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They still exist: 5 cheapest Korean cars on the Russian market

  • November 2, 2022
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Despite the shortage of cars from dealers, Korean models can still be found at car dealers. Portal “AvtoVzglyad” selected the most affordable for consumers. No, no thanks! For

Despite the shortage of cars from dealers, Korean models can still be found at car dealers. Portal “AvtoVzglyad” selected the most affordable for consumers. No, no thanks!

For starters, it’s worth saying that we focused on the recommended retail prices of car manufacturers when preparing our review. In other words, they may be different from the dealer’s. Against the background of a shortage and a freeze in the supply of cars, sellers set prices at their discretion and often impose additional options. However, no one forbade bargaining on the hood.

So, the cheapest “Korean” in the Russian market was the Kia Picanto hatchback, which starts at 1,334,900 rubles. In terms of ‘mechanics’ and with a 67 hp engine, the car can in theory be found at regional dealers, in addition to offering anti-lock brakes, slope assistance, air conditioning and tire pressure sensors. Surcharge for the “machine” will be about 100,000 rubles. In the top – for 1,624,900 in hardened domestic notes – the machine will be pleased with an additional package of “warm” options and GT Line uniforms.

But for 1,408,000 rubles, you can try to find a Hyundai Solaris sedan in the active configuration with a 1.4-liter engine and a six-speed “mechanics” from retailers. In the “base” the car has an emergency stop warning system, tire pressure sensors, ABS and ESP. A more productive unit with a capacity of 123 “horses” and a volume of 1.6 liters, along with an “automatic machine”, will cost the buyer at least another 150,000 rubles. However, “non-acidic” comfort options and advanced security systems are added to this.

The most popular foreign car in Russia, the Kia Rio, is still gathering dust in official dealers’ warehouses. Although it is quite difficult to find a car in a suitable configuration. For example, in the capital, orders for a model are not accepted at all. Meanwhile, according to the price list, it starts from 1,434,900 rubles for the classic version with an engine of 100 “stallions” and a six-speed manual transmission. If you want to get a two-pedal car, you will have to pay at least 120,000 rubles. In terms of equipment and options, Rio practically copies its cousin in the face of Solaris.

Meanwhile, the elevated hatchback Kia Rio X, formerly known as the X Line, will cost itself from 1,574,900 in Russian currency. Here’s the same 100 horsepower unit, combined with “mechanics”. Only 50,000 more expensive will be the “automatic” version of the model. And with the addition of another “fifty bucks” you can become the owner of a car with a faster 123 horsepower engine. By the way, unlike Rio sedans, dealers still have plenty of hatchbacks.

The compact crossover Kia Soul takes 1,829,900 rubles from the future owner’s wallet. There is already a 123 hp engine. met., aggregated with a manual transmission. Admittedly, you’re unlikely to find the standard version in stock, but the “automatic” cars in the showrooms still have it in some places. But the surcharge for such shipment will be at least 60,000 rubles. Much more will have to be paid for an engine with 150 horsepower – a car in this design will cost at least 2,110,000 rubles. But the “hottest” modification with an engine producing less than 200 forces will force you to spend as much as 2,510,000 rubles. The abundance of options and smart electronics are added as standard.

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For starters, it’s worth saying that we focused on the recommended retail prices of car manufacturers when preparing our review. In other words, they may be different from the dealer’s. Against the background of a shortage and a freeze in the supply of cars, sellers set prices at their discretion and often impose additional options. However, no one forbade bargaining on the hood.

So, the cheapest “Korean” in the Russian market was the Kia Picanto hatchback, which starts at 1,334,900 rubles. In terms of ‘mechanics’ and with a 67 hp engine, the car can in theory be found at regional dealers, in addition to offering anti-lock brakes, slope assistance, air conditioning and tire pressure sensors. Surcharge for the “machine” will be about 100,000 rubles. In the top – for 1,624,900 in hardened domestic notes – the machine will be pleased with an additional package of “warm” options and GT Line uniforms.

But for 1,408,000 rubles, you can try to find a Hyundai Solaris sedan in the active configuration with a 1.4-liter engine and a six-speed “mechanics” from retailers. In the “base” the car has an emergency stop warning system, tire pressure sensors, ABS and ESP. A more productive unit with a capacity of 123 “horses” and a volume of 1.6 liters, along with an “automatic machine”, will cost the buyer at least another 150,000 rubles. However, “non-acidic” comfort options and advanced security systems are added to this.

The most popular foreign car in Russia, the Kia Rio, is still gathering dust in official dealers’ warehouses. Although it is quite difficult to find a car in a suitable configuration. For example, in the capital, orders for a model are not accepted at all. Meanwhile, according to the price list, it starts from 1,434,900 rubles for the classic version with an engine of 100 “stallions” and a six-speed manual transmission. If you want to get a two-pedal car, you will have to pay at least 120,000 rubles. In terms of equipment and options, Rio practically copies its cousin in the face of Solaris.

Meanwhile, the elevated hatchback Kia Rio X, formerly known as the X Line, will cost itself from 1,574,900 in Russian currency. Here’s the same 100 horsepower unit, combined with “mechanics”. Only 50,000 more expensive will be the “automatic” version of the model. And with the addition of another “fifty bucks” you can become the owner of a car with a faster 123 horsepower engine. By the way, unlike Rio sedans, dealers still have plenty of hatchbacks.

The compact crossover Kia Soul takes 1,829,900 rubles from the future owner’s wallet. There is already a 123 hp engine. met., aggregated with a manual transmission. Admittedly, you’re unlikely to find the standard version in stock, but the “automatic” cars in the showrooms still have it in some places. But the surcharge for such shipment will be at least 60,000 rubles. Much more will have to be paid for an engine with 150 horsepower – a car in this design will cost at least 2,110,000 rubles. But the “hottest” modification with an engine producing less than 200 forces will force you to spend as much as 2,510,000 rubles. The abundance of options and smart electronics are added as standard.

Source: Avto Vzglyad

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