If you are interested in cheap SUVs, then our review will help to get a rough picture of the modern market. It includes cars from the CIS, Japan, China, EU countries and other countries. They differ in characteristics, dimensions, etc.

Every customer has their own preferences. Someone supports a domestic manufacturer, someone is closer to Japanese quality, while others look only at the parameters.

Domestic technology

If you think that the cheapest SUV in Russia is the Ulyanovsk “jeep” UAZ, then you are mistaken. In the first place is also a domestic car. This is the well-known "Niva". Not the one that is made now, but the classic VAZ 2121. There is a lot of comfort in the cabin for five kopecks, but there are a lot of advantages:

• very good body metal. Even if rust has eaten it somewhere, nothing terrible will happen;
• There are parts on the market. In case of breakdown, the repair will not cost as much as half the car;
• not bad for 80 l. with. motor. It perfectly undermines the car from the scene, and allows you to pull it out of the dirt;
• permeability at the level of the best foreign jeeps. Where the Kruzak sits on its belly, the Niva can easily pass.

A five-door version of the VAZ 2131 is also being produced. Pros are cheap to maintain, reliable and roomy. Cons - less speed and more fuel consumption. This is an intelligent and inexpensive all-wheel drive car.

If “Niva” is bread, then Chevrolet is Niva, it is bread and butter. Western colleagues have created one of the most popular SUVs. He is loved and appreciated by thousands of buyers. In 2015, it became the best-selling off-road vehicle in the country, beating all foreign competitors.

The car received a lot of buns, such as power steering, electric window lifters and airbags. All-wheel drive jeep with 5-speed. mechanics and engine for 80 "horses" very much the public. Of course, he has less reliability than the 2121 and 2131, but the car is not designed for such killer loads as its predecessors.

UAZ Hunter

The modern UAZ, called Hunter, differs from those “Bobby Dogs” we used to as children:

• first, he has power steering, which is very nice;
• secondly, the spring suspension was updated. It is better thought out than the earlier models;
• thirdly, the car has good disc brakes;
• pleased and economical diesel 2.2 liters, capacity of 98 liters. with.

UAZ - still remains a classic frame all-terrain vehicle. Depending on the modifications and settings, it can be used in expeditions, trophy, suitable for hunters and fishermen, rescuers, military. He also established himself well in the countryside.

If you want extreme sports, then there is a brutal-ascetic UAZ 469 on the market. This off-road fighter is equipped with a 112-horsepower gasoline engine and all-wheel drive. For many years, representatives of law enforcement agencies, foresters, Emergency Situations Ministry and other services ride it. You can purchase this inexpensive SUV used. If the mileage is small, and the cars were used in the city, the UAZ will serve you for many years.

The Ulyanovsk plant also produces a more modern machine - the Patriot. By design, it is rather a crossover for the city. Patency is almost the same as that of Hunter. The disadvantages include the problem with corrosion of body parts. It is better to process them in advance so that in a few years time you will not get a leaky trough with a beautiful top. It costs from 500 to 550 thousand rubles.

Tagaz Tager

Tagaz Tager - the creation of the Taganrozh plant under a Korean license. What is interesting, the Koreans themselves used the license to release the American Jeep. These are cheap SUVs with Korean engines that replicate German counterparts produced by Mercedes. Powertrain options are several:

• 2.3 l. petrol 150 hp;
• 3.2 l. petrol 220 hp;
• 2.6 l. diesel 104 hp;
• 2.9 l. 128 hp diesel

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You ask what is special about this Russian-Korean-American-German car? For example, the fact that in the basic configuration for half a million rubles you get a leather-trimmed interior, ABS, electric equipment, decent air conditioning in the cabin and airbags for the driver and passenger in the front seat.

These inexpensive jeeps are not much different from the original, created in 1993, but many times better equipped than many modern budget cars.

Lada Kalina Cross

For 524 thousand rubles you can buy Lada Kalina Cross. The SUV based on the "Kalina" in the basic configuration is available with a 1.6 liter / 87 hp gasoline engine. and manual transmission. It is completed with mechanical transmission. Dimensions of DSB - 4104 x 1700 x 1560 mm. Clearance - 208 mm. Drive only front. Average fuel consumption - 7.2 l. / 100 km. run The car is not bad, but the stars from the sky are not enough. It seems that it was created only in order to occupy a large niche in the market of crossovers.

