Kia Venga

Kia
Venga
Production period:	2009-2019
Class :	Minivan
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.4–1.6 liters (66–92 kW) Diesel engines : 1.4–1.6 liters (55–94 kW)
Length:	4075 mm
Width:	1765 mm
Height:	1600 mm
Wheelbase :	2615 mm
Empty weight :	1253-1455 kg

The Kia Venga was a car model from the South Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors . This is the brand's first minivan , the production model of which was presented at the IAA 2009 in Frankfurt am Main . On January 29, 2010, the Venga came onto the German market with two petrol and two diesel engines and four equipment lines. Like the Kia cee'd, the vehicle was developed in Europe. It is based on the platform of the Kia Soul and is positioned above the Kia Rio in the manufacturer's model range . The Venga was produced alongside the Hyundai i30 and the technically identical Hyundai ix20 from September 2009 to May 2011 by Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech in Nošovice . After that, production was relocated to the Kia Motors Slovakia plant in Žilina , where the cee'd and the Sportage are also built. In summer 2019, the production of the Kia Venga was discontinued without replacement.

development

Erlkönig of the Kia Venga

Other measured values
CO 2 emissions (combined):	117-164 g / km
Fuel consumption (combined):	4.5-7.0 l / 100 km
Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test

Under the internal abbreviation YN , the Venga was developed in the Kia research center in Rüsselsheim and the design was created in the Kia European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main . In the Erlkönig stage , the minivan was still referred to by the media as cee'd Plus , until the Spanish name Venga ( English : Go! Or Come! ) Was finally announced.

The near-series concept vehicle named Kia N ° 3 , which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009, provided a preview of the production version .

Production of the series model finally began in September 2009 at the Hyundai plant in Nošovice, Czech Republic. This new joint venture of the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group started mass production in 2008 and is expected to produce 300,000 vehicles per year at maximum capacity and employ around 3500 workers.

technology

The Kia Venga is based on a floor pan that is also used for the Kia Soul and Hyundai i20 , but whose wheelbase has been extended to 2.62 meters for the Venga . The self-supporting body is made of sheet steel and has a drag coefficient of 0.31.

All versions have an electrically assisted rack and pinion power steering as standard . With 2.77 turns of the steering wheel, the Venga has a turning circle of 10.4 meters.

The chassis uses coil springs , gas pressure shock absorbers and stabilizers at the front and rear . At the front there is an independent suspension with a subframe and MacPherson struts and a torsion beam axle at the rear .

The servo-assisted dual-circuit brake system works with ventilated disc brakes with a diameter of 280 mm at the front and with 258 mm brake discs at the rear. The braking system includes a four-channel ABS with EBD , BAS and ESC as standard .

Engines

Rear view of the Kia Venga

For selecting four transversely-mounted stand for the model front motors in -line type 16-valve four-cylinder, front-wheel drive . The 1.4 to 1.6 liter engines produce between 55 and 94 kW (75 to 128 hp) depending on the country. All engines have two overhead camshafts driven by a timing chain , meet the Euro 6 emissions standard and can optionally be equipped with the ISG start-stop system . Then these are provided with the EcoDynamics label and also have smooth-running tires, a switching point display and intelligent alternator control.

Transmission:

• Five-speed manual transmission with single-plate dry clutch (petrol engine and 1.4 CRDi 75)
• Six-speed manual transmission with single-plate dry clutch (diesel from 1.4 CRDi 90)
• Four-speed automatic transmission with torque converter lock-up clutch (optional for 1.6 CVVT)

Petrol engines

The two gasoline engines of the " Gamma " series with 1.4 and 1.6 liter displacement are offered in combination with a five-speed manual transmission . A four-speed automatic is also available for the larger engine . The additional designation CVVT stands for continuous variable valve timing , i.e. variable valve control . The CVVT engines are also equipped with intake manifold injection and a contactless ignition system. The exhaust gas cleaning takes place via a regulated three-way catalytic converter .

