More than 35 million cars already travel on the roads of our country. When thinking about buying an iron horse, many Russians give preference to certain brands and models. As before, the main reference point is the affordability of a car, and only then - its technical characteristics and design. The Internet portal Autonews.ru has published a list that includes most popular cars of 2012.
The main criterion in compiling the rating was the sales volume of a particular model for 10 months of the current year. In recent years, car sales have grown rapidly, this is due not only to an increase in the purchasing power of citizens, but also to the opening of smog services for buying cars. We bring to your attention the most popular automotive top ten in Russia.
10. Renault Logan (sales volume for 10 months of 2012 - 51,377 units)
One of the most budget B-class foreign cars is assembled for Russians at the Moscow plant Avtoframos. In 2012, an updated version of Logan appeared on the market. The cost of the car starts at 339 thousand rubles. For this money, anyone who wants to get a car with a 1.4 liter engine (75 hp) and a manual transmission. The most expensive version of the Prestige costs 488 thousand rubles and is equipped with a 1.6 liter engine (103 hp) and an automatic transmission.
9. Chevrolet Cruze (52312 units)
The popular car is available as a sedan or 5-door hatchback. In Russia, Cruze has been sold since 2009. The model is intended to replace Lacetti and is assembled at the GM plant located in Shushary near St. Petersburg. The cost of a sedan in the minimum configuration starts at 586 thousand rubles. The hatchback will cost at least 576 thousand.
8. Lada Samara (55333 pcs.)
Many car owners believe that it is Samara that represents the best balance between affordable price and performance. A car in the "Standard" configuration will cost 293 thousand rubles, "Lux" is only 5 thousand more expensive.
7. VW Polo (58314 units)
The popular German runabout has been produced since 1975. Today the fifth generation Polo is on the market, as well as a variation in the sedan body. The cost of the car starts from 501 thousand rubles. For this money, they offer a car with a 1.2-liter engine (60 hp) and a manual transmission. Top-end equipment will cost 732 thousand rubles.
6.KIA Rio New (72373 pcs.)
The updated Rio in the sedan body costs 479 thousand rubles, complete with a 1.4-liter engine (107 hp). The top version costs 659 thousand. The hatchback is valued at 10 thousand rubles more. It is noteworthy that the sedan was created specifically for the Russian market, where such cars are very popular. Rio is a very close relative of Hyundai Solaris, cars are even assembled at the same plant.
5. Ford Focus (75063 pcs.)
Focus has become practically a people's car for Russians. The model is offered on the market in different body styles and with a wide choice of trim levels. A hatchback with a 1.6 liter engine (85 hp) and a manual transmission will cost less than others - 532 thousand rubles. For 873 thousand, the buyer gets a 2.0 liter diesel engine (140 hp), an automatic transmission and many pleasant options included in the Titanium package.
4. Hyundai Solaris (94308 pcs.)
The novelty B class debuted in Russia in September 2010, and 2 years later the car is already among the ten most popular. In fact, Solaris is the fourth version of the Hyundai Accent, modified specifically for the Russian market. The model is available in sedan and hatchback bodies. The price of a car varies from 445 to 624 thousand rubles.
3.Lada Granta (95162 pcs.)
The newest sedan from AVTOVAZ will cost at least 259 thousand rubles, and from the end of October this year, sales of the “luxury” configuration started, which was estimated at 406 thousand rubles. By the end of the year, the plan is to equip the Luxury Grants with new cable-driven transmissions and a range of new options.
2. Lada Priora (105362 pcs.)
The most popular C-class family includes sedan, hatchback, station wagon and coupé models. The most inexpensive option in the Standard configuration costs 334 thousand rubles, the Priora Coupe in the Sport configuration will cost more than the others - 471 thousand rubles.
1. Lada Kalina (107069 pcs.)
The most expensive set of "Sport" costs 427 thousand rubles, cheaper than other hatchbacks in the Standard set for 293 thousand. Kalina has been on the market since 2003 and, due to its affordable price, retains its leadership in popularity. Although, most likely, Granta has every chance to overtake this model in terms of sales.