I'm from our rukozhopov of course just fucking. Now bodywork even on a vase is better collected. Examined two more cars in the cabin and two met on the street. Everyone has the same shoals as a blueprint. All cars are completely different configurations, restyled, white, my September is the month of sale. Most infuriates about 7-8 millimeters lowered muzzle. That is, the front frame on which the bumper, headlights, grille and everything behind the grille is hung. Because of this, the corners of the wings stick out
left and right and the junction of the bumper and fender is slightly split. If you do not slam the hood, but simply tighten it so that the gaps around the perimeter are evened out, then between the hood and the radiator grille are the same 7-8 millimeters, or even more. The next jamb is the passenger front door. It does not coincide in plane with the back door. down to the plane,
and pinched on top.
The door, like all cars (including the first Korean assemblies that are assembled just fine) was filmed for some reason. The dealership doesn't know anything about it, but you look at the bolts,
there is no normal tool at the factory, they licked the edges from the bolts with broken open-end wrenches. I saw the same car in prestige or premium, chrome on the windows, so there both doors are crookedly planted. I'm shocked. The trunk is also not spared. For some reason, there were no photos on the phone, but believe me, it also costs a lot. As if it is recessed at the top in relation to the wings, and in the area of \u200b\u200bthe lanterns, if you look, it is not closed by two millimeters. These are the horrors of the assembly. The interior seems to be fine, no complaints.
And how are you?
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Kia Cerato fourth generation for Russia: officially
Following the publication of the Vehicle Type Approval (OTTS) for the new Cerato, an official statement from Kia also appeared: sedans will be sold in Russia in the fourth quarter of this year. Judging by the information of dealers, we are talking about October.
The first official photos of the Kia Cerato sedan for the Russian market only show that outwardly our cars will not differ in any way from the options for America, Korea or Australia, where this model is already presented. Compared to its predecessor, the new Cerato has grown slightly and gained a more thoroughbred posture with a cabin moved back, an increased rear overhang and additional windows in the C-pillars.
The trunk volume declared by the Russian office of Kia is 428 liters, but this value is measured according to the American EPA standard, which is alien to us. And on the Australian website of the company, we found a parameter measured according to the more familiar European VDA standard: 502 liters versus 482 for the outgoing generation model.
There are no discrepancies in official data with OTTS: the new sedan will arrive in Russia with old power units. This is an aspirated 1.6, derated from 130 to 128 hp, and a two-liter engine with 150 hp. Gearboxes - a six-speed "mechanics" (only with the base engine) and a classic six-speed "automatic" (with both engines). By the way, Kia also showed healthy conservatism in Australia, offering local buyers Cerato with an old 2.0 engine and a six-speed “mechanics” and “automatic”.
Kia promises to present details about the trim levels and prices of the new model for Russia closer to the start of sales. Now the sedans of the outgoing generation cost from 980 thousand to 1 million 265 thousand rubles. By the way, in the Russian office of Kia, the new Cerato is called the third generation, although in fact it is already the fourth.
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The first test of the updated Kia Cerato
The current generation of the Kia Cerato sedan is the third in a row. Its world premiere took place in the fall of 2012 at the motor show in Los Angeles. And already in the spring of 2013, we tested the car in Russia. It is impossible to say that since then the sedan has become outdated and felt uncomfortable in the company of its main competitors. The Cerato performed well in the summer comparison test, only narrowly losing to the newest Hyundai Elantra (largely due to a less powerful engine) and beating a strong player like the Nissan Sentra. However, four years by today's standards is a critical period for the production of a car in its unchanged form. And today, the Koreans are presenting us with an updated sedan, which should be even a little better.
The headlights and grille of the Cerato are now less intricately shaped than before. The updated sedan looks more serious, stricter and ... much more reminiscent of the more expensive Kia Optima. Fog lights in the front bumper received a modified shape, vertical air intakes “cut through” along the edges. The elongated “skirt” under the bumper, made of pliable plastic, has also become useful: the distance from the edge of the bumper to the ground is as much as 190 mm - not bad, but you still need to be careful when parking “facing” the curbs.
The rear lighting has retained its shape, but the pattern of the lamps has become more expressive. Firstly, now the optics are visually divided into two parts: red - from above, white - from below. Secondly, expensive versions of Cerato are now equipped with LED taillights. Together with a modified trim at the bottom of the bumper and an oval muffler (it was round before restyling), they noticeably refresh the look of Cerato. And only in profile, the updated car is almost impossible to distinguish from its predecessor.
By the way, all the cosmetic changes described above did not affect the geometric dimensions of the machine. Updated Cerato millimeter to millimeter repeats the dimensions of its predecessor. Length, width, height and wheelbase are 4560, 1780, 1445 and 2700 mm respectively.
Gloss black in the finish of the automatic transmission selector, a new design of buttons at its base, chrome-plated edging of the side deflectors and stamping for a mobile phone on the central tunnel. The changes compared to the pre-styling car are minimal. Black gloss in the finish of the automatic transmission selector, a new design of the buttons at its base, chrome-plated edging of the side deflectors and stamping for a mobile phone on the central tunnel. Changes compared to the pre-styling car are at a minimum. There are hardly more changes inside than outside. You can bend your fingers - one hand is enough. The finish of the selector of the machine and the shape of the buttons at its base have changed. A little lower on the central tunnel, a stamping appeared where you can attach a smartphone. The side air vents have got a chrome trim, and the climate control and multimedia systems have new buttons. But on our test, non-commodity machine, the multimedia system is still old, with a monochrome display. On production cars in similar configurations, there will be the promised new buttons and a rear-view camera. It's a pity, the diagonal of the display is funny - 4.3 inches. More adult displays are not yet available for the sedan.
Left - before restyling, right - after. Different finishes, redesigned buttons and stamping for a mobile phone. Ironically, these are some of the most striking changes in the interior. On the left - before restyling, on the right - after. Different finishes, redesigned buttons and stamping for a mobile phone. Ironically, these are some of the most striking changes in the interior. On the left - before restyling, on the right - after. A rear view camera will appear on commercial vehicles, but the touchscreen diagonal will remain the same - only 4.3 inches, as in the photo on the left. Left - before restyling, right - after. A rear-view camera will appear on commercial vehicles, but the touchscreen diagonal will remain the same - only 4.3 inches, as in the photo on the left.
There were no problems with the quality of the interior, and no. Most plastic panels that you can reach with your hand are soft. In this sense, Cerato is preferable to the Hyundai Elantra co-platform. Yes, and ergonomics are in order. Front seats of medium hardness and with an unobtrusive profile - with the expectation of a variety of drivers. Adjustments are manual even in the most expensive trim levels. But the adjustment of the lumbar support is no longer in principle. Although on pre-reform machines in rich trim levels it could be regulated by an electric drive. Behind, a decent supply of knee room by the standards of the class, allowing people even 190 cm tall to sit comfortably. There are a pair of air vents and two-stage seat heating.
The front seats have a comfortable profile, good landing geometry. On pre-styling machines (pictured on the right), it was possible to adjust the degree of lumbar support using an electric drive. On the updated ones (photo on the left), there is no such option. An unfortunate simplification. The front seats have a comfortable profile, good landing geometry. On pre-styling machines (pictured on the right), it was possible to adjust the degree of lumbar support using an electric drive. On the updated ones (photo on the left), there is no such option. An annoying simplification. 
At the rear, there is an impressive amount of space, optional seat heating and individual air deflectors. At the rear, an impressive amount of space, optional seat heating and individual air vents.
The power units are the same, as are the gearboxes. Kia Cerato can be equipped with a 1.6-liter aspirated engine with a capacity of 130 horsepower in combination with a 6-speed manual or automatic. And you can choose a 150-horsepower two-liter engine that only works in tandem with an automatic transmission and, according to the manufacturer, accelerates the sedan to hundreds in 9.3 seconds. We tested just such a machine.
There are no questions about overclocking dynamics. But the soundproofing of the engine compartment is sad. As soon as the tachometer needle approaches the red zone, the interior is filled with an unpleasant hum and forces you to leave the right pedal alone. I hope that the issue of sound insulation in Kia will be resolved promptly - without waiting for a generational change or the next upgrade. However, let's get back to the technical component.
Powertrains and gearboxes remain the same: a 1.6-liter engine can be combined with a 6-speed manual or automatic. Two-liter engine - only with a gun. According to Kia statistics, 83% of buyers choose a less powerful and more affordable version. A smart choice - the chassis and steering settings do not favor active driving. Powertrains and gearboxes remain the same: a 1.6-liter engine can be combined with a 6-speed manual or automatic. Two-liter engine - only with a gun. According to Kia statistics, 83% of buyers choose a less powerful and more affordable version. A smart choice - the chassis and steering settings are not conducive to active driving. The 2017 Cerato debuted a new electric power steering. It is installed directly on the steering rack, and its settings, according to the manufacturer, should provide better feedback than its predecessor. To be honest, I don’t remember the behavior of the pre-reform Cerato very well, but the new one - even in the sports driving mode (the Drive mode option allows you to change the engine, automatic and steering settings) does not shine with sharp reactions. Only the effort on the steering wheel changes - but not the quality of the feedback. Plus, the car remains quite rolled. At the same time, on speed bumps and other point irregularities, the suspension sometimes breaks through. However, consider that I find fault. People who perceive the car solely as a household appliance will not be disappointed. And from a purely consumer point of view, Kia Cerato is really very good. Who else in the class is willing to offer a five-year limited 150,000 km warranty?
And one more thing: during the update, Cerato received several new options, including blind spot monitoring with indicators on the rear-view mirrors, a reverse parking assistance system, as well as the ability to keyless access to the luggage compartment. In order for the trunk lid to open automatically, it is enough to approach the car with the key in your pocket and linger at the rear bumper for a couple of seconds. Checked - it works. Very nice.
The blind spot monitoring system is one of the new options for the updated car (pictured right). True, like many others, it is included in the equipment of only the top version. Before restyling (pictured on the left), there was no such option at all. The blind spot monitoring system is one of the new options for the updated car (pictured on the right). True, like many others, it is included in the equipment of only the top version. Before restyling (pictured on the left), there was no such option at all.
In general, the update of the third generation Cerato turned out to be rather superficial, but more was not required so far. This is an absolutely adequate family car, well equipped even in the basic version. And the fact that the car is produced on a full cycle at the Avtotor enterprise in Kaliningrad makes it possible to keep the price at an acceptable level. Other things being equal, Kia Cerato is more than 100 thousand rubles cheaper than Elantra, which is assembled from Korean car kits at the same Avtotor. I think it's a great argument!
Of course, in order to finally dot the i's, we put together a comparative test in which the updated Cerato met with four of its classmates. I will share the results of this battle in the January issue of Driving. And below I will give tables of configurations and prices for the updated Kia Cerato. Ask the price, consider, but most importantly - stay with us.
Prices and equipment Kia Cerato 2017 model year
Prices for the updated Cerato sedans rose slightly. For example, the cost of the basic 1.6-liter Comfort version with 6-speed manual has remained the same - 952,900 rubles. Two-liter sedans with an automatic in the Premium configuration have risen in price by 50,000 rubles and are now estimated at 1,234,900 rubles. In my opinion, this is an adequate fee, because in addition to a refreshed appearance and a new electric power steering, useful options that were previously unavailable were registered here.
The list of configurations has also been expanded. The 1.6-liter Cerato with an automatic can now be bought in the initial Comfort version. A two-liter car - in the middle configuration Luxe. Previously, such machines were offered only in the top versions of Prestige and Premium.