• 1.4 l CVVT inline four-cylinder with 1396 cm³ displacement and 66 kW (90 PS)
• 1.6 l CVVT inline four-cylinder with 1591 cm³ displacement and 92 kW (125 PS)

Diesel engines

Two new common rail - diesel engines "Series U2 " be in the Venga used. These were designed in the Kia research and development center in Rüsselsheim and are manufactured in the Kia plant in Žilina , Slovakia . While the 1.6-liter CRDi is already being offered in the 2009 model of the Kia cee'd, the 1.4-liter diesel is being used for the first time. What both diesels have in common is Bosch common rail injection and a turbocharger with variable turbine geometry (VTG). Power is transmitted via a six-speed manual gearbox; only the 1.4-liter version, which is offered in some countries and has a reduced output of 55 kW, uses a five-speed gearbox. The exhaust gases from the compression ignition are cleaned by a diesel particulate filter.

• 1.4 l CRDi in-line four-cylinder with 1396 cm³ displacement and 55 kW (75 PS) (not for Germany)
• 1.4 l CRDi in-line four-cylinder with 1396 cm³ displacement and 66 kW (90 PS)
• 1.6 l CRDi in-line four-cylinder with 1582 cm³ displacement and 85 kW (115 PS) (not for Germany)
• 1.6 l CRDi inline four-cylinder with 1582 cm³ displacement and 94 kW (128 PS)

At the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile in October 2010, the so-called Eco Venga with the 75 HP diesel and special fuel- saving measures from Kia's EcoDynamics package was presented. In this case, this includes the ISG start-stop system , a modified manual transmission, fuel-saving tires and low-viscosity oils. These changes to the vehicle made it possible to reduce the average CO ₂ emissions to 114 g / km.

Electric motor

At the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010, Kia presented the Venga EV , a near-series concept vehicle with an 80 kW (109 PS) electric motor . The maximum torque is 280 Nm and the energy is stored in a lithium-ion polymer battery pack. The electric motor drives the front wheels and is located in the engine compartment while the battery with a capacity of 24 kWh is located in the trunk. The battery can be charged to 80 percent within 20 minutes using fast charging. With a normal charging process, the battery is completely filled after eight hours. The Venga EV accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 11.8 seconds and reaches its top speed at 140 km / h. The range of the battery system is around 180 kilometers. The most visually striking feature compared to the production model is the closed radiator grille.

Technical data in detail

Technical specifications
	1.4 CVVT	1.6 CVVT	1.4 CRDi 1	1.6 CRDi 1
Construction period:	01/2010–08/2018	since 01/2010	01/2010–08/2018
Engine type:	Four-cylinder gasoline engine in in- line design , manifold injection , four valves per cylinder		Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine , common rail injection , turbocharger , four valves per cylinder
Displacement:	1396 cc	1591 cc	1396 cc	1582 cc
Max. Performance in min -1 :	66 kW (90 PS) / 6300	92 kW (125 PS) / 6300	66 kW (90 PS) / 4000	94 kW (128 PS) / 4000
Max. Torque at min -1 :	137 Nm / 4000	156 Nm / 4200	220 Nm / 1750-2750	260 Nm / 1900-2750
Gear type, standard:	Five-speed manual transmission		Six-speed manual transmission
Gear type, optional:	-	Four-speed automatic transmission	-
Empty weight:	1253-1343 kg	1255-1374 kg	1345-1445 kg	1356-1455 kg
maximum payload:	457 kg	455-479 kg	455 kg	454 kg
Trailer load, braked:	1100-1300 kg		1300 kg
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h:	12.8 s	10.8-12.2 s	14.5 s	11.1 s
Top speed:	169 km / h	180-185 km / h	167 km / h	185 km / h
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined):	5.9–6.2 l super	6.5–7.0 l super	4.5-4.7 l diesel	4.5-4.9 l diesel
CO 2 emissions, combined:	136-147 g / km	144-164 g / km	117-124 g / km	119-129 g / km
Emissions standard according to EU classification:	Euro 5 / Euro 6	Euro 5 / Euro 6 / Euro 6d-TEMP	Euro 5 / Euro 6

