More recently, with 400,000 rubles, it was possible to choose a suitable purchase option from a large selection of cars from different manufacturers, almost the same as when choosing a new car to 1,000,000 rubles. However, over time, the cost of cars gradually increases, and even the Russian automaker is gradually moving its cars to another segment at a cost.

All this leads to the fact that a new car up to 400,000 rubles can be chosen only among a small number of representatives of this class. Given this fact, the list of cars that can be purchased for 400,000 rubles in a good configuration, could consist exclusively of representatives of the Chinese car industry.

Despite the fact that most people when choosing a vehicle to a lesser extent, pay attention to its safety, this list will include cars that have the best indicator of traffic safety.

New car up to 400,000 rubles - Chevrolet Spark (follower of Daewoo Matiz)

New cars up to 400,000 rubles with a good degree of safety should have at least airbags and ABS. Some people call the Chevrolet Spark the annoying Daewoo Matiz, which, although it costs 100,000 rubles less, has less security. If Spark reminds Matiz, then only in size. And everything else in this car pulls on the quality of the car to 600,000 rubles.

The basic equipment of the car has the following equipment:

1. Two airbags; 2. ABS; 3. Special mount for installing child seats (on more expensive versions of other cars, this option is not included in the basic package); 4. Air conditioning; 5. Installed audio system with two speakers; 6. Power; 7. The installed engine has a volume of 1 liter and power 68 horsepower; 8. Installed manual transmission (version with automatic transmission has a cost of 450,000 rubles).

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In general, for 380,000 rubles is quite decent equipment. Other distinctive features include a catchy appearance, as well as a pleasant youth style of interior decoration. You can even attribute this car to the category of new cars up to 500,000 rubles.

Domestic new car up to 400,000 rubles - Zaz Vida

Zaz Vida is also included in this list, since its cost is 400,000 rubles. Despite the little-known name, this car is perfectly familiar to the residents of Russia and the CIS countries by past generation Chevrolet Aveo. Chevrolet became the prototype for the future vehicle, the production of which was established on the territory of Ukraine.

The new Zaz Vida has a distinctive feature from its predecessor - under the hood, not the Korean engine, but the Chinese with a volume of 1.5 liters and a capacity of 109 horsepower. This engine is assembled on the territory of Ukraine from Chinese components.

It should be noted that new cars up to 400,000 rubles also often have a striking appearance (if not a complete set, then at least by appearance to attract a buyer), which is not typical of Zaz Vida. In general, ZAZ Vida is slightly better than cars from the categories of new cars up to 350,000 rubles and significantly better than new cars up to 300,000 rubles.

In Russia, the Zaz Vida is sold only in a sedan for 400,000 rubles. In this case, only one set - the maximum, which includes air conditioning, heated mirrors and front electric windows, central locking, installed audio system, one airbag. ABS, like other auxiliary systems, is missing, which is not true for example about foreign cars up to 600 thousand rubles.

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Famous new car up to 400,000 rubles - Lada Granta

It seems almost impossible to buy a new car up to 400,000 rubles with an installed automatic transmission. Lada Granta - one of the few cars that provides the ability to use the automatic transmission when buying a vehicle for less than 400,000 rubles. So the most optimal equipment representative of the Russian car industry is worth 370,000 rubles.

The main advantage of Lada Granta is its price, which, even after this car’s price hike, allows it to be the most interesting offer on the territory of Russia. The automatic transmission version of this vehicle is also equipped with a 1.6 liter engine, 93 horsepower, air conditioning, two airbags and ABS. The closest competitor with a similar configuration is already 488,000 rubles. Of course, this is not a car from Germany, but you can buy it for such money.

Cheap car Chery Indis

One of the most interesting purchase options can be called Chery Indis. This car, which fits into the budget limit of 400,000 rubles, has a bright and expressive appearance, two airbags, an air conditioner, an installed audio system, ABS, heated and adjustable seats, and the presence of alloy wheels.

Perhaps the only thing missing is the automatic transmission, which raises the cost of the car to 430,000 rubles. There is also a lot of talk about the reliability of Chinese cars and the quality of their assembly.

Despite the fact that low reliability and build quality of Chinese cars is more likely a proven fact than a myth, car manufacturers from China are quickly learning from their mistakes and new versions of vehicles already have a higher degree of reliability. Many Chinese cars can compete even with new cars up to 700,000 rubles, and sometimes with cars up to 750,000 rubles.

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As for the vehicles of the Russian and Ukrainian automotive industry, they can be an excellent option when buying a car up to 400,000 rubles with a good bundle, so the reliability and build quality, the availability of the parts used should not cause any particular difficulties in the operation of these cars. But if there is more money, it is better, of course, to choose a car from the category of new cars up to 800,000 rubles.

A small video review of Zaz Vida: