The content of the article:
- Hyundai solaris
- Chevrolet niva
- Renault Duster
- LADA 4 × 4 Bronto
- Volkswagen polo
- Skoda Rapid
- Nissan almera
- Renault Logan
Is it possible to buy a reliable, durable and new car of recent years for less than US $ 8? Certainly! Dealer networks of world manufacturers offer not a dozen, but hundreds of cars that were developed specifically for the budget market. These are excellent cars both for city roads and for trips with the family to nature, and most importantly, they are perfectly adapted to the unshakable traditions of the largest country - Russian roads.
What are the highest quality cars that can be bought for 500 thousand rubles, according to drivers' estimates?
- Hyundai Solaris 2017 from 434 900 rub.
- Chevrolet Niva 2018 from 416,000 rubles.
- Renault Duster from 419,000 rubles.
- LADA 4 × 4 Bronto 2018 from 496,000 rubles.
- Volkswagen Polo from 500,000 rubles.
- Skoda Rapid from 456,000 rubles.
- Nissan Almera from 430,000 rubles.
- Renault Logan from 439,000 rubles.
Hyundai solaris
Hyundai continues to amaze its competitors by bringing cheap, practical and highly demanded cars to the market. The best confirmation of this is the new Hyundai Verna, which for the Russian market has the name Solaris.
The price of the car from an authorized dealer remains 434,900 rubles. For this price, drivers get a first-class build, an updated power unit and an upgraded box, all modern electronic systems and much more that puts the car in the first place among sedans.
Compared to its predecessor, Solaris 2017 has become 3 cm longer, received an increased gas tank and trunk volume. An interesting option for sedans is an automatic tailgate... Despite the fact that the geometry of the passenger seats has not changed, the distance to the front seats has increased, heated seats and a third headrest have appeared.
The power unit of the new Solaris, depending on the configuration, is a 1.4 (100 hp) and 1.6 (123 hp) liter engine with an automatic or manual six-speed gearbox.
Chevrolet niva
Whatever stereotypes surround the famous Soviet car Niva, it has been perfectly used by those who have to drive on domestic off-road for more than 40 years, and for some reason they do not change the Niva for any Grands. It's simple - cheap repairs, an abundance of components and an affordable price. And looking at the new Chevrolet Niva, you can add a comfortable ride to the list of car advantages.
This SUV has been produced at the plant in Togliatti for 15 years and constantly “keeps its brand”. But! A new car should always be pulled. Everyone has long been accustomed to the fact that the domestic manufacturer does not like to tighten bolts and nuts, therefore, noting the high quality of steel, excellent chassis, everyone has long looked condescendingly at the slightly loosened configuration.
The five-door has frost-resistant bumpers, high cross-country ability and four-wheel drive, but an insufficiently powerful engine - only 80 hp.
Renault Duster
Until the end of summer 2018, many car dealerships in the Russian Federation offer a unique offer - the sale of Renault Duster for 60% of the total cost. This is a manufacturer's share, which is associated with some oversaturation of the market.
The all-wheel drive C-class crossover is also produced with front-wheel drive, connoisseurs of aggressive drive are given the full opportunity to test the car both on the high-speed highway and in urban conditions. In 2017, the model came out in the second generation, but it is difficult for non-experts to find even ten external differences with the first Duster. But the interior of the cabin has undergone significant changes.
The crossover is available in two trim levels: a 1.6-liter petrol unit and a 1.5-liter turbodiesel. Renault produces reliable cars that perfectly show their high-speed characteristics on domestic roads, but are too demanding on the quality of fuel.
LADA 4 × 4 Bronto
This car deserves special attention. For hunting, fishing, nature trips, this is a great car, but for the city ...
Cast tires, wheels 29 (235 / 75R15), reinforced, welded rear axle, springs, suspensions, high ground clearance, arch extensions, roof rails - all this gives the car the cross-country ability of the tank, especially on snowy roads, in swamps and mud.
