Daewoo Matiz
And finally, an old friend - Matiz. Ravon Matiz (aka Daewoo Matiz, previously Chevrolet Spark). Like a bun, it has been rolling along Russian roads for about 15 years.
This is a real city car. Nimble in traffic, easily finds a parking space where another car cannot squeeze through, and consumes little gasoline. At the same time, the cabin can easily accommodate four adults, and the trunk, after folding the backrest of the rear sofa, is quite sufficient - 480 liters.
Of course, the engine of the car is two times weaker than all of the above - with a volume of 0.8 liters it produces 52 horsepower. And there is no choice - only 3 cylinders. The interior design is modest, but tasteful. The choice of equipment is small: power steering, electric front windows, air conditioning, standard “music” with separate acoustics, alloy wheels.
But this is the cheapest car in the budget sector. For the minimum configuration they ask for 314 thousand, and the version equipped to the maximum will cost 414. Ravon Matiz is the most affordable and at the same time high-quality city car.
Thus, we looked at new cars for 500,000 rubles that can be bought in 2020.
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Ford Focus
The story with Fords is simple - after the American brand left the Russian market, the car is available only on the secondary market. So for the specified amount you can even find a Ford Focus 3 in good condition. But the second generation model is likely to be “rolled in”, so you can bargain here.
Ford Focus 3 is available with both petrol and diesel engines. In the first case, it is a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 105 or 125 hp, and in the second, a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter engine.
The criteria that were taken into account when selecting this top for 300 thousand rubles:
Suitability for purchase
There are a lot of cars. And we, first of all, need to understand whether it is advisable to buy this car.
For example , buy an old business class for 300 thousand rubles or buy a Nissan Almera . Of course, it makes more sense to buy a Nissan, because it will drive and perform its basic functions, and the old business class will only suck money out of you.
Availability of live options on the market
Not just the presence of 1 living , but many. To be able to find a car more or less quickly.
Liquidity
This is a very important criterion for our country. Since buying a car is a very big waste of money , often after real estate, which has been accumulated for a long time. Therefore, it is very important that the car does not quickly lose its value and that you are able to sell it.
It is thanks to these criteria that this top car list for 2020 will include only liquid, reliable, and in-demand cars.
LADA Vesta SW
The list opens with a new station wagon up to 1,000,000 rubles, made in Russia, which went on sale not so long ago, but has already managed to win a bunch of fans. Its beauty is that this budget fits the maximum equipment straight from the showroom. And here the car has something to surprise the buyer. So, here you can find an excellent design that appeals to car enthusiasts of all ages, a fairly comfortable interior that offers the owner a bunch of options, as well as a familiar engine range, thanks to which any breakdown can be solved in the shortest possible time and for a minimal amount.
The car is suitable for driving around the city and for long trips, as it has good dynamics, large capacity and low fuel consumption in any conditions.
Russian crossovers up to 500,000 rubles
For those who want to buy a crossover under 500,000 rubles, it will be somewhat easier, since the range in this case is wider.
Lada 4×4
This is a legendary model, replicated in hundreds of thousands of copies. You can purchase the car in both 3-door and 5-door versions. This is a classic off-road vehicle. Unpretentious, reliable and cheap - it won’t be difficult to buy such a new crossover for up to 500,000 rubles.
Lada 4×4 is available with the only possible 1.7-liter naturally aspirated engine, the power of which frankly upsets many - only 81 hp. s., which is complemented by a torque of 127 Nm.
This figure is clearly not enough to knead clay with “toothed” wheels and fearlessly plunge into impassable mud.
And the consumption, as for such characteristics, is simply huge - even a mixed one takes 11 liters from the tank! However, there are no signs of an upcoming replacement or major modernization, although such a power unit should have been replaced long ago. It works with a 5-speed MT.
The drive here is only all-wheel drive, but on the front axle, unlike the UAZ, there is a multi-link suspension, while at the rear the traditional axle has been preserved. The power steering is also hydraulic.
Lada 4×4 Urban
This is an updated model that looks much fresher and more impressive than its counterparts. The designers do not hide the fact that this is a city version. However, this thesis is not particularly evident in its design. However, the moderate cost, which starts at 402,000 rubles, allows Urban to be classified in the category of “inexpensive crossovers up to 500,000 rubles.”
It has the same engine – 1.7-liter, 83 hp. With. power and 129 Nm of thrust. Except that the consumption has become a little lower, dropping to 9.7 liters. Together with it, a 5-speed transmission is aggregated. The drive remained all-wheel drive, as did the suspension design with an independent front and rear axle.
But inside this Lada 4×4 Urban is much more comfortable and pleasant - the finishing materials are noticeably better, the sound insulation is also better, although there is no avoiding the Soviet heritage in the form of shiny screws screwed into black plastic panels.
Chevrolet Niva
This is the best crossover under 500,000 rubles, produced in Russia. It has a Europeanized appearance with streamlined features, rounded optics, and the absence of sharp breaks and stamps.
However, the plant was unable to add technology to the car. It has the same 1.7-liter, 8-valve engine, producing 80 hp. s., along with a torque of 127.5 Nm. Frankly weak dynamics at 19 seconds. up to a hundred and a maximum speed of 140 km/h are combined with 14 liters of fuel, which the crossover consumes in the city. There is no automatic transmission offered – only a 5-speed manual transmission.
Its suspension is the same as that of the Lada 4×4 - an independent design on the front axle and an axle at the rear. The brake system is the same as the steering wheel's power steering.
The interior, of course, is much more modern than the Lada 4x4, although it is immediately clear that the dashboard is taken from the Samara family. Consequently, we are not talking about any originality of design. You can buy a Chevrolet Niva for a price tag of 463,000 rubles.
Skoda Octavia Combi
We can safely say that this car is the best in this price category. It is in no way inferior to other representatives of the list, but is offered at a slightly lower price. Due to the great popularity of the car, it can be easily found in good condition on the secondary market, even in a fully loaded configuration, which will include leather interior trim, numerous functionality that increases comfort and safety, comfortable seats equipped with heating and adjustments, as well as Quite a productive engine that can run on both gasoline and diesel fuel. Moreover, all options will be reliable.
The top cars themselves up to 300 thousand rubles in 2020.
Contents (you can go to the desired option by clicking on it):
- Chevrolet Lacetti
- Nissan Almera Classic
- Renault Sandero
- Renault Logan
- Opel Corsa D
- Opel Astra H
- Hyundai Solaris
- Ford Fusion
- Suzuki Swift
- Lada Granta
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Opel Insignia
This German station wagon is not so easy to find on the secondary market, but if you do manage to do so, it will be a great success. The car has virtually no weaknesses, making it suitable for both young drivers and older ones for whom practicality is important. A completely menacing appearance with a large number of different decorations immediately catches your eye, because of which the station wagon will always attract the attention of other road users. The interior trim is also impressive, where you can see high-quality fabrics, pleasant hard or soft plastics, as well as metals and some genuine leather. The car is well suited for traveling, because it boasts a huge trunk and five comfortable seats.
The technical equipment is not a weak point of the machine either. Under the hood of a station wagon there are always quite efficient engines, which, even with a large displacement, may not consume much fuel. They also stand out for their reliability.
