When choosing a budget crossover the most difficultis the very definition of "budget". For someone and "BMW X6" for the cost fit into the budget, and for someone and a small "Chinese" seems prohibitively expensive. Let's try to clarify what a budget crossover is, and how to choose the right model.
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In the matter of the budget of consent there will never be.We will not go into mathematical calculations of incomes and expenditures of various strata of the population. Just try to determine the price range of cars. Of course, looking for a crossover costing less than 500,000 rubles is an unpromising occupation. They simply do not exist. But to review the lineup within one million worth. In principle, even if you do not have a couple of hundred rubles to purchase, you can borrow a budget crossover. Now let's go through the models. Used cars are not taken into consideration. While we are only interested in a new budget crossover. Let's start with foreign models.
"Renault Duster"
All-wheel drive crossover with a pretty faceand a chic French ancestry. Short overhangs, a decent clearance of 210 mm, a fairly strong suspension - in principle a good set for Russian roads. In the financial plan, a fairly large selection is offered. Modest configuration with a front drive will cost a little more than 500 thousand rubles. The most "charged" version will cost about 850 000 rubles. The main advantage of the machine is its high strength and good roadability. So, if you need a reliable car for fishing trips, you can safely take "Reno".
"Chery Tiggo"
Funny "Chinese woman" with an attractiveappearance. With its value of 639 thousand rubles, it quite falls under the definition of "budget crossover". We must pay tribute to the Chinese - "Chery" they did very well. The car is very comfortable and cozy. In addition, already in the "base" it is equipped with air conditioning, alarm system, ABC system, an excellent audio system and airbags. If you need an inexpensive car for trouble-free trips to work and to the country, you can choose a front-wheel drive version. It will cost around 550 thousand.
"KIA Sportage"
Honest Korean worker.It has long been successfully used in various regions of Russia. Enough trouble-free. Well it is got in the winter. The advantage of this SUV is its rich variety. You can buy and with a gasoline engine, and with a diesel engine. Unfortunately, the new crossover of 2013 under the same brand received a bearing body, although before it was a frame. But if it does not force gullies, then such design changes will not affect the operational life of the machine. And at a price it is quite acceptable - from 599 to 859 thousand rubles.
For fans of the domestic car industry, you canto advise our novelty "TagAZ Vortex Tingo". The compact budget crossover has quite good technical characteristics. It is offered in two versions: 1.8 AT and 1.8 MT. Both versions with gasoline 132-horsepower engines and front-wheel drive. The development of the model is Russian, the assembly is Chinese. With its four to a few meters in length, the crossover seems very compact. However, it can accommodate 5 people. The luggage compartment is simply bottomless - 520 liters of useful volume. And if you fold the back of the back sofa, it seems that you can seat an elephant into the car. At a cost of 559 to 614 thousand rubles is the best option for a large family, leading an active lifestyle.
The new budget crossover 2013 is affordable for Russians.