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- The most powerful cars in Korea
Korean automakers are increasingly conquering the global and domestic car markets. This is due to their reliability, economy, affordable price, safety level, as well as the power of individual representatives. Consider the most powerful Korean cars.
The most powerful cars in Korea
Hyundai i30N
The Hyundai i30 N is the first Korean car to combine the practicality of daily use with the power of a sports car.
Hyundai is a competitor to the Ford Focus ST as well as the Volkswagen Golf GTi. It has sporty touches both in the interior and exterior, as well as a powerful "stuffing" and is available in two versions, which are distinguished by their special power.
Externally, the Hyundai i30 N has a beautiful and combat look, which is given to it by impressive front bumpers and a diffuser at the rear, 18 or 19-inch wheels, as well as a wing on the rear door.
Inside, the Hyundai i30N stands out with sports seats for the driver and his passenger, aluminum pedals, and a steering wheel with buttons that switch modes.
The car has a front-wheel drive transmission and a mechanical 6-speed gearbox.
The "heart" of the car is a 4-cylinder engine (gasoline) T-GDI 2.0, which is produced in 2 power options:
- the base model has 250 hp. and 353 Nm;
- the "Performance" package produces 275 hp. and 383 Nm.
"Hundreds" of Hyundai i30 N reaches in 6.4 seconds ("Performance" allows you to do it faster by 0.3 seconds), the maximum speed is 250 km / h. In "mixed" mode, the car consumes 7.1 liters per 100 km.
In the Russian car market, the third generation Hyundai i30 N is offered in 2 versions - "Sport" and "Ultimate":
- "Sport" - a car for which you have to pay more than 2,200,000 rubles;
- "Ultimate" - the price starts at 2,350,000 rubles.
Kia Stinger
The first sports car in the KIA company, which entered not only the Asian market, but also the world market, is the Kia Stinger.
The car has a front-engine complete set, a 5-seater saloon and a fastback body. In the Russian car market, the Stinger is offered with all-wheel and rear-wheel drive and three types of gasoline engines.
When creating this car, the Koreans planned to enter foreign markets, so when developing the design, all kinds of "European notes" were laid. Inside, the salon is designed as much as possible for the European buyer, so only the dashboard reminds of the Korean origin.
If we consider the convenience of a 5-seater cabin, then the front seats are designed to be very comfortable for the front passenger and, of course, the driver, which cannot be said about the second row of seats - there is little headroom and the sofa is not very comfortable, which is not conducive to long trips.
Formally, on the Russian market, the car is offered with two types of motor, but one has 2 forcing versions. The power plants deliver 197, 247 and 370 hp. The speed limit depends on the engine and reaches 224, 240, 270 km / h, respectively.
The engines are equipped with aluminum cylinder heads and a body made of the same aluminum, turbocharging and GDI electric direct petrol injection system. Also, the car is equipped with an 8-range automatic gearbox, which has manual switching of modes with paddle shifters.
Stinger, before the start of sales in Europe, passed the Euro NCAP safety test and was deservedly awarded 5 stars.
KIA Stinger for Russian motorists is available in 5 trim levels: Comfort, Luxe, Prestige, GT Line and GT. The "weakest" version - Comfort, is offered with a 197 hp engine, and the most powerful engine has 370 hp. and is only installed in the GT version.
On the Russian car market, KIA Stinger is offered at the following prices:
- Comfort costs from 2,045,000 rubles;
- Prestige will cost motorists at least 2,500,000 rubles;
- the price for the GT version will start at 3,400,000 rubles.
Hyundai Veloster N
Veloster is a "charged" 4-door hatchback in the compact segment, combining dynamics with a very affordable price. It combines all the qualities of a daily car and the necessary potential for driving on race tracks.
Even the usual Veloster of the 2nd generation hints at a sports car in all its appearance, but in addition, the N version is equipped with a rear diffuser and an exhaust system with 2 pipes, bumpers that look much more aggressive, sill pads, on the trunk - a huge wing and rare wheels with a diameter of 19 inches.
The sports hatchback has a saloon with front seats that feature a brightly defined side profile, a rimmed steering wheel and several buttons that switch modes.
Under the hood of the car is a 4-cylinder gasoline engine T-GD 2.0 with direct fuel injection, an intercooler, a turbocharger, a 16-valve timing belt that produces 275 hp. and 352 Nm. The motor works in conjunction with a manual 6-speed gearbox.
The car picks up a "hundred" in 6.1 seconds and has a speed limit of 250 km / h.
The "charged" Veloster N is equipped by default with the N Grin Control drive mode selection system. Prices in Russia for this car start at 2,000,000 rubles.
Kia ProSid 3
The ProCeed III is a front-wheel drive coupe station wagon in the compact segment, which is positioned as the flagship of its family. It also became the first car of this class from the South Korean manufacturer KIA, perfectly combining catchy design with the practicality of a cargo-passenger.
The car is aimed at young people in need of a versatile, but bright daily means of transportation with powerful potential.
After the last modernization, the concept was redesigned, and now the car has a body not a three-door hatchback, but a "shooting break".
ProSid 3rd generation looks very impressive and attracts the eye with its proportional, delightful and dynamic appearance. The GT modification can be recognized thanks to the rear diffuser and the more developed air intake system of the front bumper.
The interior of the car completely repeats the "brothers": high-quality finish, spacious, comfortable and high-quality rear seat and modern design. But not without details that indicate sportiness - a convex steering wheel at the bottom with a truncated rim, front leather seats with good lateral support and metal inserts on the door cards.
The machine is offered with 4 types of motors:
- the base model has a petrol 3-ku T-GDI 1.0 that generates 120 hp. and 172 Nm;
- the next model is equipped with a T-GDI 1.4 petrol engine with 4 "pots", generating 140 hp. and 242 Nm;
- the diesel unit has a 4th CRDI 1.6, which produces 136 hp. and 280 Nm;
- the GT version is produced with a 4-cylinder T-GDI 1.6 petrol engine producing 204 hp. and 265 Nm.
A car can have two types of gearboxes:
- preselective "robot" with 7 bands;
- 6-speed manual transmission.
A Russian car enthusiast can purchase a car in 2 modifications:
- GT-Line (T-GDI 1.4) from 1,520,000 rubles;
- GT (T-GDI 1.6) from 2,000,000 rubles.
Hyundai Genesis II
The South Koreans began the development of the 2nd generation Genesis from the exterior. The new car received a more high-status appearance, which differs from the first generation in increased dynamism, which is combined with an elegant smoothness of lines.
The new Genesis, according to the manufacturer, is the most spacious in its class. The passengers in the rear seat feel this most of all, since almost the entire height of the wheelbase has been added to the legs. Adding very comfortable seats to this, it immediately becomes clear that Koreans want to seriously fight for the attention of motorists, even with European giants of the automotive industry.
The car interior is very ergonomic, has a high quality assembly and equipment. The highest quality materials were used for finishing.
For Russians, the Koreans offer Hyundai Genesis in 2 versions of the Lambda engine. The "junior" 6-cylinder 3-liter V-twin engine on gasoline develops a power of 249 hp. and 304 Nm of torque.
An 8-band automatic transmission allows you to dial a “hundred” in 8.6 seconds for a front-wheel drive modification.The maximum speed of the car is 230 km / h.
The flagship 6-cylinder 3.8-liter V-engine produces 315 hp. and 397 Nm of torque. The automatic transmission is the same 8-band and helps to accelerate the car to "hundreds" in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed is 240 km / h.
In Russia, Genesis II is sold in 5 trim levels: "Business", "Elegance", "Premium", "Luxury" and "Sport". The starting price of the car is 1,900,000 rubles.
Kia Optima
The KIA Optima is a front-wheel drive mid-size vehicle available in two body styles: a 5-door station wagon and a 4-door sedan.
Due to the fact that the car has a rather large size, as well as modern technical equipment and elegant design, it is positioned as a representative of the auto business segment.
Outwardly, Optima looks dynamic and very beautiful. The sedan perfectly combines a certain solidity with a touch of sportiness, which makes you stop your eyes on KIA even in the presence of more expensive cars.
The sportiness of the car is given by a multifunctional steering wheel with a truncated rim at the bottom, a badge with the inscription "GT", as well as red stitching in the GT Line and GT modifications. The salon is very spacious and has 5 comfortable enough seats. The GT and GT Line trims have sports seats with reinforced side bolsters.
For the Russians, the car is offered with three 4-cylinder gasoline engines, which have an in-line layout, a 16-valve DOHC timing belt, as well as variable valve timing:
- the simplest option is an MPI 2.0 motor with a capacity of 150 hp. and 196 Nm;
- the middle modification is the GDI 2.4 engine, which produces 188 hp. and 241 Nm;
- the top modification is a turbocharged T-GDI 2.0 engine producing 245 hp. and 350 Nm.
The first engine is offered with a 6-speed manual transmission, while all the others work with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
KIA Optima, depending on the power plant, has a top speed ranging from 205 to 240 km / h.
According to the safety standards of the Euro NCAP organization, the car received "5 stars".
The starting price of the car is 1,800,000 rubles.
Conclusion
The Koreans began to produce rather powerful and at the same time comfortable, attractive and reliable sports cars, which seriously compete with many world manufacturers.
