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comment_article_add | article_comments: (5) Kia 1.4 CRDi Veng Eco Dynamics - Korean attack on the mini-Vans - test (2010-05-17)

 The newest model, the Korean company Kia is one of the segment B. It has been created in the German Centre in Rüsselsheim Kia and its production takes place in the Czech Noszowicach. Veng may be equipped with two gasoline and two diesel produced in the Slovak Zilina. Is there a chance for a spectacular success and conquer the European market for mini-vans?

For the test, we received a white Kia Veng 1.4 CRDi engine EcoDynamics. Even before the official sale Venga raised considerable interest, the more that this is a debut in KIA group B-segment MPV dominated so far by brands such as Mercedes A Class, the Opel Meriva and the individuality of the French Citroen C3 Picasso. Already low starting price starting from 39 900PLN for a car, whose wheelbase is 2615 mm and is larger even than the VW Golf 2578 mm, and Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2568 mm encourages a very thorough analysis of the vehicle. Venge affordable competes with such B-segment sales leaders like Skoda Fabia and Ford Fiesta, but surpasses these models in terms of capacity of the cockpit and luggage compartment. By contrast, the B-segment MPV you need to pay much higher amounts for models with similar equipment. From winter premiere Kia Venga European customer begins to have a serious problem. In the automotive market, a new player city car segment visually very attractive design in a more attractive price and wide range of equipment.

 

 Bodywork – appearance

The first time I saw up close Venga in white with tinted windows on the 16" alu-rims it until it burst from my chest big “wow”. Accidentally parked next to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class once I realized where designers took inspiration from Rüsselsheim. This is a very highly placed at the bar, or visual sensations go hand in hand with quality of workmanship? Modern and very attractive exterior lines are routed still valid for at least a few long years.

 

Its solid body with a highly situated lines of windows and height 1600 mm, a massive front bumper and the low-falling, cause the car rounded back feels very solid, attractive and safe construction. The upper side body crease at a height of door handles and the bottom of the door gives a wedge-shaped with a large chrome grille and big engine headlights rising to the pillar almost aggressive and dynamic exterior shape of the solid car like the B-class MPV vehicles. Body-colored door handles add exclusivity and confirm the company's attention to the smallest details of the bodywork which is folded properly and with care. Doors open smoothly and appears generous interior of Venga.

 

Interior

 

Wheelbase 2615, length 4068, width 1765 and height 1600 provide a very comfortable journey for both driver and passengers in the front and the back seat. Seats in the test version are covered with high quality material and organic skin. Take your seat did not create any trouble, and fit for the build of the driver is very fast and precisely. Even after the 4 - hour non-stop ride does not feel tired, you can confidently say that the quality and comfort are not different from the most expensive brands of B-segment MPV. The only drawback is the lack of lumbar adjustment which many drivers have become accustomed to other car models.

The doors open very gently and wide, sit inside, close it and ... ... .... The first disappointment! Quickly I carry out a test to others and the same, everyone had problems with the closure of all four doors with the normal force. Checking the boot lid and is about, closes gently and delicately in contrast to the front and rear doors. This is even more surprising that Venga is produced in the same factory as the Hyundai i30 which the doors close almost perfectly!

There cannot be accused device, the cockpit, is simply exemplary. Multifunction leather trimmed steering wheel is in very good hands, and control of its radio and cruise control the driver to travel more pleasant. Clocks are very well lit and visible. All switches are logically laid out, only to find the rear window washer switch raises problems. Air intakes and exemplary work, and the button starts evaporating glass "turbo-blowing" on the glass, which is already dry after a few seconds.

 

 Large outside mirrors are heated, electrically adjustable and folding, while the interior is the electrical function of photochromatic. Power windows, Radio CD-MP3, cruise control and trip computer round out the list of equipment to suit every driver. Rear-seat legroom is enough for a passenger of any growth. Couch is back seats, and each of its parts can be moved forward by up to 130mm enlarging the 422-liter trunk. Rear seat backrest can adjust angle, and thanks to the Fold & Dive can be easily made by creating a completely flat load floor without having to remove the rear headrests. When the rear seats folded an impressive gain a luggage compartment volume 1468 liters. In the trunk you will find numerous compartments that are sure to help packing the car with all the necessary accessories and novelties. The whole interior is really well thought out and logically structured. First, very precise, the door closed, and after close inspection, the quality of plastics used in the dashboard, a storm approaches the attack on the A-Class Mercedes. Plastics are hard and prone to scratching and in one place, even badly fitting. The tested car was one of the first phase of production so I hope that these shortcomings will be quickly offset mounting.

