10 best-selling foreign cars in Russia 2018

The experts of the publication "AUTOSTAT" published list of the best-selling new foreign cars on the Russian market in January-March 2018... Despite the crisis and all the more expensive gasoline, foreign-made auto sales are going very briskly. And the number of cars sold in the first three months of 2018 amounted to 294.7 thousand units (this is 22.3% more compared to the same period last year). The share of foreign cars accounts for 75% of the domestic car market.

This is what the top 10 most popular foreign cars in Russia look like.

10. Renault Sandero

7237 units were sold during the reporting period, which is 27.7% more than last year.

This temperamental Frenchman is distinguished by a reliable, soft suspension, good (but not hurricane) acceleration dynamics and a large, comfortable cabin. What is called "go and rejoice."

Why car owners love Renault Sandero:

• Convenient driver's seat height adjustment.
• No problem with spare parts.
• In winter, the cabin is very warm.
• Large side mirrors with good visibility.
• Breaks infrequently.

What they scold for:

• The steering wheel can only be adjusted vertically.
• High fuel consumption - 9-9.8 liters per 100 km in urban conditions.

9. Volkswagen Tiguan

Sales - 7308 cars, sales growth was 44.8%.

Cars with vaunted German ergonomics and reliability. If you need a car with a roomy interior, high ground clearance (190 mm) and a powerful engine, then the Volkswagen Tiguan is perfect.

Advantages:

• Beautiful appearance, inside and outside.
• Competitiveness in the secondary market.
• The car is easy to accelerate.
• Quiet engine (at low and medium speeds).
• Good transformability of the cabin.
• Large trunk.
• Excellent stability in corners and on a straight road.

Disadvantages:

• Gluttonous - in winter, it comes out about 12 liters per 100 km in the city and about 8 liters on the highway.
• Rigid suspension.
• Dim daytime running lights.

8. KIA Sportage

7,590 units sold, an increase of 47.5%.

This mid-size crossover is quite comfortable to drive on not always clean and even Russian roads. Due to the high ground clearance of the KIA Sportage, curbs are not scary, and high-quality assembly allows you to operate the car for a long time.

Pros:

• Solid and even aggressive design.
• Excellent acceleration dynamics.
• Comfortable chairs with the ability to adjust "for yourself", up to the adjustment of the headrest both vertically and horizontally.
• Good ergonomics.

Minuses:

• The diesel version is very noisy.
• The suspension is harsh, although tolerable.
• Be sure to buy side skirts, as the sides of the car are very quickly splashed with mud.

7. Renault Kaptur

7659 copies sold, an increase of -27.5%.

One of the most popular models of foreign cars in Russia in 2018 looks modern and stylish. On the road it behaves predictably and easily “swallows” bumps and bumps.

What is good about this car:

• High seating position of the driver.
• Large ground clearance - 204 mm.
• Excellent brakes.
• Quickly heated front seats.
• Thoughtful and convenient little things, like the lighting of the glove compartment and trunk.
• Roomy trunk (minimum - 387 liters, maximum - 1200 liters).

Why is it bad:

• The plastic in the cabin looks cheap.
• The stove in the cabin works slowly.
• Dim head light.

6. Skoda Rapid

8023 units sold, sales increased by 28.8%.

An elegant hatchback with a high ground clearance of 170 mm and good cross-country ability has an average fuel consumption (about 8 liters per 100 km in the city, excluding traffic jams and about 7 liters on the highway).

Pros:

• Relatively low maintenance costs.
• Good insulation.
• Excellent handling.

Disadvantages:

• A small salon, three passengers in the back seat will be cramped.
• A tall driver (over 190 cm tall) can be uncomfortable.
• Marked and hard plastic in the cabin.
• Rigid suspension.
• The side mirrors get dirty very quickly and strongly.

5. Renault Duster

10,270 cars sold, an increase of 19.4%

A high-quality French crossover with four-wheel drive has long gained popularity among Russian car owners. This is mainly due to two reasons - unkillable suspension and reasonable cost.

Here's what else Renault Duster can boast of:

• Large trunk.
• High ground clearance.
• The presence of a heated windshield.
• Regular autostart with a key.
• Good handling and smooth ride.

Disadvantages:

• Marked fabric on the seats.
• Weak insulation.
• High gas mileage - about 12 liters in urban areas and 8 liters on the highway.

4. Volkswagen Polo

Sold - 11558 units, an increase of 14.4%

A roomy, reliable German sedan with a large trunk (460 liters) and low fuel consumption (about 6 liters per 100 km on the highway and about 10 liters in city traffic jams).

Benefits:

• Quite good insulation.
• High seating position of the driver.
• The steering wheel is trimmed with leather and it is a pleasure to hold on to it.
• The car quickly responds to the gas pedal and steering wheel turns.
• Daytime running lights turn on automatically.

Minuses:

• The plastic in the cabin is hard and easily scratched.
• Rigid suspension.
• Easily removable wheel covers. They are often stolen. Some car owners fix the hubcaps with nylon ties, although this is not a "panacea" either.

3. Hyundai Solaris

Sold - 14,470 copies, sales growth - 14.2%.

The three leaders in the rating of the best-selling foreign passenger cars in the Russian car market are opened by the unpretentious in service and handsome outwardly "Korean".

Advantages:

• Very warm interior in winter, due to the stove and good door seals.
• Easy to start even in cold weather (up to -30 degrees) without autostart.
• Liquidated on the secondary market.
• Good insulation.
• Good overview.
• Comfortable suspension.

Disadvantages:

• Hard plastic in the cabin.
• Large gas mileage - about 12 liters in the city and 10 on the highway.

2. Hyundai Creta

Sold - 15,764 units, sales growth of 39%.

This Korean car is currently the best-selling mini-crossover in Russia. The comfortable interior, smooth and quiet six-speed transmission (manual or automatic) and excellent handling make the Hyundai Creta a smart choice for daily commutes.

The main advantages:

• Comfortable driver and passenger seats.
• Good insulation.
• Excellent ergonomics.
• Large mirrors.

The main cons:

• The main beam, according to reviews of many car owners, is almost no different from the near one.
• The plastic in the cabin is "oak" and is easy to scratch.
• Wide front pillars behind which it is difficult to see the pedestrian.
• Medium trunk (402 liters).

1. KIA Rio

Sold - 25,370 units, which is 20.2% more than in 2017.

The best-selling foreign car in Russia without run holds the leading position for the second year in a row. Why is this Korean iron beauty so dear to the heart of a Russian motorist?

• First, the elegant and stylish appearance.
• Secondly, at an affordable price.
• Third, it is easy to maintain.
• Fourthly, high ground clearance (160 mm).
• Fifth, a roomy interior.

The KIA Rio has many more strengths, including aftermarket liquidity, agility and economy. However, it was not without fly in the ointment in a barrel of honey.

• Noise isolation is mediocre.
• The suspension is rigid.
• The dipped beam is dull.
• The driver's seat is not very comfortable for a tall person, and the steering wheel is not adjustable for reach.

Soon one of the following will appear on the Russian market most anticipated crossovers of 2018 - KIA Sorento Prime. And if you have been looking closely at KIA cars for a long time, but do not want to buy the Rio model, then perhaps it is the Sorento Prime that will win your heart.