12 best Korean cars for Russia

The most affordable sedan from Korea has gained a reputation for being unpretentious and affordable. Judging by the reviews, the price tag for its spare parts and their availability on the market does not cause maintenance problems. The fuel consumption of a Korean car also demonstrates practicality. In the basic configuration, the presence of seven active security systems and heated front seats pleases. The car is equipped with an immobilizer and factory alarm. But the soundproofing leaves much to be desired. In regions with cold winters, the heater may not be able to keep up with the heated windshield.

Eight-speed automatic and 6-cylinder engine with a capacity of 379 liters. With. makes this Korean car head and shoulders above all models in the ranking. The top business class sedan is distinguished by an exceptionally comfortable interior and suspension, a car parking system, ventilated seats and other “chips”. The car is a serious competitor in its class to other brands, offering reliability and premium equipment for quite reasonable money. In the reviews, the owners note a large mass of cars and rolls in high-speed corners, which partially compensates for the all-wheel drive. There are also complaints about increased consumption - in the city, the G80 “eats” about 16 l / 100 km.

Cerato belongs to comfortable cars, which, even in the budget configuration, have 2-zone climate control, electric windows and mirrors, and even a pre-start heater with the function of programming the on-time. In the reviews, the owners especially praise the automatic transmission of this car - it does not cause any complaints and is distinguished by its accuracy. The car is distinguished by good maneuverability and dynamics, however, with an internal combustion engine 1.6 it is better to take mechanics, since an automatic car often lacks power to overtake.Due to the low ground clearance on rough roads, the driver requires attention and accuracy.

KIA Rio deservedly became the most popular sedan from Korea. The model has already passed the fourth restyling, continuing to enjoy increased attention from Russian motorists. Judging by the reviews, the Korean car demonstrates unpretentiousness in everyday maintenance and a fairly high level of comfort for the budget segment. Additionally, it is worth noting the affordable cost of repairs and the availability of spare parts on the market. The best offer makes this car the presence in the basic Classic of ABS and ESP, HSA and VSM systems, as well as AirBag for the passenger and driver.

The Korean Seltos is positioned in the Kia lineup as a youth car. A two-tone compact body and good response to the gas pedal, even with a 1.6-liter engine, makes the car quite frisky and maneuverable. At the same time, a car from Korea demonstrates enviable efficiency, including models with a CVT. To match the dynamics and audio preparation - BOSE speakers "pump" as it should. Rookie drivers will appreciate the HSA (Recoilless Start) and Brake Assist (BAS, EBD). Complete sets "Comfort" and "Classic" come on steel disks, which is not to everyone's liking. In the reviews, there are also complaints about poor sound insulation.

Korean Tusan in Russia is in stable demand. The car attracts, first of all, with excellent equipment. Model after last restyling in the "base" already has a dual-zone climate system, electric drives for all windows, heated mirrors and front seats. Passive protection is on top - there are 6 AirBags for all passengers, and the body architecture received 5 stars at Euro NCAP for a reason. Among the shortcomings, there is a hit of wheel dirt on the generator in models with a 2-liter internal combustion engine and harsh suspension work.

This Korean SUV has long earned the reputation of a reliable and unpretentious car, as evidenced by the stable demand for Kia Sportage in Russia. In addition to practicality and a fair price (judging by the reviews, this is the opinion of most owners), the car offers a fairly high level of safety for its passengers and driver. The interior of this car from Korea is also highly valued. It has a lot of similarities with the features of the interior decoration of sports cars. And yet this is an SUV, as the somewhat high seating arrangement quite confidently reminds of.

The demand for Creta (Hyundai IX 25) is confirmed not only by positive reviews, but also by the level of sales - it has no competitors among Korean SUVs. Five configurations offer a wide choice for the buyer, including 2 types of power plants with a volume of 1.6 and 2.0 liters, automatic transmission or mechanics and all-wheel drive transmission. In the basic, most affordable version of the car, the owner will be pleased with LED optics, 11 security systems and heated seats. A mixed consumption of 6.8 liters and the ability to fill AI-92 speak of the high practicality of a modern crossover from Korea.

The brutal Kia Mohave will give odds to the Japanese Prado with a 4-liter internal combustion engine - this colossus with an automatic gearbox easily accelerates to 100 km / h in just 8.7 seconds (Toyota - 9.7 s.). A car from Korea is equipped only with a turbodiesel engine that develops traction at 549 N * m. Such power, the highest clearance and all-wheel drive are to the liking of the owners, as they allow them to feel confident on difficult off-road conditions. At the same time, the Korean car has a more than comfortable and spacious interior. Among the shortcomings, the owners in the reviews note the exactingness in fuel and the somewhat old exterior of the SUV.

The GV80 luxury SUV is inherently a direct competitor to the German and Japanese premium segment, but with a more favorable price tag. The car demonstrates the harmony of proportions and style - important components of the business class. In the starting configuration, there is a rather torquey unit with a powerful torque of 422 rpm. The car picks up speed easily, and the independent suspension and all-wheel drive securely hold the Korean SUV in high-speed corners.There are no complaints in the reviews, although some owners do not like the lack of budget trim levels in this car model.

One of the most comfortable SUVs in Korea already in the basic configuration of the Family offers the functionality of top models. Dual-zone climate control, driving mode selection, rear view camera and other benefits make the car more attractive. There are also auxiliary security systems, but electronic assistants are installed in more advanced versions of the Korean SUV. True, the owners in the reviews complain that the functionality sometimes malfunctions, and they do not recommend completely trusting computer prompts. I also don’t like the low ground clearance - for an SUV it is clearly insufficient.

Despite the impressive dimensions and powerful engine, a car with a supporting frame is distinguished by an affordable maintenance cost. Unpretentious and resistant to breakdowns, the Sorento is in 4th place in demand among all SUVs from Korea. In reviews, owners often note the efficiency of three-liter gasoline units. On the road, the car is quite comfortable - the independent suspension of the rear axle perfectly fulfills bumps, isolating the interior from bumps. The thickness of the paintwork deserves criticism - the body is easy to scratch.