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Growing popularity of cars class CUV due to their adaptability to both urban conditions and country trips. The advantages include spaciousness, comfort and all-wheel drive of this type of transport. SUV in most cases is the ideal solution for big family and also for bad pavement. Therefore, many are following the developments in the market of these cars with interest.

In part, the current rating of crossovers in 2016 in Russia is determined, regrettably, by the quality of the roads. The owner of an ordinary sedan knows perfectly well that the capabilities of his car are limited either by asphalt pavement or even “primer”. Therefore, many opt for SUVs, here there is more clearance and better cross-country ability. At the same time, you do not have to sacrifice comfort and easy handling.

The first CUV models in the mid-90s were japanese models Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V which are very popular all over the world. Now every self-respecting automaker has its own line of cars of this class. The term "crossover" today characterizes a frameless off-road vehicle with the following parameters:

• Two-volume body with options for transforming the cabin space.
• Upgraded body geometry characteristics, short overhangs and increased ground clearance.
• Bearing body, on some models there are reinforced floor spars.
• Possibility of choice of drive scheme: monodrive or all-wheel drive.

An accessible review of crossovers in 2016 demonstrates the fact that certain instances are equipped with permanent all-wheel drive and blocking or imitation of disabling cross-axle differentials with electronic systems that increase flotation. Therefore, it is somewhat wrong to assume that the SUV is an unfinished SUV.
Be that as it may, such machines are in demand because they are somewhat universal. It goes without saying that to compete in cross-country ability, for example, with they can’t handle it, but the cost factor is of no small importance in this situation - solid configurations of pseudo-SUVs are now available for an amount not exceeding 1,000,000 rubles.

What budget crossover can you choose in 2016?

>search cheap cars cross-country in most cases leads to a large range of products from China. The prejudice against its quality is a thing of the past, and the equipment is quite comparable with the options offered by famous brands. The European auto industry is also making every effort in this direction and offers several fairly profitable options.

• Vortex Tingo- a car of Chinese origin from the category of the cheapest, which is assembled at our TagAZ plant. A budget option Comfort equipment with a 1.8 liter engine and a mechanical “five-step” will cost 499,900 rubles. This amount includes air conditioning, power accessories and two airbags. For the Suite option package with automatic transmission, you will have to pay 554,900 rubles.
• - the second generation of a car with a stylish design also occupies a leading place in the ranking of inexpensive crossovers in 2016. The model is equipped with a choice of two engines of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 82 and 102 hp. The power plant is aggregated at the request of the buyer or a five-speed manual transmission, or an automatic box, also five speeds. The price of the basic version starts from 579,990 rubles.
• Nissan Juke– compact japanese car excellent quality, the cost of which starts at 679,000 rubles. Basic option equipped with a 84 hp engine. 1.6 liters, as well as four speakers and a media center. For lovers of fast driving, the car can be equipped with one of the engines with a capacity of 117 and 190 hp.
• Geely Emgrand X7- front-wheel drive SUV with a wide choice of powertrains. Two engines with volumes of 1.8 and 2.0 liters and capacities of 125 and 140 hp each. respectively. They are assembled with a mechanical “five-step”, and the price of the most affordable copy is 769,000 rubles. A six-speed hydromechanical automatic machine is paired with a 2.4-liter unit and a power of 148 hp.
• Skoda Yeti- one of the most economical cars in its class - only 6.9 liters per 100 kilometers. A wide choice of engines - 4 types with a volume of 1.4 to 1.8 liters. The transmission component can be implemented in three ways: a five-speed manual transmission, a six-speed automatic and a seven-band “robot”. Basic equipment is available with about 800,000 rubles.
• Hyundai ix25- luxury budget crossover 2016, which is going near St. Petersburg. Models are offered both with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with 1.6 and 2.0 engines. Both transmissions are six-speed - both mechanics and automatic. The cost of the car starts at 860,000 rubles, but the top copies can hardly be attributed to the cheap sector.
• Chery Tiggo 5- one of the few instances that is offered with a CVT CVT transmission. The initial model with a five-speed manual transmission will cost 870,000 rubles. The entire range is equipped with a two-liter atmospheric engine Acteco-SQR484F, which was developed by the Chinese together with the Austrian AVL campaign. The set of basic options is impressive - in addition to the rear view camera, there are ABS systems and EBD.

As you can see, some SUVs are already available in the segment up to 500,000 rubles, these are really budget models. More functional Japanese and European brands in given class will cost a little more, but still, their price does not exceed 1 million rubles.

What is the ranking of luxury crossovers in 2016?

Vehicles of this type differ from inexpensive counterparts not only in price and size - it is more high level comfort and opportunity. In this spectrum there are brands that stood at the origins of the development of the urban SUV direction. This means that manufacturers know what to offer and how to present their product. No wonder the Russian motorist is increasingly looking towards these cars.

