 30 machine parts. The Slovak plant, where the KIA Sportage is assembled, supplies cars to other countries.

Previously, cars of this model, produced by the company's German plant, were also sold to the Russian consumer.

Where is the Kia Ceed assembled

The popular C-class car, which occupies an intermediate place between the Rio and Optima among the KIA model range. The car, like its relatives, is assembled for the Russian market by the Kaliningrad plant.

There is also a Kazakhstani production facility where KIA Ceed is produced for some CIS countries. The Russian consumer can meet cars produced by the main representative office of the company (South Korea). This is especially true for the first generation of the car.

Where is the Kia Sorento assembled?

One of the company's most famous cars, which has a significant volume of the midsize crossover market, rivaling the likes of the Chevrolet Optima, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Hyundai Santa Fe, which has the same base.

The plant where the KIA Sorento is assembled is located in Kaliningrad (Avtotor). Previously, the SUV was also produced by IZH-Auto.

For European countries, the car is assembled by the KIA Motors Slovakia plant. Models assembled by Turkish manufacturing facilities are also common.

Where is the Kia Optima assembled

KIA Optima is a middle class sedan, which is known in many countries around the world under various names. It has a common base with its main competitor - Hyundai Sonata.

The model has been implemented in the Russian market since 2012. The only plant , where the KIA Optima is assembled - it's the same Avtotor. The assembly of the car began there in the fall of 2012.

Where is the Kia Soul assembled?

The car is a rather rare segment of mini-SUV, characterized as a mini-truck. Inside the lineup, Kia Soul is located between Kia Sid and Sportage.

The model sent to the CIS countries is produced by a Kazakhstani plant. For the South Asian market, it is produced by the main production facilities of the company (South Korea). The plant where the Kia Soul is produced for the Russian market is located in Kaliningrad.

Where is the Kia Cerato assembled

KIA Cerato is also one of the best-selling cars of the concern. Until recently, the car was assembled by a South Korean plant, including for the Russian market. However, today the plant where Kia Cerato is produced is the same Avtotor located in Kaliningrad.

Where is the Kia Picanto assembled

KIA Picanto is an urban subcompact car. It is popular for its small size and high functionality. One of the few popular cars of the brand that is not produced by Russian factories.

The regions where Kia Picanto is harvested are South Korea and Kazakhstan. Mainly South Korean models are presented on the Russian market. Cars manufactured in Kazakhstan are sent to the markets of the CIS countries.

According to experts, in the next few years, the production of the car will also be transferred to the capacities of the Kaliningrad plant Avtotor.

Where is the Kia Venga assembled

Kia Wenga is a subcompact car that until 2016 was assembled at the Slovak plant Kia Motors Slovakia. Now the plant where KIA Venga is produced for the domestic market is Avtotor.

The model, intended for South Asian consumers, is produced by the South Korean division. Since 2015, the Kia Venga has been discontinued in Russia.

Conclusion

Today KIA cars are mostly produced by domestic facilities. Avtotor produces such popular models of the company as Rio, Sportage, Ceed, Cerato. The range of cars produced by the Kaliningrad plant will expand as the market demands. Korean brand cars have proven themselves as reliable, inexpensive models. The domestic consumer prefers most of all the budget representatives of the Kia line, however, the main competitor of the successful Rio model - Hyundai Solaris, did not go unnoticed. It still remains one of the best-selling cars in Russia.