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Regarding japanese car, he almost always enjoyed enviable popularity from domestic buyers. Just recently, the Korean analogue of Kia Optima swung on his leadership, which looks quite a decent competitor to the Word, capable of moving the Japanese from the pedestal. Despite this, the Japanese are also not dreamed, and they are ready to offer new version Camry.

Frameless sedan.

Ratings and sales

At first, two thousandths, many large car corporations have erected their factories in Russia and tried, as long as possible to resist in the domestic market. However, the Japanese company went to several other ways. If the majority of the company put on conveyors, exceptionally compact versions of crossovers, the Japanese company decided to launch Camry into production. And run forward, it should be noted that they did a completely right step. Since localization had, cars began to be sold at a fairly attractive price, which was positively affected by consumer demand. A few years ago, Camry was sold in about the same volumes that all combined cars of this class. For example, in 2017 more than 28 thousand cars were sold. This is an incredibly high indicator, given what cars, to put it mildly, are not cheap.

Korean sedan.

• At the moment, Camry got rid of a sufficient lush body, which already fed to many users already. The exterior began to look in the sports style, which is quite good.
• Regarding Optima, he is the only car of his brand who received so large dimensions. Moreover, challenges, also on top.

Over the past few months, the demand for Korean cars has increased, the Russians bought almost 13 thousand copies of the car. Such an interest in the Korean car, one can determine what now he received a much brighter design, and the pricing policy has become more gentle.

Engine and transmission

Regarding the American car market Camry, there is an opportunity to purchase updated engines that have not been used until now. For the Russian consumer, things are somewhat different. The basic option, as before, there will be a 2-liter unit, with a maximum power of 150 horsepower, as well as with an automatic six-speed gearbox. With regard to the indicators of the speakers, then nothing is clear here. It is possible that the first one hundred kilometers per hour, the car will be able to overcome, in 10.4 seconds, as well as the previous model of the series. For such a huge and solid sedan, such a motor will be clearly not enough, in some situations. In the event that the speaker indicator is very important, it is worth paying attention to an option operating at 2.5 liters. Such a motor is capable of working on 181 horsepower. The previous generation of Camry, thanks to this motor, could reach 100 kilometers per hour, in 9 seconds. Two these modifications, work on a six-speed machine.

The main news related to the technical feature is associated with the top version of the car. Here already 3.5-liter engine installed, there is a V-shaped six. The main predominant feature of this car is that there is a system of combined fuel injection. In other markets, a similar model is capable of showing power in 305 horsepower. With regard to the domestic market, versions operating at 249 horsepower will be sold here. Here will also be available and updated eight-stage automatic.

Regarding the basic version of KIA, there is an all the same 2-liter engine operating on 150 horsepower. However, Optima-2.0 option may offer mechanical box Transmissions that for many buyers, is a significant plus. In order to purchase a 6-speed automatic, you will have to pay a little. The first option is able to accelerate up to 100 kilometers per hour in 9.6 seconds, and an option with a machine gun, for 10.7 seconds.

Optima option with a 2.4 liter motor, is able to show 188 horsepower. Despite this, no additional forces, such an option in front of the Japanese analogue does not give, the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour, for 9.1 seconds. With regard to the most expensive version of the car, here, in contrast to Camry, there is a turbocharged V4, which, with a volume of 2 liters, has a capacity of 245 horsepower. This option will allow to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour, in just 7.4 seconds, and maximum speed Car, amounted to 240 kilometers per hour.

Pricing policy and configuration

The very first and affordable version of the Camry car was named standard, and 1 million 390 thousand rubles will cost such an option. In the package of a car, in this case, include: heated seats, climate control, full of aircraft, the ability to launch a car without a key, high-quality audio system, light sensors and high-quality lED headlights. Of course, there are much more different little things here, but it is only the most interesting and interesting to list.

High-quality sedan

Regarding the modification called Standard Plus, then there is a 2-liter option for 1 million 499 thousand rubles, as well as an option for 2.5 liters, for 1 million 623 thousand rubles. Here there are front and rear type of patronics, high-quality steering wheel, skin-sheathed, heated seats, mirrors and windshield, high-quality cruise control and no less high-quality multimedia system with a large sevenuminum screen. A more expensive version can still offer a special induction system for charging smartphones. Regarding the version of the classic, here in addition to everything, also a high-quality leather interior appeared, as well as the electric drive of the front seats of the car. The price in this case is 1 million 549 thousand rubles. In this case, in order to get a 2.5 liter engine, you will have to additionally give more than 150 thousand rubles.

Regarding the version of Safety, it will cost 1 million 818 thousand rubles, and the prestige of Safety will cost 1 million 930 thousand rubles. Both of these options possess only 2.5 liter engines.

With regard to the first option, it will be here: high-quality 17-inch wheels, reliable heating of the steering wheel and front seats, a more advanced rear-view camera, a wheel airbag, and there is also a fairly high-quality cruise control. Among other things, it is simply impossible to circumvent attention to the special feature of emergency braking on the roads, as well as a special system warning collision.

The second option was in a complete set, high-quality 18-inch wheels, an interesting and very high-quality ionizer, improved audio system. Also now there is an eight-inch screen.

The variation that uses the V6 motor can be purchased for 2 million 166 thousand rubles. Such a price is designed only to the luxury package. With regard to the most expensive version of the car, it costs 2 million 341 thousand rubles.

Regarding price Policy Optima, then they are more accessible in this case. The basic version of the car with a manual transmission will cost 1 million 209 thousand rubles. However, in this case, the equipment of the car is much less qualitative. It is already installed, only air conditioning, a regular radio tape recorder and 16 inch wheels. Modification of comfort, there will be 1 million 329 thousand 900 rubles. There will already be climate control and a rain sensor, as well as the shell-skinned steering wheel.

Luxury equipment car, will stand 1 million 449 thousand rubles. Here there are weaving discs, the electric type of driving a driver's seat, as well as an electric handbrake. From this version, you can purchase, for an additional 80 thousand rubles, a vehicle with a 2.4 liter engine. Prestige version will stand 1 million 529 thousand rubles. Here, the changes are connected only with additional tracking systems for blind zones, as well as with the ability to access the salon, without a key.

The most expensive modification of the car, got the name GT. Such an option will cost 1 million 879 thousand rubles. In this case, 18 inch wheels are installed, LED headlamps, an improved sports steering wheel, as well as a specialized function of a circular review.

What to choose ultimately

Regarding the Japanese car, he was significantly finalized from a visual point of view, but it technically did not change. Among other things, the service of the Japanese model will cost a rather round sum. But, he is just gorgeous in the cabin.

Korean car can offer good technical featuresas well as a manual transmission. Moreover, he is a bit more economical, and service will cost cheaper. However, in this case, less interesting design and much less technical capabilities than Camry.

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A large solid sedan with a spacious lounge and - isn't it a dream of an average Russian car enthusiast? Is there much more worthy representatives of this segment attend? It turns out - yes, grabs, and as today's duelists, we present to your attention Kia Optima and a very popular model Toyota Camry..

However, on domestic roads both models are found almost with the same frequency. Sales statistics claims: The Japanese sedan in recent years has always been invariably in the top 20 of the most sought-after cars regardless of the segment. The Korean was never in the twenty, but in absolute figures I am inferior to Toyota quite a bit, 15-30%. And this means that, despite the collapse of Camry, Optima is not critically lagging behind. Consequently, interest in both sedans are high, and their comparative testing will be quite by the way.

Technical features of models

As an oblator technical characteristics Will be considered the following models: From the Kia Optima - release car 2018, equipped with 150-strong two-liter engine and automatic box, Toyota Camry will represent a car with exactly the same power unit and transmission, released, too last year:

As we see, at most positions, the parameters are very close.

Appearance

Optima. typical sedan And you won't call - the car is skillfully masked under the liftback of sports orientation, although Camry after the second restyling the situation is similar, especially if you get up under a certain angle. One way or another, but on the dimensions both cars are almost the same, the difference in one centimeter is physically not tangible (and even less centimeter - 30 mm. In length, 10 mm. In height and 25 mm. On the wheels). Compared to the predecessors, the Japanese bestseller became more squat, which contributed to the new modular platform with the TNGA index. As a result, the E-class sedan looks worse than it is in fact, but the changed proportions cannot be called wrong, just the car is perceived quite differently.

Kia Optima collected in Kaliningrad compared to the Toyota Camry still looks much more solid and richer: here and one inch big wheels, and a roof with a panoramic view In the database, and more chrome details, and less rushing body clearances. In favor of St. Petersburg Camry, you can say a few words about the best quality of the LCP - shagren here is practically not visible. Yes, and the visibility of the Japanese a little better and coverage of space around the car by external mirrors is wider. But clearly lacks high-quality parking radars: those angular sensors that are available are not always adequately.

Salon and trunk

The first thing we see, opening the door of any car - driver chair. At KIA, this mandatory element for an experienced driver causes some associations. It is no secret that literally one and a half or two decades ago, Korean designers were brought to the Japanese School of Avtodizain, but recently more actively reorient on european style. Water and the Optima driver's seat is still reminding about the Audi or VW cabin. But here we are talking about full or partial copying - the seats are close in spirit: the same verified geometric shapes, the same calculated to the millimeter ergonomics and the complete absence of catchy details.

Landing the chairs is low, almost like a sports car, support - at the level, the Branca also has a sports appearance with a beveled lower part. Finally, the central console is like some Germans, slightly deployed towards the driver. In a word, discovering from all the gaps a hint for a gambling character of the sedan. However, conversations about the ideal landing due to obvious reasons cannot be perceived with absolute objectivity: for some it will be really comfortable as possible, others may notice about the apparent lack of free space Over your head, the third may not like the profile of the chair due to anatomical features.