• Toyota RAV4- in the review of luxury crossovers in 2016, it occupies a leading position and is rightfully considered the ancestor of the class. The fourth generation of the SUV has become the epitome of quality thanks to the implementation of advanced technical ideas. The popularity of the machine is proven by growth despite the crisis in the country. base model with a two-liter engine and six-speed mechanics costs 1,281,000 rubles.
• Volkswagen Tiguan- a practical city SUV using TSI and TDI proprietary developments, aggregated with a DSG dual-clutch robotic transmission. There are three engines in the arsenal - two petrol 1.4 and 2.0 and one diesel 2.0 liter. A variant with a 6-speed “mechanics” and a TSI-1.4 engine costs 1,299,000 rubles.
• Mazda CX-5- the restyled model is rightfully considered one of the most driver's cars. The Japanese offer three types of power plants - two petrol 2.2 and 2.5 liters and a diesel 2.2 liters. A mono-drive crossover in the base with a 2.2-liter naturally aspirated engine and a six-speed manual transmission is estimated at 1,349,000 rubles.

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• Honda CR-V– the machine combines all the best qualities passenger car and SUV thanks to the technological suspension scheme. The power line is represented by 2.0 DOHC gasoline and 2.4 DI DOHC diesel with capacities of 150 and 188 hp. respectively. The choice of transmission can be 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic transmission and stepless CVT. The initial price of the copy is 1,529,000 rubles.
• Audi Q3- the famous German representative of the SUV class in the ranking premium crossovers 2016, which already speaks of quality and reliability. The manufacturer offers three types of engines: two petrol - 1.4 TFSI (150 hp) and 2.0 TFSI (180 hp) and one diesel - 2.0 TDI (184 hp). The engines can be paired with either a six-speed “mechanics” or a proprietary 7-band S tronic automatic transmission. The basic front-wheel drive equipment costs 1,795,000 rubles.
• BMW X4- the younger brother of the BMW X6 traditionally has the richest line of engines. In the arsenal: three TwinPower Turbo petrol units latest generation with volumes of 2.0; 2.8 and 3.5 liters, as well as three turbocharged diesel units - 2.0; 3.0 and 3.5 liters. The eight-speed Steptronic automatic with the Launch Control option is fully capable of realizing the full potential of the power units. The price of the basic package will cost a lover of the Bavarian brand 2,880,000 rubles.

This is not the whole list of premium SUVs - the most popular options are presented. If you have a more impressive amount in your pocket, the boundaries of choice expand significantly. However, even listed cars level superior to their budget counterparts in terms of comfort and reliability.

What will the review of the domestic crossover Lada X-Ray say in 2016?

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The novelty surprised many of our motorists with a unique dynamic design. Although the car is shaped like a hatchback, the ground clearance of 195 mm speaks of the off-road inclinations of the model. The five-seat interior differs significantly from past VAZ developments; the design uses a multi-layered electronic front panel and a retractable color touch screen in the middle of the dashboard.

Literally all reviews of inexpensive crossovers in 2016 note wide choose light fuel power units:

• 1.6 l with a capacity of 106 hp;
• 1.6 l with 110 hp;
• 1.8 l with 122 hp

The first two options are paired with a five-speed manual transmission, and the most powerful engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The price of the car starts from 539,000 rubles. There are four configurations in total, but the last two can be called truly functional - Top and Top Prestige. The latter includes:

• ABS and ESP systems.
• Climate control and rear parking sensors.
• Multifunction steering wheel.
• navigation system.
• Light and rain sensors.

To the virtues new car experts attribute good capacity, attractive interior trim and energy-intensive suspension. The exterior also deserved only positive reviews. Weaknesses are the lack of more powerful engines and diesel units.

conclusions

Functional and high-quality crossovers are not cheap, but there is a way out for those who are especially suffering. It consists in choosing a car from a more affordable segment, since every year the range only increases. It is important that inexpensive transport did not cause discomfort by the lack of familiar options.

If your wallet has no more than a million, but you want a city SUV, then you will have to look at budget-class models. Among its representatives there are good options with a good set of options, especially automakers from China have succeeded in this.

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Now there are a huge number of crossovers different models, equipment, characteristics and design. In order to evaluate the characteristics of the car in more detail and find out which car will be better, official dealers of crossover companies conduct professional test drives.

On the Internet, there are a huge number of video test drive crossovers where you can visually consider all the features and characteristics of the car.

Selection of cars for tests

Usually, crossovers of the same class are chosen for a test drive, so let's take a few mid-size crossovers. Among them are 5 models: Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX5 and Mitsubishi Outlander. Let's take a look at the internals of these units.

• Subaru Forester comes with a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower. We can remember this handsome man by how cleverly he beat his rivals for the title. The second equipment is a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 172 horsepower. The third equipment: a 2-liter turbo diesel engine with a capacity of 240 horsepower. The gearbox is mechanical 6-speed, it is also possible to install a Lineartronic variator. The all-wheel drive system comes with active traction distribution.

• The Honda CR-V comes with a 2.4 liter petrol engine and 190 horsepower. The gearbox is automatic in 5 steps. The all-wheel drive system is automatically connected.

• The Toyota RAV4 comes with a 2-liter petrol engine with up to 151 horsepower, a second trim with a 2.5-liter petrol engine with 180 horsepower, and a 2.2-liter turbo diesel engine with 150 horsepower. mechanical box 6-speed transmission, optional 6-speed automatic transmission or Multidrive S CVT. Front-wheel drive system, automatically engages all-wheel drive with central locking.

• Mitsubishi Outlander has a 2 liter petrol engine with 145 horsepower or a 2.4 liter petrol engine with 167 horsepower. The gearbox is a CVT Invecs-III variator and a plug-in all-wheel drive with a central locking function.

• The Mazda CX5 comes with a 2 liter petrol engine producing 150 horsepower, or a 2.5 liter 192 horsepower. Gearbox - mechanical 6-speed, or automatic transmission also 6-speed. Front-wheel drive and automatically connected all-wheel drive. Externally, the car is very similar to.

Comparing pricing policy of these units, it is safe to say that the price of the Honda CR-V is the most modest. The basic version of the Mitsubishi Outlander is the most affordable, so it occupies the second position in the price category. After them comes the Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX5. Watch video tests of crossovers Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX5 to get the necessary characteristics and visually distinguish these models.

Assessment of the appearance of a car

So, for example, looking at interior saloon cars, there are a number of distinctive characteristics. All crossovers can change the seat adjustment, but the Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester cannot change the lumbar support, which affects the comfort of landing. The second row of these crossovers can change the backrest slopes, Toyota will have the widest slope.

In Toyota and Mitsubishi crossovers, the backrests fold inside the cabin, as for other crossovers, they can also fold from the trunk side. Honda equipped interesting design, one has only to pull the handle of the chair, as the headrest, cushion and back of the chair begin to take shape.

Toyota, Mitsubishi and Subaru have an electric drive for the roof of the luggage compartment, for other crossovers this option is available in expensive versions. Some even open the lid with an unpleasant creak.

Watch a test drive of the exteriors and interiors of crossovers and compare their capabilities on the video comparative test drives of crossovers.

In addition, cars have a number of their own features, for example, Honda has a mirror to monitor the rear row of seats. This model has special sensors that signal cars in the "blind zone".

The Subaru crossover has an excellent rear view, plus additional installed cameras help to maneuver well in reverse.

Mazda effectively demonstrates the trajectory of the movement when turning the steering wheel using the front and rear parking sensors. This model also has sensors for passing vehicles, the system not only visually signals moving vehicles, but also transmits a signal with sound. This is the only car that, without turning on the turn signal, turns on a frightening hum when crossing the dividing line, which will immediately warn the driver of his mistake (this function can be disabled if desired).

Toyota has rear motion sensors. At Mitsubishi, when the doors are closed, the side mirrors are automatically closed.

The buyer himself must decide what he needs a car for, and what parameters are most important to him: volume, ease of use of some parts, interior space or other possibilities. All the possibilities can be assessed by watching a crossover test drive comparison video.

It is important not to confuse the exercise crossover video with the test drive video of crossovers. This video has nothing to do with pumping the pectoral muscles, the only similarity is that in the test drive the crossover goes through a series of exercises in order to find out the characteristics and capabilities of the car.

Handling and acceleration test

Consider the movement of these cars.

Mitsubishi Outlander likes to drift slowly and evenly with smooth roads. Mazda CX5 has powerful look but on the road it moves neatly, quietly and dynamically. Belongs to the category of leaders in equipping smooth movement. The Toyota RAV4 has a tough ride on the road. The model comes with a turbodiesel. Honda CR-V is designed for the American segment, it is more economical, and is designed for gasoline with a low octane rating.

On patency Subaru Forester affects body rigidity. The 2.5-liter engine can operate in two modes Intelligent and Sport. In sports settings, the car is much sharper, accelerates easily, without stress. As the speed increases, this characteristic disappears. With the Intelligent settings, the crossover also takes off quickly and behaves obediently on the road.

Whether Subaru or Mazda stop the farthest when braking, most likely it all depends on the tires of the car. It is better to watch a crossover comparison video, where experts conducting a test drive of cars can show all the advantages of a crossover, and also tell you how to increase its performance. This is called crossover video speed test drive.

These crossovers are designed for driving on asphalt, there are some exceptions to the rules for gentle off-road terrain. So, for example, Toyota and Mitsubishi can block the center clutch. Mazda and Honda are forbidden to drive on such terrain due to low ground clearance, it is also forbidden to turn on all-wheel drive system, as prolonged towing may cause the center clutch to overheat.

Only Subaru feels more confident with permanent all-wheel drive, tight overhangs, high ground clearance. The X-Mode system, which is activated automatically at a speed of 40 km / h, reconfigures the crossover to off-road mode, where the hill descent system is activated.

Other tests

There are also certain test drives to determine the body and comfort of a car, which include: interior space in front and behind, seating comfort, visibility for passengers, trunk volume, quality finishes and sound insulation, climatic comfort, ride smoothness in a loaded and empty car.

Test for power unit determines how fast the car can accelerate, top speed, gearbox performance, fuel consumption, range, handling, stability, agility and brake performance.

Conduct a test drive with an official representative in your city in order to feel the capabilities of the purchased unit yourself.

Watch the video, off-road crossovers feel great:

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 its low cost, so most of those presented today in Russia belong 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 large cars, compact ones differ in less “voracity”, and from other segments (sedan, hatchback, etc.) - good cross-country ability and all-wheel drive performance. The disadvantage of a small crossover is that on such a car you are unlikely to dare to poke your head into serious off-road conditions. Most the best representatives 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. Mid-size crossover - almost complete big SUV, seats are high in the cabin (high seating position of the driver), but its main advantage, of course, is more economical consumption fuel. On representatives of the best medium-sized crossovers, 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. Representatives of this group are the best family crossovers. The interior of such a car can provide from 7 to 9 seats, but it is worth remembering that a large 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 budgetary crossovers are 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". First Japanese company presented a restyled "SUV" Mitsubishi ASX at the international New York exhibition last spring, in fact, this model is offered today on the Russian market.

