There are many ways to choose your first car. Some people primarily pay attention to appearance, others - to prestige, while others put the number of "horses" under the hood at the forefront.
This rating of the best cars for a beginner in 2020 is intended for realists - those who soberly assess their strength and money. It was compiled according to the authoritative automotive portal Autonews.
10. Chery Tiggo 4
Price - from 1 million rubles.
Opens a list of cars ideal for aspiring motorists, the brainchild of Chinese engineers. This is a great car with a spacious interior and unique design. A choice of either a two-liter engine with a capacity of 122 liters. with., or turbocharged in 1.5 liters, with 147 "horses". Moreover, if the first version has a conventional continuously variable variator, then the second has a robotic gearbox.
The car dashboard is fully digital. Moreover, the multimedia system can be controlled not even by voice, but by gestures! True, this system is very sensitive, so we advise happy owners to use less emotional gestures when talking.
Weak spots: although the cruise control is equipped with the basic equipment and above, however, even in the top version it is not adaptive.
9. Renault Kaptur
Price - from 1 million rubles.
Not so long ago, Renault engineers rolled out an upgraded version of Renault Kaptur to the Russian market. The new version received a new platform (from Renault Arkana), which has more modernization potential than the previous one. Gasoline engines (1 liter with 100 HP and 1.3 liters with 155 HP), it will be possible in the future to order also a hybrid for fans of an ecological lifestyle.
Finally, the driver's seating position has been improved, for this the steering mechanism has been equipped with an offset adjustment. In addition to basic rework, the car's interior has acquired many pleasant innovations, such as an improved center console, front passenger foot pads, a new audio system and support for smartphone car applications. You can even log into Yandex!
In general, Renault Kaptur drivers are satisfied. Unless it would be nice to improve it on trifles - the steering wheel is tight, it is difficult for people with weak hands to turn it.
8. Hyundai Creta
Price - from 1 million rubles.
This is the price that will have to be paid for the minimum configuration with front-wheel drive. But if you want to go where there is only one name from the roads, then we advise you to purchase a complete set with all-wheel drive. But it will cost 150 thousand rubles more.
In general, the new version of Hyundai Creta is surprisingly little different from the previous one - they added only heating to the windshield and washer nozzles. Engines, as usual, are two - one with a volume of 1.6 liters, the second - 2.0 liters, with a capacity of 123 and 149 "horses", respectively. You can choose between an automatic and a manual six-speed transmission.
As the owners of the car themselves joke, "Creta" has no shortcomings, there are some peculiarities. Among them, drivers call a rigid suspension (but the handling is excellent), noise and a small miscalculation by designers, due to which the wipers do not completely clean the windshield, leaving an annoying 5 cm strip.
7. Kia Picanto
Price - from 959 thousand rubles.
In this small bright little car, the developers have managed to fit a lot of devices useful for novice drivers.You can, of course, do with the most budgetary configuration (from 700 thousand rubles), with a liter engine and a capacity of 67 liters. with., as well as with a mechanical transmission.
But we still recommend that novice drivers pay up to 940 thousand rubles and get cruise control, parking sensors, built-in rear-view camera, multimedia screen touchscreen and Apple CarPlay support along with Android Auto for this money. The engine will be more powerful - the volume is 1.2 liters, the power is 84 "horses", and the transmission will be automatic.
Weak spots: small trunk, and small wheels give the feeling of a stiff suspension. Well, the engine is low-power, which is why the car accelerates slowly.
6. Skoda Rapid
Price - from 939 thousand rubles.
The developers are still teasing Russian motorists with the promise of a new version of Rapida, and they are in no hurry to import it. However, the previous version is still available for brand lovers. We indicate the price for a complete set where the Skoda has the same engine and automatic transmission as the Volkswagen Polo mentioned in the rating.
This 1.6L engine is considered to have the best power / consumption ratio. A car can have two gearboxes to choose from, one a five-speed manual and the other a six-speed automatic.
The space inside the car is well planned and made with an eye to making the ride as comfortable as possible: starting from the abundance of clamps and nets and up to the special scraper necessary in Russian realities, with which you can clean the iron friend of ice.
