Sports SUV. Crosses on asphalt

A sports crossover is eclectic, a mixture of styles. Traditionally, crossovers, nevertheless, were designed and are being designed so that the owner of such a car feels confident in urban conditions, and can also safely drive off-road to his country house.

But modern realities are such that crossover owners now want to drive, not only being as sure as possible that they will not get stuck anywhere, they also want to drive as fast as possible.

So automakers have to cross the rhinoceros and the cheetah to get a "cheetah" that will be powerful, harsh-looking and fast.

Many leading car factories produce sports crossovers. It is worth considering in more detail the most famous models of such cars.

Sports models from Land Rover

The story about the sports crossovers of the British manufacturer should start with the model range rover Discovery Sport. Actually, Land Rover makes it clear which model the company considers to be sports, adding the bailiff Sport to the brand name.

Discovery Sport was introduced in 2014 in Paris and replaced the model range Freelander 2 cars. The wheelbase of the car is 2741 mm, which is quite a lot for the class. The suspension is multi-link. The model has two versions: five-seater and seven-seater. As for the car trim, here, the Evogue model sets the fashion. Salon Discovery Sport is trimmed with leather, wood and aluminum inserts are made.

The engines are also the same as in Evoque models: 2-liter gasoline, having a capacity of 240 horses, turbocharged. As well as two 2.2-liter turbo diesel engines with a capacity of 150 and 190 horses. The units operate with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Such a checkpoint is installed on copies sold in Russia. In Europe, you can find "Discovery Sport" with a 6-speed manual.

It is noteworthy that, in addition to the cabin airbags, the car also has one external airbag on the hood to protect a pedestrian in the event of a collision. By filling "Discovery Sport" - a follower of others popular models Range Rover. In particular, the model boasts a ford depth tracking system and a front camera with night vision capability, which is part of the safe braking system.

Range Rover Sport- Another English sports crossover, which was introduced to the world in 2013. It has an aluminum body and a lever air suspension.

The model is equipped with the following engines:

• 3-liter gasoline V6, reaching a power of 340 horses;
• 5 liter petrol V8, power 510 Horse power;
• 3-liter diesel turbocharged V6, with a capacity of 258 and 292 horses.
• Turbo diesel V8, with a capacity of 339 horsepower and a volume of 4.4 liters.
• Hybrid diesel Electrical engine, with a capacity of 292 horses.

However, the last two engines are not supplied to Russia. The engines are complemented by an 8-speed automatic transmission from ZF.

Since the car is already classified as a sports car, it should be said that it accelerates to a hundred, depending on the type of engine, in 5.3-7.6 seconds.

The Range Rover Sport HST is a 2015 model that differs from the previous model with tinted lighting fixtures, red painted calipers, a black roof and grille. In addition, bucket-type seats are installed in the car, everything is trimmed with premium leather, there are aluminum inserts. The emphasis is on the same black color. The machine is equipped with a V-shaped three-liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine with a capacity of 380 horsepower. The gearbox has an automatic operating principle, 8-speed. Acceleration to hundreds of 6.9 seconds. The speed limit is 225 kilometers per hour.

Athlete Porsche

Porsche loves to release powerful machines admired all over the world. There is also an athlete-crossover among the lineup of this company. This is a Porsche Cayenne.

In 2014, a restyled model of this car appeared on the Russian market.

The new Cayenne once again grew up, became more voluminous and heavier. The length of the car is 4855 mm, the wheelbase is 2895 mm, the ground clearance is 215 mm. On request, an air suspension is installed, which increases the ground clearance of the model up to 268 mm.

In the Cayenne cabin, too, everything emphasizes sportiness: the tilt of the instrument panel, the steering wheel, the left-hand location of the ignition switch.

The Cayenne is equipped with a petrol V6 with a capacity of 300 horsepower. An 8-speed automatic can accelerate the model to hundreds in 7.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 230 kilometers per hour.

The body of the car has subframes to help reduce vibration. Suspension independent, lever, equipped with stabilizers roll stability. Brake system ventilated, on disks. There are 6 piston calipers in the front, 4 pistons per caliper in the back.

There is also the Cayenne S, which differs from the “without letters” model in a more powerful power unit, or rather, units. These include:

• 6-cylinder "veshka" with a volume of 3.6 liters, equipped with two turbines and having a power of 420 horsepower. This engine makes it possible to accelerate to hundreds in 5.5 seconds. And the maximum possible speed of a model with such an engine is 259 km / h. At the same time, fuel consumption is kept within 10 liters.
• diesel V8 with a volume of 4.2 liters and a capacity of 285 horsepower. The model is equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which is also installed on the basic version of the car.

But that's not all. In the Cayenne line there is a car with the designation "Turbo", the engine of which develops power up to 520 horsepower, and the acceleration of the car to hundreds is 4.5 seconds.

How is the sport in Bavaria?

The German company BMW actively produces sports crossovers. Moreover, among them you can write X4, and X5, and X6. But we will talk about the "pumped" cars of the M series.

There are a lot of BMW fans in the world, but there is a caste that only worships Emkas. Among the crossovers, the following models deserve attention.

BMW X5M. Compared to the basic version, this model and looks better, and goes faster, and knows how to save fuel. As for the exterior, it has new optics, 4 exhaust pipes, a massive radiator grill and much more.

Vehicle ground clearance is reduced by 10 mm and is 195 mm. Interior decoration can be carried out in two variations, in addition, one of two types of chairs can be installed to choose from. Data from the tachometer is transmitted to the windshield, and information is also transmitted about at what point it is better to shift gear.

The 8-cylinder V-shaped power unit of the car with a volume of 4.4 liters can generate a power of 575 horsepower. Why not a sports car?

The transmission is automatic, 8-speed, but it is possible to switch the speed manually, special petals are located under the steering wheel.

You can accelerate to a hundred on this car in 4.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour, but this is only because there is a limiter. With all this, consumption -11.1 liters.

Suspension of the model is basic, but reinforced additional elements. Three types of electronically controlled shock absorbers are installed: from stock to Sport +.

Dealers are asking for about 6 million rubles for such a car.

BMW X6M. Like the Emka X5, the X6 differs from its “civilian” version in its sporty design, which is emphasized by special aerodynamic body kits, reduced ground clearance and a more powerful engine.

In principle, there is not much to say about this model, since, from a technical point of view, this is the same X5M, but in a different body. The same engine, 575 horsepower, brakes, suspension. Only now the cost of the car starts from 6 million 200 thousand rubles.

Nimble Nissans

One of the most famous models of Nissan is the Juke, which, as they said in one comic video, “well, very much an amateur.” Meanwhile, this car is willingly bought, and, apparently, therefore, the company decided to create a sports version of the car. She got Nissan name Juke Nismo RS.

The model was introduced in 2013 in Los Angeles. It reached the Russian consumer only in 2015. Outwardly, the new Juke almost does not differ from the "civilian" car. Body kits were added, the grille changed slightly - and that's all. Yes, the sporty and aggressive character is emphasized by the red stripe running along the bottom of the body, red mirrors and brake calipers. The ground clearance of the car is 180 mm. For the class, it's great.

Inside, only a few elements make it clear that this is a sports version: bucket seats and a special design of the tachometer in red shades.

It is more interesting to know what is under the hood of the Juke? Beneath it is a 1.6-liter turbo engine with direct fuel injection, which develops power up to 218 horsepower. Average acceleration to hundreds, depending on the modification - 7 seconds. There is no comparison with BMW. But, it must be borne in mind that the Japanese tried very hard, being able to squeeze more than 200 horses out of the volume of 1.6.

In addition to the Nismo RS model, the Juke R and Juke Nismo sports crossovers are produced.

Model P differs in that carbon fiber is used in the exterior, and there is no second row of seats in the car, which emphasizes that the car was created for racing, and not for family trips to the country on the weekend. The gasoline engine of the Juk R model has a volume of 3.8 liters, 2 turbines. It has a capacity of 553 horsepower, which makes it possible to accelerate to hundreds in 3 seconds. The car can accelerate up to 300 kilometers per hour.

Gearbox - 6-speed automatic with 2 clutches. Drive: full. Average consumption- about 12 liters per hundred.

Juke Nismo is inferior to its sports counterparts. It has a 1.6 liter engine with 200 horsepower. We can say that this is a "semi-civilian" model. Quite suitable for a quiet ride around the city.

Audi sports crossovers

Audi RS Q3. The model is a compact but powerful car. Outwardly, it differs from the “civilian” model only in additional air intakes. But the interior has changed a lot: the steering wheel, seats with checkered stitching, aluminum inserts - all this emphasizes the sporty character of the car.

The car is equipped with a 5-cylinder gasoline engine, the volume of which is 2.5 liters. It is also used in the "TT" model. Power this engine is 310 horsepower. Acceleration to hundreds - 5.5 seconds. The car can be "fired up" up to 250 kilometers per hour. Later, the engine was upgraded, thanks to which its power increased to 340 horses.

The box on the car is installed 7-speed, robotic. Drive: full. Ground clearance is reduced by 25 mm. This is done so that the sports suspension works optimally.

Audi SQ5. The model also does not differ much in terms of exterior and interior from the "civilian" Q 5. It seems that the factory is so conceived that incredible power was hidden under the standard version.

Under the hood, the Veshka model has a volume of 3 liters, turbocharged, with a direct injection system, with a capacity of 354 horsepower. This engine is assisted by an 8-speed automatic robot.

Up to a hundred the car accelerates in 5.4 seconds. The speed that is maximum is the same as that of Cue 3. Multi-link suspension gives the necessary sports car rigidity.

Infiniti

From a number of Infiniti models, crossovers of the FX series can be attributed to the number of sports ones. These cars have been sold in Russia since 2008 and are constantly restyled.

Initially, the machines of this series were equipped with the following engines:

• V6 with a volume of 3.7 liters, whose power is 333 horsepower;
• V8 with a volume of 5 liters, the power of which is 400 horsepower.

Since 2012, a turbo-diesel engine with a capacity of 238 horsepower has been installed on the car.

All engines are controlled by a 7-speed automatic with manual shift function.

The best acceleration to hundreds shows 5 liter engine. A car with it picks up speed of 100 kilometers per hour in 5.8 seconds. Wherein, maximum speed- 250 kilometers per hour. But, alas, fuel consumption is almost 20 liters.

Conclusion

Of course, a number of other models of the most different manufacturers. But, when it comes to Emki, capable of accelerating to hundreds in 4.5 seconds, or about the amazing developments of Nissan, which allow you to squeeze out of a modest engine incredible power, there is simply no point in continuing the conversation about cars that do not get out of 7 seconds after acceleration. Yes, they can be conditionally called sports, but this is rather a marketing ploy. No more.

