There are few diesel cars in Russia. As of July this year, they accounted for only 5 percent (or 2.12 million units) of the Russian passenger car fleet. However, a powerful and brutal look immediately distinguishes diesel cars from the ranks of gasoline counterparts. They are also good for their high efficiency and lower fuel consumption.
If you are looking for a suitable diesel horse, we will advise top 10 most popular diesel car brands in Russia for 2018... The data are based on the results of a study by the Autostat agency.
10. Hyundai Santa Fe - 48 thousand units
Price - from 1.9 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7.5-9.3 l / 100 km in the combined cycle.
Inexpensive spare parts, beautiful appearance and interior, large trunk and excellent cross-country ability - these are the strengths of the Korean SUV. This car is a paradise for the owner, who carries a lot of things with him, because inside Santa Fe there are many compartments for small items. In addition, the rear seats can be folded almost to the floor and can be moved back and forth. Overall, this is a large, fairly fast, comfortable city SUV, ideal for the needs of a large family.
The weak sides of this car include a stiff suspension and poor sound insulation.
9. SsangYong Kyron - 48.1 thousand units
Price - from 810,000 rubles (used).
Fuel consumption - 10.6 l / 100 km in the combined cycle.
These South Korean SUVs were produced from 2005 to 2016, and quickly gained popularity in Russia thanks to their sturdy construction, a huge trunk volume of 625 liters and a large ground clearance of 210 mm. The machine is equipped with an all-wheel drive system that supports three modes:
- front-wheel drive;
- four-wheel drive;
- four-wheel drive along with a number of low gears for driving on difficult terrain.
Currently, the production of SsangYong Kyron is discontinued, and cars can only be purchased on the secondary market.
8. Kia Sorento - 55 thousand units
Price - from 2.19 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 6.7 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
This is one of the best diesel cars of 2018 if low fuel consumption is your top priority. Other advantages of the Kia Sorento include: smooth running, comfortable driver and passenger seats, very responsive control and a spacious trunk (660 liters).
But the windshield of this car is very delicate, "stars" quickly appear on it.
The gasoline "tribesman" Kia Sorento is among most popular SUVs in the world.
7. Mitsubishi L200 - 58.2 thousand units
Price - from 1.46 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7.1 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
A large, solid pickup with excellent cross-country ability will be a reliable companion for motorists who drive where "wolves are afraid to walk." The spacious driver's seat will comfortably fit even a tall (180 cm) and massive (about 100 kg) person. There is also enough space for passengers of large build.
Informative side mirrors, excellent climate control and moderately elastic and soft suspension will make the trip on the L200 pleasant in every way.
But the engine is noisy, but this is the problem of all popular diesel cars.
6. Mitsubishi Pajero Sport - 58.7 thousand units
Price - from 2.31 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7-11 l / 100 km in the combined cycle.
A good diesel SUV from Mitsubishi is liked by its owners for its obedient disposition.The car has excellent handling, soft road holding and turns like a knife into butter. The power of this passenger car with a swift, narrowed body is enough for overtaking on the highway. Keep in mind, however, that fuel consumption rises rapidly under aggressive driving conditions and diesel is not cheap these days.
This machine is very reliable but not cheap to maintain. And many motorists don't like Pajero Sport's elongated taillights, but that's a matter of taste.
5. Volkswagen Touareg - about 61 thousand units
Price - from 3.7 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7.1 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
Judging by the feedback from the owners of this car, it has the perfect balance of handling and ride. The engine has enough power for everything, except perhaps for racing at traffic lights. Also, the advantages of the Volkswagen Touareg include thoughtful ergonomics of the cabin, very comfortable suspension and low fuel consumption.
But the quality of the paint is mediocre, and chips appear very quickly on the car. We can only hope that the new generation Touareg is doing better with this.
4. Toyota Hilux - 63.2 thousand units
Price - from 2.2 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 8.5 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
A daring look, excellent ergonomics of the driver's seat, a high level of safety, good maintainability, high ground clearance (227 mm for the eighth generation) have made the Toyota Hilux pickup wildly popular all over the world. This diesel vehicle was voted the best used pickup truck in the world last year by an international group of auto experts.
In the old generations of Toyota Hilux, criticism was caused by cheap interior materials, but in the eighth version, the manufacturer solved this problem, and the interior of the pickup looks like its high price.
3. Mitsubishi Pajero - 66.1 thousand units
Price - from 2.4 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 8.9 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
Already the third representative of the Japanese company Mitsubishi in the top 10 best diesel passenger cars of 2018 in Russia. It differs from its "close relative" Pajero Sport by its large engine capacity (2835 cc versus 2442 cc), but at the same time its lower power (125 hp versus 181 hp in Pajero Sport). The volume of the fuel tank of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 88 liters, while the Sport version has 70 liters.
The Pajero weighs 30 kg less than the Sport and is 2065 kg. But the clearance is higher - as much as 235 mm compared to 218 mm for the Sport.
At the same time, the volume of the trunk for both models is the same - 715 liters.
2. Toyota Land Cruiser - 76.7 thousand units
Price - from 4.1 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7.4 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
The full potential of this brutal car is fully revealed outside the asphalt. It walks confidently over gravel, mud, holes and other obstacles. And the weight and dimensions of the Land Cruiser, which are somewhat interfering in urban conditions, help a lot outside the city. Overall, this is a comfortable, powerful and durable car for driving on dead roads.
The Land Cruiser interior looks expensive and serious, and only the driver's seat spoils the impression. It is too short for a tall person, because of this, legs can get tired during long trips.
1. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - 86.7 thousand units
Price - from 3.4 million rubles.
Fuel consumption - 7.4 l / 100 km on a combined cycle.
Here is the best off-road vehicle with a diesel engine, for which Russian motorists voted with a ruble.
It differs from the second place in the rating by a smaller engine volume, a smaller trunk volume (621 liters versus 701 liters for the Land Cruiser), a weight reduced by 600 kg (up to 2000 kg), as well as a lower ground clearance (225 mm for the Land Cruiser and 220 mm for the Prado). But all this is offset by a significantly reduced price. So if you need a prestigious, well-built diesel car that seems to float on any road, choose the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, you can't go wrong.