Our climate can rightly be called an impartial judge who leaves on the side of the car with weak characteristics. If in the summer only bumps on the roads appear in the list of obstacles, in winter ice, low temperature and heavy snowfall are added to it. Not surprisingly, buying a vehicle, Russian car enthusiasts tend to choose only the highest quality and reliable cars that can withstand high loads.

Cars for Russia should be reliable and high quality

Frequent warming up of the engine, suspension tests on an icy road surface, fuel not of the best quality - these and other factors in aggregate require from machines the availability of endurance and a large margin of safety. We have compiled a small rating of cars that are excellent in their qualities for Russia.

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Consider such cars as:

• Lada Kalina;
• Ford Focus;
• Volkswagen Polo;
• Renault Logan;
• Volvo XC70;
• Chevrolet Captiva;
• Hyundai Solaris;
• Nissan X-Trail.

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Lada Kalina

Our rating will be headed by Lada Kalina - a model that has managed to defeat the traditional distrust of motorists to the domestic auto industry. At the end of last year, it hit the top of the top car sales in Russia. Designers have created an attractive modern design that distinguishes the car from its predecessors, and also took care of the technical characteristics. In particular, the suspension was designed specifically for Russian roads and meets the main criteria for reliability and safety.

The car is equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which consumes an average of about 8 liters of fuel. Good handling, reliable transmission, average ground clearance (14.5 cm) make these cars worthy competitors for representatives of foreign brands. The most basic systems are included in the basic package - BAS and ABS, other options are additionally installed.

Lada Kalina - cars from domestic manufacturers

Ford Focus

This model is quite popular in Russia due to its affordable price. Excellent driving performance, optimal for our roads, led us to its reliability rating. On the market there are about 20 complete sets of the car with a comfortable interior, stylish body design and excellent technical characteristics.

The most popular and reliable among them are cars with a 1.6-liter engine that consumes about 6.5 liters of fuel in mixed mode. Complete the picture 15-cm clearance, wheels from 16 to 18 inches, as well as independent front and rear suspension.

Ford Focus - a popular car

Volkswagen Polo

Since for the domestic car market these cars are assembled in Russia, their design takes into account all the features of our roads. Good reliability indicators have allowed this model to get into our rating, and its attractive design, reasonable price, comfortable interior and economical fuel consumption only confirm the correctness of the choice.

The line includes 5 modifications with the most different configuration. The basic version of these cars is equipped with a 1.2-liter engine, whose power reaches 60 hp. Among the motorists is also popular diesel version TDI CR 1.6 liters. The advantages of this car should also include the clearance of 16.5 cm and McPherson suspension, which is perfect for our roads.

Volkswagen Polo - car for our roads

Renault Logan

Testing these budget cars with the Renault logo showed that in their reliability they can compete with higher class models. They are not afraid of obstacles in the form of potholes, steep slopes, unpaved roads, etc. The machine can boast a minimum number of mounted parts, due to which its durability is increased.

A simple body and interior design, a compact dashboard with the most necessary levers and buttons, good handling characteristics, a reasonable price - these are the main advantages that attract drivers choosing these cars. Under the hood of the model, you can find a 1.4-liter petrol engine (75 hp) or a 1.6-liter (90 hp) more powerful version.

Renault Logan is popular in Russia

Volvo XC70

Our business reliability rating from Volvo will continue our reliability rating. The popularity of these cars in Russia is explained not only by the attractive body design and comfortable interior: the independent spring suspension easily copes with the features of our roads.

To the above should be added excellent handling in the winter, ground clearance of 15 cm, as well as a very reasonable price. Motorists prefer to choose cars equipped with one of the gasoline engines - 1.6 liters and 2 liters. The first consumes only 6 liters of fuel, the second - 6.7 liters.

Volvo XC70 - solid and reliable car

Chevrolet Captiva

Among the cars that produces concern General Motors, this model is considered one of the best. It perfectly combines the adaptability of the crossover to the winter road realities of Russia and the modern style of sedans. The rear axle of these front-wheel drive cars is connected when the wheels slip, thereby ensuring a decent level of off-road patency.

Independent spring suspensions and a ground clearance of 20 cm give the driver the opportunity to overcome various obstacles on the way. Models are equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline engine or one of the 2.2 and 2.4-liter diesel power units. On average, the car consumes about 7.9 liters of fuel per 100 km.

Chevrolet Captiva - one of the reliable crossovers

Hyundai Solaris

The original body design makes this car noticeable among other cars. This model of the Russian assembly, offered on the market in several trim levels, is fully adapted to the vagaries of our climate and road features, thanks to which it is in rather high demand among motorists.

Excellent handling cars provide semi-independent rear suspension spring and fully independent spring front. The ground clearance is 16 cm. Models are equipped with petrol engines - 1.4 liters (107 hp) or 1.6 liters (123 hp).

Hyundai Solaris - cars that are made for domestic roads

Nissan X-Trail

This reliability rating will be completed by an SUV of Japanese origin. On the domestic market, second and third generations of comfortable cars with good throughput are presented. They are able to cope with dirt roads, ice, fresh snow due to independent spring suspensions, All Mode 4 × 4 wheel drive system and ground clearance of 21 cm.

Nissan-X-Trail - SUV with a high level of terrain

Connoisseurs of economy prefer to choose the version with a gasoline engine for 2 liters. With a power of 141 hp it consumes only 8.5 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers.