Factories of KIA Motors corporation work in 5 countries of the world. They annually produce over 2.7 million KIA vehicles. According to official data, dealer centers This manufacturer operates in 150 countries. The total number of employees of this corporation reaches over 48 thousand people. But we are interested in the question of where exactly they collect Kia cars.

As a rule, the company's management chooses the place of production of the car, depending on where it will be sold in the future. It is noteworthy that the manufacturer produces several models, the appearance and interior of which has significant differences, depending on the market. If we talk about where KIA is assembled for Russia, then most of the cars of this brand for our market are produced at the Avtotor enterprise located in Kaliningrad. Recall that at the same plant, models of such famous companies like BMW and Hyundai.

Kia Rio

Kia Rio is a best-selling company from South Korea. In addition, this model occupies one of the first places in the sales ratings. cars on the Russian market. This car is loved for the quality fit of all parts, attractive appearance and affordable price. The assembly of Kia Rio for the Russian market is carried out at the aforementioned Avtotor enterprise.

It should be noted that for some time Kia Rio produced in the territory of Ukraine. But the versions of the model for North America and Europe (there they are known under the name Kia K2) are produced in Indonesia, Iran, India, Thailand, China, as well as South Korea.

Kia Sportage

Cars kia sportage for Russia they are manufactured at the domestic enterprise Avtotor. At the same time, the partial assembly of the model takes place at the Slovak plant of the company. It is noteworthy that the first generations of the popular crossover were assembled in Germany.

Kia Cee'd

The Kia Sid car is also in good demand in Russia. The assembly of this passenger car, like the Kia Rio, is carried out at the Avtotor enterprise. Machines for sales in the CIS are completed in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan). Also this model produced at the main enterprise of the corporation, located in South Korea.

Kia Optima

Kia Optima is another popular car of this company in Russia. Since the end of autumn 2012, this model has been manufactured in Russia at the Avtotor enterprise.

Kia Sorento

Place of assembly KIA Sorento is also of interest to our motorists, since this off road vehicle proved to be very popular in our market. The production of the model has been established at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. Previously, the model was also assembled at the Izh-Avto enterprise. Cars with this name for other markets are produced at the Turkish and Slovak factories of the KIA corporation.

Kia Soul

kia soul- a stylish and compact model of the company that will not leave anyone indifferent. Kia Soul is completed at the Avtotor plant. It is also reported that this car is produced in Kazakhstan, South Korea and China, depending on the market.

Kia Cerato

Until 2013, the car was produced at a plant in South Korea (where the car is sold under the name Kia K3) and Kazakhstan. Then it was decided to assemble Kia cerate already in Russia. I would also like to mention that the version of the model for the American market is produced in the USA.

The question of the quality of cars from Russian factories

As you probably already noticed, all KIA models are completed in Russia (modifications for our market). There are active discussions on the question of whose assembly is better on the specialized forums. Often one can come across the opinion that the Russian version does not deserve respect. As a rule, such users believe that all other enterprises produce real masterpieces. But is such an opinion objective?

According to the editors of the Autopub project, those times when Russian assembly foreign cars were of lower quality, long gone. Today, everything is done on the assembly line, so there is practically no reason for doubt.

Factors contributing to a decent result, even in Russia:

• Most of the parts are produced outside the Russian Federation. We have only assembled machines.
• There are specific requirements for the quality of the final product, compliance with which is carefully monitored.
• The approach to the choice of specialists is very serious, no one intends to endure various "tricks".

Today automotive companies regularly conduct special courses to improve the skills of employees. In addition, automated technology is used, which not only reduces the human factor to a minimum, but also seriously checks the quality of each car that rolls off the assembly line.

As you know, the three requirements in the title almost never intersect. However, the designers and designers of the new KIA Cerato they did their best, and if you are not looking for an aggressive sports car, then you will certainly appreciate the new creation of hardworking Koreans. And although the design of the radiator grille causes rather controversial feelings, it is worth recognizing that the car will stand out from the crowd, including thanks to it.

Where is Kia cerate 2013 assembled?

This car is already the third incarnation of the Cerato model. They assemble Kia Cerato 2013 in Korea, but in the near future, perhaps these cars will be assembled in Kaliningrad, where the plant allows. And, looking at the first version, which was released in 2004, the improvements are visible to the naked eye.

History did not preserve the name of the “great designer”, but the first version of Cerato (from Italian brilliant, so-and-so!) could be confused with any other without much remorse Chinese car, or even take Togliatti for a new miscarriage. The hatchback was slightly nicer in appearance than the sedan, but it also definitely lost against the backdrop of Western brands.

