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Coolest Korean Cars Gearheads Should Checkout
When it comes to countries that make the best cars, many of us think of Italy, Germany or United States. But very few people can think of Korea. But do you know that Korean car manufacturers have been making one of the coolest cars on the market right now? These cars have become one of the best-selling cars in America nowadays. Whether you are an enthusiast or just love cars, these cars are suitable for every kind of person. Let’s look at the top 10 Best Korean cars that gearheads should consider right now.
10. Hyundai i20N
With the hot hatches in town from the German rival, Hyundai has a really cool car in its sleeves. The Hyundai i20N comes along with the body of a hatchback and power dynamics of the company’s N line trims. The i20N has a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that makes 201 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
9. Oullim Motors Spirra EX
I can bet if you have heard of this car unless you are a Korean. The Spirra EX was a car that was ahead of its time. It was designed by the popular designer, Han-Chul Kim and was built-in 2008 by Oullin Motors. Spirra came with a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that made over 500 hp. This could accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds and has a top speed of 193 mph.
8. Kia K900
The Kia K900 is your answer to have your dream Mercedes-Benz S-Class or a BMW 7-Series, but on a budget. Apart from the good luxury experience that you get with it, The K900 is also powerful. It comes with a 5.0-liter V8 engine that produced 419 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.
7. Hyundai Genesis Coupe
The Hyundai Genesis Coupe was the company’s answer to the high-performance German and Japanese rivals. The first rear-wheel-drive car from Hyundai packed a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produced over 348 hp.
6. Genesis G90
If the Kia K900 doesn’t meet your standard of luxury, then the Genesis G90 can be the best choice for your needs. The full-size luxury sedan can easily make the Mercedes and BMWs run for their money. From the super comfortable and spacious cabin to power-packed performance, the G90 has got all of it.
5. Kia Stinger GT
It is designed by a former Audi designer and engineered by the former BMW M VP of engineering, the Kia Stinger GT is one of the best Kia performance cars right now. With a 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged V6 that makes 368 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque, The Stinger GT comes with a stylish design with a mind-blowing performance.
4. Genesis GV80
Being the elder sibling to the GV70, the Genesis GV80 not just holds one of the most beautiful and prestigious interiors in any SUV. But also sports a powerful 3.5-liter turbocharged V6 under its hood that makes 375 hp and comes at half the price of a Range Rover. This is the luxurious car in the list of 10 Best Korean cars .
3. Hyundai Veloster N
While a brand like the Volkswagen which just has their Golf GTI, Hyundai is on a path to developing high-performance hatchbacks. And the Hyundai Veloster N is one of the hot hatches right now. With its 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces over 200 hp is capable of stretching your nerves on a track.
2. Kia EV6
The 2022 Kia EV6 is the first electric compact crossover from Kia. As an EV it shines when we pushed hard to accelerate but then we have to compromise on the range. The brand claims a driving range of 310 miles per charge. Its cabin is spacious and tech-laden but it has quite a small front trunk space. It has some bugs in the infotainment system but we’ll expect that it clears in the upcoming software updates. There is an option of two batteries which are connected to the rear or all-wheels producing power figures between 167 and 576 hp.
1. Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe was an SUV that was long-awaited to be refreshed. With the rising demand for compact SUVs in the US, Hyundai is pushing all limits to meet the demands. With the amazing practicality matched with a 277 hp hybrid powertrain, the new Santa Fe is every way a gearhead’s dream. This is the finest vehicle in the list of 10 Best Korean cars.