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- The best selling cars in Russia
On February 6, the Association of European Businesses (AEB) published a report on which cars became the best-selling cars in Russia in the first month of 2020.
No one was surprised that the first place was taken by the domestic auto industry with its model Lada Granta. The budget-class sedan has been successfully competing with expensive brands for several years, it is distinguished by its reliability and build quality. What brands took the next 9 places in the list?
The best selling cars in Russia
Lada granta
The Lada Granta sedan is a unique car in its own way. In the interior of the restyled version of 2018, the nostalgic notes of VAZs of the previous generation and modern control and comfort systems perfectly coexist.
The official presentation of the model took place at the Moscow Motor Show on August 29, 2018, and everyone noted that the conceptual changes that Grant received brought it close to the flagship of the VAZ lineup Lada Vesta.
The new Granta received an X-shaped front end, when the fog lights and headlamps are separated by chrome beams and fit organically into the false radiator grille pattern. The front fenders and hood have received slightly updated lines. The shape of the body was changed by several degrees, which is not particularly noticeable, and the washer nozzle "moved" to the rear of the hood.
The power unit of the sedan is represented by two variants of gasoline atmospheric engines: this is a 1.6-liter eight-valve unit with a capacity of 87 liters, familiar from Lada Kalina. from. and a moment of 140 Nm and a 1.6-liter engine with 16 valves and a return of 96 and 106 liters. from.
For the first engine, there is a single manual transmission with an improved ratio of the gear ratios of the main pair. The ratio of 3.9: 1 made it possible to improve the dynamics of the car and provide acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 11 seconds.
The media system and air conditioning unit migrated to Granta from the last generation of Kalina - this is reliable equipment, but no more. A standard set of options without "frills" in the form of an additional slot for a flash card and settings for wi-fi gives minimal comfort during the trip.
Grant is offered in three versions: Standard, Optima, Lux. Already in the middle configuration, modern child car seats, an on-board computer, driver's seat adjustment, heating and the "Winter" package are available.
Lada Vesta
If it were not for the “Lada” inscription on the rear bumper and the familiar AvtoVAZ nameplate in front, no one would have said that this beautiful, stylish sedan is the brainchild of the Volzhsky plant. Everyone got used to stereotypes, but after the release of the flagship of the Lada Vesta line, even skeptics noted that the engineers of the Volga Automobile Plant made a technical breakthrough, the model turned out to be so successful.
The concept version was first presented at the international motor show in Moscow in 2014, large-scale production began a year later at the Izhevsk plant. The emergence of the flagship AvtoVAZ is directly related to the close cooperation of the concern with Renault.
French designers did a good job on the body and interior of the cabin, who were able to adapt Vesta to Russian conditions, while maintaining European chic and comfort in the car.
Technically, Vesta is only a Russian car, a front-wheel drive sedan of class B was built on the Lada B / C platform. This wheelbase is 2635 mm, torsion bar for the rear axle and MacPherson strut at the front. Drum brakes are installed for the rear wheels, and a disc system for the front wheels.
Despite the fact that the price of Vesta is much higher than that of the 2020 sales leader Lada Grants, Russians have chosen a sedan for daily travel more than 8,000 times.
Buyers are attracted not only by the beautiful appearance, but also by the large number of equipment. Already in the database are available the ABC stabilization system, electric power steering, central locking with key fob control, assistant at start and lifting, traction control and much more.
The power unit is represented by a single 1.6-liter petrol unit with a capacity of 106 liters. with., which is paired with a mechanical or robotic box with 5 steps.
Kia rio
KIA Rio hatchback completes the top three best-selling cars in Russia. The front-wheel drive hatchback has been consistently popular with domestic drivers since its appearance on the market.
The fourth generation was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2016, the hatchback retained the great design of its predecessor and significantly improved dynamics and handling through the installation of new technological options. These are stabilization system, cruise control, tracking sensors and all-round cameras.
The hatchback engine range has been revised. In 2020, the Kia Rio is available in three build options with such engines: a 1.2 and 1.4-liter gasoline unit and a liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with a return of 100 and 1120 hp. from.
Hyundai creta
Russian drivers have also paid attention to SUVs. Hyundai Creta is the top-selling 2020? a solid front-wheel drive K1 class SUV, which debuted 6 years earlier at the Beijing Auto Show.
The South Korean manufacturer named the first car in the K1 class after Crete, hinting at full-scale production.
It was assumed that Creta would be favorably received by motorists from different countries and even continents. And the designers did not fail - in most countries, Hyundai Creta is consistently popular.
The Russian driver is offered a wide choice of SUV layout: 16- or 17-inch wheels, fabric interior or leather upholstery, heated seats, keyless entry, air conditioning is installed in the basic version, the top version offers 3-zone climate control.
At the same time, the range of prices for Crete does not have such a spread as that of a European manufacturer. In the base, the SUV will cost $ 14,000, the most "stuffed" version will cost $ 17,000.
The power unit of the Hyundai Creta is represented by both gasoline and diesel engines. In the lineup there is a 1.4-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 90 liters. and a 1.6-liter unit with a return of 128 liters. An intermediate version of the 1.4-liter diesel engine is not very popular, but it is also present. For those who prefer gasoline engines, a single 1.6-liter unit with 123 hp is available. from.
Volkswagen polo
Among European manufacturers, only Volkswagen was able to present models that entered the top best-selling cars in the Russian Federation at the beginning of 2020. The first of them was the Volkswagen Polo sedan, which received another restyling back in 2015.
The updated Polo remains easily recognizable, despite the redrawn lines of the grille and front bumper. The car received modern optics, alloy wheels in a new design of plastic caps.
In 2020, the sedan is available in a new color for the model - beige metallic, which is in harmony with the light upholstery and chrome inserts.
Volkswagen Polo has not lost its presentability and style - the budget sedan is fully adapted to Russian roads and cold winters. Already for the basic configuration, the ABC system, power windows, central locking, air conditioning, etc. are available.
In 2020, the Polo is offered in four variants: Business Life, Trendline, Comfortline and Highline for corporate clients. The power unit is represented by a single gasoline engine with a capacity of 85 to 106 hp. with., which is aggregated as a five-speed "mechanics" and "robot" for 6 gears.
Hyundai solaris
In the Russian market, the famous Hyundai Accent continues to be sold under the Solaris name. In January 2020, the Korean manufacturer sold 3407 units of the B-class front-wheel drive sedan.Drivers choose the model for the harmonious combination of elegance and dynamics, low fuel consumption and build reliability.
After the 2017 update, the Solaris received a new Cascading Grille-style grille that is integrated into the front bumper, creating the original wedge-shaped niches. The head optics received LED lights and a new design of the headlight unit, PTF have the option of static cornering lighting.
A functional updated dashboard is responsible for the comfort of control, the center console is turned towards the driver, the seat is adjustable in several versions, there is heating and ventilation.
The cladding materials have become of better quality - eco-leather and soft plastic are used in Solaris 2020. In all trim levels there is an electric power steering, which increases the controllability of the car.
The manufacturer refused to install 5-speed gearboxes on the fifth generation of the sedan. Now all motors are aggregated by robotic and mechanical transmissions for 6 gears. The power unit is represented by a new 1.4-liter engine of the Carr family and the famous Gamma-class engine, the 1.6-liter unit has received an upgrade and produces a torque of 150 Nm and a power of 123 hp. from.
Toyota RAV4
The only "Japanese" in the ranking is the RAV4 SUV. Toyota correctly calculated the drop in demand for cars and offered in advance favorable discounts, promotions and a loan program. In January, the Russians have chosen the RAV4 2018 model year more than 2,000 times.
The European debut of the fifth generation took place in September 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. The SUV moved to a new platform and showed an updated image: a harmonious combination of brutality and elegance.
Two configuration options are available for the Russian market: Standard and Adventure. The premium package assumes the installation of wider wheel arches, additional body kit around the perimeter, roof rails, and other design of bumpers.
The new Rav received an enlarged interior, it is more convenient for passengers in the back row to sit down due to the changed angle of opening the door. Already in the database, such options are available as 11 speakers of the JBL audio system, a panoramic roof, circular cameras, etc.
But it is not comfort options that play a decisive role in choosing a model, but the Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD all-wheel drive system, which was first installed on the Rafik. A similar system is installed on the Lexus UX - the car gets increased cross-country ability and maintains control on any road.
Kia sportage
The unique hatchback KIA Sportage leaves few people indifferent. This is the only controversial model of the past five years - the car manages to simultaneously occupy a leading position in the ratings of the best and worst cars of the year.
Owner reviews are also often the opposite - someone is crazy about this hatchback, and someone reads the purchase as a reckless waste. Despite everything, the KIA Sportage model took the eighth place in the ranking of the best-selling cars in Russia at the beginning of 2020.
Russian drivers appreciate the Kia Sportage for its beautiful appearance, high-quality assembly and good handling. The restyling brought the car an expressive bumper with a glossy black insert on the radiator grille, 19-inch wheels and a new wheel design.
The power unit is represented by a new 1.6-liter 1.6 CRDi (U3) engine with 136 and 115 hp. with., which replaced the 1.7-liter unit. More powerful equipment is aggregated by a 7-speed "robot" with two clutches. All-wheel drive is also available in this configuration. The familiar 2-liter turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 185 hp remains in service. from.
Lada Largus Cross
In the class of station wagons, the Lada Largus Cross became the sales leader - pseudo-off-road version of 2019. The first show of the model took place at the Moscow Motor Show in 2014.
The off-road character of the station wagon is provided by an increased ground clearance of up to 21 cm, 16-inch alloy wheels that are mounted on wheels with larger tires, a reinforced bottom and side skirts. Lada Largus built on the B0 platform? MacPherson strut front suspension, rear torsion beam. This ensures good handling of a heavy station wagon and energy intensity and reliability.
Under the hood, the famous VAZ petrol "four" with a volume of 1.6 liters and a capacity of 105 liters is installed, familiar from many models. and a moment of 145 Nm. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h Largus Cross overcomes in 13 seconds, the average fuel consumption is 9 liters of AI-95.
Volkswagen tiguan
The all-wheel drive K1 class SUV Volkswagen Tiguan rounds out our top best-selling cars in Russia in 2020. It's amazing how this completely non-budget car (base price - from $ 35,000) was able to bypass such a budget monster like Renault Duster, but are there statistics? 2,280 sold Tiguanas in January 2020 against 1,700 Duster.
Drivers value the package for its high build quality, unique driving characteristics, reliability and high safety. The cabin comfortably accommodates five adults, and the enlarged trunk and roof rails make it easy to transport bulky items. In terms of maintenance cost and fuel economy, the Tiguan is considered the best SUV in its class.
Conclusion
The Association of Russian Car Dealers predicts that sales of new cars in the country will fall by 30% by the middle of the year. Let's see what brands Russians will choose in the midst of the crisis, and how this will affect the positions of popular brands.
