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Irvine (USA), June 22, 2017 - To the numerous awards for quality and reliability received by KIA vehicles for last years added another major achievement. In the quality rating of new cars J.D. 2017 KIA's Power Initial Quality Study scores highest in the US market automotive brands. KIA achieved such success for the second year in a row. Reducing the number of owner comments in the first 3 months of operation to 72 cases per 100 vehicles allowed KIA to demonstrate best performance among all brands over the past 20 years.
KIA's victory was based on the performance of 5 models that received the highest marks in their segments: , Cadenza, Niro and . This is the highest result among all the brands included in the J.D. power. Stylish urban crossover has won in its segment in this rating for the third time. Updated, compact hybrid crossover Kia Niro and the new generation of the KIA Cadenza sedan received the highest quality rating in the first year after entering the market. At the same time, KIA Cadenza in 2017 showed the best result among models of all brands. Business sedan and crossover became the second in their segments. Thus, all 7 KIA models that were presented in the J.D. Power in 2017, got the first and second places in their segments.
Managing director KIA Motors America Michael Sprague commented: “When the KIA brand was able to outperform all other global automakers last year in the J.D. Power, many were surprised how we did it. Today we have only become stronger in refuting the opinions of skeptics. KIA not only repeated this result for the second year in a row, but also ensured that our models among the winners in their segments more than any other brand. Such a representative presence of our products on the top lines of the most authoritative new car quality rating once again confirms that KIA is one of the leaders in the global automotive industry today.”
In 2009 Sorento started new life without downshift, with load-bearing body, independent suspension and automatic all-wheel drive ... A steep cliff. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Naples and the formidable Vesuvius.
From the speakers - the sweet voice of Robertino Loretti: "Come back to Sorrento, my love!" Now open your eyes. No, you are not in Italy in the "land of the sirens" in the Campania region. The company's region is now Korea, but you really managed to return to Sorento - you are in Kia Sorento, which with dignity and skillfully overcomes bays and conquers volcanoes since 2002. Albeit not as majestic as in the Apennines. Well, turn on the siren - and go!
In its first generation, the KIA Sorento is a typical versatile SUV from the late 90s and early 2000s. low profile frame structure, a continuous rear axle on springs and a front independent suspension provided good handling on asphalt and acceptable permeability off-road. After restyling in 2004, Sorento began to be assembled in Izhevsk, and, according to the owners, this did not lead to loss in quality. However, as if foreseeing a great future mid-size crossover, KIA manual came to the decision not to update the obsolete design, but to start with clean slate. KIA Sorento made a decisive step on asphalt in its second generation in 2009, and this act turned out to be both timely and promising.
Sorento began a new life with a monocoque body, without lowering, with a transverse engine, independent suspension and automatic all-wheel drive. This radically changed the behavior of the car on the pavement, which alienated orthodox motorists from itself, but in return brought many new supporters to the Sorentist camp.
THEY DO NOT PARTIATE WITH THE LOVED ONE
The Korean crossover, as is customary in our time, shares the platform and units with a fellow concern - Hyundai Santa Fe. Both, in turn, received the fifth-generation Sonata passenger platform. Our hero, who appeared three years later than Santa Fe, managed to do without "childhood diseases" in this way, and after restyling in 2012, he became almost problem-free at all. The new generation confidently diverges both in the primary and in the secondary market. The price range is from 650,000 (car of 2010) to 1,135,000 rubles. (year 2012). There are not too many offers; at the time of writing, 133 cars of 2009-2012 were sold in Moscow. The new ones sold an average of about 600 crossovers a year. Which clearly indicates the unwillingness of the owners to “throw off” the car even in anticipation of updates that Koreans have quite often.
Off-road is not his element, and Sorento should not be tormented like that ...
