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The SUV is perhaps one of the best types of cars. It is passable, roomy, you can go to the forest for mushrooms, and to hunt, and to the river, and to the resort with the whole family. Of the minuses – only high fuel consumption.
Top 10 rating according to “KP”
1. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Various iterations of this car have been included in the ranking of the best SUVs more than once. The car is great for off-road and for the city. The foreign car can move in one of four modes: rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive with automatic torque distribution between the axles, hard locking of the “center”, the use of a reduction gear in the transmission and the use of a rear cross-axle differential lock.
For 2022, the most current version on the market is called Sport. And there is a version of 2017 – a little cheaper and more compact. The novelty is taken because of the SUPER SELECT II all-wheel drive system, as well as fans of electronics. Inside, there is LED light everywhere, a digital dashboard and control of individual functions through the application.
Price on the official website: for the basic version 2.4 DI-D Invite 2 rubles. and 879 for the maximum 000 MIVEC Ultimate.
2 Nissan Patrol
This large SUV with excellent cross-country ability has already become a legendary car. It is 100% worth its price. Patrol is offered with a wide choice of engines, each of which is quite powerful. Among buyers, two engines with a volume of 3,0 and 4,2 liters are considered the most popular. Their power is 145 and 160 horsepower, respectively.
This is a car that is worth buying for those who care about cross-country ability, because it is not for nothing that Patrol is the car of many armies of the world and special services. It allows you to drive where most conventional SUVs get stuck at the beginning of the journey.
Unfortunately, the model has been discontinued. Fortunately, the secondary market has both a restyled version of 2014-2015 and angular “boxes” straight from the 90s.
Price: from 500 000 rub. for old versions and from 2 rubles for the latest generation.
3.Toyota Land Cruiser 200
More than once, this car topped the ratings of the best SUVs. All this thanks to a unique alloy of technical and consumer characteristics. Land Cruiser remains popular because it is suitable for both city and off-road use. It is luxurious, hardy and safe. The car has an impressive appearance, frame structure, four-wheel drive and modern electronic assistance systems. When driving off-road, they give the driver absolute confidence in all situations.
The most relevant for 2022 is the 309 hp version. There are petrol and turbo diesel engines. This one will cost a pretty penny. Therefore, if you like this giant, we advise you to pay attention to the secondary market.
Let’s make a reservation that Toyota has now curtailed the production of “two hundredths”. Instead, they will release the Land Cruiser 300. The model is completely new, but it has absorbed all the best from its predecessor. True, the test of time, she did not come. Therefore, we will not recklessly include a novelty in the top of the best SUVs.
Price on the official website: from 5 rubles; on the secondary market, the 412-000 version is about 2007 rubles.
4. Land Rover Discovery
There is a Sport version with a more elegant and, so to speak, youthful design. She’s cheaper. But buyers still often choose the classic Discovery. In 2022, the current version is V (fifth generation, restyling). Available in diesel and petrol. Up to seven seats can be set inside. And when transporting oversized cargo, the rear seats fold down and only the driver and passenger seats remain in front.
Discovery has plenty of storage space, from door pockets to hidden alcoves. Four-wheel drive is combined with a system for adapting road conditions. Torque is automatically distributed between the front and rear wheels depending on the conditions. In the cabin, everything is very technologically advanced, up to the contactless charging of smartphones. However, technical bells and whistles are typical for the most current versions.
Price: from 6 rubles for the latest version from official dealers, in the secondary market from 000 rubles. for previous versions, very old models – from 000 rubles.
5. Suzuki Jimny
Compact SUV with a unique design. Past versions are frankly utilitarian in nature. But his latest model clearly claims to be a car, including for the city. Fans of bright colors should appreciate the light green and sea colors.
The salon is concise. In the latest version, it is more spacious, the manufacturer clearly sought to increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. There is a touch screen, audio system. The trunk expands thanks to folding seats. The Jimny feature in the spar frame is all for the sake of high cross-country performance.
Price: on the official website from 1 rubles, past generations since 859 from 000 rubles.
6. Renault Duster
The manufacturers themselves call it an SUV, but auto journalists often characterize it as an off-road crossover. “Duster” remains one of the most budget options in its class. Therefore, it is the undisputed leader of the best-selling SUV in Our Country. The new model was introduced in 2021. In terms of dimensions, it is slightly larger than its predecessors, but because of its shape it looks much more impressive. The inside is pretty plain plastic. Scold him for not the most comfortable fit. The trunk is medium in size at 428 liters.
The cabin has a built-in audio system with touch buttons, you can connect a navigator or a smartphone. The working panel of the air conditioning and heating system looks interesting. The same silhouette is guessed as in Arkana. Mini-displays are built into the wheels. A few words about soundproofing. She clearly does not live up to high standards. But if you are an unpretentious person, then it’s okay. The novelty went on sale on the market with four engines. 1.5-liter diesel, 1.6 and 2.0-liter petrol, as well as a 1.3-liter turbo four. As a result, it has one of the best budget foreign cars-SUVs.
Prices: new, depending on the configuration, from 1 to 037 rubles.
7. Toyota RAV4
The crossover, which at the start was a fairly compact car, has turned into a brutal SUV. The cabin is equipped with a Multi-terrain select system dimmer, which adapts the course to various road surfaces. Please note that all-wheel drive is not available in the two most budget trim levels. Ground clearance in the updated version is increased to 200 millimeters. All configurations are now equipped with LED optics.
The instrument panel has a display. There is also a multimedia system. The interior is spacious with plenty of storage space. Available with dual-zone climate control. And this SUV is also called the best in terms of safety and maintaining its value. In Our Country, they offer one of two engines of 2 or 2.5 liters. From the boxes available automatic, mechanics and CVT.
Price: RUB 2 — RUB 152 for a new car from the salon.
8. Volkswagen Touareg
Surprisingly, German engineers managed to combine in their offspring a passable four-wheel drive – it is permanent here – and a stylish design. The car passes off-road tests at once, but the latest models turned out to be painfully elegant. Therefore, a careless driver will “kill” bumpers pretty soon.
Now dealers in Our Country sell two models of Tauregs: “business” and “exclusive”. The latter option boasts a more advanced technical stuffing. For example, a lane change assistant, matrix LED headlights and an updated digital instrument panel. Moreover, it will not be much more expensive than a business brother: when you are ready to shell out over 5 million rubles for a car, the extra 300-400 thousand do not seem fatal. It’s more of a matter of taste.
The engine is either one of two diesel (3.0 l) for 249 or 340 “horses”, or gasoline for 249 hp. The box is an eight-speed automatic.
Price: 5 – 551 rubles for a new SUV from the salon.
9. Levels (LADA 4×4)
The auto industry, namely the Niva, opens the rating of the best SUVs according to KP. This car is great for roads. And its main plus is its cheapness. Driving on impassable roads is more profitable in a budget car than in foreign cars, the cost of which is comparable to the cost of an apartment. To increase the cross-country ability, you can install mud wheels, vetkootbitnik and additional lights on it.
Of the minuses – its too brutal interior. Everything here is made of cheap plastic, and no one thought about aesthetics either.
Also, the car has a high consumption – it is not profitable to drive around the city, it takes up to 15 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.
By the way, the last restyling of the model was called Legend – that is, “Legend”. The case received a more streamlined and pleasant retro shape. Four configurations have also been added at once. The maximum will even have air conditioning, heated seats, mirrors and fog lights. Of course, this is the standard for the foreign automotive industry. It’s nice that ours pulled up. True, the price of this configuration is losing its competitive appeal.
Price: from dealers from 650 rubles for new ones, and at the maximum, all 000 rubles; used ones can be purchased from 750 thousand rubles, depending on the year of manufacture.
10. UAZ
This is the most deserved domestic SUV. The machine was created in the distant war years and served the soldiers at the front. They easily traveled both off-road and on paved roads.
Today there are many new modifications for UAZ – Patriot, Pickup, Hunter, Patriot sport. There are automatic and manual versions. For those who need a UAZ in full combat readiness, we recommend that you take a closer look at the expeditionary versions. But they are about 200-400 thousand more expensive. But you get a winch, an expeditionary trunk, a ladder, power thresholds, All-Terrain tires.
The owner of such SUVs is not afraid of either dirt or pits, because they will easily pass all the tests. These cars are rarely bought for the city, because the consumption is high, and it is not possible to use the full potential. They are best suited for country life, countryside, rallies and even trophy raids.
Price on the official website: Hunter from 1 million rubles, Pickup from 1,159 million rubles, Patriot from 1,134 million rubles. – prices for versions with a manual gearbox.
How to choose an SUV
Comments auto expert Vyacheslav Koshcheev.
SUVs, although they have many different characteristics, are not suitable for everyone. It is unlikely that a thin auto lady will look good behind the wheel of a large car.
Cars of this class are divided into two types – frame and with a load-bearing body.
The former are ideal for off-road conditions. They are easier to lift the body and suspension, less whimsical and able to last noticeably longer. SUVs with a load-bearing body have a lower weight, greater handling, maneuverability and stability.
Also be sure to pay attention to the type of fuel. Cars with gasoline engines are usually more maneuverable and faster, but consume much more fuel. Diesel, although more economical, requires more regular oil changes.
Now let’s talk about the gearbox. An automatic transmission is not the most suitable option for off-road. Under harsh conditions, they can fail. In addition, they can easily get stuck in the mud, it will be problematic to pull them out because of the automatic transmission. With a manual gearbox, it is much easier to control the operation of the engine.
Pay attention to the suspension. The independent one has a number of advantages, including reliable contact with the surface. Its disadvantage lies in the low protection against damage.
Be sure to look at the number of owners in the TCP, all-wheel drive and a working automatic transmission. You need to look at the reality of the mileage – 90% of the sellers on the market roll it, and it’s not so easy to identify this. In these cases, especially if you choose an old car, contact auto-selection specialists. We start the inspection with documents – we check whether the car is legally clean, or whether it is pledged. If everything is in order here, you can start to inspect:
- We look at the body – we check whether the car is a bit or not, whether there are painted parts. This can be done using a thickness gauge, a special device;
- We look at the salon. If the seats are worn in it, the steering wheel braid – it becomes clear that the car is not the first freshness, even if it has low mileage;
- Be sure to do computer testing of the engine, gearbox;
- It is also necessary to do the procedure of endoscopy of the motor – we look at the piston group for scoring. This is a common problem for SUVs with a range of 80 – 100 thousand kilometers.
– The most optimal age of the car is 5-7 years. But everything, of course, depends on maintenance – you can buy a good car, which is 10 years old, and not know any problems with it. In order to save money and convenience, it is advisable to purchase a car with a plug-in drive. That is, the driver will drive around the city on front-wheel drive, but outside the city, in nature, turn on full-wheel drive, the expert notes.
It is better not to pay attention to too old cars – they will most likely not last long, as they were operated in conditions far from a quality asphalt road. Before buying, you need to make sure that the SUV is not clogged inside with dust or sand, since the presence of such a problem can subsequently significantly reduce the life of the engine and its mechanisms.
In addition, you should pay attention even to minor details that are sometimes even ignored when buying a car. It is desirable that the car had one owner, since an SUV requires a special attitude and investments, therefore, such cars are not bought for a short time.