Traveling by private car with the whole family is good. And traveling in comfort is even better. Having studied Russian automotive publications, we have compiled list of the best cars to travel in 2018... It includes only models sold on the Russian market. They are all sorted by price.
10. Lada Largus
The average price is 555 thousand rubles.
Another station wagon from Lada impresses with its low price, good cross-country ability, large capacity (7 seats) and high ground clearance (170 mm). Each of the three rows of seats has air ducts to heat the passengers' feet. And the driver's seat is height adjustable and has lumbar support. In the basic version, the car is equipped with air conditioning, ABS system and heated front seats.
Lada largus perfect for a large family, or for those who often travel with friends.
9. Skoda Roomster
The average cost is 627 thousand rubles.
The unpretentious and attractive station wagon has a ground clearance of 140 mm and a trunk volume of 450 liters. It has two suspensions: an independent front McPherson type suspension and a semi-independent rear suspension with a torsion beam. Thanks to this combination, good handling and comfort for people in the car is achieved. The basic version of Skoda Roomster has air conditioning, heated front seats, ABS, ESP and EBD systems.
The advantage of the Skoda Roomster is its low fuel consumption - according to the owners' reviews, one can drive about a thousand kilometers on one tank.
8. Lada Vesta SW Cross
The average retail price is 820,900 rubles.
A convenient Russian-assembled station wagon has a large ground clearance - 203 mm, a spacious trunk (480 liters, including niches), climate control, cruise control and a mechanical or robotic gearbox. In the spacious cabin, even a tall passenger can fit in the back seat without bumping his head against the ceiling. Finishing materials are pleasant to the touch and do not look "cheap". You can customize the fit individually for the driver.
Lada Vesta SW Cross is a good option if you want to buy a good family car for a reasonable price for trips to the country, to the sea or to one of the the most beautiful places in Russia.
7. Nissan Qashqai
It is offered in car dealerships for 863 thousand rubles.
The three main advantages of this crossover are a roomy interior, a large trunk (430 liters) and an acceptable price in comparison with competitors. The basic version has everything you need for a long journey in comfort - air conditioning, cruise control, ABS and EBD, steering wheel adjustment for reach and height, adjustment of the driver's seat in six directions, and the front passenger seat in four directions.
6. Honda Accord
The average price is 941 thousand rubles.
One of the best travel cars is the large "family" sedan. In the minimum configuration, it is equipped with an active noise cancellation system, ABS, exchange rate stabilization, adaptive electric power steering, climate control and heated front seats. Drivers praise sound insulation, unpretentiousness to fuel quality (AI-92 “eats”) and excellent interior ergonomics.
Also, the Honda Accord has a brake force distribution system and an emergency brake assist system. It is a reliable and affordable car for those for whom the minivan is too big and the hatchback is too small.
5. Ford Galaxy
Price - from 1 million 320 thousand rubles.
A luxury minivan with a panoramic roof, seven seats and a 308 liter trunk.It has either a manual gearbox or an automatic, but from the latter the car rises in price by 12 thousand rubles. There is a diesel variant of the Ford Galaxy, which is very economical given the current gas prices.
With the comfort and safety of this car, everything is in order, already in the basic version there is: climate control, on-board computer, EBD and ABS systems and automatic activation of the alarm in case of emergency braking. According to the owners, sitting in the Ford Galaxy is comfortable even for tall people, and the only drawback of the model is that the spare wheel is not included in the kit.
4. Toyota Camry
Can be purchased for 1 million 399 thousand rubles.
The Japanese business-class sedan has excellent sound insulation, is equipped with a driver assistance system and a full range of systems that increase road safety (ABS, HAC, VSC +, TRC, BAS). The basic version provides cruise control, side and front airbags, steering wheel adjustment for reach and tilt.
The trunk of the "Japanese" is very roomy - 493 liters. The ground clearance of the 9th generation sedan is 155 mm. Older versions range from 160 mm to 130 mm.
3. SsangYong Stavic
You can buy it for 1 million 469 thousand rubles.
This diesel seven-seater Korean SUV consumes 6.9 liters of fuel on the highway, has a ground clearance of 185 mm and a trunk volume of 875 liters. Equipped with ABS and EBD systems, traditional for modern cars, as well as air conditioning, rear parking sensors, alarms, on-board computer and a full-size spare wheel. And all this in the most inexpensive package. There are options with both a manual five-speed and an automatic transmission.
An all-wheel drive version is also available on the market (rear-wheel drive is offered by default).
2. Citroen Grand C4 Picasso
The price, on average, is 1 million 867 thousand rubles.
This is one of the most expensive, but also the most beautiful minivans of all that plow the Russian roads. It is suitable for those who are especially concerned about security. Even in the basic configuration, this car is equipped with an alarm, ABS, ESP, automatic door locking at speeds above 10 km per hour, super-locking doors, traction control and emergency braking system.
For a comfortable ride, there are an on-board computer, cruise control with a speed limiter, driver fatigue control and Drive Assist with many useful functions such as monitoring compliance with road markings. The steering wheel is adjustable not only in height, but also in reach.
A special feature of this car is the panoramic glass roof, which is supplied with an electric sunblind. And the trunk of this minivan is simply huge - from 576 to 645 liters, depending on the configuration.
Citroen Grand C4 Picasso will be a reliable vehicle for traveling families with small children. This is how the manufacturer positions it.
1. Subaru Outback
The average retail price is 2 million 319 thousand rubles.
The brutal Japanese station wagon took the first place in the rating of the best cars for family travel. It stands out from a huge number of "brothers" with an impressive ground clearance - 213 mm and all-wheel drive. He does not care about the Russian off-road, and the intelligent X-MODE system will allow him to control the engine power, which improves car control in difficult conditions. Perhaps, in our rating, this is the best car for those who have to go where “where Makar did not drive calves”.
Inside the cabin there are comfortable leather seats with adjustable headrests and tilt angle. All seats are heated as standard, there is cruise control and two front and two side airbags.