Are Kia and Hyundai built on par with Toyota or Honda?

[nsl]

Got my eye on a few of their cars, especially the turbo'ed Sportage SX.
Do they generally hold up like a Toyota?

 

[hoc9sw]

Can't say for toyota. Won't own one.

A honda is far and above better than the kia or hyundai, in my experiences.

 

[muddocktor]

One of the members of our church has had a Kia for several years now with over 150K miles and still pretty trouble free. He is happy with it. One of their SUV models; I believe a Sportage, with a V6.

EDIT: Thinking about it, I believe it is a Sorento, not a Sportage. I do know the vehicle has a V6 and the Sorento offers a V6.

 

[richardman1992]

I don’t have any personal experience with them, but most of the car magazines have been pretty impressed with the Korean cars of the last 10 years or so. They’re a far cry from the cars of 2000 for sure


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[FifthWheel]

My SIL bought a KIA Forte last year and loves it so far. Warranty is an unbelievable 10 years! I like it, don't yet know how their customer service is.

 

[ischia]

toyota?'s

my '87 Toyota pick up with the 22r motor 5 sp is by far the best vehicle i've ever owned over 350K miles on truck original motor rebuilt at 185K Alas Toyota does not make the 22r anymore. Retired Toyota Mechanic friend helped with the install. "keep it ,there is nothing new that's better" Carb, no computer so easy to maintain. 30-35 mpg as well "Offers to buy" notes left weekly when parked as well. Look and try to find one for sale,there just aren't any '84-'87's other than rust buckets.

Ischia

 

[Breakaway500]

Ive been fixing cars professionally for over 45 years. The Korean cars have come a LONG way since the 80s. I put them just below Honda..but on top of Toyota (a company that crawled into bed with GM in the 80s and got fleas) Buy one with confidence..and the 10yr/100k mile warranty should make you smile as well. In my opinion every new car or truck sold in the USA should come with at least a 10year/100k mile warranty that transfers with ownership. Keep all the smoke and mirror gizmos..give people a LONG warranty..especially since most cars are basically computer controlled boxes on wheels and even the Mother ship struggles with repairing them.

 

[chief38]

When Kia and Hyundai first came out they were so bad the only way people would buy them was when they introduced the 100K / 10 yr warranty and sold them for half of what a Toyota sold for. While they still carry that warranty, quality and reliability has been vastly improved.

I've not personally owned one but I have a few friends and neighbors who do and they seem to like them very much. Gone are the days that they are selling for well below Toyota and Honda equivalents just because they are no longer the laughing stock of the Auto Industry. I do believe them to be pretty good these days - and again, no one beats their 100K / 10 year warranty.

I actually told my Daughter to look at them a few weeks ago while she was car shopping. She never made it into them because she got a great deal on a Nissan Rogue SL. Personally, I stick to GM SUV's & vehicles and despite some of the hatred for them, they have been the best performing and longest lasting vehicles for my Wife and I. Far better than Lincoln, Toyota, Ford, Chrysler and many German cars I've owned. I stick with what serves me well and have been very happy with them.

If nothing else, talk to a few Hyundai & Kia owners and see what they have to say.

 

[Telecaster]

We've owned several Kias, never had any trouble with them. I currently have a Sportage and love it. You won't find a quieter, smoother vehicle in its class, which isn't what you'd expect but it's true.

Mine isn't turbo, but I don't need it. The "sport" mode gives it whiplash inducing acceleration.

 

[wingriderz]

Not on the same level as a Honda in my view but way above the big three USA models. Based on 35 years in auto service market

 

[Telecaster]

Our daughter has a 2018 Honda CRV and she loves it. I don't care for the seats. They get my butt numb after a short while. The Toyota Rav-4 we test drove was the same way. Otherwise it's fine I guess. The engine is noisy but that's part of its character.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Are Kia and Hyundai built on par with Toyota or Honda? Got my eye on a few of their c

No. I believe they are each built by different companies

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

We purchased a Toyota Sienna Van new and drove it 14 years. Minor issues with it, was still running good when we sold it. My truck is a 1995 Toyota T100 with the R22 V-6 engine. Drives good, runs good. It only has about 187,000 miles on it.

The current auto is a 2015 Toyota Rav4, that is noisy, but runs good and gets us where we are going. I have noticed that the faster you drive it, the quieter it gets. I gotta put tires on it this spring.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[dmn57]

I believe Hyundai and Kia took over the market segment formerly occupied by Honda and Toyota when the latter companies became a bit too proud of their products. We purchased a Hyundai Elantra for our oldest daughter 7 years ago (when she chose to attend junior college over a university) and it now has +90K miles on it with no problems. My sister has had similar luck with a Sonata. Hyundai, and probably Kia, seem to have successfully occupied the solid, entry-level slot.

 

[brucev]

Got my eye on a few of their cars, especially the turbo'ed Sportage SX.
Do they generally hold up like a Toyota?

I see a lot of them in the subdivision where I live. Lots of them on the nearby navy base, etc. Look good. Never see one on the side of the road. One of my church families has one that is gas/electric. They are very pleased with it.

Will say ... since 1985 my wife and I have drove numerous cars long distances, i.e., 85 Madza GLC - 285K - Sold. 88 Nissan - 280K - Wreaked. 92 Toyota - 480K - Sold. 95 Honda - 311K - Rear ended. Totaled. 2007 Yaris - 311K - Given to daughter. 2010 Yaris - 187K - Still driving. 2017 - Nissan - 30K - Still driving. Other than tires, batteries and oil, total repair cost for all these cars since 1995 has been less than $2,000 total. My wife is currently driving the Nissan about 1,000/miles/wk. It is automatic. Gets 42 MPG. I would have bought her a larger car but she preferred the Nissan. She is well pleased with it. We are strongly considering a Prius before retirement. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[double-dipper]

Both of my daughters drive Hyundai Tucson's and the wife has a Toyota Camry (6th One) . All are very reliable. Both of the Tucson's have over 130K with only minor maintenance. breaks/rotors and one crack shaft sensor. its hard to beet the 10yr/100k mile warranty.

 

[Targets Guy]

If they continue to improve they may soon be on a par with Foresters.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I am on my second Hyundai Santa Fe . My father in law is on his third Genesis . My new one us a 2019 , fully loaded . I too wanted a Turbo , but after driving the 2019 , which has 3 modes , smart , comfort and sport . I drove both , and when you put it in sport , you don't need any turbo . Anyways , go drive one , you will be pleasantly surprised .

 

[Old TexMex]

Subaru. Better than any of them as far as a small SUV is concerned. Real all wheel drive, safest car on the market and not that expensive.
Two years in Crosstrek, looking towards the new, larger Ascent or Outback with the bigger boxer engine.

 

[nachogrande]

ON MY 2nd TOYOTA P/U IN 33 YEARS.

The wife drives Honda's. I can't complain about either. That 10 year warranty was tempting, but the wife went with the CRV.
Old Joe, your T-100 could only look better than my 96 T-100! I testify about the notes & offers to buy both the 96 T-100, & the rust bucket 86 Toyota 4cyl/4wd 5 speed PU was the easiest vehicle I ever sold & incredible off road, on road a very different story. People ask me not to park near their houses.