The second reincarnation of a brilliant sedan was shown in Sydney, and this time the car was no longer so faceless. KIA hired two designers to develop it at once - Peter Schreier and Tom Kearns, and they did not disappoint. The 2nd generation KIA Cerato looks especially beautiful in the coupe version - so good that there are analogies with the Mitsubishi of the 2000s in general and the Lancer family in particular.

The third generation was first shown in Los Angeles at the end of 2012, and, as already mentioned, it causes a slightly controversial sensation. The designers have remained the same, but the style has seriously changed. KIA knowingly moved Cerato from the category of "station wagons" to family cars“Mitsubishi doesn’t smell here. But it has its own recognizable style. We'll talk about it in more detail, then there will be a review of Kia cerate 2013.

Overview of the exterior and interior of KIA Cerato YD (2013 onwards)

It is worth starting with new kia Cerate 2013 is not exactly a sedan. Due to the fact that designers and designers have been playing with models for too long, only a dealer can tell you exactly which of the two new Cerato variants is a sedan and which is a coupe. Both cars have similar silhouettes, only the coupe looks a little more aggressive (and the grille is different).

Kia cerate 2013 (photo above) is somewhat longer and wider than its predecessor, but the weight has decreased by 62 kg due to the redistribution and change of materials. The trunk of the car has a volume of 482 liters. New Cerato they are more likely to be classified as a C-class and, it is worth recognizing that the car is quite consistent with it.

The price of Kia Cerato 2013 was 930 thousand rubles, which, in principle, is not bad for the C-class. And if you speak basic equipment, then kia price Cerate 2013 in the most basic version, with a 1.6 engine, will be 669,000 rubles, this figure is much less than, although of course, these cars cannot be compared :)

And this photo Salon Kia Cerate 2013, it can be seen that the interior looks quite nice:

Inside the Kia cerate 2013 is quite spacious, as the car is built on new platform. The car has on-board computer, as well as powerful multimedia system with support for almost all current formats.

The comfort of the car seat in the new KIA was also improved with leather upholstery and ventilation, and a full-fledged climate system works in the cabin. All sensors are located on dashboard behind the wheel, however, due to the large diameter of the steering wheel, they are quite distinguishable during the active passage of difficult sections of the track.

Overview of the "stuffing" Kia cerate 2013

That's where the new "Korean" was cheated, so it's in power. Technical Kia specifications Cerate 2013 really talk about low engine power. Cerato offers a choice of two engines - both petrol, 1.6 and 2.0 liters and 130 and 169 hp. respectively. It’s better not to even meddle with her in street racing - it will be very embarrassing.

The shiny sedan can be equipped with mechanical box gears and automatic transmission, both six-speed. It makes little sense to put the mechanics in principle - it is problematic to force and “gas” on Cerato, and the automatic transmission copes with its functions with a bang.

The car was tested on the "ideal track" in Dubai (it was there that the test was drive kia Cerate 2013), but here's how he behaves on Russian roads, this can be seen later in the video Kia review Cerate 2013. Reviews of thematic forums disagree, but most still consider the car suitable for the middle and southern lanes. But the northerners should think about buying something more frost-resistant.

Who is the perfect Kia cerate 2013?

Cerato is a pretty good family car that doesn’t take up much space, eats only 7 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, and stands out from other Chinese and Korean cars except for its appearance. The option with a manual transmission is only suitable for enthusiasts of this system, but the version with automatic transmission and a two-liter engine has shown itself to be good in urban conditions.

And this photo kia Cerato 2013 coupe, it looks even more compact and agile:

The on-board computer of the novelty does not shine with functions, but compared to what the native auto industry offers, this is already progress. Of course, the price of the new Kia Cerato 2013 is not entirely Korean, but the quality of workmanship of all nodes has grown significantly since 2004. The price of Kia cerate 2013 coupe is about the same as for the sedan model, and is within 950,000 rubles.

Who should definitely buy Kia Cerato 2013: fathers or mothers of the family, as well as calm and experienced drivers aged.

Who should take a closer look: Young drivers who do not want to drive a sports car. As well as lovers of tuning. After all, Kia Cerato 2013 is a car that can be perfectly tuned to suit your preferences. Tuning Kia Cerato 2013 is best done in tuning studios, and if knowledge and experience allow, then you can do it yourself by purchasing and installing various accessories for Kia Cerato 2013.

One of the main features of the Kia company is that cars are assembled at the branches of those countries in the market of which they will subsequently be sold.
Photo: Kia plant in the USA

Worth noting that appearance and specifications of one model may directly depend on the branch at which the car is produced.

The most powerful enterprise in Russia, where Kia products are made, is the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.

The Kia Rio car is considered one of the best-selling in the world market, in particular in Russia. Motorists first note high quality assembly, nice design and low cost.

As mentioned above, for Russia, Rio is assembled at the Kaliningrad plant.

Among the producing countries of Rio was Ukraine, where the Kia Rio was assembled at the LUAZ plant. Do not forget about branches in Thailand, India, China, Ecuador and South Korea.

Kia Sid

A golf-class car that has been among the leaders in sales over the past few years.

For the Russian market, LED is assembled at Avtotor in Kaliningrad, and for the CIS markets at an enterprise in Kazakhstan.

The most powerful plant is a South Korean enterprise whose products can be found all over the world.

Assembly of Kia cars in Mexico

kia carnival

Kia Carnival is one of the most "ancient" cars of the Korean concern, which has been assembled since 1998. Since that time, the car has gone through three modifications, each of which was made at a factory in South Korea.

Also, until 2014, the car was produced in the UK and the USA, but there it was called Kia Sedona.

Kia cerate

At the moment, Cerato is on the list of leaders in sales in Russia. Until 2013, the car was made in South Korea and Kazakhstan.

It is worth noting that new modification models are also assembled at a Russian enterprise.

In 2006, when the second generation of Cerato was introduced, the “Korean” began to be assembled in the USA.
Kia Clarus

Clarus is one of the few Korean cars, which was assembled exclusively at native enterprises. In fairness, it should be noted that for a short period of time the assembly took place at the Kaliningrad Avtotor.

Kia Mojave

Even at the initial stage of development, company representatives claimed that the SUV Kia Mojave will only ship to the US. But later, it was decided to export the model to Russian market.

To date, Mojave is assembled at Avtotor Kaliningrad, as well as in Kazakhstan and South Korea.

It is worth noting that in the US the SUV is referred to as the Kia Borrego.

Photo: Kia assembly In Korea

Kia Opirus and Kia Quoris

It's no secret that Kia Quoris is the company's most expensive car. His predecessor was Kia sedan Opirus, the production of which ended in 2010, and took place exclusively in South Korean enterprises.

Kia Quoris is assembled in Kaliningrad to this day.

Kia Optima

Another Kia Optima model, popular among domestic motorists, appeared on the Russian market in 2012, and it was at the same time that its mass production began at Avtotor.

Kia Sorento

The new generation of the mid-size Sorento SUV cannot boast the same popularity as the previous ones, but there are fans.

To date, Sorento is produced at the Kaliningrad enterprise. For some time, the assembly was carried out at Izh-Avto.

It is worth noting that Sorento SUVs for the European market are made at the facilities of Turkey and Slovakia.

kia soul

The Russian version of the Kia Soul boasts a unique design. Due to this, the car of domestic assembly is significantly different from foreign counterparts.

No one will be surprised that the car is produced at Avtotor.

In addition, to a greater extent for local markets, the model is assembled in Kazakhstan, China and South Korea.

Video: Kia car assembly process

kia sportage

The Kia Sportage crossover has gained high popularity due to its design, and fantastic driving performance. The first generation of the car was assembled at German enterprises. Subsequent modifications are made in Russia and Slovakia.

kia venga

Until recently, Kia Venga was the only Kia model, which was not collected on the territory of Russia. But, in 2015, the situation improved, because the Avtotor enterprise undertook obligations to annually fill the domestic market with high-quality cars.

Conclusion

Kia cars are among the most popular, both in the global and domestic markets.

The range of models is really impressive, and it seems that the Korean concern has set itself the task of inserting at least one representative in each car class.

For domestic market Kia models are assembled mainly at the Avtotor Kaliningrad plant. However, for some time, the assembly was carried out at the Izh-Avto enterprise.

The Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad has been assembling cars for over 20 years brand KIA. The first KIA model left the Kaliningrad assembly line back in 1997. This model was KIA Clarus:

To date, the Kaliningrad plant produces 11 KIA models:

• Kia Sorento
• KIA Sorento Prime
• KIA Soul
• KIA Picanto
• KIA Optima
• KIA Sportage
• KIA Cee'd
• KIA Cerato
• KIA Mohave
• KIA Quoris
• KIA Stinger

The Avtotor plant started production of the KIA Stinger in January 2018. Kia Stinger is assembled using the SKD method (large assembly from car kits), which are supplied by Kia Motors factories in Slovakia and South Korea:

The Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad is one of the largest and largest enterprises in Russian Federation which specializes in the automotive industry. Every ninth car in the state leaves the assembly line of the company. The assembly and production of Kia brand cars have been made since 1996, it was then that a contract was signed with the KIA Group.

The plant first receives molding metal sheets, from which individual parts of future machines are welded. During the assembly process, more than 3,000 weld points need to be connected. Then the product is sent to the welding jig, where the bodies are formed. After that, additional points are combined at the body finishing section. Then measured geometric parameters bodies on special equipment. To do this, a random car is taken and tested at 300 points along x, y, z coordinates. After that, the machine is painted, sealant is applied, polished, and then control testing is carried out.

In Russia, accepting applications for purchase of Kia Stinger was held back in December 2017, for buyers they began to supply products in March 2018. Stinger is the first Gran Turismo fastback in the history of the Korean manufacturer. The car was created in the Kia Design Center in Europe based on the GT-concept. According to Avtotor's public relations and media control, the car is sold in the Russian Federation in 3 versions with 2 types of motor: 2.0 T-GDI and 3.3 T-GDI.

The updated version is sold at a price of 1 million 999 thousand 900 rubles. For this amount, a standard modification with rear wheel drive Stinger 2.0 T-GDI and self-locking differential.

Kaliningrad specialists adjust the engine power to the specifics of the state taxation system, which is 248 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 353 Nm. These characteristics guarantee fastback 5-door design acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour in just 6 seconds. Also available for sale all-wheel drive modification car for 2.0 T-GDI.

The Kaliningrad enterprise produces the most powerful version of the Stinger GT 4WD car for sale in the Russian Federation. It is equipped with a 3.3-liter V6 Lambda engine with fuel injection and twin turbocharging. Vehicle power - 370 Horse power, and the maximum torque is 510 Nm. At the same time, acceleration to one hundred kilometers per hour is the fastest of all existing brands of Korean-made cars - 4.9 seconds.

It should be noted that all modifications of the Kia Stinger car are equipped automatic transmission personal development in 8 steps.

The car kit consists of the main components of the car: body, engine, transmission. All delivered car kits pass the input control. The parts are then unpacked and stacked on carts according to the assembly order.

Bodies after passing the input control enter the zone of internal logistics, where they are thoroughly washed. After that, protective covers are put on them so as not to damage when installing the rest of the equipment. In this form, the body enters the conveyor, at each section of which new parts are mounted on it. At a certain stage, the body is already waiting for previously assembled chassis with engine and transmission. Then for almost assembled car wheels are installed, it is refueled with fuel and other liquids, after which it moves under its own power towards the first sea trials.

Russian KIA dealers have already begun accepting applications for the KIA Stinger. starts from 1,899,900 rubles.

When buying a car, one of the key criteria is the place of its assembly. Many parameters depend on this - the level of adaptation to local roads, the quality and even the technical characteristics of the vehicle.

With increasing demand, large manufacturers are opening factories in many countries around the world.

The South Korean company KIA, which has a wide geography of factories, is no exception.

Where are these cars manufactured? Where do cars come from to the Russian market?

General information about KIA

Kia Motors Corporation is a South Korean brand that ranks 2nd in size in South Korea and is among the top ten largest companies peace.

The year of foundation is considered to be 1944, when the new enterprise became part of the Kia Group. The full spin-off into an individual unit took place in 2003.

At first, the company was called KyungSung Precision Industry, and only since 1951 it was renamed KIA Industries.

The initial line of work of the newly created structure is the manufacture of two-wheeled vehicles (motorcycles and bicycles).

Only since the 70s of the last century did the production of passenger cars and trucks. In less than 20 years of activity, the millionth car rolled off the assembly line.

In 1998, the company was affected by the financial crisis associated with a decrease in consumer ability and a drop in sales.

During the same period, Kia lost its independence and was acquired by another manufacturer, Hyundai. A year after the merger, it formed Hyundai Kia Automotive Group.

The turning point was 2006, when Peter Schreyer, a German designer involved in the development of many models from manufacturers such as Volkswagen and Audi, got a job at Kia Motors.

In just four years (from 2008 to 2011), Kia car sales jumped 81 percent and general sales amounted to 2.5 million cars per year.

Today, KIA continues to gain momentum, offering the world more and more new models.

With the growing popularity of KIA cars, company representatives were forced to expand production. So, since 2005, Spectra models have been produced in Russia at the IzhAvto plant, since 2006 - Rio, and after some time - Sorento.

Already by 2010, the production process of cars at this plant was stopped, but a few months later the plant resumed work for a couple of months to produce a small batch of Sorento and Spectra in order to cover IzhAvto's current obligations to the South Korean brand.

Another assembly site is Avtotor (Kaliningrad), where following models KIA - Sid, Sportage, Soul, Sorento, Cerate, Venga and others.

Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.

The mentioned companies were engaged only in production, and KIA Motors performed distribution tasks.

Thanks to the established production, for several years, starting from 2010, brand KIA is the leader in sales in the Russian Federation among foreign cars.

Since 2011, the production of Kia Rio cars, optimized for local operating conditions, has started in St. Petersburg.

The machine was based on the platforms of two famous cars from Hyundai (i20 and Solaris).

Already the first years showed the success of KIA Rio in the Russian market. In 2014, sales of this model exceeded 10,000 units every year.

In which countries and where is Kia Sportage 2016 assembled, factories in Russia

In which countries and where is Optima assembled, factories in Russia

Another noteworthy model is Kia Magentis, known in Russia as Optima.

The production of this KIA model started in 2000. The first generation cars were sold under the name Optima, but in 2002 the Canadian and European market received a car with a new name - KIA Magentis.

In the South Korean market, second-generation cars had other “names” - K5 and Lotze.

The third generation of cars has been produced since 2010, and it was from this period that KIA Optima received worldwide recognition.

Since 2010, it has been gathering in Izhevsk Kia Spectra, the quality of which was very decent. So, after some time, the release of another model was launched -.

There is an opinion that these cars are produced only in South Korea. But this is a misconception. This state of affairs took place until 2014. Now the car is assembled not only in the Russian Federation, but also in the USA.

There are no European factories that would produce KIA Optima, because South Korean capacities are enough to cover current requests.

In Russia, KIA Optima is produced at Avtotor (Kaliningrad). The plant has a well-established production and a wide staff of experienced employees.

As with other models, the emphasis is on SKD. At the same time, complete units come from the territory of South Korea.

The key point for many car owners is build quality. Here it is worth highlighting the following points:

• In Russia, the car is assembled from large units that are debugged and tested;
• The quality of ready-made transport is closely monitored, which nullifies the appearance of marriage on the market;
• In the USA (Georgia) KIA Optima is produced for domestic consumption. In this case, the assembly scheme is the same as in the Russian Federation. If we compare the final result, there is almost no difference. The only thing that differs is the packaging.

In which countries and where is Cerato assembled, factories in Russia

The KIA Cerato model is a worthy representative of the South Korean brand. The car belongs to the category of the middle class, was first introduced in 2004.

Cerato 2nd generation appeared four years later, in 2008. The third generation - in 2009. Since the appearance of the new model, the geography of production has gradually expanded.

The car was produced in India, Iran, Ecuador, USA, Russia, Ukraine and a number of other countries.

As for the KIA Cerato, the first and second generation of cars were produced in South Korea, and since 2006 - in the USA. Since 2009, when the 3rd generation cerate appeared.

At the same time, the manufacture was entrusted to a number of other countries (including Russia).

The Asia Auto plant in Ust-Kamenogorsk (Kazakhstan) joined the work, where SCD assembly was carried out.

The bottom line was that the factory received ready-made components that were assembled within a few hours by the factory workers.

In Russia, the production of KIA Cerato is carried out by the Avtotor plant located in Kaliningrad. Previously, only large-scale assembly took place, but since 2014 a full cycle has been established.

In which countries and where is Soul collected, factories in Russia

Model KIA Soul is a compact mini-SUV, the first sales of which in the South Korean market began in 2008. It was then that the car was presented at the Paris Motor Show.

Interestingly, the car does not fit into any particular class, but most often the Soul refers specifically to the mini-SUV.

The main feature of the model is a high level of comfort for passengers and a huge trunk, which becomes even larger when the seats are folded down.

In Europe, KIA Suoul has appeared only since February 2009, and in the USA - since April.

For the Russian consumer, KIA Soul is assembled at three plants:

• In Kaliningrad - "Avtotor";
• In Kazakhstan - "Asia Auto";
• In South Korea.

There is information that the KIA Soul is also being assembled in China, with which Russia has long established a close partnership. Cars from China are exported to many parts of the world, including Russia.

Are there any build differences? In Kaliningrad, there is a "screwdriver" production, when factory workers assemble ready-made units. Consequently, the quality of finished machines does not depend much on the place of production.

In addition, ready-made units also come to China and Kazakhstan, so finding differences in assembly is a difficult task. All that can differ is only the equipment.

Results

As can be seen from the article, KIA cars have a very wide geography of production.

The Russian market gets mainly cars from St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Kazakhstan, South Korea and China. Much depends on the model and current demand.

KIA Sportage, Optima 2016: assembly jambs, crooked assemblers.

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