The price for a 2018 Lada is quite acceptable, but it's better to forget about comfort for the driver and passengers. The cabin is quite noisy, only the front seats are heated, no stove in winter and no air conditioner in summer. But for such a model, comfort is not the main thing - in Bronto
In 2018, there are 7 camouflage paint options. What is the comfort here if it is a car for the "Georgian military road"?
Volkswagen polo
If you go through car dealerships, you can find a unique offer - one of the best Volkswagen sedans of 2018 at a price that is half the price announced at the debut of the car, which took place in Frankfurt in 2017.
The sixth generation Polo continues to maintain a high level of safety performance in its class. To strengthen its position, it was proposed to sell a sedan for the Russian market at a price of 670,000 rubles, but promotions, discounts, etc. allow the manufacturer to reduce prices.
The new model was built on the MQB-A0 platform, which is widely used by Volkswagen's first competitor, the Skoda Octavia. Volkswagen Polo 2018 has the best noise insulation, reinforced suspension, aspirated gasoline and turbodiesel with a seven-speed automatic transmission are offered in the configuration.
This is one of the best sedan models for city streets, but getting out into nature, it is worth considering - it might be better to use the train ...
Volkswagen Polo hatchback is a more suitable car for fishing and city streets, but the price, unlike the sedan, is higher.
Skoda Rapid
The first competitor to the Volkswagen Polo has been the Skoda Rapid for many years. And if on the European market these cars practically do not compete, then on Russian roads you can often see Skoda Octavia, which, although 50-70% more expensive, is sold three times better.
The modern Skoda Rapid is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, which is considered a significant breakthrough compared to the first generation, which was supposed to have only a 1.2-liter unit. The assets include heated front seats, air conditioning, radio tape recorder, central locking and many more additional options that will make driving more comfortable and enjoyable.
Not without flaws - if the car is sold at a budget price, then you should forget about the protection of the bumper and doors with steel moldings, standard wipers, and get used to the low supports of the rear springs.
Nissan almera
Considering budget cars, we cannot forget about the Nissan Almera, which premiered in 2012. This car was developed only for the Russian consumer, but the Japanese concern sells it perfectly in the Asian markets.
The front-wheel drive sedan is assembled at a factory in Togliatti and has two basic configurations: a 102-liter gasoline engine. with and a volume of 1.6 liters. Airbags, foglights, heated front seats and mirrors, air conditioning, bluetooth, audio system - this is all the comfort that is offered to a Russian driver for a price of just over 400 thousand rubles.
The advantages of Almera include a fairly voluminous trunk, a spacious interior, a modernized chassis that can easily withstand driving over bumps. The B0 base was used as a platform, on which Renault Logan, Duster and Nissan Terrano were built.
Nissan Almera is a worthy representative in its segment, repairs are slightly cheaper than those of Skoda, fuel consumption is at Renault's level. For city streets, this is a great option, but to go out of town, it is better to choose a more serious car.
Renault Logan
Logan is a modern urban sedan, which has been completed on the production line in Togliatti since 2014. The car is adapted for the Russian market and has the best price-quality ratio.
Both the basic and the updated version consist of a gasoline engine with a capacity of 82 to 113 liters. with., but you can take for the same price and an economical 1.5-liter diesel engine with a 5-speed manual.The stabilizer bar, anti-lock system, a new multimedia platform made Renault Logan 2018 one of the most promising and attractive cars in the budget series, which is considered a worthy rival to the Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Polo Sedan.
Conclusion
Among the cars that are sold below 500 thousand, there are still enough models - for example, Lada Largus, a seven-seater station wagon (from 430 thousand), or Renault Sandero (from 460 thousand). Back in the early summer of 2018, for an amount of up to half a million rubles, it was possible to take a new KIA Rio sedan and a hatchback, but today the minimum price for a car is from 560 thousand. But these are already other parameters of quality and safety ...