The top-end Premium version has xenon headlights, as well as running lights and taillights with LEDs. The top-end Premium version has xenon headlights, as well as running lights and taillights with LEDs. Below is a list of configurations and options included in them:
Comfort (1.6 MT and 1.6 AT) from 952,900 rubles
Six airbags; ABS; steel wheels R15; electric front and rear power windows; air conditioner; audio system with four speakers, support for CD, MP3, AUX and USB; heated front seats; heating the rest zone of the wipers; heated mirrors with electric drive.
Luxe (1.6 MT; 1.6 AT; 2.0 AT) from 994,900 rubles
(Here and below - only different options or options not available in the previous equipment level)
Steel wheels R16; key with remote control of the central lock; fog lights; turn signal repeaters in side mirror housings; Cruise control; leather steering wheel and selector; steering wheel heating; audio system with six speakers and Bluetooth support; additional electric interior heater; cooled glove compartment; driver's seat with height adjustment.
Prestige (1.6 AT; 2.0 AT) from 1,114,900 rubles
System of exchange rate stability ESC; emergency braking assistance system; hill start assist system; alloy wheels R16; heated rear row of seats; gearshift paddles; parking sensors front and rear; saloon mirror with electric dimming.
Premium (2.0 AT) from 1,234,900 rubles
Alloy wheels R17; xenon headlights; LED running lights; LED taillights; blind spot monitoring system; assistance system when leaving the parking lot; dashboard Supervision; drive mode selection system; contactless access system and engine start with a button; intelligent trunk opening system; electric folding side mirrors; light sensor.
The first test of the updated Kia Cerato: the price of localization
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KIA Cerato 2017-2018 owner reviews
➖ Dynamics (version with 1.6 engine) ➖ Suspension ➖ Handling
➖ Soundproofing wheel arches
Sale of new cars in 2018
➕ Design ➕ Comfortable interior
➕ Economy
The advantages and disadvantages of Kia Cerato 2017-2018 in a new body are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed pros and cons of Kia Cerato 3 generations 1.6 and 2.0 with mechanics and automatic can be found in the stories below.
The Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad has been assembling KIA cars for more than 20 years. The first KIA model left the Kaliningrad assembly line back in 1997. This model was KIA Clarus:
To date, the Kaliningrad plant produces 11 KIA models:
- Kia Sorento
- KIA Sorento Prime
- KIA Soul
- KIA Picanto
- KIA Optima
- KIA Sportage
- KIA Cee'd
- KIA Cerato
- KIA Mohave
- KIA Quoris
- KIA Stinger
The Avtotor plant started production of the KIA Stinger in January 2018. Kia Stinger is assembled using the SKD method (large assembly from car kits), which are supplied by Kia Motors factories in Slovakia and South Korea:
The Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad is one of the largest and largest enterprises in the Russian Federation, which specializes in the automotive industry. Every ninth car in the state leaves the assembly line of the company. The assembly and production of Kia brand cars have been made since 1996, it was then that a contract was signed with the KIA Group.
The plant first receives molding metal sheets, from which individual parts of future machines are welded. During the assembly process, more than 3,000 weld points need to be connected. Then the product is sent to the welding jig, where the bodies are formed. After that, additional points are combined at the body finishing section. Then the geometric parameters of the body are measured on special equipment. To do this, a random car is taken and tested at 300 points along x, y, z coordinates. After that, the machine is painted, sealant is applied, polished, and then control testing is carried out.
In Russia, applications for the purchase of the Kia Stinger were accepted back in December 2017, for buyers they began to supply products in March 2018. The Stinger is the first Gran Turismo fastback in the history of the Korean manufacturer. The car was created in the Kia Design Center in Europe based on the GT-concept. According to Avtotor's public relations and media control, the car is sold in the Russian Federation in 3 versions with 2 types of motor: 2.0 T-GDI and 3.3 T-GDI.
The updated version is sold at a price of 1 million 999 thousand 900 rubles. For this amount, a standard modification with a rear-wheel drive Stinger 2.0 T-GDI and a self-locking differential is implemented.
Kaliningrad specialists adjust the engine power to the specifics of the state taxation system, which is 248 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 353 Nm. These characteristics guarantee fastback 5-door design acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour in just 6 seconds. There is also an all-wheel drive modification of the car for the 2.0 T-GDI.
The Kaliningrad enterprise produces the most powerful version of the Stinger GT 4WD car for sale in the Russian Federation. It is equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 Lambda engine with fuel injection and twin turbocharging. The power of the car is 370 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 510 Nm. At the same time, acceleration to one hundred kilometers per hour is the fastest of all existing brands of Korean-made cars - 4.9 seconds.
It should be noted that all modifications of the Kia Stinger car are equipped with an automatic transmission of personal development in 8 steps.
The car kit consists of the main components of the car: body, engine, transmission. All delivered car kits pass the input control. The parts are then unpacked and stacked on carts according to the assembly order.
Bodies after passing the input control enter the zone of internal logistics, where they are thoroughly washed. After that, protective covers are put on them so as not to damage when installing the rest of the equipment. In this form, the body enters the conveyor, at each section of which new parts are mounted on it. At a certain stage, the body is already waiting for the previously assembled chassis with the engine and transmission. Then wheels are installed on the almost assembled car, it is refueled with fuel and other liquids, after which it moves under its own power towards the first sea trials.
Russian KIA dealers have already begun accepting applications for the KIA Stinger. starts from 1,899,900 rubles.
When buying a car, one of the key criteria is the place of its assembly. Many parameters depend on this - the level of adaptation to local roads, the quality and even the technical characteristics of the vehicle.
With increasing demand, large manufacturers are opening factories in many countries around the world.
The South Korean company KIA, which has a wide geography of factories, is no exception.
Where are these cars manufactured? Where do cars come from to the Russian market?
General information about KIA
Kia Motors Corporation is a South Korean brand, which is the 2nd largest in South Korea and one of the ten largest companies in the world.
The year of foundation is considered to be 1944, when the new enterprise became part of the Kia Group. The full spin-off into an individual unit took place in 2003.
At first, the company was called KyungSung Precision Industry, and only since 1951 it was renamed KIA Industries.
The initial line of work of the newly created structure is the manufacture of two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles and bicycles).
Only since the 70s of the last century, the production of cars and trucks started. In less than 20 years of activity, the millionth car rolled off the assembly line.
In 1998, the company was affected by the financial crisis associated with a decrease in consumer ability and a drop in sales.
During the same period, Kia lost its independence and was acquired by another manufacturer, Hyundai. A year after the merger, Hyundai Kia Automotive Group was formed.
The turning point was 2006, when Peter Schreyer, a German designer involved in the development of many models from manufacturers such as Volkswagen and Audi, got a job at Kia Motors.
In just four years (from 2008 to 2011), Kia's vehicle sales jumped 81 percent, with total sales of 2.5 million vehicles a year.
Today, KIA continues to gain momentum, offering the world more and more new models.
With the growing popularity of KIA cars, company representatives were forced to expand production. So, since 2005, Spectra models have been produced in Russia at the IzhAvto plant, since 2006 - Rio, and after some time - Sorento.
Already by 2010, the production process of cars at this plant was stopped, but a few months later the plant resumed work for a couple of months to produce a small batch of Sorento and Spectra in order to cover IzhAvto's current obligations to the South Korean brand.
Another assembly site is Avtotor (Kaliningrad), where the following KIA models are let in - Sid, Sportage, Soul, Sorento, Cerato, Venga and others.
Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.
The mentioned companies were engaged only in production, and KIA Motors performed distribution tasks.
Thanks to the well-established production, for several years, starting from 2010, the KIA brand has been the leader in sales in the Russian Federation among foreign cars.
Since 2011, the production of Kia Rio cars, optimized for local operating conditions, has started in St. Petersburg.
The car was based on the platforms of two well-known cars from the Hyundai company (i20 and Solaris).