CAUTIONAL OPTIMISM
The main problems with the car arose among those who somewhat overestimated the off-road capabilities of the Sorento, although the poetic name hinted at a certain softness rather than rudeness of road "songs" and more romantic than brutal adventures on the road. In a word, it is clear that the most problems for new crossovers in the early years of production arose with the suspension and chassis. Get a replacement support bearings front hubs it was possible not even after 50,000, but already after 15,000 kilometers. But this run had to take place in such extreme conditions, as, for example, with the famous designer Artemy Lebedev, when his “mumusik” ( range rover Vogue), the motor fell off ... The suspension is completely independent: in front - McPherson, in the back - multi-link. The rear one often suffered precisely from suspension diseases, and the front one fell mainly on bearings, CV joints and other elements of the chassis. In a word, if a knock is heard from behind, you should immediately inspect the shock absorbers - most likely, they will need to be replaced. The Sorento suspension seems stiff to many, but in fact it is not the most energy-intensive and heavy loads force the shock absorbers to work in full range. Replacing the rear will cost 3200 rubles. a piece. You can replace the springs with softer ones, but with a progressive characteristic - 20,000 with installation. The front hub bearings are replaced as an assembly with the hub and will cost, surprisingly, only 5,500 rubles. It is clear that the “bones” of the stabilizers are also flying: from 400 rubles, if you look for a non-original one. Some owners have experienced knocking in the steering after the first severe cold. Changed the power steering fluid. In general, the suspension and chassis live guarantee period without any complaints, and with careful drivers they serve much longer.
Disorder.
People complain about the not very well-fitted
interior details and cheap finishing materials
Freedom. Spacious interior - one of the main trump cards of the crossover
TO IGNITE OR TO CRUSH?
Two engines were installed on the KIA Sorento R: a 2.4-liter gasoline and a 2.2-liter diesel (on the Santa Fe New, by the way, there is also a 3.5-liter V6). While diesels have always been apprehensive in Russia, the compression-ignition engine proved to be only marginally less popular than the gasoline engine, despite the hefty price difference. For a turbodiesel, it was necessary to pay almost 80,000! And if you throw another 60,000 on an automatic transmission, we get the recipe for the perfect Sorento - diesel with an "automatic". And it's not so much about efficiency, but about the weak dynamics of crossovers with a 2.4 engine. Moreover, if the start from a place is still quite tolerable, then the elasticity, accelerating dynamics at speeds above 60 km / h upsets. Especially for cars with mechanical box, the gears in which are selected as if not for a heavy crossover, but for a small car.
A diesel engine has a funny malfunction by the age of three years. In the area of the right front wheel appears metallic knock… no, screeching! After diagnosing hubs, levers, ball joints and replacing half of the suspension, the sound, however, occurs again and again. Well, when suddenly the car loses its generator, hydraulic booster and the brake pedal “stands up”, it becomes clear that the belt drive is to blame. Specifically, the pulley on the crankshaft. The small rubber gasket that is there under the influence of chemistry on the roads shrinks, and the pulley turns. Replacement will cost 4500 rubles. (pulley with gasket - 3500 and work - 1000), but unforgettable sensations will remain for a lifetime. At the same time, diesel engines are generally as reliable as gasoline engines, and, which is especially nice, they easily start in any frost if there is the “correct” fuel in the tank.
Everything will fit. Luggage compartment three-storey and
in terms of volume - almost the leader in the class
SNAKE SKIN
In the same way that a snake periodically sheds its skin, it can "bald" and steering wheel sorento. The main dissatisfaction of the owners of KIA Sorento R is caused by finishing materials, durability paintwork body and plastic body kit. The body, in principle, is not the most rigid in the class. For example, on a posted crossover, the fifth door may stop closing. When driving on rough roads, squeaks and crackles are heard in the cabin, especially in the rear - near the second row of seats and the trunk curtain.