Lada Largus Cross

Approximately the same can be said about Lada Largus Cross. The cost of such a machine is from 674.9 thousand rubles. Dimensions of DSB - 4470 mm x 1756 mm x 1682 mm. Ground clearance is more modest than that of the counterpart on the basis of the "Kalina" - only 17 centimeters. Engine 1.6 l. / 105 hp allows you to develop a maximum speed of 165 km / h. From 0 to 100 km / h the car accelerates in 13.1 seconds. Gasoline consumption - 9 liters per 100 km. run

Lada XRAY

Do not forget about such a popular new product, like the Lada XRAY. This is perhaps one of the few VAZ cars of our time, which is not a shame. The car has a modern design, good assembly, materials of adequate quality in the cabin. On the official website of the promotion, it costs only 509.9 thousand rubles. The machine has average dimensions - length 4165 mm, width - 1983 mm, height - 1570 mm. In the basic configuration, you get a 1.6-liter 16-valve engine, 106 liters capacity. with.

For 708 thousand rubles you can get a complete set of "Luxury / Prestige". She has 5 st. automatic transmission, engine 1.8 l. / 122 l. with.

Foreign technology

When choosing the cheapest SUV for your needs, also pay attention to the Duster. It is sold as Reno, but it is assembled at the factory of the Romanian manufacturer Dacia, which allows to significantly reduce the cost of production. Cost up to 600 thousand rubles.

The design is both simple and pleasant. It is immediately obvious that the car is made for practical people. For them, and a decent amount of luggage. If you raise the rear seats, you get 475 liters. Top mounted rails, allowing to carry on the roof dimensional items.

The front row seats are heated. This function will be appreciated by many Russians. Quality upholstery in the cabin. It is made of durable and pleasant to touch leatherette. The steering is well tuned. The steering wheel is equipped with power steering. Of course, this is not an all-terrain vehicle, but on rough terrain technology feels confident.

Sandero Stepway

However, the light did not converge on the Duster. There is, for example, Renault has a good car - Sandero Stepway. The practice of its operation in the conditions of the CIS has shown that it is a very good option for those who want to save money. The most affordable equipment will cost you 640 thousand rubles. It will have a 1.6 l / 82 hp gasoline engine. with high-quality manual gearbox. Front wheel drive car. Dimensions of DSB - 4024 x 1753 x 1550 mm. Clearance - 195 mm. If you do not need rear seats, the trunk volume increases from 320 to 1200 liters.

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You can take the option with automation and engine power 102 hp. for 710 thousand rubles. The same machine with mechanics and 113 hp power costs 680 thousand.

Renault Captur

Несколько дороже стоит Renault Captur – 879 тыс. рублей. За эту сумму вы получаете всё те же 1.6 литра – МКПП. Мощность двигателя – 114 л.с. Максимальная скорость – 171 км/ч. Разгон от 0 до 100 км/ч – 12,5 сек. Расход топлива средний/городской/трасса – 7,4/9,3/6,3 л. на 100 км пути.

Next come two cars from South Korea:

• Hyundai Motor Company offers you a small and stylish Chalk crossover. In the basic assembly, it costs 750 thousand rubles. You get a 5-seater car, length 4270 mm, width 1780 mm, and height 1630 mm. Its ground clearance is 19 cm. It is equipped with a 4-cylinder gasoline engine of 1.6 liters / 123 hp.

• Compact crossover KIA Soul can be taken for 840 thousand. for this money you will have 1.6 l. / 124 l. with. and manual transmission. For an additional 50 thousand, you can take the version with automatic. Dimensions of DSB - 4140 x 1800 x 1593 mm. But the clearance disappoint - only 1500 mm. Still, this is a city car, not an SUV. Maximum speed on this engine - 182 km / h. Up to a hundred, the car accelerates in 11.3 seconds.

Nissan Terrano

Slightly more expensive will cost the buyer a stylish "Japanese» Nissan Terrano. For the version with the engine 1.6 l. / 102 hp and manual transmission you pay an average of 893 thousand rubles. DSLA - 4342 x 1822 x 1668 mm. The maximum speed is 163 km / h.

There is in this price range and another interesting car. This is a Ford EcoSport. An affordable version with similar characteristics will cost the buyer 860 thousand rubles. All the same modest 1.6 l. at 122 hp Consumption in the city - a little more than 9 liters, but in the combined cycle - only 6.6 liters.

China. Pros and cons

If five more years ago at the mention of Chinese cars, people joked about the explosion when they collided with a fly and glass, flying out of applause, now they are perceived very differently. This is due to the fact that the quality of assembly and materials has improved several times.

The first popular Chinese crossover was Chery Tiggo - a Chinese copy of the Toyota RAV4. The copy was successful, and many Russians, buying this car, do not regret their choice.

Now on the market there are several modifications. The most popular is Tiggo 5. In the “base” it costs 833 thousand on the official site. This is taking into account discounts and promotions. For this money, you get a car with cruise control, airbags, ABS, EBD, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, air conditioning, and many other options included. Minimum clearance - 190 mm. Engine displacement 2 liters., Power - 136 hp Manual transmission-5.

Another trademark conquering the Russian market is the Great Wall. They offer a Hover H5 crossover - from 700 thousand rubles. And now one little detail. Over 699 thousand. You get a full drive! Engine size in picking H5 Velor is 2.4 liters. Power - 126 hp Transmission manual, 5-speed.

Lifan X60 New

Also very popular is Lifan X60 New. In the “base” it will cost 780 thousand, and the top grade “Luxury CVT” costs already 899.9 thousand. The engine on all versions costs 1.8 l., Petrol, six-cylinder. Power of the unit - 133 hp The initial configuration has power windows, audio system, airbags for the driver and front passenger. The car has a high ground clearance, good stability and handling. It is adapted to Russian conditions, and overcomes obstacles in the form of holes, puddles, mud and snow.

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As you can see, China produces high-quality and fairly cheap SUVs and crossovers. Their choice is great, and is not limited to the above models. In our country, others are very popular. For example, Geely Emgrand X7 sells well. There are two inexpensive options:

• With a 2.0 l. / 139 hp petrol engine and manual transmission - 670 thousand rubles;
• With petrol engine 2.4 l. / 148 hp and automation - 749 thousand rubles.

Changan CS35

Last on our list of Chinese cars is Changan CS35. As shown by numerous tests, the machine is comfortable, reliable, well-assembled.

From the factory, it comes already with the audio system, air conditioning and immobilizer. Available 1.6 l / 113 hp engine The cheapest basic equipment costs a little more than 600 thousand rubles.

Choosing a vehicle with mileage

If you still can not afford a new car, it is worth considering cheap SUVs and crossovers used. In this market a lot of lucrative offers. Often people get rid of not only "flies" and other rubbish, but also from quite decent cars. One goal - to sell them and buy something more roomy / fast / prestigious.

Land Cruiser 80

What category are you interested in? If you need a dirt conqueror, then take the Land Cruiser 80. For 750 - 850 thousand you can find a car in good technical condition. For 900 - 920 thousand. You can buy the Nissan X-Trail c 10 thousand km. run This is a front-wheel drive crossover with a 2 l. / 144 hp petrol unit. and mechanical transmission.

You can buy inexpensive crossovers and SUVs of decent quality in the price category up to 800 thousand. For example, on the first website we came across the 2015 Mazda CX5 for only 750 thousand. Mileage is also slightly more than 10 thousand km

In the salon, you can take the KIA Sportage without run, released in 2016, paying 815-820 thousand. For 720 thousand, we found the 2016 Mitsubishi ASX. The car without run, with the engine of 1.8 l. / 128 hp and mechanics. If you look "Chinese", then for 400 thousand you can take Lifan X60 2015. He will have 10 - 15 thousand km. run

A little more expensive - 540 thousand worth Nissan Terrano. Beautiful and modern front-wheel drive crossover, assembled in 2015, even now looks quite relevant. Moreover, not only in terms of exterior, but also in terms of technical characteristics. We found several cars with mileage from 9300 km to 12000 km., With the same 1.6 l / 102 hp engines. and manual transmission. Installed audio system. There are ABS and ESP, front airbags. It seems quite good for a modern Japanese car for the price of a UAZ. You can even bargain for a small amount if you manage to reach the owner, not the middleman.

Further video about how the UAZ Hunter drives off-road: