Korean cars in Russia have been known since the mid-90s. Then they were treated with caution, although the appearance of even the simplest Kia and Hyundai models was better than that of AvtoVAZ. Marketers did not doze off, preaching that by buying a beautiful Korean car, the client gets a problem with service and spare parts. You need to take a Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Opel or VAZ - depending on what they offered.
Someone made up their minds and bought a “Korean”, pecking at a low price compared to other foreign cars and a “rich” package. The Kia Sportage went especially well - an excellent frame SUV, despite its frivolous appearance. The car has become an alternative to the "Niva", more precisely, the VAZ-2121 that they dreamed about. With a powerful engine, comfortable interior, power accessories, and even in trim levels with a diesel engine and automatic transmission. The last combination together was very rare, but it happened.
Years passed, Kia Sportage has long turned into a crossover, but in Russia they did not become less fond of it. And the car was inexpensive compared to analogues. And then there were sanctions - European and American brands left our market, only Koreans and Chinese remained. Now for the new Kia Sportage they are asking for some indecent amount - 4,5 million rubles. Although, you can save. The author of the Club Service channel knows where to buy the same car for 1 million rubles cheaper. At the same time, he will tell if the Korean crossover is worth the money.
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