Although in Russia they traditionally prefer large and impressive cars, but hatchbacks are not deprived of attention. In urban environments, their compactness is an advantage. It's easier to park, it's easier to maneuver, and you can shove objects of this size into the trunk that sedan owners will only sigh enviously when looking at them. And outside the city, hatchbacks show their best side, due to a small overhang, they have a larger exit angle, as well as cross-country ability.
Have you decided to get such a wonderful machine? Your attention is offered a list of the cheapest hatchbacks 2020 in Russia, compiled according to the "Price of Auto" - the website of the analytical agency "Autostat".
10. KIA Ceed
Price - from 1.9 million rubles.
The model, which opens the list of ten cheapest new hatchbacks in 2020, can only be called “affordable” for the average Russian citizen. The C-segment in the Russian market continues to be deflated, but the KIA Ceed is still selling well.
Experts say that in connection with the departure of Ford from Russia, Koreans are actively filling the empty space. And although in the Euro-market most engines have switched to turbocharging, naturally aspirated engines are still being produced for Russia. In the basic configuration, the volume of the Sida engine is 1.4 liters, the power is 100 liters. from.
The car is distinguished by good handling due to the multi-link rear suspension, smooth running, and those who like to go shopping on weekends will be pleasantly surprised by the increased volume of the trunk.
Weak spots: for Russian conditions the height of the Sid's ground clearance is too small, so if you plan to get out of town, it is better to look at another model. The salon, although spacious, is only for the driver and front passenger, but the rear riders will have to be cramped.
9. Fiat 500
Price - from 1.9 million rubles.
One of the main advantages of this car is its design. The Italians managed to reproduce almost exactly, if not the letter, then the spirit of the legendary "beetle". And both inside and outside. The interior design, although made of inexpensive materials (after all, by European standards, money is required for a car is small), but it looks elegant, starting from the ivory steering wheel and ending with checkered seats.
Under the hood of the Fiat-500 in the basic configuration there is a 1.4-liter engine with a capacity of 100 liters. from. This is a small and nimble city car that can park anywhere and move with ease in the stream of cars. Its ground clearance is small, fuel consumption is small, and handling is high.
Weak spots: the robotic gearbox does not always work correctly (it is not included in the basic configuration).
8. Smart Forfour
Price - from 910 thousand rubles.
The only representative of the premium segment among inexpensive hatchbacks is not yet as well known on the Russian market as its closest analogue, Matiz. In 2014, the brand experienced a rebirth. If the very first version of "Smart" was withdrawn from sales due to lack of demand, then after the increasing popularity of small and nimble city cars, the third generation of Forfour was born. Although the car itself is small, the wheelbase is wide and the interior for the mini-car is spacious.
The basic configuration of the machine is equipped with a 1 liter engine. and a capacity of 71 liters. from.Along with this, the driver will receive fabric seats, ABS, cruise control and up to 8 airbags. And also "Smart" is economical and looks very stylish.
Weak spots: this car is designed for urban conditions and good roads, so the suspension is stiff. Perhaps after 100 thousand km. mileage will have to replace the clutch.
7. KIA Rio X-Line
Price - 900 thousand rubles.
In the full sense, it is difficult to call the Rio X-Line a “crossover”, so the manufacturer settled on a “cross-hatchback”. Say what you like, its ground clearance is impressive, and in the new generation it "grew" by another 2.5 cm and reached 195 mm. In addition to the increased ground clearance, in the basic configuration, the driver will receive an engine with a volume of 1.4 liters and 100 liters. from. under the hood.
In general, for the economy class, this is one of the top models - both in terms of the quality of the interior, and in terms of handling, precise operation of the braking system and acceleration (it takes 11-12 seconds to overcome the 100 km mark). In addition to the clearance, the size of the trunk is pleasantly surprising - it is already huge, and if you also fold the rear seats, it seems that you can safely shove an elephant there.
Weak spots: the steering wheel is harsh, you need to get used to it, even a car with an automatic transmission and a 1.4-liter engine is very gluttonous (9-10 liters in the city).
6. KIA Picanto
Price - from 700 thousand rubles.
