The most reliable and inexpensive cars to maintain. Rating of the most indestructible and unpretentious cars How the degree of reliability is determined

The more expensive it is to maintain a car and the worse the roads we drive on, the more often we think about which of the available cars can truly be called the most indestructible and unpretentious. The most durable cars are those that constantly carry their owners along the roads of their homeland.

To determine the best cars, we will divide the cars into the most unpretentious and the most indestructible in Russia. Let's select car brands based on the following criteria:

The rich possibilities of the Internet tempt you to replace the painstaking and hard work of communicating with dozens of car owners with a relatively easy search for the most indestructible cars in ratings and reviews of specialists. The approach is correct and quite correct, but the information should be checked many times with real car enthusiasts.

The most unpretentious car for the open spaces of Russia

More than twenty years of experience in dealing with foreign cars has made it possible to place manufacturers in approximately the following order:

Mercedes-Benz C and E class, Audi A8, A4, A3. Technical excellence and German quality, even in modern conditions of the widespread use of Chinese components in mass-produced models, allow us to maintain the palm of reliability and the ability to withstand bad roads, dirty fuel and poor maintenance. It is worth noting the unpretentious and indestructible suspension of the Mercedes C124 and C200, so beloved by taxi drivers.

Toyota and Mazda. With the entry into production of these companies by Chinese manufacturers, the quality of the machines has decreased, but in any case, the unpretentiousness and reliability of the “native” Japanese equipment is in many ways not inferior to the “Germans”, with simpler and cheaper service. To those mentioned we can add Honda and Subaru. A couple of years ago, the English-made Honda Civic 5d broke popularity records due to a specific advertising campaign for “super quality” and the car’s indestructibility.

Korean Kia and Hyundai. Cars assembled in factories in South Korea can easily be considered the most indestructible and unpretentious cars, if you take into account their price, maintenance costs and the purchase of spare parts. The sales dynamics of South Korean models in the United States in 2014 were ahead of the leaders of Japanese and European manufacturers. The unpretentious and indestructible new Kia Solaris and Hyundai Accent are more often taken by taxi companies than other models, and not only because of their catchy appearance. Unfortunately, Korean models assembled in the CIS cannot even be considered unpretentious and indestructible due to low build quality.

The inconspicuous-looking Daewoo Nexia regularly amazed taxi drivers with its endurance and rightfully earned a reputation as an unpretentious and indestructible car. The Uzbek assembly turned out to be heavily diluted with Chinese components, which slightly spoiled the image of the car.

Modern models produced by the BMW and Volkswagen concerns are slightly inferior in rank, especially for cars of the “C” and “B” classes. Golf and X-3 still remain one of the most reliable and popular cars, but they cannot be called unpretentious.

Peugeot and Citroën. Despite all the advantages and external effectiveness of French brands, they have never been leaders in reliability and unpretentiousness. An exception is the legendary indestructible Peugeot 407, a licensed copy of which called Samand, was assembled in Iranian factories for quite some time. But the Iranian car was simply similar to the legend, and was much inferior to the original in the reliability of the suspension.

Interesting! It is worth mentioning one of the most popular models in Europe - Opel Astra. A few years ago in Germany, the car eclipsed the popularity of the legendary Ford Focus and Golf IV. According to statistics from service stations, the car had outstanding reliability and mileage between repairs. The secret was quite simple. In 73 cases out of 100, the car was bought by German pensioners, in whose hands it turned out to be an unpretentious and indestructible car.

Representatives of the Russian automobile industry

Just 10 years ago, among the contenders for a prize in the Russian ranking of indestructible and unpretentious cars, one could have seen the GAZ-3110 and UAZ 3163, VAZ-2107. People's love, simplicity of design, relatively cheap and accessible spare parts raised the authority of the Russian car in the eyes of the car enthusiast. Minimum money for low-maintenance equipment allowed it to be in demand among the most inexpensive cars for at least another decade.

Today, the Patriot, Volga, and most of the classic AvtoVAZ models have practically abandoned the niche of the people's car. There are only a small number of 07 and 05 models left. The new Samaras, Kalinas, Prioras, Vestas and Grands were not even included in the list of contenders for the title of unpretentious and indestructible car. The modern car enthusiast has become more demanding of reliability, or more correctly, of inexpensive car reliability.

To be fair, it is worth noting that the Russian automobile industry has workhorses that can be driven a lot with relative endurance and inexpensive maintenance. These are VAZ-2110 and VAZ-2111. They can be considered the most popular, unpretentious and indestructible among the Russian model range.

Two contenders are worth mentioning separately - Chevrolet Niva and Renault Duster. Both models were conceived as a budget version of an unpretentious and indestructible all-terrain vehicle. And both cars repeat the fate of the Patriot. At an average price, the low quality of individual suspension and transmission components makes buying a car a lottery.

Unpretentious and indestructible foreign cars

The phrase “the car was not used on CIS roads” quite accurately emphasizes the difference in the approach to defining an unpretentious and indestructible car. To determine the reliability of a machine, various methods are used, which, unlike our extensive “reliable and indestructible”, use accurate indicators and characteristics of component failures. For example, in Germany, experts from the Society for Technical Control and Supervision (TÜV) are recognized as the most authoritative ) , using more than 100 criteria for evaluation.

