18 best crossovers

Crossovers are extremely popular in our country due to the combination of two characteristics: on the one hand, they have the features of an SUV (increased ground clearance, high seating position of the driver, the possibility of all-wheel drive), and on the other, they are comfortable and relatively low-cost, since they are mainly built on a passenger platform with a monocoque body. Crossovers are often chosen for their sporty character, underlined by an aggressive design, considerable capacity and increased maneuverability, which is important for driving on bad roads, especially in difficult weather conditions.

The large popularity in the market of this category of cars is determined by a wide choice of crossovers for every taste and budget: you can find quite high-quality cars with a decent price-quality ratio, even up to 1,000,000 rubles. Of course, the best specimens with really large internal volume, full 4x4 drive and modern electronics are in the price category higher, but different customers have different priorities: design and comfort are important for someone, and fuel economy and unpretentious maintenance are different for someone.

We offer you an overview of the top 18 best SUVs on the Russian market in four categories:

• best compact crossovers;
• popular mid-size SUV;
• comfort class SUV;
• best luxury crossovers.

The rating is based on the reviews of the owners and sales statistics of this class of car in Russia.

Top compact crossovers

Five SUVs worth up to 1,000,000 rubles fell into this category. All of them are quite compact, have engines from 1.6 liters to 2.0 liters, even in the maximum configuration, but at the same time, they are very economical due to their low weight and size and offer the consumer quite comfortable driving. Disadvantages - often modest equipment, small size of the trunk and not too dynamic characteristics of power units are completely redeemed at a reasonable price.

5 Chery Tiggo 2

In the Russian market, the Chery Tiggo 2 is offered with only one engine option - 1.5 liters with a power of 106 hp. Which is supplemented by manual transmission or automatic transmission at the option of the buyer. In this case, the database already has electric side mirrors, front and rear fog lights, air conditioning, front airbags and the ISOFIX system. For such a budget car, the Tiggo 2 has a very comfortable driver's seat, which lacks only height adjustment.

Trim does not look spartan at all - bright orange seat inserts, the middle part of the dash “under the carbon”, the original design of the dashboard. The owners of this car also unanimously praise the permeability: 186 mm ground clearance, well-designed oblique overhangs allow you not to think about high curbs. Of the minuses, consumers note a lack of power, missing engine protection and the inability to obtain a dynamic stabilization system even in a more advanced version.

4 LADA X-RAY

The ground clearance is 195 mm, good handling and “predatory” design favorably distinguish the domestic SUV from competitors. Two versions of the power unit - 1.6 liters and 1.8 liters, in a more powerful version is available automatic transmission. Body length 4 165 mm, while the trunk of excellent capacity - 361 liters. By folding the rear and front passenger seats, you can get an impressive cargo volume for such a compact machine: 1514 liters.

Auto has the reputation of the safest among domestic cars: two airbags in the basic configuration, reinforced body elements and an advanced design of fastening belts. The undercarriage and the engine are most suitable for domestic operating conditions. Although users point out rather modest equipment and poor interior trim, for most dignity outweigh the disadvantages: the car has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to real owners.

3 Nissan Qashqai

Of course, the updated compact crossover from Nissan has the highest price in the rating even in the initial configuration, but it is also the most spacious in the class, the safest and the best equipped. It has a spacious interior, trunk - 430 liters, clearance from 185 to 200 mm.

According to EuroNCAP, cars have 5 stars for active and passive safety, which is not surprising: the base model already includes front and side airbags, an emergency brake assist system and an EPS vehicle stabilization system.

Comfort at the level - adjustable driver's seat in six directions, heated seats, heated mirrors, electric lifts on all doors and a five-inch multi-function display on the dashboard. The main disadvantage is the price. The basic equipment on the border is 1 000 000 rubles, and the top models of the line are clearly moving it.

2 Renault SANDERO Stepway

Despite the modest power characteristics (maximum engine power in the line - 113 hp), this SUV shows excellent dynamics and controllability. Turning radius of only 4.85 m and a length of 4.08 m allow you to confidently maneuver even in the densest urban traffic. Already in the basic configuration offered front windows, two airbags and heated seats.

An important advantage is the ability to choose a robotic box or ACKP. The impressive advantage of this car in its class is four stars in the safety rating of EuroNCAP. Owners also note the softness and energy intensity of the suspension, high ground clearance, allowing you to feel confident in the countryside and scratch-resistant wheel arches and bumpers.

1 Kia soul

This supercompact SUV with short overhangs has a surprisingly spacious interior and a memorable appearance. Good equipment with power units ranging from 124 to 204 hp and the ability to choose a manual, robotic or automatic gearbox determine its popularity with consumers.