Already the first years showed the success of KIA Rio in the Russian market. In 2014, sales of this model exceeded 10,000 units every year.
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In which countries and where is Optima assembled, factories in Russia
Another noteworthy model is KIA Magentis, known in Russia as Optima.
The production of this KIA model started in 2000. The first generation cars were sold under the name Optima, but in 2002 the Canadian and European market received a car with a new name - KIA Magentis.
In the South Korean market, second-generation cars had other “names” - K5 and Lotze.
The third generation of cars has been produced since 2010, and it was from this period that KIA Optima received worldwide recognition.
Since 2010, Kia Spectra has been assembled in Izhevsk, the quality of which was very decent. So, after some time, the release of another model was launched -.
There is an opinion that these cars are produced only in South Korea. But this is a misconception. This state of affairs took place until 2014. Now the car is assembled not only in the Russian Federation, but also in the USA.
There are no European factories that would produce KIA Optima, because South Korean capacities are enough to cover current requests.
In Russia, KIA Optima is produced at Avtotor (Kaliningrad). The plant has a well-established production and a wide staff of experienced employees.
As with other models, the emphasis is on SKD. At the same time, complete units come from the territory of South Korea.
The key point for many car owners is build quality. Here it is worth highlighting the following points:
- In Russia, the car is assembled from large units that are debugged and tested;
- The quality of ready-made transport is closely monitored, which nullifies the appearance of marriage on the market;
- In the USA (Georgia) KIA Optima is produced for domestic consumption. In this case, the assembly scheme is the same as in the Russian Federation. If we compare the final result, there is almost no difference. The only thing that differs is the packaging.
In which countries and where is Cerato assembled, factories in Russia
The KIA Cerato model is a worthy representative of the South Korean brand. The car belongs to the category of the middle class, was first introduced in 2004.
Cerato 2nd generation appeared four years later, in 2008. The third generation - in 2009. Since the appearance of the new model, the geography of production has gradually expanded.
The car was produced in India, Iran, Ecuador, USA, Russia, Ukraine and a number of other countries.
As for the KIA Cerato, the first and second generation of cars were produced in South Korea, and since 2006 - in the USA. Since 2009, when the 3rd generation cerate appeared.
At the same time, the manufacture was entrusted to a number of other countries (including Russia).
The Asia Auto plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan) joined the work, where SCD assembly was carried out.
The bottom line was that the factory received ready-made components that were assembled within a few hours by the factory workers.
In Russia, the production of KIA Cerato is carried out by the Avtotor plant located in Kaliningrad. Previously, only large-scale assembly took place, but since 2014 a full cycle has been established.
In which countries and where is Soul collected, factories in Russia
Model KIA Soul is a compact mini-SUV, the first sales of which in the South Korean market began in 2008. It was then that the car was presented at the Paris Motor Show.
Interestingly, the car does not fit into any particular class, but most often the Soul refers specifically to the mini-SUV.
The main feature of the model is a high level of comfort for passengers and a huge trunk, which becomes even larger when the seats are folded down.
In Europe, KIA Suoul has appeared only since February 2009, and in the USA - since April.
For the Russian consumer, KIA Soul is assembled at three plants:
- In Kaliningrad - "Avtotor";
- In Kazakhstan - "Asia Auto";
- In South Korea.
There is information that the KIA Soul is also being assembled in China, with which Russia has long established a close partnership. Cars from China are exported to many parts of the world, including Russia.
Are there any build differences? In Kaliningrad, there is a "screwdriver" production, when factory workers assemble ready-made units. Consequently, the quality of finished machines does not depend much on the place of production.
In addition, ready-made units also come to China and Kazakhstan, so finding differences in assembly is a difficult task. All that can differ is only the equipment.
Results
As can be seen from the article, KIA cars have a very wide geography of production.
The Russian market gets mainly cars from St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Kazakhstan, South Korea and China. Much depends on the model and current demand.
KIA Sportage, Optima 2016: assembly jambs, crooked assemblers.
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