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 from the floor (even in winter), a fairly powerful air conditioner, the suspension is stiff, but it “swallows” all the bumps on the road 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 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 of the "SUV" for the Russian market is equipped with fabric interior, multifunction 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)

The global premiere of the new generation SUV Subaru Forester 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, the Forester did not receive cardinal changes, 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 rows of seats, automatic air conditioning, electronic system stability, Era-Glonass and numerous driver assistance systems. The equipment for the top versions is distinguished by the presence of an electric sunroof, cameras with a 360-degree view, “multimedia” with navigation system, adaptive cruise control with a pair of cameras for distance monitoring, a blind spot tracking system.

Pros: permanent four-wheel drive, high permeability, sensitive steering wheel, 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 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 motor range, as well as big choice gearboxes. It should also be noted practicality, traditional for Japanese manufacturers, 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 Renault crossover Duster is very popular among Russian motorists. Key benefits: Affordable price category, a wide range of trim levels (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 full 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 benefits: comfortable lounge, rich equipment, sophisticated interior, high-quality finishing materials, as well as a wide selection of powertrains.

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; sufficiently 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 dimensions 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 all-wheel drive performance, but it was equipped with traction control. 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 Mazda crossover The 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 performance; 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 to 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 weak protection 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 a large luggage compartment (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;

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Power 225 hp, Acceleration 0-100 km / h 7.8 s, Price from 4,907,700 rubles.

Audi Q7 3.0TFSI quattro

Power 333 hp, Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 6.1 s, Price from 5,121,275 rubles.

Power 249 hp, Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 7.1 s, Price from 5,320,258 rubles.

Range Rover Sport SDV8

Power 339 hp, Acceleration 0-100 km / h in 6.9 s, Price from 5,896,005 rubles.

BMW X5 xDrive 40d

Power 313 hp, Acceleration 0-100 km / h 5.9 s, Price from 6,495,350 rubles.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Audi Q7 3.0TFSI quattro

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350D 4MATIC

Range Rover Sport SDV8

BMW X5 xDrive 40d

Audi Q7, BMW X5, MB GLE 350 D, Volvo XC90 D5, RR Sport SDV8

For many, a premium full-size SUV is a cherished consumer dream. And for many, this dream, alas, remains unrealizable. We believe that dreams should come true, and we collected five cars at one time and in one place at once - one is better than the other. Or not better? Now let's figure it out!

Text by Vasily Ostrovsky, photo by Artem Popovich

All cars are up-to-date. The “oldest” is the Range Rover Sport: its sales began in the summer of 2013. BMW X5 appeared at the end of the same year, while Volvo XC90, Audi Q7 and Mercedes-Benz GLE came to Russia quite recently.

Frankly, comparing similar cars is more of an academic interest than a practical one. Speaking about such a format as an expensive SUV of noble origin, one has to take into account not only the "physical" parameters of the car, but its "spiritual" qualities. It is hard to imagine that a person who was thinking of getting behind the wheel of a Mercedes would be able to prefer the blue-and-white propeller of a car with a different ideology to his starry dream. And the Angloman is unlikely to covet the Teutonic technology: in his view, the only better "Range" can be an even more expensive "Range".

But "Audi" and "Volvo" stand somewhat apart. However, the Q7 was a status thing before, while the XC90 has only now risen to the level of other cars, having risen significantly in price compared to its predecessor. Well, the more interesting will be our observations.

Audi Q7 3.0TFSI quattro

Nearly ten years have passed between the premieres of two generations of Q7 - a period by today's standards is almost prohibitive. The new “Ku” differs strikingly from the old one: if the previous car seemed to be a rounded heffalump, now the “Audi” has sharpened its edges and ... ceased to look like an SUV. But a large crossover simply has to be impressive!

Impressions from the salon are also ambiguous. The first rating is cool. The climate control knobs are interestingly executed, on which the temperature and operating mode are displayed. Nicely done black wood inserts with a matte texture and subtle stripes.

Fully digital devices are also impressive: the graphics are perfectly worked out, and the functionality is the highest. However, last feature- a double-edged sword: an excess of readings on the display significantly complicates perception. And I was also very surprised by the orientation of the dashboard: it does not face the driver’s organs of vision, but seems to be tilted down. You get used to it over time, but the question “why?” still remains.

SUV? More like a big station wagon. Very big! And yet - solid, strict, comfortable. Behind the wheel of this car you experience a feeling of confidence and invulnerability. The perfect finish, the right handling and the powerful acceleration of the petrol V6. There is almost more space on the back sofa than you need! And everything is fine in front: comfortable seats, a beautiful and, in principle, understandable interface. What is there to complain about at all? But I would prefer the diesel version, even at the expense of dynamics. Then for me Q7 would definitely be a good option.

When the car is unlocked, bright white stripes flash on the front panel and doors, which change to red after a while. Effectively! I liked this performance, but not all experts appreciated such beauty, finding it annoyingly intrusive.

However, when it came to the convenience of managing the multimedia interface, there were no disagreements: the Germans did something crazy. The touchpad burdened with buttons, combined with a round controller and selection keys for various menu sections, blow your mind. In addition, the volume knob is located away from the useless touchpad and also made swinging. As a result, adjusting the volume is more convenient for the passenger than for the driver. Woe from the mind!