Weak spots: the gearbox oil seals will have to be monitored, oil can leak through them, and synchronizers are prone to rapid wear. The motor is gluttonous and ready to consume oil in industrial quantities.
5. Volkswagen Polo
Price - from 934 thousand rubles.
Although a new version of the sedan, beloved by the people, has now entered the Russian market, the old horse does not spoil the furrow and still remains one of the most popular cars in Russia.
The price of a preferred car for a beginner is indicated for a complete set, which is a middle ground between price and convenience. Its features:
- 90 hp motor from.,
- five-speed gearbox,
- ABS, front airbags,
- adjustable driver and front passenger seats,
- built-in rear view camera,
- and also exotic - integration with a smartphone.
Now your car will inform you via mobile communication about how many kilometers it has run, how much fuel it has in the tank, and will also remind you that it is time to undergo a technical inspection.
In general, the Volkswagen Polo is one of the best budget cars in the Russian car market. It has surprisingly few flaws; except that from time to time in the morning drum brake pads creak. And at high speeds the car is noisy.
4. Renault Sandero Stepway
Price - from 841 thousand rubles.
We have given the price of the basic configuration, but if you want to drive as safely as possible, you will have to pay an additional 90 thousand rubles. This is how much the "upgrade" to the version with the dynamic stabilization system will cost. And if you also want parking sensors from the manufacturer, then be prepared to pay 16 thousand rubles.
This small car nevertheless has an impressive ground clearance - as much as 195 mm. There are three engines: from 1.6 liters and 82 liters. with., up to 102 liters. from. and 113 hp. There are two gearboxes to choose from - a four-speed automatic and a five-speed mechanics, and a variator is also available for the most advanced configuration.
Weak spots: there is no steering wheel adjustment; the car does not tolerate the Russian winter, the glass rattles, the brakes creak.
3. Ravon R2
Price - from 646 thousand rubles.
Even the basic equipment of an Uzbek car has everything necessary for a novice driver to feel comfortable on the road:
- front airbags,
- ABS,
- power steering,
- GLONASS emergency warning system,
- immobilizer,
- knee bolster and more.
There is also a special mount for child seats. So that the child is not bored on the road, you can play a fairy tale or children's songs on the car's multimedia system.The car itself is small, optimal for urban conditions - the engine capacity is only 1.2 liters, "horses" only 85.
Weaknesses: The trunk volume is only 170 liters. The plastic is oak and cheap, but the fit is not bad. At speeds above 100 km / h, noise problems begin, and this is not an ordinary wind noise, but it is the wheel arches that rattle and the motor roars.
2. Datsun mi-DO
The price starts from 500 thousand rubles.
Although officially the Datsun brand is a subsidiary of Nissan, it is the same Japanese car as the spiced carrots in supermarkets are Korean. mi-DO almost completely repeats the LADA Granta hatchback, the differences are minimal - both in price and in driving performance, and in equipment. However, unlike Lada, mi-DO does not have a robotic gearbox in any of its configurations.
For 626 thousand rubles, you will receive a four-speed automatic transmission, a 1.6-liter engine, heated windshield, cruise control, speed limiter, built-in alarm, light and rain sensors, multimedia and navigation systems.
Weak spots: cheap plastic, loose gum for the window seal, flimsy gear lever skirt. The seats have no lateral support, only the driver's seat is height-adjustable. Small salon seat.
1. Lada Granta
Price - from 455 thousand rubles.
The most affordable sedan of 2020 in Russia - the best choice for a novice car enthusiast. Surprisingly, for such a low price, the car owner does not receive a set for finalization with a file, but a completely solid, reliable and durable car.
The advanced configuration recommended for a novice driver (from 622 thousand rubles) includes:
- 106 hp engine volume of 1.6 liters.,
- Automatic transmission,
- many airbags,
- fastenings for child seats,
- rear door lock,
- security alarm,
- ABS and BAS.
To drive comfortably, the car is equipped with an electric power steering, the steering column is adjustable in height (like the seat belts and the driver's seat). There is also cruise control, speed limiter and climate system. And in order not to drive bored, Lada Granta received an audio system with four speakers.
Alas, there are no perfect products, and Lada also has its drawbacks. This is both poor sound insulation and "windage" - when at high speed due to wind resistance, the car starts to drift to the side.