Continuous improvement of the model range is the key to the existence of an automobile company and its profit. Every year, dozens of models are released on the market, each of which gets better in its own way - from simple restyling to the use of a completely new platform and alloys with the latest science. The rating includes cars that will be available to motorists in the new 2018.
10. Chevrolet Niva 2
Estimated price - 700-800 thousand rubles.
The list of the most anticipated cars in 2018 is opened by a long-term construction, the start of sales of which Russian motorists have been waiting for since 2014. Then for the first time a new "Niva" was presented to the public - aggressive, powerful, strong. The project turned out to be "long-term", but it seems that in the fall of 2018 the car will still be launched on sale.
And its interior, even in the basic configuration, will pleasantly surprise motorists accustomed to the asceticism of the Niva - there is an on-board computer, a multifunction steering wheel, and many auxiliary electronic systems. And, of course, the main plus is improved sound insulation.
9. Chery Tiggo 5
The cost is from 900 to 950 thousand rubles.
In the new 2018, Chery will release as many as three new updated crossovers: Tiggo 5, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8.
The Tiggo 7 is already on sale in China, almost nothing is known about the Tiggo 8, and the Tiggo 5 crossover will enter the Chinese markets only by the end of this year.
The fifth Tiggo will have a 1.5-liter 147 hp turbo engine. with., and taken from the Tiggo 7 more powerful - by 2 liters and 122 liters. from. Plus minor cosmetic changes in the form of a new bumper, radiator grille, etc. Compared to the previous generation car, the second generation Tiggo 5 is noticeably more compact. The overall length of the updated machine is 4,338 mm (minus 173 mm), the width is 1,830 (minus 11 mm), and the height is 1,645 (minus 95 mm). But the wheelbase has increased by 20 mm, now it is 2 630 mm.
8. UAZ "Patriot"
It will be possible to buy it for 850 thousand - 1 million rubles.
Russian motorists are promised that the 2018 Patriot update will be the most dramatic. The car will receive a new three-spoke steering wheel, an updated dashboard, display, rear locking and a device that makes it easier for the car to descend on a steep incline. The developers also took care of additional convenience in winter - additional heaters will be installed at the rear seats. The appearance of the model will also change - the new design of the radiator grille will become stiffer and more expressive.
7. Lifan X80
It will be sold for 1.1 million rubles.
In the first half of 2018, one of the most anticipated Chinese cars, a new generation of the Lifan X80 crossover, will enter the Russian market. The new car, vaguely reminiscent of the Toyota Highlander in design, will feature a spacious new cabin for the driver and six passengers, high-quality interior materials, and increased content of modern equipment per unit area. Those who wish instead of front-wheel drive (albeit with independent front and rear suspension) can purchase an all-wheel drive version.
6. Audi A8
Base price - 5.7 million rubles.
The next-generation premium sedan from the German automaker will receive a full body redesign, a new MLB Evo platform, improved suspension, a touchscreen control panel and even a foot massage.
The car will be supplied to Russia with gasoline and diesel engines, and the most expensive modification will have an engine power of 585 hp. from.
5. BMW X5
The estimated cost is 3 million rubles.
One of the most anticipated car innovations of 2018 in Russia and abroad is a new car from BMW, which, in addition to stylistic changes, will receive a completely new modular CLAR platform and new generation engines. Of course, the car will preserve and enhance the traditional values of the company - stylish design, sophisticated electronics and powerful engines that can accelerate the car to 100 km in a matter of seconds.
4. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 50 FL
It will cost 2.1 million rubles.
In September, at an exhibition in Frankfurt, the Japanese presented the new Prado to the public. Unlike previous models, the car has undergone major changes, which should improve the already good performance of this model. The car will receive a new design of the front body and rear lights, completely new engines, an improved security system and will be equipped with electronics with the latest science and technology. True, the latest development of Toyota, the TNGA platform, the novelty will receive much later.
3. Volkswagen Teramont
The price at the start of sales is 2.7 million rubles.
It is not yet clear when one of the most anticipated cars of 2018 in Russia will get to its Russian waiters. According to preliminary estimates, sales should start in the spring of 2018. In the meantime, the new seven-seater crossover from Volkswagen continues to tease motorists, occasionally appearing on the roads of our country with foreign numbers. Teramont - like a Russian motorist loves everything: a very large car from a reputable brand, it looks impressive, four-wheel drive and the appropriate equipment. Incidentally, this is the largest car in its segment.
2. Hyundai Solaris 2018
The basic equipment will be offered for 624,900 rubles.
In February 2018, sales of one of the most popular models from Hyndai - Solaris will start in Russia. The novelty will be distinguished from the previous generation by a more interesting design, a modified body (due to increased rigidity, it has become safer), a seriously redesigned interior, a completely new rear suspension, an increased fuel tank and, of course, a bunch of new gadgets in the car control system.
1. KIA Stinger
Estimated to cost 2.2 million rubles
For many years now, KIA cars have been in the top five in terms of sales in Russia. It is not surprising that the new model from the Korean car industry - the five-door KIA Stinger liftback - is in the first place among the most anticipated auto innovations of 2018. Under the hood of an ultra-modern design, the new car can have as much as a two-liter turbodiesel of 255 hp. with., and a roof-mounted six-cylinder with a capacity of 365 liters. with., and a volume of 3.3 liters, which is able to accelerate the car to 100 km / h in just five seconds.
The KIA Stinger is also the first rear-wheel drive car in the history of the Korean brand.
The start of sales in Russia is expected in the spring of 2018.
When compiling a list of the most anticipated new car products in 2018, the popularity of the company in the Russian market was taken into account. The rating includes both budget models and premium cars made in Europe, Russia, China, Japan and Korea.
Solaris on sale since autumn 2017)