To technical excellence, you can add four stars in the EuroNCAP safety rating and a fairly rich initial configuration: air conditioning, electric power steering, an audio system with six speakers and Bluetooth. Consumers mention a stiffer suspension, thin metal and insufficiently resistant paintwork, as well as a small clearance of only 153 mm as drawbacks.

The best medium-sized crossovers

If the budget for the purchase of a crossover is more than a million rubles, cars become much more spacious and comfortable. As a rule, all cars in this class have five stars for safety, a wide enough choice of power units, gearbox options and additional options. Together with the dimensions of the engine power is growing, and hence the fuel consumption.

5 Honda CR-V

Branded softness, providing excellent comfort for drivers and passengers, is characterized by an updated CR-V crossover by Japanese company Honda. This is facilitated by a fully independent suspension. The basic equipment has a 2-liter gasoline engine with manual transmission or a CVT to choose from. Four-wheel drive is only possible in the older models of the line.

Users note the spacious interior, a large amount of luggage (589 l) and excellent sound insulation SUV. The disadvantages include the clearance of only 180 mm and some lack of dynamics in the limiting modes. But you can praise the climate control already in the initial configuration, eight airbags and wide comfortable seats of both the first and second row.

4 KIA Sportage

The updated KIA crossover has better handling, noise insulation and reduced vibration compared to its predecessor due to the modernization of the chassis and suspension. The base of the car is equipped with a petrol 2-liter 150-horsepower engine with manual transmission, optionally available more powerful gasoline or diesel unit, as well as automatic transmission.

Comfortable and functional interior, good cornering stability, active safety system are noted by the owners of this SUV as the main advantages of the model. Fuel consumption is one of the lowest in the class - 7.9 liters in the combined cycle for a gasoline engine and 6.3 liters for a diesel engine. Disadvantages - lowish ground clearance (183 mm) and the lack of all-wheel drive in the basic configuration.

3 Toyota RAV 4

The Toyota SUV, updated in 2015, confidently holds the bestseller bar: in different years, it used to be a little inferior to its closest competitors, but then it returned to first place in sales. The latest model of the crossover has a remarkable sound insulation quality, a new dashboard, progressive body and wheel design, as well as a wide selection of various options.

The base of the car - full power, LED daytime running lights and taillights, heated mirrors, air conditioning and audio system with 4 speakers. The initial power unit is two-liter, with a capacity of 146 hp, the choice - manual transmission or a variator. Four-wheel drive is only available in improved configurations. In terms of safety, the crossover is traditionally good: by default, there are frontal, side airbags, a knee airbag for the driver and an advanced active safety system.

2 Renault KOLEOS

The courageous rapid design of this crossover is favorably emphasized by LED optics and light-alloy 18-inch wheels, already available in the database. The car of your choice comes with three engine options: petrol capacity of 144 hp and 171 hp or diesel 2-liter capacity of 177 hp. 210 mm ground clearance, energy-intensive suspension and four-wheel drive allow this SUV to easily cope with difficult road conditions.

Owners of a car note and lacks: big noisiness, rigidity of a wheel and pedals. By equipment Koleos is a record among the cars in this price category: the base already has heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control and remote start, as well as a 7-inch multimedia screen, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

1 Volkswagen Tiguan

The business card of the Volkswagen concern is the detailed design, strict classical lines and well-thought-out ergonomics of the cabin. The base of the car is equipped with a 125 hp petrol engine with a manual gearbox, optional more powerful 150, 180 and 220 hp gasoline units or a 150-horsepower diesel engine, as well as a robotic gearbox.

The initial equipment front wheel drive, ground clearance of 200 mm, but in more advanced versions, you can get all-wheel drive 4Motion Active Control, which allows you to switch driving modes depending on the type of road.The disadvantage of the basic version is the small screen of the media system (5 inches) and the absence of the navigator and rear view camera. But this small defect is more than compensated for by advanced active and passive safety systems and five stars in EuroNCAP crash tests.

The best comfort class crossovers

In cars, the cost of which exceeds 2,000,000 rubles, it is difficult to surprise the consumer with safety, capacity and good running characteristics. Manufacturers of such machines are competing in terms of comfort, ergonomics and ingenious technical solutions.

4 Hyundai Grand Santa Fe

The full-size seven-seater SUV in the basic version has a 2.2 liter diesel engine with a six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive - a rarity in this class. Therefore, quite dynamic characteristics are combined in this car with low fuel consumption - only 10.1 liters in city mode.

Users praise the spacious lounge (enough space for adults even in the third row), ergonomic seats, high-quality finish. The dashboard is informative and intuitive, a sufficiently large number of active safety systems are already present in the base model. The disadvantage is a small clearance - only 180 mm.

