Novice drivers are always interested in classifying cars by class. Knowledge of the classification of cars, differences and features - will help when choosing a car for personal use. In this article we will focus on each group.
Content
- What is the classification of cars for?
- The principle of classification in Russia
- Car Category Definition Rules
- Classification table
- Spacious cars
- SUVs and crossovers
- Sports cars
- Impact of demand on the cost of a passenger car
What is the classification of cars for?
First of all, the classification of cars by class is created for the convenience of potential buyers - the future owner will be able to assess their own ability to maintain the car, the acceptability only for themselves or the whole family, to estimate how much the future refueling, periodic repairs and other nuances will cost. Systematization of models will allow not to waste time, going through hundreds of types of machines in search of their own. The selection is affected by the following criteria:
Production cost. Exclusive models, respectively, are not costing much more expensive than the developed market of low-cost passenger cars. Before determining the class of a car for yourself or a family, it is important to remember that streaming work has an advantage not only in price - the chances of poor-quality assembly operations are significantly reduced. While the expensive model requires serious tests to know its behavior on the road.
Manufacturability of the model. What does this mean? Progress requires even low-cost machines to equip all kinds of electronic products that provide additional control. Small subcompacts already have air conditioning, airbags, heated seats and hydraulics - all of which makes the trip enjoyable and stressless for the driver and passengers.
The car is estimated by the spaciousness of the cabin, trunk, space reserves, convenience to all passengers and the driver. For example, for family cars, small cars are not the best option, but if the owners do not have a dacha, they are not passionate about traveling, then buying a minivan is also useless.
It is important to consider not only the classification of cars by classes in the table, but also to count their own strength on its maintenance. The car will require constant refueling with high-quality fuel, professional inspection and repair. Insurance is required, the size of which, as is known, depends on the model and other nuances.
The principle of classification in Russia
Given that geographically closer to the Russian Federation is located Europe, the market is filled mainly with the local models. Also on the classification of passenger cars was affected by the small demand of products of the domestic auto industry - in our country it is not up to par. In the EU countries, more than 20 categories of cars have been accepted, but many of them have not entered the Russian market. For example:
This classification of cars by class shows the differences in the length of the body and the amount of ground clearance. Examples of models: Renault Duster, Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sorento and Toyota Highlander, respectively.
Also it is quite possible to refer to pickups - trucks with an open platform. They are easily recognizable. And wagons with increased capacity - from domestic cars they include Gazelle, European models - Renault Kangoo, Mercedes-Benz Citan. Learn wagon, perhaps in height - it is even higher than the minivan.
Sports cars
Classic sports cars are two or three-door coupe or hatchback cars. A distinctive feature of these models is a low platform, suitable for good quality roads - autobahns. Examples - Opel Astra GTC, Kia pro_cee’d. Also among the sports cars distinguish cabriolets and roadsters - Mercedes E-class Cabrio, Audi A5 Cabrio.
Impact of demand on the cost of a passenger car
So, having learned which classes are divided into cars, it is logical to assume that the economy category is more competitive than business and premium. Recently, sales of crossovers and SUVs have increased - they are used not only in extreme conditions, but also on urban roads. For active owners, when purchasing, the convenience of the machine, its capacity, the power of the engine matters.
In recent years, the quality of the foreign and Russian car industry has been growing. Manufacturers tend to equip their own offspring with all sorts of technologies that increase comfort. There was a tendency to increase the length of the body, the space inside the cabin and the trunk, regardless of the class of the car listed in the table above.