A small and not too expensive foreign car, which is great for urban conditions. The manufacturer claims that it is designed for five people. In the basic configuration, you get an engine with a volume of only 1 liter. and a capacity of 67 liters. from. - according to these criteria, the indicator is the lowest among the top ten most budgetary hatchbacks in Russia.
It is easy to drive the small and nimble KIA Picanto around the city, park where another car will not stand, and maneuver in the stream of cars, because its turning radius is minimal. We warn you right away, the Pikanta's ground clearance is low, so we recommend leaving the city only on good roads.
Weak sides: harsh suspension, high windage at high speeds, you will have to buy rear arches protection.
5. LADA XRAY
Price - from 660 thousand rubles.
It is XRAY that has the most horsepower among the top 10 cheapest hatchbacks on the Russian market. The basic configuration includes a 1.6-liter 106 hp engine. from. True, if the rest of the cars from this list were mainly created with the expectation of urban conditions, then XRAY can boast the proud title of "crossover".
In general, the car successfully combines urban compactness and crossover cross-country ability. Car owners really like the operation of the gearbox in the car, the interior is strict and stylish enough for such a price, good visibility and ergonomics. And also excellent suspension performance - you just don't notice small irregularities on the road. Thanks to these advantages, XRAY is a private member of various car ratings.
Weak spots: the car is very gluttonous, even when driving on the highway, with sharp turns heels heavily, weak steering sensitivity.
4. Ravon R2
Price - from 639 thousand rubles.
The best option if you have to save money, but for some reason you do not want to buy a new car with a manual transmission. Yes, yes, even in the basic configuration, the R2 has a four-speed automatic transmission. It is a small and nimble car, ideal for urban conditions (takes up little parking space).
The level of comfort he has for such a price is quite high: in addition to the automatic transmission, he also has a multifunction steering wheel, heated seats and multimedia. But the engine is not too powerful, with a volume of only 1.2 liters and 85 "horses".
Weak spots: the car is very noisy, so you may need to think about additional sound insulation. And the small size means the boot is small too - 170 liters.
3. Renault Sandero
Price - from 596 thousand rubles.
For the price, this hatchback is the best choice for people with few bills in the trunk and fearful of the Russian car industry. The price for the basic equipment will be about 90 thousand rubles more than the first place in the rating. For this money, you will receive a 1.6 liter engine. with a capacity of 82 liters. from. and a manual transmission.
According to car owners, the MPP is very good, it switches with a minimum of effort, like an automatic. But the main advantage of the car is the suspension, which will perfectly cope with all the irregularities both in the city and beyond. In general, this is an inexpensive and quite comfortable car, especially in "advanced" trim levels.
Weak spots: heated seats even work too well, in winter it will be noticeably hot. The trunk threshold is too high, with constant use it can peel off.
2. Datsun mi-DO
Price - from 529 thousand rubles.
"MDO" surprisingly resembles its closest competitor, "Lada Granta" - both in price and in the volume of the engine in the basic configuration (1.6 liters) and the number of "horses" under the hood (87). Both the one and the other car have a manual transmission. Perfect for those who just need a workhorse that will feel good both in the city and in the country. And who, in general, does not care about such trifles as the design and quality of salon materials.
Weak spots: first of all, it is soundproofing. It leaves much to be desired: in winter, when driving on asphalt on winter tires, it will make a noise so that you will check more than once if the window is open by chance. Well, the volume of the trunk is not too large, so if you plan to buy for a family of four or carry seedlings to a dacha for relatives, it is better to think about a more spacious car.
1. LADA Granta
Price - from 506 thousand rubles.
In first place among the cheapest hatchbacks in the Russian automotive market is best car for newbie - LADA Granta. Whatever one may say, the opportunity to buy a new car at the price of a used foreign car is priceless.
Amazingly, at this price, you get a fully working car for your full use, and not a set "assemble it yourself." In the basic configuration, "Grants" has a 1.6-liter, 87 hp engine. and manual transmission.
For its price category, this model has enough comfort, controllability, and endurance, as well as, which is important in Russian conditions, frost resistance (the car starts quietly at -30). The result is a good workhorse for little money.
Weak spots: most likely, the disks will have to be replaced with more reliable ones. And in the "Grant" everything is noisy: under tension the gearbox howls, the clutch clicks, the windows rattle.