¹ In some markets, reduced-power versions of the 1.4 CRDi with 55 kW (75 PS) and the 1.6 CRDi with 85 kW (115 PS) are offered

Equipment and prices

Cockpit of the Kia Venga

Four different equipment lines are available for the Venga . The base model is the Attract , which is only available for the 1.4-liter engines , above that there is the Vision version and the even more extensive Spirit equipment. The top model is known as the Mind and is only available with the 1.6 liter engines. In Austria the equipment lines are called Cool , Motion , Active and Active Pro .

The Venga has six airbags as standard in all models , ABS with electronic brake force distribution, ESC with traction control, a brake assistant and active headrests for the front seats. The standard equipment also includes hill start assist , front electric windows and central locking. The higher-quality equipment includes, for example, a CD radio with USB connection, air conditioning or automatic, an on-board computer, rain / light sensor, light alloy wheels, partial leather seats with heated seats, parking sensors, fog lights , cruise control , a Bluetooth hands-free system or a reversing camera.

Metallic paintwork, a panoramic glass sliding roof (from Vision ), the start-stop system ( Vision and Spirit ) and a four-speed automatic transmission for the 1.6-liter gasoline engine are available on request (from Vision ). All other optional extras are combined in different packages depending on the standard scope of the selected equipment. This also includes the Beat color package, which includes darker seat covers with gray contrasting stitching (for Spirit ) or light green inlays and seat piping of the same color (for Mind ).

At the start of sales in January 2010, the basic prices started at 13,990 euros for the 1.4 CVVT Attract , the most expensive model is the 1.6 CRDi Mind for 20,430 euros. In August 2010 there was a price increase of 435 euros. At the beginning of 2011, Kia offered the Venga as a Sun Edition based on the Vision equipment with the smallest gasoline engine and an additional smart key system for 13,490 euros. During the year the price of the Sun Edition was reduced to 12,990 euros.

Special models

In October 2010, the two Venga special models Black and Titanium Collection were launched. These are based on the Spirit equipment variant and also have a panoramic sliding glass roof, tinted windows in the rear and 17-inch light-alloy wheels. Possible engine versions are the two gasoline engines; The exterior paintwork of the Black Collection is stone black, metallic, and the Titanium Collection is steel gray, metallic. The price advantage compared to a series model with the same equipment is 1430 euros.

• 2011: Edition 7
• 2012: Dream Team
• 2012: Business Line

Exterior paintwork

In addition to two surcharge-free solid paint finishes, there are a number of different, optional metallic finishes. Outside of Germany, the individual paint tones are usually referred to differently.

Uni solid white (since 01/2010)	Uni Shine Red (01 / 2010-07 / 2010)	Metallic glowing red (since 07/2010)	Metallic Continental Silver (since 01/2010)	Metallic champagne silver (since 01/2010)	Metallic caramel gold (since 01/2010)
Metallic cashmere brown (since 07/2010)	Metallic steel gray (since 01/2010)	Metallic mocha brown (01 / 2010–07 / 2010)	Pearl effect stone black (since 01/2010)	Metallic byte blue (since 01/2010)	Metallic indigo blue (since 01/2010)

inner space

The interior is optically based on the Kia Soul and, depending on the model, either fabric seat covers (up to Spirit ) or fabric-leather upholstery ( Mind only ) are used. There are also inlays in silver or piano lacquer look ( Mind only ). The spatial concept consists of five seats, of which the rear three-seater bench can be folded down, slid and tilted in a 60:40 ratio. There is also a height-adjustable loading floor as standard and, from Vision, a luggage net and an underfloor storage compartment. The trunk volume is between 314 and 1341 liters, depending on the seat configuration.