According to the annual publication TÜV 2015, the most expensive and well-known brands became the undisputed leaders in reliability among cars under 2 years old:

Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche 911, BMW Z4, Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz C-class, Mercedes-Benz GLK. with a failure rate from 2.4 to 4.9%;
In addition to luxury models, high reliability rates were noted for simpler cars - Audi A3, Ford Focus, Mazda 3.

The most unreliable were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Logan and Alfa Romeo MiTo, their reliability indicators were more than three times worse than previous models.

Among older representatives of the vehicle, over 7 years old, the favorites were Porsche 911 and Mazda 2. Among the outsiders were Fiat Doblo and Dacia Logan, which were almost half as much as the leaders.

As in Russian qualifications, the leaders among indestructible cars were Mercedes-Benz E-class, Audi Q5, Toyota Corolla. The Porsche 911, hardly unpretentious, but truly indestructible and reliable, is placed in a separate category as the absolute champion.

Important! The methodology for comparing unpretentious and indestructible models in Russia and in the European Union suffers from a certain convention due to the use of different indicators when comparing.

Video - the most reliable cars of 2013:

In the world? Interesting question. And there is an answer to it. Although, of course, cars are a topic in which tastes play a decisive role. Some people only like models of a certain brand, and they make a choice exclusively in their favor, despite the fact that another concern produces more functional cars. So everything is relative. But there is a generally accepted opinion, and it’s worth talking about.

Reliability

First of all, I would like to say that the best cars in the world are those that are distinguished by good build quality and reliability. It is recommended to pay attention to these parameters when choosing a model. And before we talk about the best cars in the world, we need to talk about those models that are their complete opposite.

The most unreliable car is the Citroen XM, which was produced for six years (from 1994 to 2000). Of course, repairs are inexpensive, but this car breaks down more often than it runs. Perhaps that is why this model did not find popularity in Russia. In second place is Range Rover. It may be powerful, dynamic, and comfortable, but the owners of this SUV have to go to the service as if they were going to work. True, representatives of the new generation have become better than their predecessors - more reliable.

The famous sports Porsche 911 (996 body) also causes headaches for its owners. Because the average cost of a service visit is approximately £1,160. So a big name is not always an indicator of quality.

In whose favor should we choose?

And now - about the best cars in the world. In terms of reliability, the Honda HR-V turned out to be one of the most solid models. Also, such cars as Suzuki Alto and Vauxhall (Opel) Agila are considered its full-fledged competitors. True, they are very difficult to find on the Russian market.

But of all the existing “aged” cars, many critics recognized the Mitsubishi Lancer produced in 2005-2008. By the way! This is the most stolen foreign car in the entire Russian Federation. Apparently, criminals understand reliable cars.

Asian representatives

Now it’s worth announcing the TOP of the best cars in the world in terms of mileage, produced in Asian countries. This rating definitely includes the Subaru Impreza. A car that many people overlook. This is a truly reliable car in the compact class. Yes, it costs more than its competitors' models. But it has a turbine, plus all-wheel drive. And this is a significant advantage.

Honda Civic also often finds itself in various ratings. Since 2002, this machine has been gaining popularity due to its reliability. Toyota Corolla is also a good car. Economical, popular, high quality. Critics advise choosing in favor of representatives of the first two generations. If you buy one of these cars, you can forget for a long time about serious problems associated with car breakdowns.

Kia Rio is also in the TOP. This machine is a direct competitor to all of the above models. She is not only good in many respects. This car is inexpensive and very economical. Hyundai Accent follows “Rio” in the TOP. Both cars are low-powered and look similar to each other. But they are economical. But further down the rating they compete with the Honda Accord and But no matter how much controversy there is about them, each model still finds its buyer.

German cars

If you study the ratings called “The 10 Best Cars in the World,” then among the names there will absolutely be at least two, and you don’t even need to explain for what reason. Everyone knows that German manufacturers produce the best models. “Audi”, “BMW”, “Mercedes-Benz”, “Volkswagen”, “Opel”, “Porsche” - these concerns develop really high-quality cars. And it is not surprising that the question: “What is the best brand of car in the world?” - most critics, specialists, experts and just amateurs answer with one of the names listed above.

Now in Germany they produce models of all categories. For example, in the small class the Mercedes A-Klasse is considered the absolute leader. Strict lines, classic proportions, dynamic body, maximum comfort - all this and much more is characteristic of this compact car.

Dynamic Representatives

The Audi A4 is recognized as one of the most affordable and dynamic cars. In addition, it is safe and reliable - crash tests have shown that in the event of a collision, the likelihood of injury to passengers and the driver is minimal.

The Mercedes-Maybach S600 is also beyond competition. Many people claim that this is the best car in the world! And it’s hard to disagree with this. A spacious trunk, exquisite finishing, a huge number of innovative solutions, a comfortable chassis, a safe, durable body and, of course, impeccable performance. The above is enough to understand why this car is included in the TOP 10 best cars in the world.

Cheapest business class

Continuing to talk about the best in the world, one cannot help but mention the Volkswagen concern. After all, it was this company that developed and produced the model, which last year, 2015, was recognized as the car of the year in Europe. And this is the Volkswagen Passat. The most economical representative of business class.

This model is good for everyone. Appearance, interior, technical characteristics. But its main advantage is its efficiency. During the development process, experts approached this issue very seriously. They managed to ensure that the engine consumes only 5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers on the highway. In urban areas, consumption falls within the range of 6 to 9 liters. It all depends on the driver's driving style.

In addition, Volkswagen has received a fairly wide range of power units. There is a two-liter TDI - economical but powerful. There are two options available - either 150 or 190 liters. With. There is also a BiTDI motor. The volume is two liters and the power is 240 hp. With. What about the price? This car costs approximately 36 thousand dollars. A very modest price tag for German business class.

Popular Mechanics version: top five leaders

Popular Mechanics is a renowned popular science magazine. Not so long ago (namely, in 2014) they published their ranking of the best cars. In first place was the Mazda 6 at $21,675. Experts considered it expressive, economical and safe, setting new standards in dynamism and handling. Second place went to a car like the Stingray for $52,000. Experts claim that the car could have been put in first place. Because purchasing such a good sports car for such a low price is amazing. In addition, the car is very productive, which is good news.

In third place is the Nissan Versa Note for $14,780. Small, compact, sporty - although not a sports car. In fourth place is the Dodge Ram Heavy Duty. The best full-size pickup truck, which is not afraid of any daily loads and work.

And fifth place was given to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. If it were not for the cost of $94,000, the Stuttgart new product of 2014 would be in the lead. This car has a lot of technical and innovative surprises - that’s why it is recognized as one of the best.

Cars that close the ranking

Popular Mechanics experts gave sixth place to the Lexus IS model for 36-42 thousand dollars. An aggressive look, multiple suspension options and a high-performance engine are its main distinguishing features.

In seventh place is the Jaguar F-Type, costing 69-92 thousand dollars. Truly, which successfully combines excellent driving characteristics, instant response to any driver movements and everyday comfort.

Eighth place was given to the Jeep Cherokee. Probably due to its price, for which buying such a model is, in principle, not so bad. This car will cost 24-29 thousand dollars.

In ninth place is the Ford Fiesta ST. It costs 22 thousand dollars. Everything about this car pleases us - from acceleration (in less than 7 seconds to hundreds) to performance. The motor of this model provides 1/5 more power, unlike previous versions! By the way, it is worth noting that last year, 2015, the Ford concern became the best brand in the world. And this is not surprising, because Ford cars have it all - style, comfort, efficiency, environmental friendliness, power, speed, dynamics and a modest price.

And the TOP 10 best cars in the world of 2014 is closed by the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel. It features the cleanest diesel engine General Motors has ever created.

Most people who buy a car follow roughly the same basic principle. The idea is to pay less but get more. Not in all situations it is possible to take a cheap, but very high-quality one, since such vehicles, by definition, cannot be overly affordable.

A much better decision is to choose one based on the price-quality ratio. This includes cars that fully correspond to their cost, while having excellent reliability, durability and reliability.

In total, Renault will simultaneously consider several ratings of cars based on price and quality. To begin with, we will focus on the summary top, and also separately consider the lists of the most preferred cars of various age categories.

Summary rating

Let's start with the best cars in terms of price and quality ratio, which have won worldwide recognition and are currently positioned as the most acceptable options for purchase.

Hyundai Solaris. Many believe that this is the best budget car that has an optimal price-quality ratio. The new generation of Solaris was shown in Moscow, and production was established near St. Petersburg. Initially, Solaris was offered as a sedan, and then a five-door hatchback appeared. The model is still one of the best-selling cars in the country. The car is economical, well assembled, although not very dynamic. But for a budget car, Solaris combines the best qualities.
Volkswagen Passat. If we take as a basis such criteria as price and quality, in 2019 this particular model is perceived by many experts as the best car. The German automaker has always enjoyed a reputation for producing high-quality cars. Passat has been around since 1973. Moreover, even representatives of the first generations have survived well to this day. The Passat is in demand on the secondary market, but many people dream of owning a brand new Passat. This is far from a budget model, but the money invested in it is completely justified.
Ford Focus. It’s far from the most expensive model, but it’s difficult to classify Focus as a budget segment. If you choose the best car that is available in Russia, then in terms of price-quality ratio you should definitely include Focus in the rating. A restyled version of the latest generation is currently on sale. Although a used Focus would be just as good a purchase.
Nissan Qashqai. When it comes to really good cars among compact crossovers, the Qashqai is rightly considered the top priority model in terms of price and quality. Moreover, the first and second generations fall under these criteria. The new generation is preferable because it is still a more recent car. But even in the secondary market, a representative of the first generation of the Qashqai model will be a rational choice.
Kia Rio. When choosing among budget models, practically the most optimal car at an affordable price and excellent quality will be the Rio model produced by Kia. The car has been around for a long time and sells great both on the secondary market. The motors have a solid service life, technical characteristics satisfy the majority of urban residents. At the same time, Rio is a fairly safe and maintainable machine that does not require complex and expensive maintenance.
Toyota Camry. Representative of the European E-class. If we talk about cars in the category of about 2 million rubles, then this is practically the best car suitable for Russia. Parameters such as price and quality perfectly complement each other. Camry is a modern, high-tech, comfortable sedan option for families, business people and young drivers. The car amazes with its versatility. The first generation Camrys are still actively sold on the secondary market, proving their high quality and exemplary service life.
Mitsubishi ASX. A compact urban crossover from the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi has received its rightful place among the top 10 best cars in terms of price-quality ratio. It’s difficult to come across negative comments about this car, although many complain that the ASX is too much like the Lancer X. Considering the use of global design on all the automaker’s new products, such a claim looks at least strange. All car companies practice a similar approach to creating appearance. The ASX is available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, offering excellent off-road capability. Although this crossover is still more focused on urban use.
Volkswagen Polo. When it comes to which car is best to choose for an affordable price and excellent quality, many experts and ordinary car enthusiasts will probably first remember the Polo from Volkswagen. This is a car with an excellent level of assembly, which can be purchased in a top-end configuration for less than 1 million rubles. An example of how you can make high-quality cars even in the most budget category.
Renault Logan If you are interested not only in quality, but also in a very low price, but don’t know which car would be better to buy, take a look at Logan. It costs even less than Polo, but does not have the most stylish and modern appearance. This is an excellent workhorse that requires a minimum of investment during operation. Repairs cost pennies; many repairs and restoration work can be easily done with your own hands. If appearance is not the main thing for you, then Renault Logan is definitely worth your attention.
Skoda Octavia. This is no longer as cheap a car as the Octavia used to be. You won’t be able to find such a car at a car dealership for less than 1 million rubles. But Octavia still confidently and deservedly ranks among the best cars in terms of price and quality. Moreover, some believe that the Skoda Octavia should top this list. Objectively, the model has a wide range of advantages with a minimum number of disadvantages. As a result, the car can boast of excellent endurance, body durability, efficiency, and compliance with strict environmental standards. Plus, the car is extremely practical, roomy, and has a huge luggage compartment.

All presented models are high-quality, reliable, durable and have a high level of operational practicality. If you are looking for a decent option in 2019 among new or used cars, be sure to take a closer look at the options presented. Moreover, the rating included cars for every taste and budget, from budget and compact cars to solid sedans like the Toyota Camry.

Top 5 among new cars

Each potential new car buyer has a different budget and also has slightly different requirements for the vehicle they choose.

Based on the available funds, everyone is rightly interested in which car will be the most optimal in terms of price and quality. To satisfy the demands and needs of different categories of car enthusiasts, the top 5 included models of various classes and price ranges.

Mercedes C-Class. One of the best cars in the world, which represents the European C class. In its price segment, this is an objectively excellent car. Yes, it is quite expensive, but the price is fully justified by the technical characteristics, level of assembly, ergonomics, reliability, engine durability, dynamics and especially the suspension. The chassis is at the highest level. Even driving more than 100 thousand kilometers on Russian roads does not allow the suspension to loosen. Only shock absorbers will need to be replaced. But only on condition that the driver adheres to an aggressive driving style, or drives on the worst roads.
Honda Civic. When choosing a car based on parameters such as price and quality, many simply do not know which car is best for them to buy. Many will recommend choosing the latest generation of the Japanese car Honda Civic. This is a legendary model that has gained an impeccable reputation over the many years of its existence. Separately, it is worth noting the excellent body, which is made of high-quality materials and has undergone a complex galvanizing procedure. As a result, rust will not become a problem in the next 10-15 years for sure.
Infiniti Q70. It is definitely worth allocating a place in the ranking to the representative. One of these is the Q70 car produced by the luxury division of Nissan. This Infiniti model features exemplary handling that does not deteriorate even after 200 thousand kilometers. There is no need to even talk about the level of equipment, ergonomics, and quality of materials. This is an Infiniti after all. Plus, the Q70 is characterized by exemplary efficiency, which competitors do not demonstrate.
Hyundai Solaris. These premium cars are moving into the category of budget models. Solaris is definitely worth the money. This is one of the most attractive options that can be purchased from an official dealer, paying less than 1 million rubles. The money will definitely not be spent in vain. The quality is surprising in many ways at this level of cost. Many expect that Solaris will literally begin to crumble and require more and more money for repairs every year. But operating experience shows that this does not happen.
Volkswagen Polo. If the Solaris and Kia Rio have a worthy competitor, it is only the Polo Sedan produced by Volkswagen. An amazing budget car from a German brand, designed specifically for the Russian market. It combines reliability, excellent build quality, efficiency and practicality. This is not a Passat-level sedan, but the pricing policy for the Polo Sedan is completely different.

What to choose from this list, everyone will decide for themselves individually. This list of possible options is not at all limited. But the presented cars proved that they are rightly considered the best and deserve the attention of potential buyers.

Rating among cars 4-5 years old

Sometimes a car enthusiast will choose a used car that is about 4-5 years old, but in excellent configuration, from a leading manufacturer and more respectable models than representatives of the budget category, but from a car dealership and without mileage.

Subaru Forester. If you are looking for a good car that is already 4-5 years old, and at the same time you don’t mind getting an interesting and practical crossover, then you should definitely take a look at the Subaru Forester. The model is distinguished by ground clearance (clearance) that is enviable for many competitors, good engines, excellent handling and solid performance characteristics. Provided proper and timely maintenance, the machine will confidently serve for at least another 5-10 years before the first really serious malfunctions appear.
Toyota RAV4. Those who are intimidated by Subaru's difficult-to-maintain engines can take a closer look at one of the most popular SUVs in the world from another Japanese manufacturer, Toyota. The most popular version was the RAV4 with a 2.0-liter engine producing 150 horsepower. Optimal balance in terms of price, quality, reliability, efficiency and dynamics. If you believe the reviews of car owners, the RAV4 has one of the most indestructible chassis. Keep in mind that the RAV4 has traditionally been slow to depreciate in value on the secondary market.
Volkswagen Golf. For fans of hatchbacks and station wagons, there is an excellent option in the form of the Volkswagen Golf, which is actively sold on the secondary market. Moreover, taking a car for 4-5 years is not at all scary if you check the history and make sure that the car was properly maintained by the previous owner. The Golf, produced approximately 2013-2015, at one time received an excellent automatic transmission, which confidently covers at least 150 thousand kilometers. The body is durable and not afraid of corrosion.
Toyota Prius. A largely underrated car in the post-Soviet space, which has extremely reliable and durable hybrid power plants. If you stop being afraid of hybrid cars and get yourself a used Prius, you will understand why this car is sold in such huge quantities around the world.
Volkswagen Touran. If you are looking for a good family car with increased capacity, with a high level of comfort and safety for quite reasonable money, be sure to take a closer look at the Touran manufactured by Volkswagen. The machine only needs to change all consumables and working fluids on time. The automatic transmission serves excellently, but it is generally impossible to kill the mechanics. You shouldn’t buy a package with a DSG gearbox if you want to save significantly on the maintenance and repair of this car.

The reliability and durability of a car depends not only on the original quality of the vehicle, but also on how it was treated and how correctly it was maintained and maintained.

Best options 7-8 years

Many are afraid to buy cars on the secondary market, the age of which is rapidly approaching the psychological mark of 10 years. But there are several striking examples that prove that even 7-8 years is not a death sentence for a car, and it can confidently serve at least as long.

Nissan Micra. For some, this is not the most straightforward option. But still, the Nissan Micra deserves a place in this ranking as one of the best compact city hatchbacks. Moreover, to a greater extent, Micra is focused specifically on. Japanese engineers at one time managed to create an extremely successful project. As a result, the car costs little, but demonstrates exemplary quality and reliability. A compact Japanese hatchback can easily travel about 400 thousand kilometers, but still not require major repairs. Considering the conditions in which the Micra is used, on the secondary market you can find a model with minimal mileage and in excellent condition.
Toyota Corolla. A Japanese bestseller that should definitely be included in the ranking among the best used and new cars, regardless of age. But the good thing about Corolla is that it is very reliable and durable. It is extremely difficult to kill such a car. It is not surprising that prices for Toyota Corolla on the secondary market are falling very slowly. Feel free to buy this model, even if it is more than 7-8 years old.
Honda Accord A worthy option for fans of more solid and larger sedans. Although the Accord is also available as a station wagon. There are coupe versions with 3 doors. But it was the five-door sedan body that was most in demand. The Accord has many benefits and reasons to be in your garage. But when buying a 7-8 year old car, be sure to study the history and look at the previous owner. Accords are often bought by young guys who like to step on the gas and squeeze the entire herd of horsepower out of a Honda engine. You shouldn't buy an Accord from such sellers. If the car was owned by a family man, then there probably won’t be problems with wear and tear even after 7-8 years of operation.
Mitsubishi Pajero and Pajero Sport. Large, solid, powerful and dynamic crossovers of the Japanese brand, which conquered the Russian market literally immediately after their debut. 7-8 years is not old for Pajero. With proper operation and proper care, such machines live for 15-20 years before any serious malfunctions appear or the need for major engine repairs.
Toyota Yaris. The current ranking is completed by another compact urban hatchback from the Japanese automaker. The car has exemplary handling, reliability and quality, not inferior to the Corolla. This is a car purely for the city. At the same time, Yaris is equally suitable for drivers of any gender and age. You just need to choose the appropriate color.

Rating of the best 10-year-old cars

The price-quality ratio continues to be a relevant criterion when choosing even a 10-year-old car.

Some are afraid to buy cars with such mileage, preferring more recent models. But if you come across one of the following models in good condition and richly equipped, with a small investment you can get a really cool car.

Toyota Camry. An indestructible model that was and remains incredibly in demand around the world. 10 years of age is completely unremarkable for a Camry. Surely you will be able to get a Camry in the 50 body. An extremely successful project with many advantages. Yes, problems occur on Camry, but usually not earlier than after 250-300 thousand kilometers.
Mazda 6. One of the best used Japanese cars in the world. Although nothing can be said against the new generation Mazda 6. Mazda 6 is characterized by a modern design that remains relevant even after 10 years. Such a car does not require constant visits to a car service center or large investments in maintenance. Just change all consumables in a timely manner and monitor the condition of the main components. Then your Mazda 6 will last another 10 years.
Kia Sorento. Quite a large and interesting Korean-made crossover. One of the best SUV options that can be purchased for less than 500-600 thousand rubles on the secondary market. If you think that 10 years of service is the limit for the Sorento, you are seriously mistaken. Kia has managed to create a surprisingly durable transmission. The engines are not exemplary, but with proper maintenance they will definitely last at least 300-350 thousand kilometers.
Renault Megane. If your budget is limited, but you need to take the most practical car that is about 10 years old, the Renault Megane will be a good solution. Yes, many complaints can be made against modern French cars. But Megane cars of those years are not one of them. This is objectively a very successful project, which is still in deserved demand. If you choose between Megane 10 years old and Logan 4-5 years old, priority will be on the side of the first.
Hyundai Tucson and Santa Fe. It is still difficult to draw any conclusions about how the new generations of Santa Fe and Tucson will feel after 10 years of operation. But the generations preceding them have already gone through such a long period in practice, and have clearly proven their excellent quality, high level of reliability and exemplary maintainability. In terms of price-quality ratio, these are ones that are not scary to take even if you reach 10 years of age. You can safely count on at least another 5 years of reliable operation.

Whether to buy a new car or a used one depends on a number of factors. But let's be objective. Some cars that are already 5-10 years old look much more preferable than a number of new cars at the same cost.

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Choosing and buying a car is quite a difficult task. In addition to our needs and preferences, we must also take into account many other factors in order to buy ourselves a truly reliable one. As everyone knows, a car is not purchased for a few months, and in addition to the comfort in it, we must know for ourselves whether such a car is safe, whether the interior is good, and much more. After all, all these factors in one way or another certainly affect our safety while driving a car.

What do you think, which vehicles have the best visibility (visibility) of the road, and which of them, on the contrary, are the best today? We decided to find out and turned to the company "Consumer Reports" , which has been testing cars for many years on various parameters, both through its own special tests and through collecting multi-million-dollar reviews from drivers. The results obtained by the company are grouped by type of testing. One of the important surveys that the company conducts is testing cars in order to identify the worst and best cars in terms of visibility, which reveals how comfortable a particular car is for the driver, how good is the visibility (visibility) of the side rear view mirrors, how visible is not only the road from the car, but also all passing vehicles moving on the sides.

The company also finds out and determines the visibility of the interior rear view mirror in the car and what is the visibility through the rear window of this car.

Based on the results of the latest research by Consumer Reports, we have selected the 6 best cars based on their visibility and the four worst cars, the visibility of which creates significant inconvenience for the driver, which certainly affects the safety of vehicles.

Best Visibility: Subaru Forester

But it can also boast of its excellent visibility. Large windows and thin pillars provide excellent visibility from the car, combined with its large rear-view mirrors. In addition, almost all models are equipped with a rear view camera in their basic configuration. But the main feature of the Subaru Forester is its EyeSight Driver system, which is a video camera built into the rear-view mirrors; they monitor not only all traffic on the sides of the car, but also blind (invisible) areas, if another vehicle is out of sight driver (blind spot), warning the driver in advance about the danger.

Best Visibility: Chevrolet Cruze

But not only that, thanks to this style the car also has a comfortable body design that does not interfere with visibility. The roof pillars of the car almost do not interfere with the driver; he can freely view the road from the corners of the car. As an option and on some vehicle trim levels, a rear view camera is installed, which helps the driver park in reverse without limiting visibility. If you are purchasing a car that does not include a rear view camera, we advise you to purchase it as an additional option.

Best Visibility: Mitsubishi i-MiEV

When you first look at the car, you may think that it has terrible visibility from inside the cabin. But in reality everything is completely opposite and different. Despite the wide body pillars at the corners of the car, this car model has quite large windows, which gives the driver excellent visibility from the car. The only negative about the car is the large headrests that block the visibility of the rear window. But for this purpose, a rear view camera is installed in the car.

Best Visibility: Honda Accord

It is no coincidence that this car has been one of the leaders in global sales over the past 10 years.

This car has a stylish and beautiful design. But the Japanese automaker did not make such a design for the car to the detriment of visibility and visibility. Thin body pillars and a high roof made it possible to equip the car with large window glass, which certainly increased its visibility. The car, like many modern vehicles, is equipped with a rear view camera. In higher-end trim levels, the buyer can choose an additional option, i.e. function of changing the viewing angle of the rear view camera.

Best Visibility: Nissan Teana

The car does not have very good rear visibility, and all this is due to the geometry of its body. But this inconvenience is typical for many sedan cars. Like many sedans, the Nissan car has large blind spots in the rear corners, this is due to the very wide rear pillars. But in general, thanks to its large windows, this car model has acceptable visibility. On some car models, a rear view camera is installed to assist the driver, which is integrated with the display.

Best Visibility: Subaru Outback

The Subaru Outback, like the Forester model, has an average acceptable level of visibility. One glance is enough to immediately understand that the Outback has quite large windows, low thresholds, and large rear-view mirrors. The car also has a built-in video parking sensor camera.

Worst Visibility: Toyota FJ Cruiser

The FJ Cruiser is living out its last days on the global market. By the end of the year, production of this model will be completely discontinued. In addition, this car model is outdated and does not have normal demand on the market; moreover, this FJ Cruiser is also a car with poor visibility. There are a huge number of blind spots on a car, which interfere both when parking and when changing lanes on the road. If visibility inside the cabin is not the most important thing for you and you still dream and want to buy this car model for yourself, then we advise you not to delay and hurry.

Worst Visibility: Nissan 350Z/370Z

It is a stylish car with an aerodynamic futuristic body. But in addition to its many advantages, the model also has a main disadvantage. This is very poor visibility, i.e. visibility, which reduces the level of safety not only for the driver, but also for passengers. The car is saved by large rear-view mirrors, which, due to their size, help control blind spots on the sides of the car. The worst visibility is in the rear of the car, and all this is due to the geometry of the body itself. Even direct visibility through the windshield of the car does not have the highest level of visibility, which was rated average.

Worst Visibility: Porsche Boxster

This is an example of poor car design. It seems to us that if an auto company creates a powerful and luxurious sports car, then it must necessarily meet the highest categories of quality and safety. This Boxster has a great design, but due to the very low seating position and high dashboard, visibility is quite poor. Rear visibility is limited, especially for shorter drivers. Despite the thin A-pillars and large side mirrors, the car has a large number of blind spots.

Worst Visibility: Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro's design and aesthetics are appealing to many, but the car's visibility is terrible. Small windows, a large bulging hood and thick roof pillars create a lot of inconvenience for the driver, even when driving at low speeds. It is almost impossible and unrealistic to see anything in the rearview mirror, all because of the small rear window. The car's low roof limits normal visibility from the interior. If on many modern cars the presence of a rear view camera is not charming, then for car owners it is simply extremely necessary.

Budget cars 2017 in difficult financial conditions are of interest to a large number of people who, for various reasons, want to purchase a cheap model. This may be due to a number of reasons: often budget cars that do not consume a lot of fuel and do not require large maintenance costs are purchased by novice drivers who do not have the finances and want to gain experience on cheaper cars before purchasing expensive ones; Various life situations are also possible when the budget does not allow maintaining a more expensive car, you have to sell it and look for a less voracious replacement.

According to approximate calculations, modern budget cars in Russia should cost around eight hundred thousand rubles and at the same time meet the requirements that are put forward to the auto industry by modern society with its needs.

The top best budget Russian cars will be presented from the most expensive to the cheapest:

Renault Logan is extremely popular due to its relative cheapness, like all budget foreign cars, good solid build and good engine power. This guest in France will cost 600 thousand rubles for a new car, and a used one - from two hundred to four hundred thousand. Even though this is not the most budget-friendly foreign car in Russia, the numbers are still not that great. A left-hand drive car with an engine capacity of 1.6 liters and a capacity of one hundred and ten horsepower. Engine consumption: six and a half liters per hundred kilometers. The annual maintenance of this vehicle exceeds the mark of fifty thousand rubles, which is different from other budget car models.

Budget cars are considered to be the Lada line from AvtoVAZ. Among them are Lada Kalina and Lada Granta, which are not much inferior to foreign competitors in terms of purchase and maintenance costs. Lada Kalina will cost approximately five hundred thousand rubles for a new car, depending on the configuration; for a used one they ask from one hundred fifty to three hundred thousand, and the price is determined by the condition of the car.

Kalina characteristics: 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of one hundred and six horsepower; for a hundred kilometers it “eats” six and a half liters of gasoline. In a year he extracts less than fifty thousand rubles from the driver.

Lada Granta, depending on the configuration, can cost from 350 to 512 thousand “wooden”. For a used car you will have to pay from one hundred to four hundred thousand rubles (depending on the mileage and degree of wear). Under the hood is a 1.6-liter engine with an output of 87 horsepower, which consumes six liters of gasoline every hundred kilometers of mixed mileage. For a year of servicing a Lada Granta it will cost approximately forty-five thousand rubles.

KIA Rio and Hyundai Solaris are two excellent foreign budget cars that are in the same technical category and are distinguished by affordable fuel consumption (a little more than six liters of gasoline consumption per hundred kilometers). The cost of these cars also does not differ much - 630 thousand for Rio and 620 thousand for Solaris. For both a used KIA and a used Solaris you will have to pay - from three hundred to five hundred thousand rubles.

Engines with a volume of 1.4 or 1.6 liters with a power of 123 horsepower in both front-wheel drive cars produce sufficient power for a budget car. High-quality assembly, a small percentage of manufacturing defects and, as a consequence, a priori low maintenance costs make the KIA Rio and Hyundai Solaris excellent representatives of the budget automobile industry.

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The best budget cars in the world. A seven-seater car of a foreign brand worth 500,000 rubles?

Everything is clear with the line of budget cars in Russia, you can move on to other countries. Maybe none of the cars that were included in the first list will be included in the rest. In any case, it will be possible to compare the price category, check the level of fuel consumption per hundred kilometers, and compare the power of the budget automobile industry in different parts of the world. Budget car brands are always and everywhere popular.

Budget cars in Germany. Reliable, economical and inexpensive

The most popular car in Germany, according to the local rating, is rightfully the Volkswagen Golf, which has undergone a lot (seven generations, to be precise) of changes for the better throughout the history of its existence. Towards reliability, comfort and power.

A more or less new model will cost in our money from seven hundred thousand to a million rubles. This is not the cheapest model and is hardly suitable for the title of a budget car, but with a 1.4-liter engine power of 125-150 horsepower, it still takes the same six liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers of road.

From the Golf, which is expensive for a Russian driver, we will move on to truly budget models - Mercedes Smart For Two CDI. It may seem strange that a car from Mercedes can be included in the list of economical cars, but this model really costs a little for the German market (for example, a used Smart For Two can be purchased for two hundred and fifty thousand rubles, and even the most budget cars can envy this price, however, depending on the configuration and condition, the price can reach up to seven hundred thousand) due to its specifics - a small “ladies’” car with a rather weak engine (0.8 liters, 40 horsepower). But in terms of maintenance and gasoline consumption, the car can really surprise you - for a hundred kilometers of road you will need only four liters of fuel.

Another model from Volkswagen is Polo. It costs little (only 8.5 thousand euros, which is equal to approximately six hundred thousand rubles), is equipped with good suspension, a large and comfortable interior. 1.6 liter engine with 90 hp power. in the basic configuration (there are also models with 110 and 125 horses) it accelerates to a maximum of 170-180 km/h, which is quite enough both in the city and outside it. Consumes 5.5 liters per 100 km. mixed cycle.

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Budget cars of America

Let's start with a budget car not made in America, which for a long time occupied a leading position among other economical cars - the Hyundai Veloster. At the moment, this car is in second place, which, of course, does not exclude its right to be in this top. 1.6 liter engine, very good for a budget car, 132 horsepower, developing a maximum speed of 190 km/h, “eats” some ridiculous 5.2 liters per hundred kilometers for such power. Prices even for the basic configuration may seem high to Russian buyers (850 thousand rubles), while the maximum configuration costs a little more than a million rubles.

The Dodge Dart is absolutely deservedly included in the top ten budget American cars - the “native” of the USA contains 160 horsepower under the hood with a 1.4-liter engine and shows satisfactory gasoline consumption (6.3 liters per 100 km). This car costs 1.3 million rubles (22 thousand dollars), but the luxury and comfort of the interior and technical equipment are worth it. A used Dodge Dart can be bought for a price of seven hundred thousand rubles and more.
Ford Fiesta from the American company Ford is also considered budget, not only in the USA, but also in Russia. The price starts from 640 thousand rubles and reaches 940 thousand in the maximum configuration. The 1.6-liter engine with 105 horsepower squeezes out a very decent speed and consumes 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers.

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Budget cars in Japan

Without a doubt, when talking about budget Japanese cars, we need to mention Datsun. Even though this is no longer a new budget car, even if it was made more for export, and it is assembled not in the land of the rising sun, but in Russia, Indonesia and India, but the spirit of Japanese economy and technology is felt in all models. It is also worth mentioning that in Japan the Datsun line is somewhat popular due to its low cost.

Datsun on-DO is based on the Lada Granta, costs from 345 thousand rubles for the minimum configuration, is equipped with a 1.6-liter engine with 82 horsepower, which consumes six and a half liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers of the combined cycle. The Datsun mi-DO is designed on the basis of the Lada Kalina, and the new Datsun Go and Go+ are made in the image and likeness of the Nissan Micra. All these cars also belong to the budget category (in the minimum configuration they cost no more than five hundred thousand and consume 6-6.5 liters per 100 kilometers combined).

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Toyouta Corolla is widely popular both in the country of origin and abroad, not only because of its low fuel consumption (the usual 6 liters per 100 thousand kilometers) and reasonable price - from 900 thousand rubles (about one and a half million yen). This is a reliable budget car. Moreover, as for the cost, a used Corolla can now be purchased at Japanese auctions for 600 thousand yen (approximately 350 thousand rubles). The front-wheel drive four-door sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter engine with 124 hp. and pleases with its solid assembly, suspension with a decent stabilizer bar and a reliable manual transmission.

Budget cars in Korea

Among budget cars in Korea, KIA Rio and Hyundai Solaris, already known in this article, have found particular popularity. Let us recall the price of 630 thousand (one million two hundred thousand South Korean won), a 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine with a power of 123 horsepower and six liters of consumption per hundred kilometers. In general, in Korea they often buy budget cars from the KIA and Hyundai line; the two presented models are an average example.

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Daewoo is an export line of cars that is successful in Korea itself, although it is aimed at foreign sales. Daewoo Nexia, well known both in Russia and abroad, is a classic example of a budget Korean car with a 1.6 engine with 80 horsepower and a top speed of 175 km/h. The cost of even the maximum configuration of this car does not exceed six hundred thousand rubles, and with a consumption of only 6 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers, this model can safely be called a budget model for the whole world.

Budget cars in China

Geely GC6 - like most Asian budget cars, Chinese models are aimed at export and are in rather average demand in the country itself, but to deny their quality and efficiency would be at least wrong. Geely GC6 is one of the most notable Chinese budget cars, its cost in terms of our money starts at 420 thousand, for which we get a solid four-door sedan with a one-and-a-half engine, consuming a rather large 7 liters per hundred kilometers combined.

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Lifan 530 Celliya - a comfortable sedan with a decent design for 515 thousand rubles will produce 90 horsepower with a consumption of a one-and-a-half engine, usual for the Chinese automobile industry, of six and a half liters per 100 kilometers. For its interior design and luxury technical equipment, as well as a pleasant and affordable price coupled with inexpensive maintenance, the Lifan 530 deserves the excitement that surrounds it in Russian and foreign, including Asian, markets.

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