We are all used to the fact that off-road vehicles are designed to overcome difficult terrain, such that an ordinary “passenger car” will not pass. And even crossovers built on the basis of car models, are not able to compete with them on smooth asphalt. Indeed, when developing an SUV or crossover, engineers calculate its geometric cross-country ability, the ability to tow heavy trailers, or, at worst, rely on a large trunk and the ability to climb a curb and drive out of the snow that attacked at night.

But the SUV segment is unique in that it is rapidly developing and attracting more and more fans to its ranks, allowing automakers to decide on the most daring experiments with the form factor and feature set. Recall how in 2008 BMW introduced the world to the world's first crossover coupe - the BMW X6. Well, what is not a gamble to create a large crossover ... Porsche? In a word, there is a place for everyone in the SUV segment and an offer will be born for every demand - a real democracy.

And one of the latest trends in the segment of crossovers and SUVs has been the fascination of manufacturers with the release of ... sports car crossovers. These "asphalt burning machines" will not yield for a second on the track even to the traditional authorities from the class. sports cars, with hundreds of horsepower under the hood and locomotive torque. But, in truth, there are already quite a lot of such models - the same BMW X5 M and X6 M, as well as the G series from Mercedes-AMG, so in our TOP 5 we will try to select the most original and promising representatives of this non-trivial genre - a serial SUV- sports car.

#1 Tesla Model X

Whom not to remember at the mention of the phrase "original sports utility vehicle." And it wasn't just any features that made it famous, but thousands of pre-orders with a deposit of $5,000 or more have riveted the world's attention to this brainchild of eccentric billionaire futurist intellectual Elon Musk. Constant release delays, rumors and speculation that have enveloped the model elevate the Model X to our podium.

Of course, this is not quite an SUV, but rather a family crossover minivan with a passenger compartment for seven people and unique rear doors in the form of the wings of a bird of prey. But it’s worth clarifying, this car with an all-electric power plant is equipped with an air suspension capable of “lifting” the car above the ground up to 230 mm, and this is an indicator of serious traditional “all-roaders”. Well, the sweetest thing is that the Tesla Model X front axle is driven by a 259-horsepower electric motor, and the rear axle is powered by a 503-horsepower engine…. 762 HP in total and acceleration to “hundreds” in 3.2 seconds (in the top configuration).

Well, the price of the Model X corresponds to the filling - the flagship model with all the "improvers" costs from $142,000.

In second place is also the "adept of electrification", but already from China -. True, this crossover already has in its power plant not only an electric motor, but also an internal combustion engine - this is a hybrid. Launched in July 2015, the BYD Tang has been a hit with affluent Chinese car enthusiasts, selling over 18,000 units in 2015, thanks to its sporty streak and aggressive appearance well worthy of such content.

So, the BID Tang is equipped with a hybrid system consisting of a 2.0-liter turbo engine with 202 hp. and two electric motors for 150 "horses" each. As a result, the owner of that SUV will have at his disposal a handsome man with 498 hp. under the hood. The torque is 820 Nm. Four-wheel drive, premium wood and leather interior finishing and 4.5 seconds from 0 to “hundreds” are included. The BID Tang price is $48,000 - even cheap compared to the Model X. By the way, both the Model X and the BYD Tang have the function of purifying the air entering the cabin from the outside - it seems that this is an “international” fad of the rich.

#3 Range Rover Sport SVR

It seems that for decades, the British from Land Rover simply did not release the models being developed on asphalt during sea trials. These all-terrain vehicles have earned themselves recognition as reliable vehicles for conquering places where the foot of a clerk from the City has not set foot, won the love of Australians, who have more than enough impassable distances, and by the will of fate and the market climbed into premium segment, where the former "goes and okay" is no longer quoted.

A super-charged SUV is called to correct the situation, over which the specialists of the newly created division of the company Special Vehicle Operation conjured. Through the efforts of engineers, a real monster was born, who managed to pass the famous Nürburgring in just 8 minutes and 14 seconds. In order to imagine the scale of what happened, we note that the Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe sports coupe with a carbon fiber body and a weight of 1.1 tons passed the track only 10 seconds faster, while the mass of the Range Rover Sport SVR is 2.3 tons.

The first "hundred" RRS SVR, thanks to its 5.o V8 with a supercharger of 550 hp. and 680 Nm, gaining only 4.5 seconds. Price from $110,475.

#4 Bentley Bentayga

This big SUV with a 1960s refrigerator design is, in fact, nothing more than a completely crazy supercar. Thinking about how to respond to competitors in the super-luxury car segment, Bentley's marketers and engineers decided that nothing is more attractive for a rich person than the feeling of superiority, and here Bentayga unleashes fantasies.

The creators claim that this is the fastest SUV in the world, because it is able to pick up speed of 301 km/h. If you see such numbers on the speedometer - you are definitely the first, just check if the wheels touch the ground, otherwise there may be problems with braking. Under the hood of the Bentayga is the famous Bentley 6.0 W12 with 608 hp. and 900 Nm - round numbers always look nice. Acceleration to a speed of 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds. Weight 2.4 tons.

The price of the Bentley Bentayga absolutely corresponds to the level at which the model plays - from $ 229,000. But if there is too much money, then Bentley knows what to spend it with taste - a special Breitling watch with a tourbillon on the dashboard for ... $ 234,000 ... BID Tang as a gift (joke).

Closes our today's rating of the fastest, most "hot" and most unusual SUVs a small single SUV from the English company Ariel (by the way, there were as many as 3 "Englishmen" out of 5 in the TOP - this suggests that stiff lords understand something about speed and non-trivial automotive industry).

This car was created for real romantics and connoisseurs. Only two seats, a tubular frame, the almost complete absence of body panels and almost complete freedom on the most severe off-road with “toothy” tires and 30.5 cm of ground clearance. "Kid" is driven by a 235-horsepower 2.4-liter engine from Honda Civic Type R, whose peak thrust falls at 300 Nm. However, the Nomad weighs only 670 kg, and therefore this power is enough to tightly tamp a pilot who pressed too hard on the gas into an ascetic seat - 3.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h!

Interestingly, Ariel Nomad is the only non-4WD SUV in our review - the engine throws all its power only to the rear axle. However, this state of affairs does not seem to prevent this “tramp” (English nomad - nomad, wanderer) from shipping tons of adrenaline to its owner. The price of Ariel Nomad is just over $47,000.

As you can see, such models of SUVs appear in the world that they could not even dream of 10 years ago, let alone go into series. Looking at the prices of the copies presented to you today, you can conclude that not everything in the world is measured by money. If you need a Bentey, you will pay what they ask, because these cars have a special combination of sport and luxury, and the Ariel developers value only emotions and “fun” for two in the amount of a large and almost as fast “Chinese”. But this is not bad, because for every demand there must be an offer.

What do you think? Which one is the best, what is important in an SUV for you? We are waiting for your comments!

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From SVR to the first Ferrari crossover and the resurrected Mustang Mach 1 - all these and 25 more new SUVs are waiting for us in the future

Sports cars with a classic layout are a very spectacular form of transport for moving quickly over land. SUVs are much less attractive in terms of presentation and expression, despite their wild popularity.

It begs the question: “Is it possible to somehow combine sport and practicality in one car?” Can. The first ones have already been presented by German, Italian and American automakers. What is the effect of such a combination of incompatible types of cars? Just great! People with money grab cars like hot cakes. Everything new and outlandish attracts extraordinary personalities who want to stand out from the crowd. total weight motorists.

All this ultimately means exactly one thing: sports cars in the back of SUVs will appear more and more often. And the first signs that will be released before 2022 have already been collected in a single list. Here it is, arranged in chronological order from models that we will see in 2018 to new cars, whose debut will take place in 2020.

2018

Audi SQ2-2018

The first in line among charged sports crossovers is the model. It will be the most powerful model in the range of light city SUVs from Ingolstadt at the moment. Most likely, under the hood of the model there will be a two-liter turbo engine from the Audi S3 model, also used on the Golf R hot hatch. Its power will cross the threshold of 300 horses and stop at 310 hp. With. with 400 Nm of torque.

Audi SQ8 / RS Q8 - 2018

The SUV model in the four-door coupe version was first presented in the form Prototype Sport concept.

In addition to the standard set of engines, the model can get a hybrid power plant, based on the V6 power unit with a total system power of 449 hp. With.

SQ8 can get 435 hp. With. from a diesel engine borrowed from an SUV of the same sports orientation - SQ7.

most powerful model will be a 600-horsepower version of the RS Q8. Perhaps we can even talk about the 680-horsepower hybrid version of the engine from the Porsche Panamera Turbo s E-Hybrid.

Maserati Levante GTS - 2018

At this year's New York Auto Show, Maserati surprised everyone with its highly unusual prototype GTS sports car. Apparently, the company has demonstrated the maximum version to date. It should be equipped with a 590-horsepower “V”-shaped engine that can accelerate the crossover to speeds well over 300 km / h.

The model will go into production in 2018.

2019

Audi Q4 - 2019

There are more and more crossovers under the “Q” index. Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7 are already on the list. The Q8 has been officially unveiled and will be on sale soon. But that is not all. In 2019 year Audi will launch the Q4 series, opposing it to the Range Rover Evoque, and the BMW X2.

Q4 is built on the MQB platform, and its 2.5-liter engine will give the future owner complete freedom of action - 400 horses will take care of it.

Jeep Scrambler - 2019

The European school of sport utility vehicles is beautiful no matter how you look at it. The same cannot be said about American counterparts. Here is an example of a "sporty" SUV from across the ocean. Look at her. Creepy version.

Drive types are 2.0-litre turbo and 3.6-litre V6. Besides, hybrid version is also a working option.

Mercedes GLA - 2019

Crossover GLA. The recipe remains the same as before, only taking into account the use of technology new A-Class and new petrol and diesel engines. The most powerful version will be GLA model AMG 45. This time it will have more than 400 horsepower.

Mercedes GLE - 2019

At the end of next year, the premiere of a new one is expected. The model, built on the E-Class platform, has largely adopted the engine line-up, including their charged AMG variants.

Land Rover Defender - 2019

Far from being a sports crossover, but it is not deprived of a sporty spirit. The legend is back. The presentation of the new generation is scheduled for 2019.

Planned release various types bodies, including four-door and soft-top models. Under the hood, most likely, brand new Ingenium JLR four-cylinder engines are expected.

Range Rover Evoque - 2019

An update to Land Rover's important Evoque model. You will not see heavy-duty engines under its hood, but the appearance will match the sports models included in this Top.

The model is unique for the fact that it literally pulled the company out of the “other world”. If this “state employee” had not appeared in the premium automaker’s lineup, perhaps the company’s business would have been much worse than it is now.

Range Rover Velar SVR - 2019

In 2017, Land Rover showed a model. It immediately became clear to the naked eye - this guy has elegance in his blood. But here's the problem: those who managed to purchase a new product were said that it did not have enough power. Rather, the character is mediocre. Possibly hearing customer desire or suggesting that buyers want more, JLR has begun preparing a top-end version of the Velar SVR for 2019.