In the updated Camry in the Salon of Changes a little. Here, as before, very convenient, and not only the driver. Ergonomics are excellent, but the location of the keys and buttons for the Russian user is not in all the standard, but you will quickly get used to ... With regard to the general perception, the design of the Japanese salon "frozen" at the level of at least five years ago, and the falsehelized lining did not criticize Unable to such actions. However, conditional conservatism is not so bad, but experienced drivers Elephant Camry likes for another reason: the driver with any anthropological data will feel behind the wheel like a fish in the water. Yes, and behind the place in Toyota is more than enough: in his class via the free space on the rear sofa Camry - one of the leaders. In some way, it can even be perceived as a compact limousine. But I will leave on the side of the juggling of terminology - KIA is also quite a spacious car, and here you can also enjoy the options that increase comfort: blinds on windows, the presence of a USB port intended for recharging smartphones and other gadgets.

As for the front armchairs, Camry has very soft - but this is just limiting the possibilities of high-speed driving, and lateral support is not impressive. In addition, the skin looks in the measure as slippery, having a relaxed style of driving.

As for visibility, because of the sports orientation of Optima, it is much worse here than the Japanese sedan. Sitting behind the wheel of Toyota, much sharper feel the dimensions of the car, and from all sides. So the option of a circular review here plays a safe suspension role. In Optima, this feature is also present, but it is fully implemented due to the disgusting image quality. If you compare the visibility of competitors, then brighter the differences are manifested when driving a car on an underground parking lot: Camry usually removes the first time, the next floor is often required to KIA.

Engines and transmissions

The line of force aggregates of both sedans consists of three motors. Camry has two well-known and well-proven four-cylinder engines:

• two-liter 150-strong 6ar-FSE motor, which develops 192 nm kr. moment at 4700 revs / minutes;
• A 181-strong 2.5-liter motor with a 2Ar-Fe factory index, which develops 231 nm at a rotational speed of 4000 rev / minute.

But there is also a novelty - a six-cylinder 3.5-liter 2gr-FKS motor equipped with a hydraulic phase display installed on the inlet and combined fuel injection system. It allows you to develop 250 horsepower and 356 Nm of torque at 4700 rpm. Younger gather aggregate with proven six-speed automata, the top motor works in a pair with an upgraded eight-adjusted automatic transmission.

In Kia, the main are two atmospheric:

• a two-liter 150-strong NU MPI engine equipped with a distributed injection system and developing 196 nm during crankshaft revolutions 4800 rev / min;
• 2.4-liter Motor Theta-II with direct injection has a capacity of 188 "horses" and Max. Torque 241 nm, achieved at 4000 rpm.

But the Korean has a raisin, installed only on a GT-Line package - this is a four-cylinder volume of two liters, developing in 245 horsepower and outstanding 350 nm in a wide frequency range (1500-4000 rpm).

As you can see, a comparison of cars according to the characteristics of the engines demonstrates exemplary equality.

Dynamics, fuel consumption

Jr motor Camry. It is difficult to call worthy choice: For a car with such a mass, it is weak, so the result of 11.0 seconds necessary to overclock up to hundreds, looks relevant. Optima with the same two-liter engine result with mechanical gearbox It is better for 1.4 seconds, with a KIA carton, is accelerated to the "first car" in 10.7 seconds. Top units demonstrate worthy indicators, but here Kia is slightly better - 7.4 seconds against 7.7 seconds at Camry with a 3.5-liter power unit.

Expected performance indicators for two-liter motors is better at Toyota: his younger engine spends 9.7 liters in the city per 100 km, on the highway - 5.5 liters, on average 7.1 liters. Optima indicators are slightly higher: 10.4 / 6.1 / 7.7 liters, respectively.

The average consumption of top engines, surprisingly, slightly more - turbocharged aggregate From Kia is 8.5 liters, Camry with a 3.5-liter motor - 8.7 liters.

Comparative Test Kia Optima and Toyota Camry for the efficiency and dynamics of overclocking recorded a small advantage of the Japanese.

Handling and security

Although Toyota is associated with exemplary reliability, in this case you can be very quickly disappointed as a sedan: after starting the motor and switching on the transmission selector you will immediately feel how the hood vibrates, and this vibration is transmitted to the interior, on the floor and steering wheel. In Optima, this phenomenon is also present, but expressed noticeably weaker. But it is worth take the start - and Toyota becomes a very quiet machine for which both irregularities are not a hindrance. But the smoothness of the suspension is so good that can irritate constant swaying on barely tangible road surface waves.

In high-speed turns, Toyota feels not very confident, but in a straight line, the car moves confidently, obediently obeying the turns of the steering wheel. As for the residence, there is little compared to the predecessor - when trying to sharply accelerate, the machine works with delays, sometimes quite unexpectedly and unpredictable. Yes, and the realization of the sports regime here looks untouched by a mockery.

Kia on the background of a competitor may seem like a real athlete. Although the power of the sedans are comparable, but the control of the gas pedal at Korean is more accurate, the engine braking is very good. There are three modes, from a very uncomfortable and thoughtful ECO to an instantly responding to the actions of the Sport driver. There is no only problemful moment in the work of the motor - a small jerk in the initial overclocking phase, manifested when the accelerator pedal is released. The brakes from Optima are good, they need to get used to them, especially after gently triggered by the slightest pressed pedal Camry.

The Japanese steering wheel is pretty heavy, compared to a very lightweight wheel KIA, which is particularly manifested at low speeds. But when maneuvering in the urban stream, Optima manifests itself better, reacting with predictable behavior and minimal rolls. There is no special complaints about the speed of special complaints to Kia - when the grip threshold is exceeded, all four wheels go to slide, which simplifies the control of the car by changing the traction. Japanese has a situation about the same as the same, but the Native Mishlen Rubber Pilot Sport 3, which goes in the Optima base, keeps the car on the track better than the Universal Tires Premium Contact 5 from Continental from Toyota.

But KIA is much more noiser, even on relatively low speeds, the entire buzz from listening to music disappears. If the asphalt is rough or age, then it is time to plug your ears, and after all, such roads are more common for our country. Finally, the stiffness of Optima suspension will also not give you great joy when driving along a bumpy road, even despite its high energy intensiveness.

So unambiguously assert that it is better to manage, Toyota Camry or Kia Optima, we do not take it. But much depends on both the style of driving, and many other factors.

Service cost

Expenses for operation due to certain reasons are also important. In this regard, KIA is noticeably better: the Casco policy for Korean costs 40,000 rubles less, it takes every 15 thousand kilometers (at Toyota - every 10,000). The cost of gasoline is less than the Japanese, and with the preservation of the residual price here much better. But many motorists are focused on the liquidity of the acquired car. The appearance of a worthy opponent in the face of Optima can change the situation, but wait for a long time.

Configuration and prices

The budget modification of Optima costs 1.335 million rubles, and this car is not minimalistic:

• rear / front electric windows;
• cruise control;
• electric drive external mirrors;
• light sensor;
• daytime running LED lights;
• eSC / VSM / HAC / ESS system;
• frontal / side PB and curtains;
• control of the pressure level in the tires.

Most expensive optima equipment GT with a turbocharged two-liter motor costs from 2.055 million rubles.

The basic Toyota Camry has an approximately the same list of options:

• lED optics;
• light sensor;
• rear / front power windows;
• electrically regulating external mirrors;
• push-button launch power aggregate;
• frontal / side PB, security curtains;
• a set of active security systems - ABS / EBD / BAS / VSC / HAC / TRC.

But there is such a modification more expensive - 1.57 million.

Top cAMRY equipment Executive Safety 2019 with a 3.5-liter unit costs 2.5 million rubles.

Optionally, KIA, starting with the budget modification, offers a "Warm Options" package, which, in turn, may include such units such as windshield heating in the location zone of wipers, electrically heating external mirrors with electric drive, heated steering and rear seats.

A similar package "Winter Comfort" is also at Toyota: electric steering wheel, rear sofa and front seats, external mirrors, wiper nozzles, windshield, air ducts for rear sofa, fluid drop indicator in the washer tank.

What to choose

Externally, a new Camry is not much like a car of the previous generation - its image of the Japanese decided to change at a conceptual level, refusing a calm appearance. Now the car has become youth, acquired pronounced rapid appearance. There are fewer changes in the salon, they decided to keep the orientation on the elevated level of comfort, now for the driver.

But the fee for all these innovations is an increase in cost, and quite tangible. If you consider traditionally expensive for Camry Casco policy and a short interval between that (10 thousand kilometers), then you should prepare for the possession of great japanese sedan Will be in a penny.

From this point of view, the choice between Camry and Optima assumes the roll aside - it is less in comparable grades, and then it is necessary to hold one and a half times less. It is also necessary to take into account the five-year guarantee from KIA. But the rest of the car is close, and the stroks of the vision of reliability and prestige of Toyota is clearly preferable. And if you expect after 5-6 years of operation to sell cars, then here the Japanese advantage is more than obvious.

Models of Toyota Camry and Kia Optima are strong players in the market of medium-sized sedans. As for the territory of the CIS countries, this body continues to remain a unambiguous symbol of comfort and prestige. Toyota Camri is rightfully considered a legendary model that has earned the recognition of consumers with its reliability. Korean autohyda, its recent release on the market model KIA Optima, demonstrated complete readiness to make sure the competition by Japanese bestsellers.

Toyota Camry is a 4-door front-wheel drive sedan for 5 places, which refers to the class "D". The 7th generation of the famous model is available today. Restyling version of the car debuted in August 2014.

Kia Optima is a front-wheel drive 4-door sedan "D-Class" for 5 seats. The car was first introduced to the public in 2010. Today, car dealerships offer an updated version of the model, which was presented in March 2013.

Our comparative Toyota Camry and Kia Optima test was carried out on cars with gasoline atmospheric power plants. Toyota Camry was equipped with a 2.5-liter Dual VVT-I motor, a pair for which was a hydrotransformer 6-speed automatic gearbox. Kia Optima received 2.4 liter engine GDIwhich works in a pair with a 6-speed automatic SportMatic box.

Toyota Camry.

Restyling did not strongly changed the overall appearance of the car, although some designer strokes allow you to immediately distinguish latest model. The updated head optics and the radiator grille are noticeably allocated. More stringent lines made the front part of more aggressive. The lower part of the front is successfully emphasized by chrome strokes, which are particularly brightly completed fog lights. The profile of the machine is designed in classic style, the wheeled arches are underlined, but not catchy. The car's feed turned out to be massive and solid, large stop lights are conditionally separated into two parts of the lane of chromium on the edge of the trunk.

Kia Optima.

As for the appearance of the model after restyling, the Kia brand designers approached this with maximum caution. The fact is that the car from the very beginning turned out to be very successful in design. For this reason, noticeable updates touched only individual front bumper lines, head and rear optics, radiator grille, as well as trunk lids. The note of sports is traced in the design of the profile, which the "gills" of the front wings are hinting transparently. The attached roof fits perfectly into the rapid look of the Korean sedan. The rear of the car is highlighted by a large optics, which is far invaded to the area of \u200b\u200bthe rear bodies.

Objectively compare the Japanese and Korean sedans for the design of the appearance stands with a focus on the overall concept of design. If we talk about Thyota Camri, then this sedan Perceived entirely and fully a business class machine with all the consequences. Solidity, respectableness and hint of luxury are present in each exterior line. Kia Optima looks good and no less solid, but at the same time retains a clear promise of an active drive in his appearance. At this stage, the Toyota Camry and Kia Optima comparison determines exactly korean car More preferred option. This conclusion is based on the fact that the model of optima has an excellent combination of individuality and recognition, which can not boast although stylish, but "impersonal" against the background of other cars new Toyota Camry.

Interior

Toyota Camry.

High quality materials are mostly used in the car's cabin. There are both soft inserts in the upper parts of the torpedo and the usual hard plastic for individual panels. There are no comments on the quality of assembly. The dominant color was black. The controversial point from the aesthetic side can be considered the insertion "under the tree" in the cladding of the central panel and the tunnel. Filling material of good quality chairs, the seams are neat and dense. The rigidity of the filler is medium, noticeable emphasis on comfort. Side support is fully present, but the seats profile does not particularly fix the back and sides.

The central console is strictly made, the focus is made on two large round controls in the upper part of the multimedia system, as well as on a solid screen. The design of the climate control unit in the cabin is extremely simple. The narrow band of the display with the indicators around the perimeter is surrounded by buttons, one of which has become alarm key. To be honest, it looks a bit old-fashioned. Steering wheel in Toyota Camry multifunctional, with joysticks and keys on horizontal spokes. The rim is medium in thickness, the radius is suitable successfully. The dashboard is highlighted in a large screen. on-board computer Between the tachometer and speedometer.

Kia Optima.

The Korean sedan salon is high-quality, assembly and fitting all elements at height. Soft inserts are successfully contemporated with solid plastic panels. Black color with separate silver elements and strokes is the main one. Special attention Deserve black lacquered inserts on the central tunnel, around the climate system and at the bottom of the rim of the steering wheel. The central console in Kia Optima is deployed to the driver, which turned out to be very convenient and remotely reminds decisions in premium BMW.

The main element of the console was the screen multimedia system in a decorative niche. The only button "AUTOMICHES" conventionally separates the second row of keys to control the intra-alone climate system. The climate system unit has convenient regulators. Seats are harsh, but only the smallest. The profile is more designed for a plumbing and free landing, although the semblance of lateral support is still there. Steering light wheel, multifunctional, with a comfortable diameter and a thin rim. Buttons on the steering wheel, so you need to get used to them. Lovely performed dashboard under a small shield. The zone of devices is surrounded by a silver circuit that simulates the usual "wells".

If you compare Toyota Camry and Kia Optima, then the noticeable improvement in the quality of finishing in the Korean car and some deterioration in Japanese is notarily noted. The interior of Camry is kinder than Optima, but the separation is now minimal. As for the design, Kia Optima seemed even more attractive car compared with the famous Japanese. Turn the central panel to the driver, an interesting design of the instrument panel, cozy backlight and thoughtful ergonomics perform the main trumps models kia.. In the Toyota salon, comfortably and convenient, to all nice to touch. The main minuses include color inserts designed to enrich the interior visually. They caused controversial feelings. The second lack of Toyota Camry can be considered an excessive modesty in the design of the center console, especially for the car of this class. The result of comparing the interior becomes advantage to Toyota. Camry, but it is impossible to name a confident victory. Japanese model It turned out to be ahead only thanks to some better quality materials of the interior trim.

