2018 Kia Quoris Review

Korean automobile company Kia has prepared another new product that will amaze everyone and everyone. The new Quoris is a prestigious sedan that destroys premium stereotypes, it is created on the BH-L platform and has some similarities with the Hyundai Equus, however, there are significant design solutions that make the car unique.

Thanks to the air suspension, the vehicle’s clearance can be reduced by almost 3 cm, and at a speed of more than 120 km / h the car will “sit down” to the ground by another 1.5 cm. Kia Quoris 2018 is an original design solutions, innovative technologies and advanced developments that harmoniously combined.

Exterior news

The premium sedan must have an elegant and presentable appearance - this was the main goal of car designers and developers. In general, it is worth noting that their goal was realized and the novelty has an original aggressive appearance, which is in harmony with the notes of the classic performance.

The main optics of the car has been changed and become narrower, except that now it is equipped with sections with LED lighting. The radiator grill has acquired more massive and expressive forms, and the long hood has the shape of a “tiger grin”.

The profile of the car has remained virtually unchanged, all that is worth noting is the increased wheel arches, chrome trim and inserts, as well as an increase in the volume of doors.

The body of the novelty is made of special durable steel, which is produced by hot stamping. Consequently, the car becomes three times stronger, according to tests and tests, which means that the level of safety of the driver and passengers is significantly increased. Also, the new 2018 Kia Quoris will be equipped with a stiffening ring, which will serve as another point to increase the strength of the car. In addition, special amplifiers will be located in the butt joints of the front axle and wheel arches.

Dimensions

The updated sedan received the following parameters:

• length - 5.09 m;
• width - 1.9 m;
• height - 1.49 m;
• wheelbase - 3.04 m;
• clearance - from 11.5 to 15 cm (changes due to air suspension).

Interior

When you get into the car’s interior, you immediately notice the amazing elegance of the exterior, its functionality and thoroughness, as each element of the interior is thought out to the details. The comfort level of this sedan is simply amazing, and with a long ride, neither the driver nor his passengers will feel tired.

Equipment of the center console:

• 9.2 inch touch monitor, which is responsible for car multimedia systems;
• instrument panel with on-board computer;
• audio system control and 2-zone climate.

A positive quality is that with the help of the information panel, the driver can configure almost all the parameters for himself: the font size of the text, the color of the backlight, the information received on the on-board computer screen and much more. In a more expensive configuration, rear-row passengers will be able to control the climate system, audio, as well as adjust heated seats made of high-quality leather that is resistant to wear.

The car has a fairly large and comfortable interior, as well as a voluminous trunk of 455 liters. It is also worth noting separately the high-quality sound insulation, which ensures silence in the cabin even when moving around the city streets.

Technical specifications

The updated sedan positions itself as a fast car with good maneuverability. Good dynamic performance is guaranteed by two gasoline engines of 3.8 and 5 liters with a capacity of 334 and 424 horsepower, respectively.

A powerful five-liter V8 power unit with direct injection is aimed at the American market, as aggressive engines are preferred there.A more modest engine can accelerate the sedan to 100 km / h in 6.6 seconds, but the “charged” version can cope in less than 5.5 seconds.

The only transmission provided is an 8-speed automatic, supporting 4 driving modes:

• normal
• sport;
• snow
• eco.

In order to reduce the weight of the car, the sump is made of special composite materials, and the gear ratio is adjusted to reduce fuel consumption. There is no manual gearbox, and it would not be appropriate in such a fast sedan.

Most likely, the car will be produced only with all-wheel drive, as the previous version with rear-wheel drive succumbed to harsh criticism by experts. It is also worth noting that the rear drive axle did not justify itself in the harsh conditions of Russian roads, and even the transition to a special winter regime could not correct this situation. In order to avoid harsh criticism, the developers will equip the sedan with all-wheel drive, which means that the control will become even more comfortable. In addition, the brake system will be finalized, which will become more thoughtful.

Cost and start of sales

The main competitors of the sedan: Toyota Camry, Audi A8. It is worth noting that the new Quoris will be significantly cheaper. It is clear that in some qualities and indicators this car is inferior to German and Japanese brands, but the price of a car is primarily important for the domestic market. The basic equipment will cost its owner 2.4 million rubles, but the full version with a number of special options costs about 3.7 million.

Kia Quoris 2018 is a relatively inexpensive alternative to the business class of trending cars like Audi, BMW, Toyota, etc. The sedan has a high functional level, quality assembly and a spacious interior. In addition to all this, the car is very stylish and aggressive in appearance, which means it will be able to interest most motorists with its combination of price and quality. The car will enter the market of the Russian Federation at the beginning of 2018.