“Audi” likes a soft suspension: in some incomprehensible way, the car passes even large bumps without shaking the wheels or rocking the body. Yes, and the trunk is large, besides, its volume can be adjusted not only by unfolding the back row, but simply by moving its individual parts back and forth. However, no matter how hard I tried, I could not find a common language with the ingenious on-board system: the heap of controls on the central tunnel horrified me. This is some kind of ergonomic bacchanalia, by golly! I didn’t like the screen instead of the dashboard: it’s not easy to figure out the numerous numbers, and besides, it remained an unsolvable mystery for me why it was installed with a downward slope.

Our copy was in a strange configuration: with rather expensive options like a Bang & Olufsen audio system, the car was deprived of memory for the front seats and climate control for sofa passengers. The steering column was not electrified at all - as, indeed, on the Volvo. Nevertheless, there are no complaints about the chairs - the adjustment ranges are more than sufficient. rear seats are also adjustable: individual parts of the sofa can be moved longitudinally and the back can be tilted over a very wide range. In terms of space and ease of entry / exit, Audi is unrivaled.

The armrest is divided into two equal parts,

each of which is adjustable in length. At the same time, the “warehouse” itself in its bowels is extremely modest in volume.

The touchpad does not live up to expectations:

the driver wants to use it as a means of navigating through the menu, but it is only suitable for “fingerprint” input, which is rarely used

Very comfortable steering wheel

in places of grip trimmed with delicate perforated leather. A separate joy is a special button for adjusting the volume of the navigation system

Of the five cars, only the Q7 was equipped with 333 hp. gasoline engine and was inferior in power exclusively to the Range. With dynamics, of course, the crossover has everything in perfect order. And the most vivid impression was left by the smoothness of the “Ku-seventh”. More comfortable suspension, I do not remember! The crossover destroys small irregularities completely, and reduces large ones to frivolous sizes. It can drive on speed bumps without slowing down at all. Great!

But the handling of the car alerted. On the one hand, the "German" demonstrates an excellent grip in corners - on the other hand, it does not at all seek to put reliable information into the hands of the driver regarding the angle of rotation of the wheels: a light steering wheel does not have sufficient information content, and you have to get into a turn almost at random.

As for cross-country ability, Audi is not strong in this discipline, even despite the presence of an air suspension with the possibility of changing the clearance: long wheelbase and large overhangs are not the best help on the road.

BMW X5 xDrive 40D

At the end of the last century in Munich, they proved to the whole world that an SUV can have the habits of a sports car: having appeared in 1999, the X5 became the most driver-driven crossover (three more years remained before the Cayenne appeared). And now "X-fifth" still provokes to ride "with a stick held high." Another thing is that, compared with its predecessor, the E70, the current car of the F15 series has become much more comfortable: excellent ride is the main acquisition of the X5.

Like Mercedes, the Bavarian crossover professes loyalty to tradition: from the point of view of the Boomer driver, everything in the cabin is in its place. However, the key difference between Munich traditionalism and Stuttgart traditionalism is that from the point of view of a normal person in BMW there are no problems with ergonomics. With each new generation of "X-fifth" is becoming more and more saturated with electronics, but its high density per square meter of the car does not conflict with ease of use - with the exception of navigation, which is categorically inconvenient to control through a round controller. Eh, here would be a normal human touchscreen ...

“Ha-fifth” is a certain history and image. He is like a noble horse who dreams of breaking into a gallop. But what is the boredom in the cabin? This is a crossover from the premium segment! Where is the deliberate luxury, which is generously endowed by the nearest competitors? It seems that everything is with him - "both skin and mug." And yet, as if something is missing - some kind of deliberate gloss, or something ... But the trunk with a separate door is a convenient thing. If we abstract from the specific image of the “boomer”, then the bottom line will be a versatile, but devilishly fast car, well suited to the needs of an adult couple with a couple of small children, who will be comfortable on a not too spacious back sofa.

Against the background of competitors, the interior of the X-Fifth may even seem slightly conservative: despite the fact that the multimedia interface is endowed with fairly extensive powers, the main functions are still hung on familiar buttons. Of the inconveniences, it is worth noting the non-fixed paddle switches (only a person with well-developed intuition is able to determine in which mode the wipers work) and the same joystick of the machine.

The front seats at BMW masterpiece - without exaggeration. In addition to a million different customary adjustments, the front seats also “break” in half, the backrest: the angle of inclination of its upper part can be set separately. In general, the chair can be easily adjusted to any, even the most non-standard figure. Bravo!

BMW seemed to me too twitchy: it accelerates in jumps and slows down too sharply - the brake pedal turned out to be too sensitive. I also didn’t like the fact that the thresholds are not protected from dirt in any way - in this sense, Audi and Range Rover are preferable. But there are no problems with smooth running. And I was also surprised by the lack of air suspension with clearance adjustment: it seems to me that in this class and for this money it should be mandatory equipment.

The Bavarians have been supplying their expensive cars projection displays, and the X5 is no exception. It is impeccable in terms of the quality of information presentation: a clear color image seems to hover above the road. Volvo also has a HUD, but the Swedes have a simpler implementation.

Ambient interior lighting

allows you to select the color of the illumination at the discretion of the driver - this function is dedicated to the corresponding item in the on-board system menu

Double armrest

opens access to the box on the central tunnel, in which a significant part of the volume was pulled over by a shelf for a mobile phone. By the way, BMW supports simultaneous connection of two phones.