Challenges

Toyota Camry.

Start a comparative test drive Toyota. Camry and Kia Optima was decided from a Japanese car. Work of the power unit on idling In the cabin is not felt, there are no trembling on the steering wheel, vibrations are perfectly quenched. Transfer the gearbox to the "Drive" mode and start moving.

To work automatic box There are no complaints. The proven torque converter is almost imperceptibly for the driver and quite linearly doses the motor thrust. With a calm ride around the city, the tachometer arrow rarely climbs a little higher than two thousand revolutions. AISIN automatic transmission on 6 steps is configured to save fuel, the work of the unit at the level. Power stock is grabs. Power point It comes to life in the range of 3-4 thousand revolutions, and the pickup is enough both when driving around the city and during rebuildings and overtakers on the highway. The bunch of the motor and the box is more pointing to a calm, confident ride, since in a raggy pace sometimes it is easily fenful when pressed on the gas pedal.

Pendant Toyota Camry with MacPherson in front and a multi-dimensioner from behind the whole and completely sharpened under comfort. The electric power steering is not deprived of the sharpness, but is of little informative. The steering wheel is lightweight in the parking lots, but from the stop until the stop you need to make a whole 3.1 turnover. The car is calm and confidently passes asphalt waves and small cracks, slightly shake on the pits of the plump. The restyling model received even softer running with new shock absorbers, while the handling remained at the proper level. In the turns there is a tendency to demolition, but they are well smoothed by electronics. The car rolls at an acceptable level, so that you can confidently enter the arc in a reasonable speed. The suspension works quietly and gently even deep potholes. It is especially worth noting also noise insulation of Camry, because the last generation received a modified "Shumkov" of the floor and doors. The car is quiet, cozy and gently.

Kia Optima.

We transplant to the Korean sedan and will look for an answer to the question, what is better: Toyota Camry or Kia Optima? After starting the engine and several attempts of active acceleration, we immediately note that the massive body of the optima of the unit and its 180 hp It turned out to be little. Additionally, it is also necessary to note the mediocre noise insulation of the engine compartment, since the engine is clearly audible in the cabin when promoting, and the sound of its work is impossible to be called pleasant. If for a quiet ride in the urban regime of the motor and the boxes, it is enough completely, then on a rustic track with protracted ovens can be more difficult. Short press The gas pedal causes some thoughtfulness, so that "shots" from traffic lights are not a skate of this car. The automatic transmission works softly, the moment of gear shift is often not felt.

With the settings of the chassis in Kia Optima, everything turned out to be unexpectedly well, especially for Korean. Front works tested by time MacPherson, the back is equipped with a multi-dimensional suspension. The smoothness of the course on small ughabes and asphalt cracks is very good. On the waves of asphalt, the sedan is not inclined to a strong star, which is definitely plus for the Korean car. But the pages of deeper are already caused immediate and relatively humble breakdown. The ability to adjust the steering is more like a toy than a practical solution. Effort on the steering wheel is created, but it is completely artificial, so it's not worth talking about any developed feedback. When entering the turn, not too strong rolls and acceptable controllability were surprised. You can face demolition over the axes, but only with a very unreasonable choice of speed.

Let's now put an assessment of riding qualities and will reply, what car is better: Toyota Camry or Kia Optima? Let's start with the fact that the Korean car is not quite honest with the buyer. A large and beautiful car with sports appearance turned out to be suitable only for comfortable and absolutely unhurried movement around the city, and exclusively for good asphalt. Perhaps the situation changes with other engines that are available for this model in the USA, but the 2.4-liter unit in the CIS for KIA optima is clearly not enough. Separate claims arose to noise insulation, and both the engine and wheel arches, Paul, etc. Here is the assessment on the "Troika plus", no more. As for Toyota Camry, this machine fully reveals the entire potential of Japanese auto giant. Yes, the model is not racing, but the traction is enough. Handling average, but for a large sedan, the reference softness of the chassis, which is famous this brand, it is in the list of advantages in the first place and overlaps many potential disadvantages. Another bonus can be considered improved noise insulation. A combination of such advantages allowed Toyota Camry to become a confident leader in riding qualities against the background of a competitor.

Capacity of the cabin and trunk

Toyota Camry.

On the front row Seats The stock of free space is implemented in all planes. Above the head of extra centimeters will delight high drivers if the chair is lowered as low as possible. There are more than enough space in the shoulders.

