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- Inexpensive but reliable cars on the Russian market
There is an opinion that only an expensive car can be reliable. However, in practice this is not always the case, and even among budget cars one can find those that are distinguished by a high level of reliability, unpretentious operation and excellent maintainability.
In addition, these vehicles are often inexpensive to maintain, making them excellent workhorses for many years to come.
Inexpensive but reliable cars on the Russian market
Renault Logan
In July 2018, a restyled Renault Logan of the second generation reached the Russian market, which received a slightly corrected appearance and several minor interior improvements.
From a technical point of view, the car has not changed, however, this is not surprising - why change something if everything is fine. Sure, the car doesn't sport the latest in design, workplace organization, technology and safety, but it has everything the average motorist needs.
One of three motors can be installed under the hood of the sedan:
- 1.6-liter 82-horsepower engine with 5-speed manual transmission;
- 1.6-liter 102-horsepower unit paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission;
- 1.6-liter 113-horsepower engine, equipped with a 5-band "mechanics".
During its existence, the engine, transmission and suspension have proven themselves from a very good side, which explains the love of taxi drivers for Renault Logan.
In total, 30,285 Renault Logans were sold in Russia in 2018. The minimum cost of a car in the domestic market is 554 thousand rubles.
Renault Sandero
This car is almost an exact copy of the Renault Logan, with the exception of a different body shape and some visual differences in the interior.
Thanks to the hatchback body, the car is perceived as more youthful and stylish, which, as it seems to us, influenced sales - in total, 31,559 cars of this model were sold in the Russian Federation in 2018.
From a technical point of view, Renault Sandero exactly repeats Logan solutions, including a line of power plants and transmissions paired with them.
The minimum cost of a car is also identical to Renault Logan and amounts to 554 thousand rubles.
Ravon R4
In 2016, the Uzbek automaker Ravon introduced the budget sedan Ravon R4 to the Russian market. This car is essentially a slightly modified version of the Chevrolet Cobalt, once offered on the Russian market.
Ravon has a good appearance, a well-assembled interior by the standards of class and cost, good equipment and proven components and assemblies.
A 1.5-liter petrol engine with a capacity of 105 liters is installed under the hood of the sedan. sec., which allows you to accelerate the car to a maximum of 170 km / h.
A couple of the engine can be a 5-speed manual transmission or a 6-band "automatic", which, although it does not differ in high switching speed, is very reliable.
The suspension of the car is represented by a long-proven and well-proven solution - MacPherson struts with transverse stabilizers on the front axle and a twisting beam on the rear.
Due to problems with supplies, a total of 1,315 cars of this model were sold in 2018. The minimum cost starts from 529 thousand rubles.
VW Polo sedan
Another inexpensive car with a high level of reliability is the VW Polo sedan, presented on the Russian market since the summer of 2015. The car has an attractive and austere appearance, well-tailored interior and well-proven "technology".
A total of 59,450 cars of this model were sold in 2018, which indicates an excellent price / quality ratio.
Under the hood of the sedan is a 1.6-liter petrol engine, available in two levels of boost - 85 and 105 liters. from. (145 and 153 Nm of rotational thrust, respectively). Such an engine is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and good economy - the combined consumption per hundred is 6.4-7 liters.
The price of a car starts at 670.9 thousand rubles.
Hyundai solaris
Since February 2017, the second generation of the budget Korean sedan, Hyundai Solaris, has been officially presented in Russia. The car has an excellent ratio of price, quality and equipment level. This is once again confirmed by the sales of 2018 - 65,581 copies of the model were sold.
Hyundai Solaris flaunts an attractive appearance, well-tailored and sufficiently high-quality interior, rich equipment, as well as time-tested technical solutions.
Of course, in terms of reliability, the car is inferior to its German opponents, however, with careful operation and timely maintenance, the car easily "passes" 350-500 thousand km.
Among the advantages of the "Korean" also appear the low cost of repairs and the absence of problems with spare parts. However, you don't expect anything else from the "people's" car.
The cost of Hyundai Solaris starts at 730 thousand rubles.
Kia rio
Another representative of the Korean car industry is the Kia Rio. This model has long established itself as one of the best budget cars on the Russian market, which is confirmed by sales.
In total, 100 148 copies of the model were sold in the Russian Federation last year. Key success factors for Kia Rio:
- attractive and modern appearance;
- roomy and well-tailored interior;
- rich level of equipment;
- energy-intensive suspension;
- productive motors;
- optimal price / quality ratio.
The cost of a "Korean" starts at 727.9 thousand rubles.
Skoda Rapid
For the first time Skoda Rapid appeared on the Russian market in 2014, and at the beginning of 2017 the car underwent a planned restyling.
During the update, the manufacturer somewhat refreshed the appearance of the sedan, expanded the list of available equipment and expanded the range of power plants with a new engine.
In total, 35,089 copies of this model were sold on the territory of the Russian Federation in 2018, which is noticeably less than the sales of almost the twin brother VW Polo sedan.
Currently, the Skoda Rapid is offered to Russians with the following power plants:
- 1.6-liter petrol MPI, available in two boosts - 90 and 110 hp. with .. "Junior" engine is available exclusively in tandem with a 5-speed manual transmission, while the "senior" is also offered a 6-speed "automatic";
- 1.6-liter TSI engine that generates 125 "horses" and is paired with a 7-speed automatic DSG.
The starting price of the Skoda Rapid is 657 thousand rubles.
Ford Fiesta
Another striking representative of the budget class, characterized by high reliability, is the Ford Fiesta model, presented in Russia in two versions - a sedan and a hatchback. In total, 1706 copies of the Ford Fiesta were sold in 2018.
The car has an attractive appearance, high-quality and stylish interior, as well as a good level of equipment and efficient motors. Under the hood of a car, only a 1.6-liter gasoline engine can be located, presented in three degrees of boost - for 85, 105 and 120 liters. from.
During its existence in Russia, the car has established itself as a reliable and unpretentious car, which also has good economy.
The minimum price for a hatchback is 774 thousand rubles, while a sedan will cost at least 784 thousand rubles.
Lada Vesta
Lada Vesta sales in Russia started in the fall of 2015. Since then, the car has regularly occupied a leading position in the ranking of the best-selling cars.
So, in 2018, the company sold 108,364 cars of this model, which was achieved due to the relatively low cost of purchase and subsequent operation, reliability of components and assemblies, attractive design and readiness of the car for operation in a domestic climate.
Currently, Lada Vesta is available with one of two power plants:
- 1.6-liter 106-horsepower engine;
- 1.8-liter 122-horsepower engine.
Regardless of the volume of the power plant, its partner can be a 5-speed "automatic" or "mechanics". The price of the car starts from 594.9 thousand rubles.
Lada largus
Lada Largus is the result of joint activities of AvtoVAZ and the Renault-Nissan automobile alliance. And to be absolutely precise, this is nothing more than a redesigned version of the Renault Logan MCV of the first generation, which still travels on domestic roads.
In 2018, the car was sold in a circulation of 53,691 cars, and most of the sales fell on the corporate sector, where, as you know, the reliability and cost of operating the vehicle come first. And with this, Lada Largus is more than all right.
Buyers are offered a choice between a 5-seater and a 7-seater version of the model, and only a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, available in boosts at 87 and 106 hp. The engine, though not very dynamic, is reliable and unpretentious.
The price of Lada Largus starts at 590.9 thousand rubles.
Conclusion
As you can see, almost all the cars presented in the selection are very popular among our compatriots, who, for one reason or another, it is extremely important to have an optimal balance between the price and the reliability of the vehicle.
