The appearance of the Kia Venga car in reality turned out to be not quite typical for Asian cars. Although whom should this surprise? User reviews about the model are simply magnificent, many eminent concerns can envy its commercial success. After all, from the Korean manufacturer there is only a name, a nameplate on the hood and investments. The compact van came out surprisingly European - German specialists who gave it the Spanish name were engaged in its engineering and design, and the assembly of this model is still being carried out at an enterprise in Slovakia.
Guest who plays by the rules
Therefore, the car does not distinguish such a characteristic Asian appearance, which immediately catches the eye in other brands - the compact crossover Kia Soul and others, the development of which the specialists of the Korean concern were directly involved in. Unlike its relatives, Kia Weng is deprived of any eastern ambitions. Therefore, strict lines with slanting elements are not found here. After all, the model “Kia Wenga”, the photo of which is a good-natured and memorable car with a slightly funny and puffy “appearance”, was created for the market of European countries with completely different criteria.
Small outside - voluminous inside
But the exterior of this car is misleading. Despite its compact dimensions and apparent miniature size, the base of the car is larger than that of the same Soul. For the driver and passengers, this is noticeable in the small external dimensions, but a comfortable cabin, which comfortably accommodates four passengers and the driver. The manufacturer did not forget about the economy of the car, reducing the resistance of air masses when moving it due to the aerodynamic coefficient of flow around the body, which does not exceed 0.31. Of course, this urban model does not chase the indicators that are set in the "Formula 1", but these numbers help reduce fuel consumption to 7-8 liters, depending on operating conditions.
Practicality and convenience
The basis of the “Kia Weng" laid quite different indicators - the functionality and ergonomics of the cabin, its spaciousness and significant volume. A car can easily accommodate even people with much more average growth in it, now 190 cm or more is not a problem. In addition, a panoramic roof is optionally installed on the Kia Weng , which visually increases the size of the interior and adds soft natural light to it. However, there is the flip side of the coin - a fairly large distance to the windshield of a car. This forced the front pillars to be placed so that they somewhat limited the visibility of the driver. In addition, this model was developed for use in urban environments, which is displayed in the vertical, even somewhat “stool” layout of the seats, not conducive to long trips and trips. Perhaps, some of the drawbacks of the seats include insufficient lateral support, the absence of which is especially noticeable with emerging banks. At the same time, the rear sofa easily moves along the guides to a distance of about 13 cm, which allows passengers to feel comfortable - legroom remains in abundance, and swing doors do not limit the landing or disembarkation in the “Kia Wenga”. A photo of the car interior will easily convince skeptics of the thoroughness of such assurances.
Roominess and compactness
If there is a need for transportation of bulky goods, and the luggage compartment becomes insufficient, then the seats easily fold to the floor, forming additional space. In addition, a niche is provided in the aft of the Kia Weng, where the necessary multifunctional tools and other consumables are placed.
Impact on the environment and road users
European designers have not forgotten about a thorough approach to car safety. Indeed, according to the results of the crash tests, this model received the highest score - 5 stars according to the EuroNCAP system. Manufacturers from Slovenia also took care of obtaining LCA certificates, which indicate the minimal impact of the car on the environment during all periods of its life, from production and design to disposal.
Of course, the Kia Weng power units were not ignored, the technical characteristics of which were selected taking into account the weight of the model: from an economical 75-horsepower gasoline engine to a 128-liter turbodiesel. from. They comply with the strict emission criteria set for Euro 5. In addition, many owners have appreciated the benefits of the Stop & Go system, which ensures optimal fuel consumption in the urban driving cycle. Also an interesting solution aimed at efficiency, was the modification of versions with manual transmission electronic assistant, which suggests the need for gear shifting for minimal use of gasoline or diesel mixture. This forms a calm, measured driving style for the driver. Although when following the advice of an assistant, the dynamics of movement are not happy, it is worth taking a look at the average fuel consumption on the on-board computer, and the views change, because the load on the wallet is much easier.
In the basic configuration, the car does not surprise with a wealth of equipment or designer refinements, but the feedback from its users on the top version of the “Kia Wenga” is somewhat different. So, owners note an ergonomic steering wheel, parking sensors and a rear view camera, directional stability systems and cruise control, power accessories with a modern media system and hands-free. With a starting price for this version from 770,000 to 800,000 p. it makes sense to pay attention to it.