The most concise dashboard

provides clear perception of the most important information. In addition, some data is displayed on the projection display.

X5 is not shy about flaunting his athletic skills

Despite the fact that the current "X-fifth" has slightly settled down, changing the rigidity of the ride to smoothness, he still does not hesitate to flaunt his sports skills - especially the modification with a 313-horsepower diesel engine, revitalized by a pair of hefty turbines. The motor is crazy! And the box suits him very well: the gears change each other quickly, but smoothly.

The steering wheel is clear, sharp - and at the same time not annoying with excessive nervousness. Sports mode seemed like a thing narrow application: light, unobtrusive imposingness goes away, leaving a bunch of nerves exposed - for each press of the gas, the car jerks too actively forward, sometimes forcing to slow down. The brakes of the X5, by the way, are also very sensitive - you have to get used to this feature of them.

From the point of view of cross-country ability, BMW is definitely inferior to the leaders: despite a decent ground clearance and a well-functioning imitation of differential locks, the X5 is devoid of both a lowering row and air suspension with variable clearance.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d 4MATIC

Normally, the GLE is considered a new model, but in fact, the Mercedes became the oldest participant in our test: in fact, this is the third generation ML, restyled.

The interior did not change too much during the modernization: instead of the display built into the front panel, a “tablet” grew up on it, a new steering wheel appeared, and a small wheel for browsing the on-board system menu gave way to a massive controller with a touch panel hanging over it.

Mercedes Seems like a perfectly balanced car

The Swabians by inertia exploit the left steering column switch, tortured by many functions, to which it takes a long time to adapt if this is your first Mercedes. It is impossible to quickly get used to the fact that the wipers turn on to the left of the steering wheel, and not to the right. But to the selector "machine", which sticks out of the steering column in place of the lever for the wipers, you adapt instantly. When I switched to a BMW after the Mercedes, instead of driving off, I cleaned the windshield.

Mercedes is a special brand for me: since childhood, I have had a weakness for cars with a three-pointed star. Salon GLE like a cozy office, from which you do not want to leave. Everything here is solid, almost conservative - and at the same time modern, respectable and aristocratic. There are no comments on driving performance either - they are polished to a shine. And the brand speaks for itself: the word "Mercedes" does not need to be explained to anyone. True, I don't like new system designations - it is now almost impossible to distinguish one SUV from another by ear.

The front seats of our GLE were electrified to the max. Their management is traditionally placed on the door, however, there are buttons in the bases of the seats - in particular, they regulate the lumbar support. By the way, a curious feature: as the seats move back, their head restraints automatically rise - in my opinion, this is absolutely logical.

It's amazing that other manufacturers haven't thought of doing this yet. No less strange is the fact that for some reason the Mercedes did not use the seat to facilitate the driver's landing: when the ignition is turned off, only the steering wheel moves off.

In terms of space on the couch, Mercedes is inferior to Audi and Volvo, but outperforms BMW and Range. There are no inconveniences with entry and exit, although there is still a chance to get your trousers dirty - the doors do not protect the thresholds from dirt.

Of all the five cars, it is Mercedes that gives the impression of the most solid car. Everything is emphasized well in it: noble appearance, comfortable interior, and roomy trunk. True, with multimedia, it seems to me, the Germans themselves were too clever: the touch panel on the central tunnel is clearly superfluous here. But the picture on the screen is good: the image quality is extremely clear, and the font is large enough - no problems with the perception of information. And the work of the all-round visibility system is completely beyond praise! I also liked the fact that for the GLE you can order a transfer case with a reduction gear: with its help, pulling a trailer with a boat out of the water is a couple of trifles. Still, other things being equal, I would have preferred the larger GL - purely because of its size.

In terms of cargo transportation, the GLE's interior is well-cut. And although the pillows and the back row of the back row have to be folded separately, lowering the head restraints to the lower position, but such an operation leads to the formation of an absolutely flat floor.

Easiest audio control

due to the fact that the driver has the opportunity to choose the way to interact with it - through the menu of the multimedia interface, the keys on the steering wheel or the buttons on the center console

Cool all-round visibility with a clear picture,

which forms a quartet of cameras, is a great working tool: driving in reverse, guided solely by the display, is a breeze in a Mercedes

The light skin of the interior turned out to be too brand:

in a very new car with a mileage of less than a thousand kilometers, it has already acquired a distinct blue tint

The steering column bristles with many levers -

three on the left and one on the right. However, if you get used to the “automatic” selector rather quickly, then the branded multifunctional lever with turn signals and wipers is not so easy to master.

The three-liter diesel that animated the GLE 350 d is neatly inscribed in the “tax” 249 forces (in Europe, the same engine produces 258 hp) and is equipped with a 9-speed “automatic”. Such a tandem works great: speeding up is fast, but Mercedes-like smoothly. Noise isolation is worked out in the most thorough way, the suspension is excellently trained - the ride is good even in sport mode. Mercedes generally left the impression of a perfectly balanced car.

Yes, he is almost sterile in sensations - there is not a single comment on his behavior! At the same time, the language does not turn boring to call the crossover from Stuttgart - GLE seems to be a very lively and mobile organism. His character is deliberately even, but this is precisely the charm of this car: it is felt to everything that behind such a restrained behavior is a grandiose engineering work.

As for the off-road qualities of the Mercedes, then on the roads it will yield only to the Range, and even then only a little: in the arsenal of the GLE 350 d, supplemented offroad package coupled with air suspension, there is a reduction gear, forced locking of the central differential and adjustable ground clearance, the maximum value of which reaches 285 mm.

Range Rover Sport SDV8

Generations was made from Discovery, then its heir is built on a common platform with a large "Range". During the reincarnation, the RRS became four hundred kg lighter and acquired new engines - in particular, a 4.4-liter turbodiesel, which was just under the hood of our car. Such a powerful "dviglo" and the tank will drag away effortlessly - not like an SUV! In response to pressing the accelerator pedal, Sport, slightly squatting on the rear axle, goes on the offensive on the space under the guttural rumble of the diesel G8. And although the Range will yield to both BMW and Audi in drag, the acceleration impressions are still very strong: you immediately feel like you are in a big and heavy, but at the same time incredibly fast car that generates a feeling of total superiority over other road users.

This illusion is also fed by a high seating position - you look at your neighbors in the stream from above. It provides good visibility, but complicates access to the car: you don’t sit down in the Range and don’t even enter, but go up. It will be more difficult for short people to jump into the salon than for taller than average people. And the process of landing on the front passenger seat of a girl in a tight skirt turns into a strip show!

I didn't really like the former "Sport" - for all the pathos, it seemed rustic. Here is the new "Range" - another matter! He is handsome and elegant, although he looks impressive and menacing. By organization inner space The “British” is somewhat similar to a BMW - for example, in the back row I don’t have enough space with my height, and it’s inconvenient to sit there - the beveled body pillar interferes. In terms of handling, it is inferior to the Bavarian crossover - but it is clearly capable of off-road feats, which I personally will hardly ever be able to do.

The British SUV compensates for the inconvenience when landing complete system comfortable access and thresholds that are always clean - they are completely closed with sealing doors.

It’s also not easy for the rear passengers of the Range: in addition to being high above the ground, entry and exit is complicated by the protruding wheel arch and a strongly inclined body pillar. Yes, and there is less legroom than in other cars, although more than in BMW. And here is the largest armrest, which also contains the entertainment system control panel - each passenger is supposed to have a monitor and a set of headphones.

I liked the English car more than the others. If you do not pay attention to some inconveniences like difficulties with turning on the heated seats, then the Range captivates with the convenience of landing. The steering wheel and seat move off, making it easier to get out, and the thresholds are protected from dirt by doors. And what a motor! It not only makes a large car quickly pick up speed, but also has an exorbitantly low fuel consumption. I'm only embarrassed possible problems with reliability.

Life is easier in the front row. However, there are specifics here as well. So, for example, heating and ventilation of seats can only be activated using the touch screen of the multimedia system, although you immediately get to the desired menu item by pressing a special button on the center console. By the way, only in the "Range" can you separately heat or cool the back or seat cushion by pressing the desired zone on the seat diagram on the display with your finger.

Unfortunately, the RRS was released without waiting for the new multimedia system that debuted on the Jaguar XE: the old one is characterized by primitive graphics that clearly do not correspond to the status of the car. I also didn't like working with USB drives: the system does not recognize all flash drives and refuses to play individual tracks for unknown reasons.

In general, the interior of the "British" makes an exceptionally pleasant impression - first-class leather is adjacent to polished aluminum and plastic that is pleasant to the touch.

Split Image Display

is considered a signature feature of British cars: the driver and front passenger see a different picture at the same time

Non-fixed gear selector

quite understandable to use, however a brilliant washer. which controls the machine on other "Ranges", looks more stylish, and in terms of ease of use, it is even preferable to the joystick

Displays with legacy graphics –

this is the main problem with Range Rover multimedia devices. However, the virtual dashboard can be abandoned in favor of conventional analog instruments.

Comfort Access

on british car greatly facilitates the process of placing behind the wheel: the steering wheel rises and is pressed against the front panel, and the seat moves back

The trunk of this "Range" - apparently because it is "Sport" - is not made perfectly. Firstly, a significant loading height complicates the placement of heavy luggage. Secondly, if you fold the rear sofa, you won’t get a flat floor. Thirdly, only a person with good physical fitness can extract a heavy full-size spare wheel from under the floor.

Despite the powerful engine, Sport does not have to drive on race tracks, although it is able to go fast: cruising speed far beyond the "hundred" for him - in the order of things. The ride is not bad, but when driving through more or less large irregularities, an understanding comes of how massive the wheels of an SUV are: vibrations unsprung masses feel better than you would like.

But in terms of cross-country ability, the Range has no equal! The suspension is impressively articulated, and air bellows allow the body to be raised above the ground up to a record 335 mm. Also in the list of off-road virtues, the “British” has a razdatka with a lowering, as well as a forced locking of the central and rear differentials.

Volvo XC90 D5 AWD Inscription

Like the Audi Q7, the flagship Volvo crossover delayed at the start: the first generation XC90 gave way to its successor only in the twelfth year of life. However, the expectation of a new car was worth it - the "ninetieth" was a success!

Both the petrol and diesel engines that power the XC90 have the same configuration: two-litre, four-cylinder plus boost of varying degrees of audacity.

Volvo looks discreetly in Scandinavian style, but at the same time it is modern and absolutely recognizable. Solid symbolism: the sign of Mars flaunts on the grille, and the headlights are decorated with Thor's hammer - a T-shaped LED running lights should be interpreted in this way. The only pity is that the Swedes, for some reason, did not cover the thresholds with doors: when landing, it is easy to get your pants dirty due to inattention.

The appearance of the Swedish car seems boring to me. But inside, the second-generation crossover surprised not only with highly artistic interior design, but also with its convenience: everything is here for a person. Yes, and the “tablet” on the center console is quite appropriate here, especially since it is controlled by touch, and not by abstruse twists and turns. What a great audio system! It’s a pity that Volvo has risen in price so much: if the new XC90 cost the same as the old one, it would definitely become a hit!

Once inside the Volvo, you immediately relax, feeling the very “atmosphere of well-being” that the designers have so carefully saturated the interior with. The inner world of the XC90 is made with great taste and is full of grace. What is only worth the interior decoration of the door: a sculptural surface, a combination of textures, colors, smooth lines of joining materials make it a work of art. Separate elements that are presented as branded chips do not look far-fetched: faceted “jewelry” for starting the engine and selecting driving modes is not only functional, but also convenient to use. In any case, the quality of the XC90 finish is in no way inferior to German and British cars. The only concern is lacquered black plastic, from which the buttons on the spokes of the steering wheel and door panel are made, framing the climate control vents and the display on the center console. All this looks fashionable, but in fact it turns out to be easily soiled.

By the way, about the display: a vertically oriented touch pad with Sensus interface, which Mitsubishi Electric specialists pored over, has good graphics and sufficient speed. Understanding the menu turned out to be easier than it seemed, since the on-board system does not suffer from the lack of logic. But the virtual instruments did not impress - after talking with Audi, the feeling that the Swedes have mastered only a small part of the potential of such a dashboard does not leave.

Excellent compact equipment, which has serious cross-country performance, today may be the best option for city residents. Crossovers overcome urban obstacles and can pass through any surprises of the road. Therefore, in Russia this type of car is the most valuable. More and more Russians come to test drive crossovers every month, ready to vote with their wallets for cars in this body.

We offer you a certain comparison of cars that are considered the most promising in terms of sales in Russia in the next few years. A test drive and video presentation of the results is the only reasonable way to evaluate several different crossovers.

Chinese proposals from Chery and Geely corporations

In 2014, it makes no sense to talk about the insolvency of Chinese cars, because all the offers of corporations from the Middle Kingdom have become an order of magnitude more interesting and attract buyers. More and more motorists are going for a test drive of Chinese technology, and a video of owners of brand new crossovers satisfied with the purchase has flooded the Internet.

In 2014, manufacturers from China offer the following crossovers available for a test drive in Russian showrooms:

Chery Indis is a strange car that is known in the back of a crossover only after reading the information on the price tag;

Chery Tiggo is a comfortable and interesting car with good cross-country ability and good technical characteristics;

Geely MK Cross - a compact crossover, a version of the MK hatchback with increased cross-country ability;

Geely Emgrand X7 is a wonderful car, all the delights of which are known on a personal test drive.

Given the real interest of buyers in Chinese-made cars, the popularity of these offers and the number of applications for a test drive is constantly growing. Talk about poor quality has stopped, it's time to consider these cars as a serious alternative to more expensive vehicles.

A new offer from the company Lada - on the conveyor already in 2015

So far only known more index Lada 2119, but there is no detailed information on the alternative name of the new off-road crossover from Lada. The car will be built on the proprietary platform of the Russian manufacturer, which is being improved today in collaboration with Renault-Nissan engineers. Basic information about the new Lada in 2014 is as follows:

The date of sale of the first crossover is not earlier than January 1, 2016;
the design is roughly known, but there may be certain changes;
The price is still under wraps, but basic version should not exceed the mark of 500 thousand rubles;
the volume of investments invested in the development and assembly of the first prototypes amounted to a record for Russia 680 million euros.

Let's say right away that for 2016 the design of the Russian compact jeep turned out to be too simple. Even today it looks simple, but in a little over a year it will be necessary to carry out a specific restyling. The main thing is that the model appears on the assembly line and costs affordable money.

GM offerings - Chevrolet Tracker and Opel Mokka

General Motors frequently launches two identical car under different brands. If you watch a video or test drive a Chevrolet Tracker and Opel Mokka, then you will understand that the differences between these crossovers end in design and price. All other features of the transport are exactly the same. The following similarities become especially noticeable on a test drive:

The same engines and the same interior space design;
ergonomics at the same level in two cars;
crossovers offer one configuration with some surprises and new products;
in dynamics, they can only be distinguished by the icon on the steering wheel.

These interesting twins appeared on the markets of the CIS countries. True, the company takes certain actions to avoid competition from its own divisions. In 2014 crossover Tracker not officially sold in Russia, and in the rest of the CIS countries there is no Opel Mokka.

Summing up

Amusing videos of test drives of beautiful and functional cars can help you decide which vehicle to buy for yourself. Often, crossovers provide surprises in the form of a not-too-high-quality ride with a very good design. Modern cars often have not too powerful or not enough high-torque engine, which completely spoils the impression of a car trip.

Do not rely exclusively on video on the Internet. Go for a personal test drive of a crossover before drawing any conclusions about the need to buy it. This will help you evaluate the model judiciously and decide on its level and compliance with all the advantages offered for the price.