design

Kia N ° 3

Kia N ° 3

The Kia Venga is derived from the Kia N ° 3 study , which was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2009. It adopts the basic design of this concept and has been carried out more conventionally in some areas. The N ° 3 was specially designed for the European market by Gregory Guillaume under the direction of Peter Schreyer at the Kia Design Center Europe in Frankfurt am Main. The name of the car refers to the position of the production vehicle in the Kia model range: in terms of size, the Venga ranks third after Picanto and Rio. The study also presents the new “brand face”, which is characterized by the arrangement and size ratio of three details: a new, trapezoidal radiator grille, large-format and almond-shaped headlights and a more prominent brand logo.

A characteristic feature of the Kia N ° 3 is the large windshield, which merges seamlessly into a panoramic glass roof with a diagonal support beam and automatic sun protection. The study is 4.05 meters long and painted in a matt titanium gray. In contrast, there are glossy white or black design elements and the polished 19-inch alloy wheels with black Y-spokes and all-weather high-speed tires. Black and white applications are also used in the interior. There are also light brown leather seats with a special, stitched surface. There is a large information display in the cockpit, which is controlled via a central operating unit.

Competing products

The biggest competitor of the Kia Venga on the German market is the Opel Meriva . The Honda Jazz , the Citroën C3 Picasso , the Renault Grand Modus and the Nissan Note follow a similar spatial concept with dimensions of four meters .

In a comparison test with Jazz, C3 Picasso, Grand Modus and the Nissan Cube , the Kia Venga was able to achieve first place. The sluggish engine ( 1.4 CVVT ) and the relatively high price were criticized . On the other hand, the extensive equipment, space, user-friendliness and good all-round visibility received praise. The trade magazine Auto, motor und sport wrote in its comparison test with Škoda Roomster and C3 Picasso: "Fame and honor for the best Kia that has ever competed in a comparison test at auto motor und sport." ( Marcus Peters : auto, motor und sport online -Output)

Crash test

At the beginning of March 2010, the Kia Venga received four out of a maximum of five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test, after the conditions for achieving the best rating had previously been increased. Now at least 80 percent safety for adults (previously 75 percent), 75 percent child safety (previously 70 percent) and 40 percent protection for pedestrians must be guaranteed. The Venga was rated as follows: adult protection 79 percent, child protection 66 percent, pedestrian protection 64 percent and safety assistant 71 percent as well as the four stars. However, these were only granted with reservations. In a frontal crash, a faulty bracket on the upper fastening of the seat belt broke, which can lead to the seat rail's mechanism cutting into the belt and, in the worst case, tearing it. Kia had therefore initiated a recall, which affected all 1161 vehicles registered in Europe up to then as well as around 1000 models delivered to dealers. During the repair, a special belt sleeve was fitted and the part at risk of breakage was replaced.

Another Euro NCAP crash test was carried out in November 2010 with the revised model. Kia modified the look of the rear seats to increase child protection and optimized the structure of the front section and the criticized restraint system. This time five stars could be achieved. While the values ​​for pedestrian protection and safety assistants remained the same, occupant protection improved to 89 and child safety to 85 percent.

Registration numbers

Since the market launch up to and including December 2019, a total of 48,072 Kia Venga have been newly registered in the Federal Republic of Germany. From 2011 the number of registrations was constantly falling.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Awards

In December 2009 the Venga won the iF product design award 2010 in the Transportation Design category , which includes automobiles, ships, trains and planes. This prize was awarded on March 2, 2010 at CeBIT in Hanover. This is an award that has been given annually since 1953, for which a total of 2486 products from 16 areas were available in 2010. In addition to the design, criteria such as innovation, processing quality and environmental compatibility were evaluated.