The rear sofa provides a relatively comfortable landing even by three passengers, while the head does not rest in the ceiling due to the well-selected height of the pillow and the correct tilt of the back. Places for the legs are not so much, but wheelbase It makes it possible to remove the knees in the back of the moved front chairs.

Toyota Camry trunk visually deep, not the most spacious in class, but not small. The competent organization of the loading opening in height and width will not deliver special problems if necessary to carry large boxes or bags.

Kia Optima.

The front row of seats provides an acceptable supply of space both in height and in width. If you give time to the settings of the chairs, then with the height of the problem, there will be no inclusive drivers and passengers of the front row.

In the back row can be confidently placed three, since the width of the sofa is enough. With a height of small difficulties may occur due to a slightly lowered sedan roof.

The luggage compartment of KIA optima will not cause complaints. Loading opening is successful, especially in width. The only disappointment was too large loops of the covers, which take away the space.

Economy

Safety

Now it's time to contact authoritative sources and reply, what is better: Toyota Camry or Kia Optima? Model Kia. Optima Europeans from Euroncap was not tested, but received a higher security assessment based on the results of the NHTSA crash test series (American National Movement Security Management on the track). Model Toyota Camry similarly did not undergo tests on the European system, but American crash tests revealed certain disadvantages, which provided the car conditional four stars. Based on this data, it can be assumed that Kia Optima is a little safer comparatively with Toyota Camry.

Cost of models

• Price Toyota Camry in medium-sized configurations: about $ 36,000.
• The price of Kia Optima in medium-sized configurations without a run: about 26,000 US dollars.

Results of comparison

Toyota Camry.

Benefits:

• Capacity of the cabin;
• Beautiful suspension comfort;
• Improved noise insulation;
• Good bunch of motor and boxes;

Disadvantages:

• Averaged handling;
• Controversial solutions in interior design;
• Strong "globalization" of exterior design;
• High price;

Kia Optima.

Benefits:

• Affordable price;
• Interior design and exterior;
• Good handling;
• Rich technical equipment;

Disadvantages:

• Noise insulation of the engine compartment, gender and arches;
• Weak engine;
• Small ground clearance;
• Noisy work suspension when passing serious defects;

It's time to answer the question, what is more expensive in service: Toyota Camry or Kia Optima? Prices in price lists on planned service Cars on the official service eloquently indicate that the content of KIA Optima will cost cheaper compared to Toyota Camry. The cost of spare parts for unscheduled repairs is only confirming. Taking into account the foregoing, Kia Optima becomes the winner in our comparison. The car is not too much inferior in quality and driving characteristics to his Toyota Camry opponent, while the Korean sedan is noticeably cheaper.

➖ Ergonomics
➖ Suspension

pros

➕ Dynamics
➕ Spacious trunk
➕ Spacious salon

Advantages I. disadvantages of kia Optima 2018-2019 in the new body identified on the basis of feedback real owners. More detailed advantages and cons Kia. Optima 2.0 and 2.4 with a machine gun and mechanics can be found from the stories below.

Ownership reviews

Great car! Machine 1.5 months. Sympathetic appearance, Pleasant management. Even with 2.0 liters of the engine, excellent dynamics. Good noise insulation at high speed. Very lightweight steering wheel, the presence of cruise control in the simplest configuration, a spacious interior, especially from behind.

With my height (190 cm), it is convenient for any of the seats and even remains a stock of adjustments behind the wheel! True, I can not get used to large sizes Auto (the previous car was lower than class). Consumption of gasoline route is about 7 liters per 100 km, the city is about 11 liters per 100 km.

From the flaws, I will note the small opening in the trunk and big loops. Ground clearance, Specified 155 mm, but it seems to me that it is less. Very soft springs from behind - two people on the seat, and drawdown rear suspension Such as if 500 kg of cargo in the trunk!

Vladimir, goes to Kia Optima 2.4 (150 hp) 2016

I bought this car After Audi Q7 2007, at which expensive repair was to be. In addition, it was necessary for a car mainly for the route. Of course, Audi is going better, but these are completely different cars.

After the purchase of Kia Optima GT has passed half a year, you can make the first conclusions. Rolling carefully. After 10,000 km, the car really became very decent dynamics. It starts not hurricane (unpleasantly surprised), but from a speed of 30 km / h very tightly, from 50 km / h - with slipping. On the track of problems with overtakes simply does not exist, the speaker is very decent from any speed. Definitely lacks a full drive!

The automatic transmission 6-step, works perfectly. Consumption on the track on a cruise at a speed of ~ 105 km / h - 6 liters. In the city of Litres 11-12, but with very active driving, you can bring up to 16. There was a small, fast "Trojection" of the engine when warming up, I will pay attention to. Gasoline is only 95 with verified refueling. Butter does not eat.

The suspension is very comfortable, really adjusts to the road surface. The primer is going on asphalt. A couple of times on the highway, getting into the deep and "sharp" pits suspension worked on a breakdown, which was not very pleasant, but the pits were really big.

Strains a little not "sharp" steeringwhich practically does not change depending on the inclusion of the "Sport" mode, which you can not say from the sensations on the dynamics of the car, which differs fundamentally from the ECO mode. Kials car does not feel.

Side support for seats is calculated, perhaps only on a very surround driver and passenger. Many places in the car. The trunk is huge. Behind three passengers are placed very comfortable. Shumka is good, summarizes the arches of the wheels. Music is excellent. The climate works perfectly. Far light On perfectly, but Middle, even after additional adjustment (raised a little up) only arms on the four.

The owner goes to Kia Optima GT 2.0 (245 hp) 2016 G.V.

Impressions from the car. About the engine 2.0 (150 hp) everyone says does not go, the wagons do not overtake. Well, I do not know, but I ride. Of course, not a fighter, but I have enough. I am a family family, there are children, no time to hurry.

Consumption on the highway in sport mode with a speed of 130-140 km / h about 7.5-9 liters of 95 gasoline, in the city in a tranquil manner of 10-11 liters, in the sport mode around the city with air conditioning - 15 liters, without air conditioning - 12-13 liters In eco-mode, I never went, they say even lower consumption will be.

The automatic box in the usual mode does not kick, you do not even feel when it switches, but in the sport mode it kicks (from the second to the third). Many people write that the box itself adapts under the boiler ride, so if all the time dynamically (aggressively) ride in sport mode, it does not kick.

The suspension is normal on 17-inch wheels, small and medium irregularities swallows, but for deep bumps is harsh. Handling is good, you do not feel the speed, but the rut, it happens, it recognizes under the wheels. Shumka is not bad, but there is noise from the arches. Comfort salon on five.

That did not like in Optima, it is a slippery steering wheel, it is covered with very smooth skin (can with leatherette). I do not know whether it will be enough for a long time. Also, the car hurts wide thresholds, and children are dirty all the time.

What I miss in it is a circular review (although in more expensive equipment there is). The car is big, and the hood is wide, so I will not get used to the dimensions when you arrive at the garage.

Review about KIA Optima 2.0 with automatic machine 2017

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Exterior I will not comment on a particularly comment. In my opinion, it looks solid with a slight note of sportiness, but no more.

The interior is interesting here. I am reminiscent of salons german cars, especially Audi five-seven years old. The console is deployed to the driver. All buttons at hand. The quality of the materials at the level of competitors and, of course, the head is above what I went earlier.

The trunk is huge. Underground is a full-size spare litted diskBut there are no additional niches and compartments, although on the same Rio had convenient storage compartments for small things. In general, in terms of arranging the trunk, for some reason, Koreans are not looking at the same Germans who have a bunch of hooks and other hooks in the trunk.

Engine and box. A fundamental moment in transplanting with Rio on new car It was that the dynamics of the new car should be better, or the same as in Rio. Rio on the MCPP was very cheerful for a cheap car, about 10 seconds up to 100 km / h. Accordingly, watching 2.0-liter optima did not even become, because for me there was a power supply for overtaking on the highway.

In principle, I did not expect anything supernatural from the engine 2.4, given the huge mass of the car (1.7 tons, which is 200 kg is heavier than the same "six"). In fact, it turned out that Optima is a little dynamic Rio. According to the passport, optima is faster than 1.0 second, but on the go, it is somehow not felt, possibly due to much better noise insulation and dimensions.

Suspension. That's just a breakthrough for Koreans. I think it's no secret that the suspension is weak place All Korean cars, not in terms of reliability, but in terms of settings. In the revocation about Rio, I wrote in detail about it. Optima in this regard is a breakthrough for Korean cars: the suspension is energy-intensive, at the same time not swinging. Smoothness by a very good level

The owner goes to Kia Optima 2.4 (188 hp) AT 2016 G.V.

Where can one buy?

About the salon: there is a lot of space! For example, in the 2012 Accord, I could not sit down (height 182 cm), and here even the knees do not get to front seats. The seats are very comfortable, the lower part is long (unlike the Japanese), and there part of the leg always "hanging" in the air.

About Engine: Engine This is the reason number 1 buy this car. Under the hood, a 245-strong motor, which, with the economy of the usual four-cylinder, is not worse, and somewhere even better than six-cylinder. I will say in advance that I will not judge the resource, I will show time.

Consumption is not rising above 10 liters per hundred. So far, run through it all. Even if you go actively, I do not think that there will be more than on the chord, but the car rides something completely different.

The machine works slowly, switches slowly, it seems to me, but you don't notice this with such an engine, as it pulls from any revolutions, it does not have a machine error.

The suspension is similar to the Accord, due to the 18-inch wheels harsh. With the car on which there were 16-inch wheels a huge difference, but for beauty you need to pay comfort!

Review of Kia Optima GT 2.4 (245 hp) on automatic machine 2016