But the cargo compartment is the real pride of KIA in terms of capacity. It is divided into three levels, under the raised floor there is a huge niche, under which there is another, technological one. In total, the trunk volume reaches 472 liters, which provided leadership in the class at the time of release. True, this applies only to 5-seater models, in the 7-seater underground, consider it not, and behind the third row there is only a couple of bags left. In Russia, four configuration options were offered. The most expensive version was equipped with full power accessories, navigation and automatic climate control. Only old cards and not very high-quality sound of the audio system can disappoint. Failures of electrical equipment do not annoy, but there may be minor misunderstandings like a different tuning grid for the radio receiver of cars from the USA. But the instability of the paint of body panels and body kit parts, alas, is very typical. There are no frankly corrosive places in the Sorento of the second generation, but paintwork damage can become centers of the spread of the "red plague". And getting chips and scratches, as it turned out, is very simple. Body parts, however, are inexpensive - from 100 to 300 dollars, depending on the degree of eminence of the manufacturer and the completeness of the spare part. The rear bumper consists of two parts, the lower one is more often damaged, by the way, it is quite expensive - about 10,000 rubles. - and almost never found in the original. In a word, when driving over rough terrain, you need to be more careful.
Numerical superiority.
Most aftermarket engines are gasoline
FACE TO THE ASPHALT
If sorento first generation could still portray something on a fairly serious off-road, then the new generation can be called not off-road, but “all-weather”. Automatic all-wheel drive and ground clearance in 185 mm, in principle, allow you to move gently even on strong broken roads but not worth the risk. Yes, and skill is needed ... Not only is the geometric cross-country ability not pleasing, but also the drive connection coupling does not provide sufficient force in difficult conditions. But there are also front-wheel drive Sorento! Here even traction control won't help, no matter how much ESP you turn off. However, we must pay tribute to the KIA crossover: clutch failure all-wheel drive practically none, and therefore you cannot call him helpless. It is important not to overestimate the capabilities of the car.
Crossover KIA Sorento is perfect for those who need, as they say, a lot all-wheel drive vehicle for little money. Since the brand at the time of the release of the model has not yet fallen into the category of prestigious ones, the prices for it are added up without taking into account the costs of reputation. Especially in the secondary market. Here you can find Sorento Russian, Kazakh and American assembly. The vast majority - Russian (from Izhevsk and later - from Kaliningrad). Since the assembly is “screwdriver”, we can say that all cars of the Old World are Korean, which is good news. From the recommendations of the general plan, one can, as always, advise to be extremely careful about traces of an accident and possible body repairs so that after that you do not encounter growing rust and cracks in power elements body.
So, if everything is taken into account, feel free to drive - because the old love does not age and does not rust. Therefore, it is never too late to return to Sorrento and return to Sorento.
Owner's opinion: Anton, KIA Sorento, gasoline 2.4, 2010.
I bought a car by chance at a very good price two years ago and I'm not going to change unless I get the same diesel one. My Sorento is assembled in Kazakhstan, which can be recognized by the VIN that starts with XWW. Long dreamed of big crossover and this one fully meets my expectations. And, by the way, it is quite passable! I often go fishing with my friends on the Oka, so my "sorik" does not give in even to Pajero! I didn’t do anything major, I refused the official service right away. I only changed the windshield - from a small pebble it went cracked. The expense is still disappointing. In the city, less than 16 liters does not work. That's why I want a diesel...
KIA ranked second among mass brands in the reliability rating car Reliability Survey 2016, compiled by the authoritative publication Consumer Reports (USA)
Sedan KIA Optima named the most reliable model in the mid-size passenger car segment
The KIA brand was ranked second among mass brands in the Consumer Reports Car Reliability Survey 2016, annually compiled by the authoritative independent American publication Consumer Reports. Compared to 2015, KIA has moved up one spot in the rankings, achieving the brand's highest-ever result in a study that largely determines customer choice in the US market. This achievement was made possible thanks to the constant work KIA Motors to improve the quality of its products and strive to meet the highest global standards.