3 Mazda CX-9

The updated flagship Mazda - the seven-seater crossover CX-9 is presented on the Russian market in just two trim levels, not too different from each other. The basic version of the all-wheel drive, with a 2.5 liter turbo engine and a branded six-speed automatic Skyactive-drive. A rather heavy car accelerates to 100 km / h in 8 seconds.

The increased ground clearance of 220 mm, atypical for Japanese crossovers, allows the car to feel confident outside the city, which is also facilitated by the adaptive torque distribution system. The owners of the SUV approvingly speak of excellent cornering stability and a high level of comfort when driving over bumps.

2 Ford Explorer

Traditionally for Ford cars, this premium crossover is the most spacious in its class. He is seven-seater and his trunk is 595 liters, which turn into 2,285 liters with the second and third row seats folded down. Four-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter engine and an automatic transmission in the basic version complete the picture.

Engineers of the concern also took care of comfort when driving over rough terrain - an independent suspension and a drive adaptation system for road conditions are available in all versions of the car. A ground clearance of 211 mm and an active safety system complete the list of benefits.

1 Nissan MURANO

This SUV is the flagship of the Nissan model range. His current, elongated, rapid profile has received deserved admiration of buyers. The interior does not lag behind - both the first and second row are completed with Zero Gravity seats, developed in collaboration with NASA.

The basic 3.5 liter unit is offered complete with a variator and front-wheel drive.

An interesting detail - in more advanced configurations available hybrid engine. To better adapt to the Russian conditions, the undercarriage was improved, the ground clearance was increased and the gauge was extended. The owners also note the immaculate soundproofing of the body and the excellent ergonomics of the cabin.

Top Luxury Crossovers

In the luxury category, buyers are interested, first of all, in the prestige of the brand, excellent dynamics and level of comfort. All models presented in the rating have excellent safety, high electronics saturation to help the driver, thoughtful interiors and powerful engines. At the same time, each crossover has its own distinctive features both in design and driving, which distinguishes them from the group of classmates.

4 INFINITY QX80

The flagship of the Infinity lineup is really larger than its competitors: it can be seven-seater or even eight-seater and weighs 2.8 tons. Therefore, it has a super spacious interior, it is convenient for passengers to be even in the third row. The leather and wood trim and impeccable control panel, as well as comfortable seats, are liked by all owners of the crossover.

The 5.6 liter gasoline engine with a power of 405 hp is needed to accelerate the giant to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds. Four-wheel drive and a seven-speed automatic transmission are available in the basic configuration. With an impressive 257 mm ground clearance, you can go on a picnic without fear, especially since the car has numerous driver assistance systems for off-road use.

3 Toyota highlander

Toyota’s luxury crossover is impressive in size and power - it already has seven seats in the base and a 3.5-liter powertrain. Eight-speed automatic transmission is designed to ensure smooth acceleration.

The saturation of the car with various electronics designed to provide comfort to the driver and passengers is impressive: in the initial configuration, the Highlander has a three-zone climate control, a rear-view camera with dynamic marking lines, a monitoring system for blind zones, assistance during ascent and descent, and an integrated management.

2 BMW X3

BMW X3 in the new body has increased in size, but it became easier thanks to the use of light alloys based on aluminum. A strict, discreet design, luxury trim, well-thought to the smallest details ergonomics inspire peace of mind and confidence.

Acoustic comfort in the new model is even better than in the previous one. A large set of options is already available in the base model: owners of the braking energy recovery system, LED lights, a six-speaker audio system, and climate control are particularly pleased.

A large selection of gasoline and diesel power units and the company's 8-speed Steptronic “automatic” is another advantage of the model. 3-liter diesel version accelerates to "weave" in just 5.8 seconds. - This is the best indicator in the class! According to the owners, the crossover has excellent dynamics, directional stability, and the xDrive all-wheel drive system allows you to feel confident off-road.

1 Volkswagen Touareg

This verified, balanced crossover has long been considered as the best option in its class - it is dynamic, comfortable, stable on the course and in turns. The ergonomics of the cabin and the controls in it are almost perfect, the owners emphasize that there is no need to adjust to anything: I sat down and drove off.

In Russia, the model is available with petrol engines V6 and V8 FSI with power from 249 to 360 hp, as well as with diesel engines from 204 to 340 hp. Box - eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive in all versions. This SUV has very interesting options: adaptive high beam, air suspension, increasing off-road clearance, a system of panoramic all-round visibility. It is not surprising that at a reasonable price for its class, auto is the top seller in the luxury segment.

 

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