At the beginning of 2010 the Kia Venga received the red dot design award for product design. The prize, which has been awarded by the Design Center North Rhine-Westphalia since 1955, is awarded by a jury of international design experts. In 2010, manufacturers from 57 countries submitted 4252 products. Factors such as functionality, ergonomics and durability also play a role in the assessment.

Together with the Kia Soul , the Venga was nominated for the 2011 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany .

In a price-performance analysis by the independent market research company EurotaxGlass’s, the Venga performed better than its competitors. Decisive for this are the comparatively low prices and maintenance costs as well as the extensive standard equipment. In addition, there is an increased residual vehicle value - for example due to the seven-year guarantee.

At the end of 2010, Venga received certificates from TÜV Nord for a good ecological balance ( ISO standard 14040 ) and environmentally friendly product design ( ISO standard 14062 ). The former attests to 10.5 percent lower CO ₂ emissions than comparable models, based on a life cycle of 150,000 km. This includes the procurement of raw materials, production, use and recycling of the vehicle. The DfE ( Design for Environment ) certificate is based on various measures that Kia has taken to minimize the environmental impact of cars. This includes checking the recyclability using 3D design software, the use of environmentally friendly materials, uncomplicated vehicle dismantling and the shortening of the manufacturing process.

• “Wertmeister 2012” - Auto Bild

Individual evidence

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9. ↑ ^{a b} Mini-van study Kia N ° 3 celebrates its world premiere in Geneva. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. March 3, 2009, archived from the original on June 3, 2010 ; Retrieved August 6, 2010 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
10. ↑ Kia: EcoDynamics models with CO2 emissions from 94 g / km. (PDF) (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. September 28, 2010, p. 1 , archived from the original on December 27, 2010 ; Retrieved January 11, 2011 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
11. ↑ Kia presents three innovations in Geneva. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. March 2, 2010, archived from the original on March 25, 2010 ; Retrieved March 3, 2010 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
12. ↑ Top design and high comfort: Kia Venga "Black Collection" and "Titanium Collection". (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. October 5, 2010, archived from the original on October 15, 2010 ; Retrieved October 6, 2010 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
13. ↑ New Kia special models: With “Dream Team” into the European Championship year. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. January 6, 2012, archived from the original on January 4, 2013 ; Retrieved January 25, 2012 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
14. ↑ Kia introduces the new Business Line equipment line. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. January 24, 2012, formerly in the original ; Retrieved January 25, 2012 .  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.    
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16. ↑ Marcus Peters: Three small cars to catch the family. In: auto, motor und sport online edition. March 8, 2010, accessed March 8, 2010.
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19. ↑ Stephan Bähnisch: Belt can tear at Venga. In: Auto-Bild online edition. March 3, 2010, accessed March 4, 2010 . 
20. ↑ Safety information on the Kia Venga . Euro NCAP, March 3, 2010, accessed March 4, 2010 . 
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22. ↑ Kia Venga receives “red dot” design award. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. March 15, 2010, archived from the original on March 25, 2010 ; Retrieved March 15, 2010 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
23. ↑ Two Kia models nominated for the German Design Award 2011. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. July 26, 2010, formerly in the original ; Retrieved August 6, 2010 .  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.    
24. ↑ Kia Sportage and Venga highly rated by EurotaxGlass's. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. September 21, 2010, formerly in the original ; Retrieved October 6, 2010 .  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.    
25. ↑ Environmental certificates for Kia Soul and Venga. (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. December 1, 2010, archived from the original on December 11, 2010 ; Retrieved December 5, 2010 . Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.  
26. ↑ Kia Venga is "Value Champion 2012". (No longer available online.) In: Kia Motors press website. December 8, 2011, formerly in the original ; Retrieved December 14, 2011 .  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.    

Web links

Commons : Kia Venga  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website
• Stefan Voswinkel: The Meriva from Korea. In: Auto-Bild online edition. December 29, 2009, accessed February 21, 2010 .