High ground clearance, wide tires, four-wheel drive and a powerful engine - all these features distinguish the SUV. Unfortunately, you have to spend a lot of money for increased cross-country ability.
However, there are also affordable models in Russia, which at a price do not exceed 700 thousand rubles in the basic configuration. These are the cars that entered our today's Top 5 most affordable SUVs.
5. UAZ Patriot (from 649,990 rubles)
The favorite among hunters and fishermen has been sold since 2012. During this time, the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant has developed several modifications of the popular SUV. Today, the Patriot has a 2.7 liter petrol engine with 128 hp. or a 2.3 liter diesel engine with a capacity of 116 hp. Fuel consumption is certainly different from the indicator best hybrid SUVs this year, but quite acceptable.
Regardless of the configuration, the Patriot is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The latest modification is equipped with such modern details as a multimedia system with a seven-inch touchscreen display that can play Full HD video, AM / FM / MP3, and also has a built-in compass, parking sensors and Navitel navigation system.
4. Lifan X60 (from 499,900 rubles)
In terms of cross-country ability, the Chinese SUV is certainly inferior to the UAZ. But the design of the X60 is quite attractive and even elegant.
It attracts a solid ground clearance in the car - 18 cm, as well as 405 liters of trunk. The car's engine has a volume of 1.8 liters, the power is 128 hp.
The basic equipment includes air conditioning, an imitation leather interior and electric mirrors.
3. Nissan Terrano (from 677,000 rubles)
The Terrano is available in four trim levels and six color options. In the basic configuration, the Terrano has air conditioning, an audio system, front airbags, ABS, ESP, a full-size spare wheel, and steel protection for the engine compartment.
The luggage compartment contains 4 lashing rings and an additional practical storage compartment under the boot floor.
Buyers have access to 2 engine options: 1.6 liters with 102 hp, as well as 2.0 liters with 135 hp.
2. Chevrolet Niva (from 469,000 rubles)
The modern version of the legendary Niva is quite capable of overcoming steep slopes, climbs, ruts, rifts, snow and mud.
Moreover, practically most popular and inexpensive SUV Russia looks elegant enough and provides a decent level of comfort.
The trunk volume of 320 liters increases to 650 liters when the rear seats are folded down. The ground clearance is 200 to 240 mm.
1. UAZ Hunter (from 430,000 rubles)
An affordable SUV with a tented body is a real godsend for those who need to transport bulky luggage on a bad road at any distance and in any difficult weather.
The Hunter is the perfect option for those who like to go outdoors without regard to the peculiarities of the landscape - this machine can handle any off-road. As conceived by the designers, the classic military style was offered to customers in modern processing and four color variations.