Despite the surprises that 2020 threw us, premium cars are in demand in Russia. The Avtostat agency, which has been monitoring the state of the Russian automobile market for more than 15 years, has compiled a list of the 10 most popular premium sedans in Russia.
10. Audi A3
Average price - 2 257 thousand rubles.
The list of the most popular premium sedans by Russian motorists opens with one of the most inexpensive models - the Audi A3. The price for the basic configuration is the lowest of all ten - 1 671 thousand rubles. At the beginning of 2020, Autostat experts counted 122 cars sold.
Although the exterior of the car looks the same as the previous versions, the inside of the Audi A3 is completely different. Externally, he received only a small "facelift", and even four-wheel drive.
For Russia, two petrol engines of 1.4 and 2 liters are offered, the gearbox is robotic. And if you want sportiness, then the luxury car can be equipped with air suspension in a sporty style.
pros: large selection and variety of configurations, balanced travel, powerful motor.
Minuses: the back seat is cramped and the trunk is too small for such a body.
9. Genesis G70
Average price - 2 650 thousand rubles.
The novelty from Hyundai bypassed the "third" Audi for 11 sold copies. The Koreans decided to gain a foothold in the expensive segment of the car market, releasing a model with many options that make the driver's life pleasant and safe.
For example, blind spot tracking, multiple safety options, collision protection for pedestrians, and more. We can say that the Genesis G70 is one of the best cars for novice drivers.
The car has four-wheel drive, an automatic transmission and a 197 hp turbo engine. from.
pros: powerful acceleration, excellent handling, state-of-the-art interior, wide range of trim levels.
Minuses: too voracious for a car of this class.
8. Mercedes S
Average price - 8 593 thousand rubles.
The most expensive car of the top 10 most popular luxury sedans in Russia, however, is ahead of its more budgetary counterparts. In the first few months of 2020, 164 units were sold.
Mercedes S is a luxury car with a level of comfort that mere mortals never dreamed of. Genuine leather interior with aluminum trim and wood inlays, two huge 12.5-inch screens, reinforced and heated seats and much more. And, like the cherry on the cake - a mega-rack with a volume of 510 liters.
At the request of the buyer, the car can have rear or all-wheel drive and four different motors. They all come with a nine-speed gearbox.
pros: luxurious appearance, luxurious interior, the most comfortable ride.
Minuses: overly active infotainment system.
7. Audi A6
Average price - 3 641 thousand rubles.
The manufacturer claims that its creation is the model of a premium car that will surpass all others in terms of comfort, power and sporty style. To achieve the stated goals, the car received the same platform as more expensive versions like the A7 and A8, and along with it - a lot of technological innovations:
- four-wheel drive,
- hybrid engine,
- infotainment system with two touch screens.
A version with a hybrid power plant and a turbodiesel engine has been released for the Russian market. The vehicle has a robotic gearbox, four-wheel drive.
pros: great travel, sophisticated infotainment system, comfortable interior.
Minuses: little space for storage and transportation.
6. Mercedes A
Average price - 2,080 thousand rubles.
Although the previous A-class models had their own problems, the brand is not losing its popularity. And the current version has been largely revised.
- First of all, the new platform is now longer and more impressive by as much as 12 cm.
- The progress of the car has significantly improved, and the difficulties with changing gears disappeared, as if they did not exist.
- But the interior has especially changed - now it is a real high-tech room, in terms of the abundance of screens comparable to the cockpit of an aircraft.
- The information system is turned on and controlled by voice and, according to the engineers of the car, she, as a person, understands everything, but she does not speak herself.
- And the car is also able to calculate the speed at which it is worth approaching a traffic light or entering a turn.
pros: comfortable ride, comfortable interior, vigorous acceleration
Minuses: not enough space in the back row, small trunk.
5. Audi A4
Average price - 3,082 thousand rubles.
It is interesting that in the class of the premium sedans that are best sold in Russia, the price does not play such an important role as that of sedans in the economy version. For the Audi A4, the price for the basic configuration is very friendly to the buyer (2 079 thousand rubles), but this did not add to its popularity. The model firmly established itself in the middle of the rankings with sales of 289 units.
To keep up with its perennial rivals - the Mercedes C and BMW 3 - the 2020 version of the Audi A4 has significantly changed the look. If in front it retained the radiator grille, traditional for cars of this brand, then the rear lights began to strongly resemble its sister - model A6. And the information system seemed to be borrowed directly from the more expensive A8.
pros: elegant and comfortable interior, excellent handling and travel, economical engines.
Minuses: Many of the security options are not included in the standard kits and will have to be purchased separately.
4. BMW 3
Average price - 2 956 thousand rubles.
Since 1975, the BMW 3 Series has been marketed as a lean and muscular rear-wheel drive sports sedan. However, adherence to tradition does not mean that the model remains unchanged.
Now the buyer has the opportunity to supply the car with four-wheel drive and order any of the extensive line of gasoline and diesel engines for every taste and budget. There is even a hybrid version that can be powered by only one battery for about 50 km of road.
But the most important plus of the model is the abundance of security systems that make the "troika" one of the safest models on the market. Not surprisingly, in terms of the number of cars sold, the BMW 3 has pulled out significantly ahead of the 5th place in the ranking (428 units).
pros: high level of comfort and safety, excellent driving performance, roomy interior.
Minuses: the car is gluttonous and expensive to maintain.
3. Mercedes C
Average price - 2,923 thousand rubles.
The three most popular premium sedans on the territory of the Russian Federation are opened by Mercedes C. The previous place in the rating was managed by a negligible margin of only 7 cars (435 against 428 units).
And no wonder - now the C-series has fallen on hard times. It has many competitors that are close both in price and in the capabilities provided, for example the Jaguar XE or the Volvo S60.
However, Mercedes is striking back with a turbocharged 1.5-liter hybrid engine with a small electric motor. In addition to the fashionable novelty, those who wish can choose an engine from an extensive line, from traditional gasoline to diesel ones - there are only 9 of them.
pros: high-quality interior trim, ride comfort, powerful engines, a wide range of trim levels
Minuses: not as agile as competitors
2. Mercedes E
Average price - 4,980 thousand rubles.
In just the first few months of 2020, the E series sold 697 copies.This car successfully combines elegant appearance, strength, power and speed, as well as a practical interior arrangement. It is capable of accelerating to 100 km in just 7.5 seconds.
In total, 7 engine options are available to the buyer, two of which were developed specifically for this model (two-liter diesel engines with the code name OM654).
In addition to the two-liter diesels, there is also a three-liter six-cylinder diesel, a two-liter hybrid, and eight-cylinder petrol engines.
pros: gorgeous view both inside and out, a large selection of engines.
Minuses: according to experts, the car will not be very reliable.
1. BMW 5
Average price - 4,056 thousand rubles.
The current leader in the premium sedan market has successfully avoided the economic crisis and pandemic. In the first quarter of this year, 1,017 BMW 5 units have already been sold.
Whereas past versions of the BMW 5 Series were sport sedans, the 2020 model puts user convenience at the forefront. She has a spacious salon that can accommodate four adults of any size. If you wish, you can maximize the degree of convenience by ordering massage seats, an electric trunk and many other useful little things.
On the technical side, BMW is great as usual. Buyers can choose between a conventional 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a hybrid powertrain, and a turbocharged eight-cylinder engine. There are also diesel options for hobbyists. The gearbox is an eight-speed automatic, there are also options with mechanics, as well as with rear and all-wheel drive.
pros: large selection of motors, optimal balance of safety and comfort.
Minuses: high maintenance cost.