KIA Optima fourth generation named the most reliable car in the mid-size segment (D). This car allows its owner to forget about what car repair is for many years. But if it so happens that replacement of components is necessary, then their availability at points of sale cannot but rejoice. Even buy new battery- this is a matter of 5 minutes, and the reception of spb batteries will help get rid of the old one. Previously, in August 2016, the Optima business class sedan was included in the top six best cars tested by Consumer Reports experts, according to a press release received by the editors of Planet Today.
The 2016 Car Reliability Study covered more than 300 models and 29 various brands introduced to the US market and manufactured between 2000 and 2016. The survey was attended by subscribers of the printed and electronic versions of the publication, in total - more than 500,000 car owners.
The statistics of car problems in 17 areas was analyzed - from defects in interior trim and poor information content of the brake pedal to serious problems with all-wheel drive systems, warranty and non-warranty cases of transmission failure. For each of the areas, coefficients were provided that take into account the degree of significance of the stated problems, and based on these calculations, the Predicted Reliability Score was derived. Based on this index, as well as the results of our own testing various models experts of the publication, reports on car safety tests and the result of surveys of the degree of satisfaction of car owners with their cars, previously conducted by Consumer Reports - the final absolute result was displayed.
The authoritative German magazine Auto Motor und Sport conducted a two-year crossover test KIA Sportage in everyday use. KIA Sportage is the only crossover that did not require a single repair during testing by Auto Motor und Sport. Line bestseller KIA crossovers highly acclaimed for its reliability, spacious interior and large boot space, smooth engine operation and easy-to-use navigation system. detailed information about prices, packages and technical specifications KIA Sportage is available on the official website www..- News
Frankfurt am Main (Germany), June 14, 2016 - KIA Motors reaffirms its reputation as a manufacturer quality cars. The brand's best-selling crossover - - passed a two-year reliability test German magazine Auto Motor und Sport without a single breakdown.
Reliability and quality were confirmed during a long-term test drive, during which the car passed
100,000 km on various types of surfaces. As part of the Auto Motor und Sport tests, the operation of the car was simulated in real conditions for 2 years. In the entire rich history of road testing by the editors of a German magazine, no crossover has ever been able to pass such a test with a zero breakdown rate. Thanks to this, it took first place in terms of reliability and quality according to the experts of Auto Motor und Sport. changed to this position in the ranking Skoda Yeti, becoming a new example of reliability in its class. Next in the reliability rating of the publication are the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz ML and Hyundai Tucson.
The editors of Auto Motor und Sport conducted tests in conditions daily operation since mid 2014. During testing driving performance and reliability were also noted for a spacious interior, a roomy trunk, a smooth ride and comfortable navigation system. In testing it was used in the version with diesel engine working volume
2 liters automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Stefan Kost, Managing Director of KIA Motors Germany, commented: “We are proud of the performance of our most sought-after SUV. And, of course, they are satisfied with the record, which will remain in history. It is impossible to show a result better than the zero level of breakdowns. In the course of such a thorough test, he confirmed that in addition to the excellent design, modern technologies and comfort Kia cars offer a high level of quality. This was confirmed earlier, in particular, when the KIA brand topped the reliability rating compiled by the German edition of Auto Bild in 2015. When we launched the first generation in 1993, our model became one of the pioneers in the C-SUV segment. And now this class of cars is experiencing a real boom in popularity, and in many ways its appearance is shaped precisely brand KIA. In April 2016, the fourth generation entered the market. This bright crossover with premium interiors innovative technologies safety and comfort. The design and safety systems of this car have already won a number of professional awards around the world. We offer a wide range of three engines. Customers who prefer sporty style can purchase sports modifications GT line. In addition, the fourth generation Sportage lives up to expectations in terms of high level quality for which KIA vehicles are famous.
In addition to quality and reliability, it is characterized by safety and high residual value in the used car market. The second is largely facilitated by the unique Russian market 5 year KIA warranty.
New in the course of safety tests according to the European methodology EuroNCAP was awarded highest ranking
"5 stars" and also received the highest Top Safety Pick Plus rating from the Insurance Institute road safety USA. Driver assistance systems