Everything in it should be perfect: and a five-liter turbo engine with 550 hp. with., and a body kit, and a body.

Suzuki Jimny - 2019

Unsportsmanlike, inexpensive, but just a great SUV. Perhaps he is not destined to set speed records, but he will give anyone a head start on off-road.

Externally, the new generation of the Jimny SUV departs from the modern form and modern doctrine of multifaceted and complex stylistic decisions in the exterior. He is a living classic, an unforgotten legend.

Several engines are expected under the hood: a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine in the "base" and a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder "Boosterjet" - more powerful version power unit with a capacity of 110 liters. With. with 170 Nm of torque. Ridiculous numbers compared to real sports cars in the ranking.

Opel Adam X - 2019

Is it small, is it urban, is it… sporty? The second generation Adam is on the way. But we are more interested in the "X" version. This model is probably not bad for young people who are always in a hurry in the crowd of the city and do not recognize the old dogmas. Call me weird, but the car coming out in 2019 is a bit like a wild cherry. These are the associations.

Tesla Model Y - 2019

The first electric car on the list. Will it reach the end customer? The question is good. It's just that now there are so many other problems that no one dares to think about the future. The idea, in principle, is not bad - an electric sports coupe in the back of a crossover, but if the novelty looks the same as in the photo, we will be categorically against it. Too boring!

RAM Rebel TRX-2019

Heh heh. Here is another future athlete. Apparently a weightlifter. This guy impresses not only with his size, but also with exorbitant power. Its 6.2-liter V8 is able to outdo almost any car on the list: 717 horses is no joke!

Recklessness is inherent in the very name of the model - the word "rebel" in translation from the Anglo-Frisian language cluster means "rebel", "rebel", "rebellious person". And after all, the truth rebels, goes against society. How to feed such a mammoth? This, there is such an assumption, is the whole American school of building sports utility vehicles: take old model and give it the maximum available power. Probably, Sigmund Freud would explain such craving for dominance in his own way ...

2020 year

Jaguar I-Pace SVR - 2020

An apple from an apple tree. The electric SVR version of the I-Pace crossover should hit the market in 2020. Thanks to the electric motor and all-wheel drive, the novelty will be able to accelerate to 100 km / h in a matter of seconds. Press the gas all the way, count to 2 - and now you are already flying 100 km / h!

The developers are still deciding whether to “strangle” the agility of this SUV, because many users simply will not be able to cope with such power. But if they leave things as they are and the I-Pace actually gets that dynamic, I think a lot of people will thank the Jaguar for it.

Ford Mustang Mach 1 - 2020

Another example of Americanism in the automotive industry. The model seemed to have stepped off the screen of a film about the adventures of Mad Max. The release of the Mach 1 model is scheduled for 2020. Oh those Americans...

SUV Lotus - 2020

Lotus is an amazing company. There are not so many cars in her lineup, but meanwhile she managed to help in the development and tuning of a very large number of cars and their systems to various automakers around the world.

Rumors about an SUV from walking around the Internet for a very long time. The British kings of the race track are planning to create their own crossover. Their new investor insists on this - Chinese Geely. This, according to the new owner, is necessary for the further success of the company.

Photo rendering partly confirms the aspirations, but their implementation must be at least two more years away. The debut should take place in 2020.

Alfa Romeo Castello - 2020

Alfa Romeo plans to add several new SUVs to the roster in the coming years. The largest fish in the pond will be named Castello. The full-size SUV will sit above the Stelvio in the lineup, but will be built on the same platform.

Must compete with & Co. Powerful four-cylinder engines from Alfa, which will include a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6, are likely to serve as drives. Let's see in 2020.

Alfa Romeo Kamal - 2020

Below the Stelvio there will also be another SUV. His name is Kamal (not to be confused with Camel).

In addition to a beautiful rendering photo, almost nothing is known about the new product. Debut year somewhere between 2019-2020.

Chevrolet Camaro SUV - 2020

Again, it is very difficult to comment on this miracle, but we cannot help but mention it. The American Dream in photography. I wonder if it will be the same in reality?

Ford Bronco - 2020

Bronco is back. Rumors of a Bronco reissue have been in the air for decades (the model was discontinued 22 years ago). In 2020, the SUV should be ready. The design should be very complex, ornate, but recognizable. Ford sees the new Bronco as an uncompromising SUV. The drive can be an EcoBoost V6 with 350 horsepower.

Ford "Baby Bronco" - 2020

But this is already a strange version of the model. She doesn’t even have a name: “Baby Bronco”. At the core is the Focus platform. The SUV will receive "off-road positioning and image". A turbocharged four-cylinder engine can be installed as an engine.

Jeep Grand Wagoneer - 2020

By 2020, we are waiting for the Grand Wagoneer model. The big seven-seat SUV is rumored to finally enter production. Visually, it will repeat the style of modern Grand Cherokee.

Nissan Juke-2020

Since 2010, the Juke has never ceased to amaze us. For eight years of production, she has gained both a lot of fans and a whole army of haters. But Nissan realized that the direction of movement was chosen correctly and it was necessary to develop the model further. The successor is not far off.

Recently, the crossover has become more and more popular. This trend is easily explained by the fact that such a car behaves well both while driving around the city and during country trips.

The main advantages of the crossover are a roomy interior (from five to seven seats), comfort, high ground clearance, and the ability to connect all-wheel drive.

In addition, a crossover is the best solution for a large family, it is especially relevant in sparsely populated cities with poor quality roads. Also on it you can safely go on a country holiday.

First of all, before you go to the salon to buy a crossover, you need to decide for what purpose you choose it. Cars from the SUV segment are divided into 3 categories. Each group has its own individual characteristics.

• Compact crossover. The main advantage of this group is small cost, so most of those presented today in Russia belong specifically to the budget category. Basically, this option is chosen by people living in cities, because at the touch of a button, the size of both the passenger compartment and the trunk changes. From big machines, compact ones are less “gluttonous”, and from other segments (sedan, hatchback, etc.) - good cross-country ability and all-wheel drive performance. Minus small crossover in the fact that on such a car you are unlikely to dare to poke your head into serious off-road. The best representatives of compact crossovers sold in the Russian market: Toyota RAV4, Ford Kuga, BMW X3, and Renault Captur.
• Mid size crossover. The best crossovers in terms of price-quality ratio, just the representatives of this category. In addition, such machines are more versatile. The mid-size crossover is almost a full-fledged large SUV, the seats are high in the cabin (the driver’s high seating position), but its main advantage, of course, is more economical consumption fuel. On representatives best crossovers medium-sized, you can safely go into the forest without fear of off-road driving. From this category, we should highlight: Honda Pilot, Ford Edge, Toyota Highlander, Skoda Kodiak, Renault Koleos and so on.
• Full size crossover. This group is the best family crossovers. The salon of such a car can provide from 7 to 9 seats, but it is worth remembering that big crossover consumes much more fuel than its smaller counterparts. When choosing full-size crossover, basically people are guided by a spacious comfortable interior, as well as the ability to move around in the most difficult off-road conditions. Note that the range of prices in this segment is the largest. The brightest representatives included in this group: Volkswagen Tuareg, Land Rover Discovery, Ford Flex and so on.

Official statistics: According to the analysts of AUTOSTAT, in the first 4 months of 2019, 36.7 thousand new cars of the SUV segment were sold in the capital. SUVs accounted for 50.8% of the entire Moscow market.

If you are wondering which crossover to choose so that the price and quality are well combined in it? First of all, you need to decide on the budget that you plan to spend on buying a car. Today the most budget crossovers produced by Chinese companies. Prices for the initial configuration start at 600 thousand rubles. If you are aiming to buy a middle-class crossover, then you will have to empty the family budget from 1 to 1.5 million rubles. A luxury crossover will cost at least 4.5 million rubles.

Rating of the best crossovers in terms of reliability for 2019:

In order for the crossover you have chosen to meet all your desires and expectations, take Special attention these details:

• Determine the approximate amount, which must necessarily include future expenses on the car (insurance, maintenance, and so on).
• Decide on a specific brand. Each manufacturer has its pros and cons (for example, German Volkswagens are too tough, Honda suffers from rapid body corrosion, and so on).
• Decide what engine your crossover will be equipped with. Petrol is more adapted to the Russian weather, diesel is more economical and requires much lower fuel costs.
• Remember, if you are a middle-class person, then when buying, be guided by the efficiency of the engine and its power characteristics.
• Experts recommend opting for a new crossover with impressive ground clearance (clearance), as well as fairly wide wheels.
• Before buying a car, be sure to test drive or sign a test period agreement.

Mitsubishi ASX (Mitsubishi Asx)

Let's start with the fact that, as part of a study by the authoritative British publication Driver Power (Auto Express), this car became the first in the reliability rating and received the title of "best compact crossover". For the first time, a Japanese company presented a restyled Mitsubishi ASX SUV at the New York International Exhibition last spring, in fact, this model is offered on the Russian market today.

As a result of the modernization, the Mitsubishi ACX cross received a completely redesigned front end, in which the company's new design concept is clearly visible. The stern got a different bumper and a shark fin style antenna. In addition, Japanese engineers have significantly improved the sound insulation in the cabin. The interior of the novelty was replenished with an improved multimedia system with a seven-inch touch screen.

Pros: Very reliable, it always starts up on the floor (even in winter), a fairly powerful air conditioner, hard suspension, but all the bumps on the road "swallows" with a bang.

Minuses: Hard to accelerate, hard to overtake.

1. motor: volume 1.6 liters;
2. power: 150 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: manual transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 195 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 7.8 / 100 km;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 11.4 seconds;
8. price: 1 million 099 thousand rubles;

Ford EcoSport (Ford EcoSport)

Updated american ford EcoSport is perfect for people of low income and is a bright energetic urban crossover. One of its main advantages is low cost. And impressive ground clearance, short overhangs and an intelligent all-wheel drive system will give confidence to the owner of this car in the urban jungle.

The most budget version"SUV" for Russian market equipped with a fabric interior, multifunctional steering wheel, power steering and steering adjustments, seat heating, air conditioning, power windows, power and heated mirrors, a 12-volt outlet, a folding rear seat and a programmable preheater. For safety, airbags are provided, as well as ABS and ESP systems.

Pros: high rise, warm interior, stable at a speed of 160 km / h. good light and electric steering. Decent music.

Minuses: too wide front struts, but eventually you get used to it. There is no slipping off, weak brakes.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 1.6 liters;
2. power: 122 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: manual transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 200 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 6.6 / 100 km;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 12.5 seconds;
8. price: 844 thousand rubles;

Subaru Forester V (Subaru Forester 5)

Global premiere SUV Subaru Forester new generation took place last spring at the New York Auto Show. The Subaru Forester 5 is based on the Subaru Global Platform architecture, which is also used to build the latest Impreza and XB. When changing generations cardinal changes"Forester" did not receive, but slightly increased in size. So, the dimensions of the new Forester are: length / width / height - 4625 (+15) / 1815 (+20) / 1730 (-5) millimeters, respectively. The wheelbase is now 2670 (+30) mm.

The new generation Subaru Forester for the Russian Federation is equipped with heated front and rear seats, automatic air conditioning, electronic stability system, Era-Glonass and numerous driver assistance systems. Equipment for the top versions is distinguished by the presence of an electric sunroof, cameras with a 360-degree view, multimedia with a navigation system, adaptive cruise control with a pair of cameras for monitoring the distance, and a blind zone tracking system.

Pros: permanent four-wheel drive, high cross-country ability, sensitive steering, comfortable seat backs for long trips, roomy trunk, unique design.

Minuses: in the back row it is crowded with people with a height of two meters, high speeds often there are noises and whistles.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 2.0 liters;
2. power: 150 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: CVT / 4WD;
5. ground clearance: 220 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 7.2 / 100 km;
7. price: 1 million 959 thousand rubles.

Nissan Qashqai (Nissan Qashqai)

Japanese Nissan Qashqai is perfect for both men and women, and it is also a great option for a family of no more than five people. This car is very popular among European motorists and Russian in particular. Recently, she has repeatedly ranked first as the most bought SUV. Yes, the cross is not very roomy - the cabin provides 5 seats. But among the advantages, one can single out excellent dynamics, a wide engine range, as well as a large selection of gearboxes. It should also be noted that the traditional Japanese manufacturers practicality, rich interior decoration and a fairly affordable price category.

The most affordable package:

1. engine: volume 1.2 liters;
2. power: 115 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: manual transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 200 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 7.8 / 100 km;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.9 seconds;
8. price: 1 million 244 thousand rubles;

Renault Duster (Renault Duster)

french crossover Renault Duster enjoys great popularity among Russian motorists. Main advantages: affordable price category, a wide range of configurations (with front and all-wheel drive), excellent off-road capabilities, as well as a choice between diesel and gasoline engines. Note that the company positions Duster as a full-fledged SUV. Thanks to the above, the cross takes a leading place in all kinds of TOPs.

In addition, Duster differs from its closest competitors in a comfortable and transformable interior, in which you can easily place the most necessary things for a long journey. Particular attention should be paid to the 475-liter trunk, and if you fold the rear seat, its volume reaches 1,636 liters.

Advantages: Low price tag; spacious salon; excellent off-road capability.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 1.6 liters;
2. power: 143 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: 5MKPP / 4 × 2; 6MKPP/4×4;
5. ground clearance: 210 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 7.8 / 100 km;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.3 seconds;
8. price: 689 thousand rubles;

Hyundai Tucson (Hyundai Tusan)

If you prefer the Korean auto industry, then you simply cannot find a better SUV than the Huyndai Tucson. This car is no less popular with Russian motorists than the previous participant in our TOP. Significant advantages: comfortable interior, rich equipment, sophisticated interior, high-quality finishing materials, as well as wide choose power units.

The crossover range includes both petrol and diesel engines. The Koreans built the Huyndai Tucson on the same architecture that formed the basis of the Kia Sportage. But Tusan is bought better than his donor. In the countries of the post-Soviet space, buyers liked the sporty and rather aggressive appearance. In addition, the car turned out to be economical, reliable and powerful.

Pros: Pleasant exterior; enough powerful engines; equipment at the highest level.

Minuses: High price tag for additional options.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 2.0 liters;
2. power: 150 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: manual transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 182 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 10.7 / 100 km;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.6 seconds;
8. price: 1 million 369 thousand rubles;

Peugeot 3008

The next crossover that we will consider is the Peugeot 3008. Its small size and excellent dynamics make it easy to maneuver in traffic. This car is a prominent representative of the French company Peugeot. The car is perfect for family trips to the countryside. The car in its arsenal has many awards, including the title of "best all-terrain vehicle of the year". The model did not receive an all-wheel drive version, but it was equipped with an anti-slip system. This makes the car dynamic and easy to drive.

+: Roomy, ergonomic interior; high-quality finishing materials; good handling; well tuned suspension.

-: Low off-road capabilities.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 1.6 liters;
2. power: 135 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: automatic transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 219 mm;
6. price: 1 million 399 thousand rubles;

Mazda CX-5 (Mazda CX5)

Japanese crossover The Mazda CX-5 outperforms most of its competitors when it comes to exterior design. When decorating the interior, the company used high-quality materials, such as genuine leather (seats), as well as rather soft plastic. Lovers of beauty and comfort will definitely appreciate this crossover. The main advantage of this car is that you can comfortably drive around the city, and also not be afraid to move out onto a country road.

Advantages: Decent equipment; amazing dynamic characteristics; quite comfortable suspension.

Flaws: Cramped interior space, this is especially felt with growth above 190 centimeters; low clearance; low off-road capabilities.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 2.0 liters;
2. power: 150 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: "mechanics" / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 192 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 8.7 liters;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.4. seconds;
8. price: 1 million 445 thousand rubles;

Kia Sportage (Kia Sportage)

crossover Kia Sportage one of the five most bought in the global car market. It successfully combines good handling, dynamics, but its main advantage is a wide power range. As a result, a potential buyer has the opportunity to choose from really affordable to more expensive option execution. Moreover, the equipment and equipment of this machine is practically not inferior German competitors. That is, the line of complete sets provides an opportunity to choose a car for every taste and budget.

Pros: Spacious, comfortable, high-quality interior space with wide transformation possibilities; good soundproofing.

Minuses: Longitudinal swing; through chur intricate configuration; poor off-road performance.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 2.0 liters;
2. power: 150 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: manual transmission / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 182 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 10.7 / 100 km;
7. price: 1 million 289 thousand rubles;

Volkswagen Tiguan is not accidentally included in our price-quality rating of "SUVs". In this reliable and practical crossover, the brand's engineers have invested all the most advanced TDI and TSI technologies, and equipped it as a transmission robotic box DSG gears. Thanks to the introduction advanced technologies, the car turned out to be very dynamic, and most importantly economical, leaving its competitors far behind.

A significant disadvantage of this cross is the weak protection of the engine compartment from dust. Also, the disadvantages include local assembly low quality. As a result of ongoing NCAP crash tests, he received the highest score of five stars.

+: Attractive exterior and interior; wonderful handling; excellent dynamics; large selection of motors.

-: Expensive options; weak off-road capabilities.

The most affordable package:

1. engine: volume 1.4 liters;
2. power: 125 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: "robot" DSG / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 200 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 8.3 liters;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.5 seconds;
8. price: 1 million 399 thousand rubles;

Toyota RAV4 (Toyota Rav4)

Almost all the experts who participated in our survey agreed that the Toyota RAV4 is a worthy representative of an SUV brought to us from Japan. When creating this car, the company invested all its experience accumulated over last years- State of the art facilities and equipment.

Engineers also did not forget about the appearance - the design is made in the corporate style of the brand, which received the unofficial name "everything below". As a result, the machine is very easy to operate, torquey and dynamic.

Pros: huge selection engines, high-quality interior trim, as well as luggage compartment large volume (546 l.). There are three types of transmissions to choose from.

Very tangible shortcomings - there is no zest in the interior design, and it also has no motor protection at all.

The most affordable package:

1. motor: volume 2.0 liters;
2. power: 146 hp;
3. fuel type: gasoline;
4. transmission: "mechanics" / 4 × 2;
5. ground clearance: 197 mm;
6. fuel consumption: 7.7 liters;
7. dynamics: 0-100 km / h - 10.2 seconds;
8. price: 1 million 449 thousand rubles;

Huge size, powerful engines and great speed. These cars were designed not to be boring. Meet the 10 fastest SUVs of 2015. Let's start with the "slowest" sport utility vehicles/crossovers.

Rating of the fastest SUVs 2015

10th place Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

The rating "black square" opens the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, which took tenth place with the result of acceleration to hundreds in 5.5 seconds. This result is achieved thanks to the flawless operation of the 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo engine. Having a huge cost of 9,700,000 rubles, this car has highest flow- 23 liters in the urban cycle.

9th Place Range Rover Supercharged

Range Rover Supercharged settled in ninth place with a score of 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h. Under the hood, the SUV has a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a capacity of 510 horsepower and 625 Nm of torque. In this case, the average consumption is 16.7 liters per 100 km. The price of the model is 7,056,000 rubles.

8th place Audi SQ 5

Eighth place rightfully belongs to the sporty and compact Audi SQ5 with its turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 engine. 356 horsepower power accelerates the SQ5 to hundreds in 5.2 seconds, and the price is “modest” 3,113,000 rubles.

7th place Range Rover Sport Supercharged

Further, in seventh place is the sports modification Range Rover Sport Supercharged, which, thanks to the “loss” of excess weight, is able to accelerate to hundreds 0.2 faster than its brother, which is 5.1 seconds.

6th place BMW X5xDrive50i

Sixth place behind the German business class SUV BMW X5 xDrive50i with a score of 5 seconds. This car includes 4.4 liter Gas engine V8 turbocharged, with a total power of 445 hp and 650 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption is 15.7 liters per hundred, and the cost in car dealerships is 4,082,000 rubles.

5th place Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

A powerful and muscular representative of the American automobile industry, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 takes 5th place in the ranking with a result of 4.9 seconds. Under the hood of the SRT8 is the legendary 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine with 470 hp. and 630 Nm of torque. The price of the model is 3,900,000 rubles.

4th place Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG is fourth in the ranking. The power of the 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo engine, with a capacity of 518 hp. and 700 Nm of torque, accelerates this "car" to hundreds in 4.8 seconds. Average fuel consumption is 18.8 liters per hundred. The price of this in car dealerships is 6,500,000 rubles.

3rd place BMW X6 M

The honorable third place went to the sporty and truly dynamic M. Having received a 4.4-liter turbocharged engine V8 and 555 hp power, X6 shows a result of 4.65 seconds to hundreds. The cost of the model is 6,220,000 rubles.

2nd place Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Silver "hit parade" gets Porsche Cayenne Turbo with a result of 4.5 seconds. Thanks to its 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 engine, the German produces 500 hp. power and 700 Nm of torque. The average fuel consumption is 16 liters per hundred. The minimum price of a charged Porsche is 6,685,000 rubles.

1st place Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

And in first place, the even more “charged” Turbo S finishes with a result of 4.4 seconds. The crown of the "king of the mountain" is brought by "pumped" up to 550 hp. 4.8 liter V8 engine. The cost of an SUV is 9,230,000 rubles.
First-class luxury, safety, “space” speeds and no less space prices are the main features that distinguish these cars from others.