 

Driveability

 

Suspension and steering allow for stress experienced driving and young driver. The suspension is so stiff, hardened, that suppresses the precision of the inequalities, and ensures complete comfort. The steering is equipped with electronic support, and sometimes you have the feeling that even thought the driver. Venge 90 - horsepower is not a speed demon, but the dynamic acceleration above 2.5 rpm, it does not pose any problems. Security package, which is available as standard only on the wealthiest XL has a stability control ESC and traction control systems that operate properly.

 

Eco Dynamics

 

Tested Kia Veng was equipped with an engine power 1.4CRDi 90km, 6-speed gearbox and a suite of Eco Dynamics with automatic switching on and off the engine when stopping, and tires with low rolling resistance. As the manufacturer's average fuel consumption is:

 

Urban cycle 5.6 l/100km

Extra-urban cycle 4.3 l/100 km

Mixed cycle 4.7 l/100km

 

To verify these data should be clarified that all car manufacturers (virtually all) such data obtained in laboratory tests with pure diesel particulate filter DPF. Even the automatic cleaning, which is periodically increased by 30% fuel consumption not to mention the different styles of driving. Average fuel consumption is driving the statistical average, higher by 25 to even 50% give the car manufacturers.

Let us return to Our Vengi. What results can be obtained burning the driver, who prefer different styles of driving.

1. The driver of a woman with several years of experience behind the wheel - distance 150 km cycle of mixed city / route 35/65 - attention! The lack of experience did not use 6-run - the average consumption of 7.9 l/100km.

2. Male - professional driver driving 20 years, the cycle distance of 23.9 km city / route - 80/20. Driving through the city quiet, very dynamic route - average consumption 6.2l/100 km time 28 min.

3. Female, one year driver's license, read the rules Eco Driving license. Distance 23.9 km cycle as above (the same route step 2) the average consumption of 6.4 l/100km time of 30min

4. The driver of the pt 3. The same route in the company and the driver at the rate suggested by Eco Auto Driving School in Poznan. - 5.2 l/100km average burning time of 29min.

5. Male - driving at the rate of 25lat Eco Auto Driving School of Poznan. Route and Section 2, 3.4. - The average burning time of 27min 4.7l/100 km.

6. Male pt 5. Route expresses (Gierkówka)at night, a small section of the traffic 20km max speed 80-90km / h, 80% 6 to run - the average combustion 4.2l/100km.

Differences can be seen in the combustion medium Vengi confirmed by the manufacturer that posted the information in your folder. The basis for economical driving is six runs. The display on the dashboard signals and tells the driver's shifting to a higher or lower. Even now at 60km / h indicator signals a shift for 6 gear. But here the problems start, the engine is very loud and the optimum minimum speed for this race is min 70km / h. The combustion tests have gained even less to 0.1 l/100km, but if the car is to drive it below the speed limit? Approximate values are available only to drivers who have driving courses Eco Driving. Unfortunately, driving courses teach us to pass the exam and not driving the car companies are preparing for our car to the rear boot lid badge ECO.

 

Summary

 

Kia 1.4 CRDi Veng EcoDriving with 90-hp engine and six speed gearbox is one of the most successful models of the Kia Group. Quite perfect "tailored" and features such as the B-car segment MPV. Price model tested is 65 900 dollars and is almost 20 thousand less than the cheapest diesel model Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The care we put in a group and refine the quality of this model may provide just the fact that we will be hard to find parts of it unknown to the Far East producers. Tyres from Continental, the German company Varta battery and belt tensioners Delphi is a guarantee for future buyers that they cannot carry on the quality of the new Vengi. You just have to work on soft closing doors, improve the quality of upholstery and change the characteristics of the engine to a more quiet, and it will be an ideal model of car that will satisfy the most demanding customers.

 

Specifications Model tested

Kia Venga 1.4 CRDi Eco Dynamics 90km 6-speed transmission

 

Security

* 6-airbags

ABS - The system prevents the wheels from locking during braking

EBD - brake force distribution system

BAS - Brake Assist System

ESC - System Stability

TCS - Traction Control

HAC - support system to overcome ramps

* Automatic door lock when driving

* Fog lamps

Comfort

* Electrical, progressive power steering

* Electric windows front + rear

* Electric, heated and folding mirrors

* Photochromatic rearview mirror

* Automatic air conditioning with the function of the cooling compartment

* CD Tuner, MP3, AUX

* On-board computer

* USB

* Leather Steering Wheel Multimedia

* Premium Upholstery - Material leather / Organic

* Package Eco Dynamics - System Start / Stop

* Alu-rims 16 "tires with low rolling resistance

Functionality

* Foldable, seats, sliding (front / rear), rear seat with adjustable tilt account

* Double load floor with storage

* Lights illuminated mirrors in solar shields

* Tinted rear windows

 

PRICE: 65 900 PLN

 

Pawel Pietrzak

 

Test and photos motolokalizator.pl

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